One of the best-loved Cirque du Soleil productions is back on tour:
CORTEO BEGINS A NEW LIFE IN ARENAS
THROUGHOUT NORTH AMERICA

After thrilling more than 8 million people worldwide, CORTEO continues it’s new journey as the same enchanting production but now in arenas, giving more people the opportunity to enjoy a Cirque du Soleil show in their own town. The show premieres in Ottawa tonight at the Canadian Tire Centre where it runs through July 1 and then will be vist the following cities:

  • Kingston – July 4 to 8 at the Rogers K-Rock Centre
  • St. Catharines – July 11 to 15 at the Meridian Centre

This unique production directed by Daniele Finzi Pasca premiered in Montreal in April 2005 and has visited 64 cities in 19 countries.

Helium Dance_Lucas Saporiti Costumes Dominique Lemieux

CORTEO, which means cortege in Italian, is a joyous procession, a festive parade imagined by a clown. The show brings together the passion of the actor with the grace and power of the acrobat to plunge the audience into a theatrical world of fun, comedy and spontaneity situated in a mysterious space between heaven and earth.

Corteo opening act_Lucas Saporiti Costumes Dominique Lemieux

The clown pictures his own funeral taking place in a carnival atmosphere, watched over by quietly caring angels. Juxtaposing the large with the small, the ridiculous with the tragic and the magic of perfection with the charm of imperfection, the show highlights the strength and fragility of the clown, as well as his wisdom and kindness, to illustrate the portion of humanity that is within each of us. The music, by turns lyrical and playful, carries CORTEO through a timeless celebration in which illusion teases reality.

The cast of CORTEO includes 51 acrobats, musicians, singers and actors from all around the world.

Sponsor

Corteo is presented by Sun Life Global Investments.

Tickets for the Ottawa production or either of the remaining two cities can be purchased on cirquedusoleil.com/corteo

Bouncing Beds_Lucas Saporiti Costumes Dominique Lemieux

About Cirque du Soleil

Originally composed of 20 street performers in 1984, Cirque du Soleil completely reinvented circus arts and went on to become a world leader in artistic entertainment. Established in Montreal, the Canadian organization has brought wonder and delight to over 180 million spectators with 42 productions that have taken place in close to 450 cities in 60 countries. Cirque du Soleil currently has over 4,000 employees, including 1,300 artists, from nearly 50 countries. In 2017 alone, 19 shows are being presented simultaneously throughout the world.

For more information about Cirque du Soleil, please go to www.cirquedusoleil.com