Cirque du Soleil returns to Australia with its most unique production CORTEO, set to charm audiences for the very first time.
Heading to Perth, Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and Adelaide in late 2025, this exceptional show, directed by Daniele Finzi Pasca (who also directed LUZIA), first premiered in Montreal under the Big Top in April 2005.
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 artist 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.
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 turns lyrical and playful carrying Corteo through a timeless celebration in which illusion teases reality.
Corteo by Cirque du Soleil Official Trailer:
In a Cirque du Soleil first, the stage is central in the arena and divides the venue, with each half of the audience facing the other half, giving a unique perspective not only of the show, but also a performer’s eye view of the audience. An atmosphere like never seen before in Cirque du Soleil arena shows. The set curtains, inspired by the Eiffel Tower, and the central curtains, which were hand painted, give a grandiose feel to the stage. This sets the tone for the poetry of Corteo. Since its creation, the show has amazed over 12 million spectators in 30 countries.
TICKETS:
- Telstra Pre-Sale: Wednesday 19 February 2025, 11am – Friday 21 February 2025, 11am
- My NRMA Rewards Pre-Sale: Friday 21 February 2025, 12pm – Monday 24 February 2025, 11am
- TEG Live Pre-Sale: Friday 21 February 2025, 12pm – Monday 24 February 2025, 11am
- GP On Sale: Monday 24 February 2025, 12pm
For more information and all enquiries please visit the Cirque du Soleil website.
What: Cirque du Soleil Corteo
When: Thursday 2 – Sunday 5 October 2025
Where: Adelaide Entertainment Centre | Port Road, Hindmarsh
Who: All Ages
At Play & Go Adelaide we make every effort to provide accurate information to the best of our knowledge at the time of publication. We recommend confirming times, dates and details directly before making any plans as details may be subject to change.
Image Source: Cirque du Soleil
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