Circus

Cirque du Soleil: Kurios

Step into a steampunk dreamscape where gravity is optional and curiosity reigns—this limited-run circus spectacle is London’s hottest ticket this season.

Enter a retro-industrial world of Cirque du Soleil: Kurios as it arrives in London with world-class acrobatics, quirky characters, and imaginative staging.

Marking 30 years of breathtaking seasons at the Royal Albert Hall, this critically acclaimed staging returns following an acclaimed, sold-out London engagement.

Enjoy impressive aerial acts, mechanical stage designs, and precise choreography that pair 19th-century curiosities with contemporary circus performance.

With a strictly limited seven-week residency at the Royal Albert Hall, secure your seats now to experience one of Cirque du Soleil’s most celebrated triumphs.

The story

Inside a 19th-century workshop, an ambitious inventor known as the Seeker builds a machine to prove an invisible world exists beyond human perception. When quirky visitors emerge from his curio cabinet, time bends and gravity fades, blurring the line between fantasy and reality. Can curiosity unlock the impossible, or is it all an illusion? Step into this retro-futuristic world to see what happens when imagination takes control.

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Show details

Categories: Circus, Magic, Fantasy

Audience: Suitable for all ages

Theater name: Royal Albert Hall

Find the best seats in the house with the Royal Albert Hall seating plan

Facilities: cloakroom, terrace, gift shop, restrooms, bar, restaurant, lounge

Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible, accessible toilets, accessible seating, ramps, assistive listening devices

Cast & crew

Leading roles: Anton Valén as The Seeker, Karl L'Écuyer as Mr. Microcosmos, Rima Hadchiti as Mademoiselle Lili, Nico Baixas as Accordion Man / Hands, and Ekaterina Pirogovskaya as Klara

Director: Michel Laprise

Producer: Cirque du Soleil

Executive Producer: Charles Joron; Creative Guide: Jean-François Bouchard

Book: Michel Laprise

Playwright (play) / Writer (musical): Michel Laprise

Choreographer: Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui (with acrobatic choreography by Yaman Okur, Ben Potvin, Susan Gaudreau, and Andrea Ziegler)

Music / Composer: Raphaël Beau, Bob & Bill (Guy Dubuc and Marc Lessard)

Lyrics: Raphaël Beau, Bob & Bill

Set and Stage designer: Stéphane Roy

Costume designer: Philippe Guillotel

Additional info

This show is suitable for all ages. All children aged 14 and under must be accompanied by an adult aged 18 or over.

Content warning: The show features loud sounds and strobe lighting. User’s discretion is advised.

Age suitability recommendations are just suggestions. So, trust your judgment when booking tickets for any show, and enjoy!

Frequently asked questions about Cirque du Soleil: Kurios

Q: How much do Cirque du Soleil: Kurios London tickets cost?

A: The cost of the tickets starts starts from £61.63 and will vary depending on the type of seats and show dates you choose.

Q: Where is Cirque du Soleil: Kurios playing in London?

A: The show is playing at the iconic Royal Albert Hall in South Kensington.

Q: How long does the performance run?

A: The performance runs for approximately 2 hours and 5 minutes, including one 25-minute intermission.

Q: What’s the story about?

A: A 19th-century inventor opens a mystical curio cabinet, unleashing an eccentric retro-futuristic world where the impossible comes alive through world-class circus arts.

Q: Is the show suitable for children?

A: Yes, it is suitable for all ages. All children aged 14 and under must be accompanied by an adult aged 18 or over. Children under 2 years old may attend for free as lap infants without a separate seat.

Q: Is there a dress code for Cirque du Soleil: Kurios at Royal Albert Hall?

A: There is no mandatory dress code. Smart-casual attire is recommended, though guests are welcome to dress up for the occasion.

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