Those who have seen some of the Cirque du Soleil, say it is one of the most impressive shows in recent decades.
The company founded in 1984 by a group of street performers, comes back to Barcelona with his latest show, Corteo, which has already resulted in acclaim and admiration from the public and the media. The newspaper El Pais said, “Corteo, the show dramatically better locking of those we have seen the Cirque du Soleil”.
The premiere of Corteo in Barcelona will take place on Friday,January 20, 2012 and will be on stage until 26 February under the Grand Chapiteau target located in the Platform of the zoo.
Since its world premiere in Montreal in April 2005, Corteo has visited over 35 cities in seven countries and have seen more than 6.5 million viewers (more than 400,000 in Spain). Barcelona is the fifth stop in Spain after his successful spell in Madrid, Valencia, Alicante and Seville.
Created and directed by Daniele Finzi Pasca, Corteo, which means “cortege” in Italian, is a joyous procession, a festive parade imagined by a clown. The show combines the passion of the actors with the elegance and power of the acrobat to plunge the viewer into a theatrical world of fun, comedy and spontaneity situated in a mysterious space between heaven and earth.
Based in Quebec, Cirque du Soleil is a major arts companies dedicated to quality entertainment worldwide. His arrival in Barcelona is a unique opportunity not to miss.
Performances: Tuesday through Thursday at 21:00, Friday and Saturday at 18:00 and 22:00, Sunday at 16:30 and 20:30. On Mondays there is no function. Exceptions: Friday 20, Saturday 21 and Friday 27 January, Friday 3 February 24 at 22:00 only.
More information: www.cirquedusoleil.com