Cirque Du Soleil: Saltimbanco, Liverpool Echo Arena
| Booking for: | 26-30 May |
| Valid for: | All performances |
| Group size: | 10+ |
| Group rate: | Buy 10 tickets, get the 11th ticket free |
Event Details
Between whirlwind and lull, prowess and poetry, Saltimbanco takes spectators on an allegorical and acrobatic journey into the heart of the city.
Following the critically acclaimed UK tour of Qudiam , Cirque Du Soleil, is to return to the UK with an arena tour of its vibrant signature production SALTIMBANCO, created by Franco Dragone. This timeless Cirque opus hits the UK Arenas for the first time with a series of exclusive shows in Sheffield, Liverpool, Glasgow, Birmingham, Manchester, Newcastle, Dublin, Nottingham and London. Tickets for the tour go on sale from Friday 11th December 2009.
Saltimbanco is Cirque du Soleil's longest running major touring show which has toured the world since 1992 to wide-spread acclaim and has enjoyed sell-out success across the world in Europe, North and South America, Australia, Japan, and New Zealand performing to over 11 million fans.
In the UK, The Times hailed the show "Gracefully athletic theatre" , America's Variety Magazine added "Human exuberance and physicality, the performers enthrall with one act after another"", whilst the New York Times was equal in its praise stating "Myth meets magic...... An unearthly mixture of commedia dell'arte and rock-concert razzle...."
Classic Cirque at its best, Saltimbanco is a thrilling and kaleidoscopic celebration of awe inspiring artistry and agility. It features breathtaking acrobatics and unbelievable athleticism during solo spotlights and epic ensembles. With a cast of over 50 high-caliber artists hailing from 20 countries Saltimbanco is set to enthrall. From the seemingly impossible balancing, jumping and spinning during the Chinese Poles or the Russian Swing to the gravity-defying Bungees and Trapeze, the crowd pleasing Juggling and Acrobatic Bicycle, to the celebrated and very unique Clowns. Technical expertise and extravagant design are woven together by uplifting spectacular costumes, amazing lighting, humour and enchanting music and magic. Full of colour, amusement
Following the critically acclaimed UK tour of Qudiam , Cirque Du Soleil, is to return to the UK with an arena tour of its vibrant signature production SALTIMBANCO, created by Franco Dragone. This timeless Cirque opus hits the UK Arenas for the first time with a series of exclusive shows in Sheffield, Liverpool, Glasgow, Birmingham, Manchester, Newcastle, Dublin, Nottingham and London. Tickets for the tour go on sale from Friday 11th December 2009.
Saltimbanco is Cirque du Soleil's longest running major touring show which has toured the world since 1992 to wide-spread acclaim and has enjoyed sell-out success across the world in Europe, North and South America, Australia, Japan, and New Zealand performing to over 11 million fans.
In the UK, The Times hailed the show "Gracefully athletic theatre" , America's Variety Magazine added "Human exuberance and physicality, the performers enthrall with one act after another"", whilst the New York Times was equal in its praise stating "Myth meets magic...... An unearthly mixture of commedia dell'arte and rock-concert razzle...."
Classic Cirque at its best, Saltimbanco is a thrilling and kaleidoscopic celebration of awe inspiring artistry and agility. It features breathtaking acrobatics and unbelievable athleticism during solo spotlights and epic ensembles. With a cast of over 50 high-caliber artists hailing from 20 countries Saltimbanco is set to enthrall. From the seemingly impossible balancing, jumping and spinning during the Chinese Poles or the Russian Swing to the gravity-defying Bungees and Trapeze, the crowd pleasing Juggling and Acrobatic Bicycle, to the celebrated and very unique Clowns. Technical expertise and extravagant design are woven together by uplifting spectacular costumes, amazing lighting, humour and enchanting music and magic. Full of colour, amusement
Venue Details
Directions:
From the North:
Take M6 to junction 26 and follow signs M58 Liverpool. Follow to end of M58 and follow signs for A59 Liverpool. Continue to follow A59 City Centre until picking up signs for the Albert Dock. This will take you right off the A59 onto the A5053 heading for the Albert Dock. The nearest car park to the venue is on site: turn off at Queens Wharf where you will find a 1,600 multi storey car park.
From the South:
M6 to junction 21A, take M62 to Liverpool, follow signs for City Centre, until picking up signs for the Albert Dock. This will take you via the A59 onto the A5053 heading for the Albert Dock. The nearest car park to the venue is on site: turn off at Queens Wharf where you will find a 1,600 space multi-storey car park.
Parking:
On-site multi-storey car park.
Public Transportation:
Nearest rail: Lime Street.
Box Office Collection Accepted:
Tickets held for collection can be collected from the on-site box office on the day of the event. Please take the credit card used to make the booking and your Ticketmaster reference number with you.
Accessible Seating:
The venue is fully accessible for wheelchair users with accessible toilets and lifts.
Guide and hearing dogs welcome.
To make disabled bookings, please call 0844 8000 400.
General Rules:
No cameras, video cameras or audio recording devices.
No food.
No bottles or cans.
No alcohol or illegal substances.
No smoking.
Children Rules:
Age limit is dependant on the nature of the performamce.
Miscellaneous:
Bar
From the North:
Take M6 to junction 26 and follow signs M58 Liverpool. Follow to end of M58 and follow signs for A59 Liverpool. Continue to follow A59 City Centre until picking up signs for the Albert Dock. This will take you right off the A59 onto the A5053 heading for the Albert Dock. The nearest car park to the venue is on site: turn off at Queens Wharf where you will find a 1,600 multi storey car park.
From the South:
M6 to junction 21A, take M62 to Liverpool, follow signs for City Centre, until picking up signs for the Albert Dock. This will take you via the A59 onto the A5053 heading for the Albert Dock. The nearest car park to the venue is on site: turn off at Queens Wharf where you will find a 1,600 space multi-storey car park.
Parking:
On-site multi-storey car park.
Public Transportation:
Nearest rail: Lime Street.
Box Office Collection Accepted:
Tickets held for collection can be collected from the on-site box office on the day of the event. Please take the credit card used to make the booking and your Ticketmaster reference number with you.
Accessible Seating:
The venue is fully accessible for wheelchair users with accessible toilets and lifts.
Guide and hearing dogs welcome.
To make disabled bookings, please call 0844 8000 400.
General Rules:
No cameras, video cameras or audio recording devices.
No food.
No bottles or cans.
No alcohol or illegal substances.
No smoking.
Children Rules:
Age limit is dependant on the nature of the performamce.
Miscellaneous:
Bar
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