{"id":159483,"date":"2024-01-23T18:16:11","date_gmt":"2024-01-23T14:16:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.headout.com\/blog\/?p=159483"},"modified":"2024-01-23T19:08:15","modified_gmt":"2024-01-23T15:08:15","slug":"cirque-du-soleil-alegria-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.headout.com\/blog\/cirque-du-soleil-alegria-review\/","title":{"rendered":"Cirque Du Soleil: Alegr\u00eda review | A spectacular circus show that will dazzle and delight you"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you are looking for a show that will wow you with its stunning visuals, amazing performers, and hilarious comedy, look no further than Cirque du Soleil: Alegr\u00eda at the Royal Albert Hall<\/a>. This is a revamped version of one of the most popular shows from the world-renowned Canadian circus company, celebrating its 30th anniversary. Alegr\u00eda, which means joy in Spanish, is a feast for the senses that will make you laugh, gasp, and cheer.<\/p>\n

Cirque Du Soleil: Alegr\u00eda reimagined in a new light<\/h2>\n

Cirque Du Soleil: Alegr\u00eda cast and creatives<\/h2>\n

Alegr\u00eda features a talented cast of over 50 artists from 15 countries, who showcase their incredible skills in a variety of circus disciplines. Some of the highlights include the acro poles sequence by the Russian and Ukrainian troupe, the fire knife dance by Falaniko Solomona Penesa<\/b>, the aerial straps duet by Yulia Makeeva<\/b> and Alexey Turchenko<\/b>, and the balancing and contortion act by Daria Kalinina<\/b> and Halina Starevich<\/b>. The performers also bring to life a fantastical story of a kingdom in transition, where the old and the new clash and coexist. The show is directed by Jean-Guy Legault<\/b>, who has refreshed the original vision of Franco Dragone<\/b>, and choreographed by Genevi\u00e8ve Dorion-Coupal<\/b>, who has created some stunning movements for the artists.<\/p>\n

Set and costumes<\/h2>\n

The show is set in a magnificent stage that resembles a medieval castle, with golden spikes, a giant throne, and a huge chandelier. The set design by Anne-S\u00e9guin Poirier<\/b> creates a striking contrast between the dark and the bright, the rich and the poor, the powerful and the oppressed. The costumes by Dominique Lemieux<\/b> are equally impressive, with elaborate details and vibrant colours. The costumes reflect the personalities and roles of the characters, such as the Fool<\/b>, the King<\/b>, the Bronx<\/b>, the Angels<\/b>, the Nymphs<\/b>, and the Clowns<\/b>. The costumes also enhance the beauty and the drama of the circus acts, making them more captivating and expressive.<\/p>\n

Music<\/h2>\n

The music of Alegr\u00eda is composed by Ren\u00e9 Dup\u00e9r\u00e9<\/b>, who has created a memorable score that blends different genres and influences, such as pop, rock, opera, and world music. The music is performed live by a band of six musicians and four singers, who add to the energy and the emotion of the show. The music also supports the narrative and the themes of the show, such as the struggle between the old and the new, the joy and the sorrow, the hope and the despair. The music of Alegr\u00eda is one of the most recognizable and beloved aspects of the show, and has won several awards and accolades.<\/p>\n

Cirque Du Soleil: Alegr\u00eda review | What the critics think<\/h2>\n

\u201cThe sheer spectacle of one of Cirque’s oldest shows will knock your socks off.\u201d \u2014 Bruce Dessau, The Evening Standard<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p>\n

\u201cThe clowns \u2013 Spanish duo Pablo Bermejo and Pablo Gomis Lopez \u2013 are a delight. It\u2019s unusual for the light relief to be the highlight of a circus, but the story of their odd-couple friendship really is the heart of this one.\u201d \u2014 Caroline McGinn, Time Out<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p>\n

\u201cEveryone is beautifully garbed, and all of it is wrapped up in a live remix of Ren\u00e9 Dup\u00e9r\u00e9\u2019s original, Grammy-nominated score, led by a brace of powerhouse yet soothing-voiced singers. Wow.\u201d \u2014 Donald Hutera, The Times<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p>\n

\u201cMasters of circus return in 30th anniversary production.\u201d \u2014 Olivia Rook, London Theatre<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p>\n

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