Scene News: CIRQUE DU SOLEIL extends Melbourne Season due to popular demand

MELBOURNE SEASON OF KURIOS – CABINET OF CURIOSITIES

EXTENDED FROM 28 APRIL THROUGH 10 MAY

New Shows on Sale now via cirquedusoleil.com/kurios

KURIOS OPENS AT FLEMINGTON RACECOURSE ON 12 MARCH

Due to the overwhelming demand for tickets for their upcoming Melbourne season, Cirque du Soleil have announced a Melbourne season extension of their most acclaimed touring show to date, KURIOS – Cabinet of Curiosities™. Performances for School Holidays, Easter and Mother’s Day from 28 April through 10 May go on sale today via cirquedusoleil.com/kurios.  

Melbourne will be the third city on the KURIOS – Cabinet of Curiosities Australian tour, continuing to Adelaide and a final stop in Perth. Audiences and reviewers alike from recent visits to Sydney and Brisbane have all discovered the wonders of Michel Laprise’s tale in which time comes to a complete stop, transporting the audience inside a fantasy world where everything is possible.  

“Kurios is perfect in every way “ Sydney Morning Herald

“A staggering feat of the artistic and athletic imagination.”  Sunday Telegraph

“This show is full of wow moments.”  Courier Mail

NEW SHOWS ON SALE MONDAY 10 FEBRUARY

SEASON: From 12 March through 10 May

VENUE Under the grey and white Big Top at Flemington Racecourse

PERFORMANCES: Tuesday to Friday 8pm; Saturday 4:30pm & 8pm; Sunday 1:30pm & 5pm

TICKET PRICE: From $80 

BOOKINGS: www.cirquedusoleil.com/kurios

EXPERIENCE KURIOS LIKE A VIP: From $325

The ultimate Cirque du Soleil experience with the best seats and access to the intimate VIP suite one hour before the show and at intermission, including wines, hors d’oeuvres, take-home souvenirs and free parking. 

Sign up at cirquedusoleil.com/cirqueclub for complimentary membership to the Cirque Club. Members receive advance access to the best seats under the Big Top, deals and discounts for tickets, promotions with our partners and a chance to experience never-before seen exclusive Cirque du Soleil content.

About KURIOS – Cabinet of Curiosities 

KURIOS is Cirque du Soleil’s 35th production since 1984.  The newest big top production to tour Australia arrives with a cast of 47 artists from 17 countries including world-class gymnasts, acrobats, contortionists, hand-puppeteers, yo-yo wizards, clowns, actors and musicians. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. 

About Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group

Originally composed of 20 street performers in 1984, Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group completely reinvented circus arts and went on to become a world leader in live entertainment.  Established in Montreal, the Canadian organization has brought wonder and delight to over 190 million spectators with productions presented in close to 450 cities in 60 countries. Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group currently has over 4,000 employees, including 1,400 artists, from nearly 50 countries. For more information about Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group, please go to cdsentertainmentgroup.com.

Partners 

KURIOS gratefully acknowledges its official partner, Air Canada.