MANILA, Philippines - After the success of Varekai comes Saltimbanco. International entertainment group Cirque du Soleil will perform its vibrant signature production in Manila from August 9 to 19, 2012 at the soon-to-open Mall Of Asia Arena in Pasay City.
Advance tickets for Saltimbanco are available online exclusively to Cirque Club members beginning Nov. 30. Cirque Club membership is free and benefits include access to advance tickets, special offers and exclusive behind-the-scenes information. To join, go to www.cirqueclub.com.
Tickets for the general public will be available starting Dec. 1 at www.cirquedusoleil.com/saltimbanco, www.hoopla.ph and www.smtickets.com, or by calling 470-2222.
Saltimbanco is Cirque du Soleil’s longest-running touring show and has performed since 1992 to widespread acclaim to sellout audiences in Europe, North and South America, Australia, Japan, and New Zealand for more than 11.5 million enthusiastic fans.
Classic Cirque du Soleil at its best, Saltimbanco is a thrilling and kaleidoscopic celebration of awe-inspiring artistry and agility. With a cast of 50 high-caliber artists hailing from 20 different countries, Saltimbanco features breathtaking acrobatics and unbelievable athleticism during solo spotlights and epic ensembles. From the seemingly impossible balancing, jumping, and spinning during the Chinese poles act or 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 spectacular costumes, lighting, humor, live music and magic. Full of color, amusement and amazement, Saltimbanco is a fun show for the whole family. Ticket prices range from P960 for general admission to P10,500 for VIP section.
Saltimbanco — from the Italian “saltare in banco,” which literally means “to jump on a bench” — explores the urban experience in all its myriad forms: city folk and their idiosyncrasies, families and groups, the hustle and bustle of the street and the towering heights of skyscrapers. A signature show, it is inspired by the urban fabric of the metropolis and its colorful inhabitants. Decidedly baroque in its visuals, the show’s eclectic cast of characters draws spectators into a fanciful, dreamlike world, an imaginary city where diversity is a cause for hope.
From a group of 20 street performers at its beginnings in 1984, Cirque du Soleil is a major Quebec-based organization providing high-quality artistic entertainment. The company has 5,000 employees, including more than 1,300 artists from more than 50 different countries. Cirque du Soleil has brought wonder and delight to more than 300 cities on six continents. In 2011, Cirque du Soleil will present 22 shows simultaneously around the world. For more information, visit www.cirquedusoleil.com.