Full dress rehearsal for Cirque du Soleil's production of 'Corteo' at The Royal Albert Hall

BGUK_3122071 - Corteo, the most enchanting arena production from Cirque du Soleil, is confirmed to take place at London’s famed Royal Albert Hall from January 2025. The venue will be reconfigured to host this entirely unique production with a stage that splits the hall into two halves and once again charm audiences in a whole new way. Corteo is one of the ‘’heaviest’’ Cirque du Soleil productions ever presented in London, with a massive 67 tonnes suspended from the grid (equal to the weight of 11 elephants hanging from the ceiling. Corteo, the most enchanting arena production from Cirque du Soleil, is set to take place at London’s famed Royal Albert Hall from January 2025. Working jointly with the Royal Albert Hall and following consultation with seat holders, the venue will be reconfigured to host this entirely unique production with a stage that splits the hall into two halves and once again charm audiences in a whole new way. This unusual production, directed by Daniele Finzi Pasca, first premiered in Montreal under the Big Top in April 2005. Since its creation, the show has amazed over 11 million spectators, in 22 countries, on 4 continents. Corteo will be presented at the Royal Albert Hall from 9 January 2025. 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. Running Order: 'Procession' 'Lustres' ( chandeliers ) 'Trampo Beds' 'Flying Bed' 'Roues Cyr' 'Imaginary Tightwire' 'Fanfare' 'Suspended Pole' 'Golf' Marionette' 'Kleizmer' 'Helium' 'Planche' 'Paradis' 'Net Strike' 'Crystal Bowls' 'Snow Moment' 'Juggling' 'Accro Ladder' 'Opera Roulette' 'Duo Straps' 'Magic Flight' 'Tournik'