Cirque du Soleil brings Alegria: In a New Light to the Royal Albert Hall for its 30th Anniversary, opening 11th January 2024.
Run extended to 11 January – 3 March 2024 at London’s Royal Albert Hall.
Due to popular demand, today Cirque du Soleil announces further dates for Alegría – In A New Light in London. Making its European debut of the revived production at the iconic Royal Albert Hall, the limited series of performances will now run from 11 January to 3 March 2024. Pre-sale tickets for the 27 additional shows (13 February – 3 March) are available via Cirque Club now, with tickets going on sale to the general public at 10 a.m. on Friday, 3 November 2023, via the Cirque du Soleil website.
First premiered in 1994, Alegría has become one of the most beloved shows in the entire history of Cirque du Soleil. Until the end of its 19-year world tour in 2013, Alegría had mesmerised over 14 million spectators worldwide, performing in 255 cities across 40 countries globally. In its original incarnation, Alegria performed five successful engagements in London from 1998, including four residencies at the Royal Albert Hall, making London the city the show has visited the most in the world.
Cirque du Soleil brings Alegria: In a New Light to the Royal Albert Hall for its 30th Anniversary, opening 11th January 2024.
In 2019, Alegría was revived and creatively reinterpreted in a new light, ensuring that all its components – stage direction, music, acrobatics, sets, costumes, lighting & makeup designs – would be as inspiring for today’s audiences as they were at the time of the original creation. Re-energised by an international cast of 62 acrobats, clowns, musicians, and singers, Alegría remains timeless and imbued with a joyous, magical feeling.
“Following the success of last year’s bestselling engagement of KURIOS: Cabinet of Curiosities, advance sales for Alegría – In A New Light already confirm the enthusiasm of our London fans for our annual residency in the most iconic venue there is. We are proud to have renewed our agreement with the Royal Albert Hall and guaranteed our annual winter residency for five years.” Duncan J. Fisher, President – Touring Shows, Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group
Cirque du Soleil started its much-loved annual residency at the Royal Albert Hall in 1996. It became a staple of entertainment at the famous London venue as it became a permanent big top for over two months each year. Cirque du Soleil touring shows will be presented in the winter yearly at the Royal Albert Hall through 2028 as part of a renewed agreement.
ABOUT ALEGRIA
Undeniably the most iconic Cirque du Soleil production, Alegría (‘joy’ in Spanish) is an all-time classic reimagined for a new generation to fall in love with. An immersive experience, Alegría whisks audiences to a mystical world sprinkled with visual poetry and acrobatic extravagance.
At the heart of a once-glorious kingdom that has lost its king, Alegría witnesses the power struggle between the old order and the youth in striving for hope and renewal. As the court jester clumsily tries to take the throne, a growing desire for change emerges from the street to shake the status quo and bring joy to the world.
With its unforgettable soundtrack, exciting acrobatics, surreal costume designs, vibrant set, and playful humour, Alegría touches the soul and lives up to its global reputation of quintessential Cirque du Soleil spectacle.
For more information, visit cirquedusoleil.com/alegria
TICKET INFORMATION
Tickets for London performances of Alegría are available online at cirquedusoleil.com/alegria
