Ottawa 
Cirque du Soleil is bringing its arena production, Corteo, to Canada’s biggest prairie cities this December.
Credit: MajaPrgomet/Cirque du Soleil 2022; Costumes : Dominique Lemieux
Meaning cortege in Italian, Corteo is themed as a joyous procession, a festive parade imagined by a clown which combines acrobatic feats, comedy and acting.
This one-of-a-kind production, directed by Daniele Finzi Pasca promises to plunge spectators into a theatrical world of fun and spontaneity.
The press release reads, “In a carnival atmosphere, the clown pictures his own funeral taking place, watched over by quietly caring angels. Juxtaposing the large with the small, the ridiculous with the tragic and the magic of perfection with the charm of imperfection, the show highlights the strength and fragility of the clown, as well as his wisdom and kindness, to illustrate the share of humanity within each of us. The music sometimes turns lyrical, sometimes playful, carrying Corteo through a timeless celebration in which illusion teases reality.”
In addition to Edmonton, Regina, Saskatoon and Winnipeg, Corteo will play in Ottawa and Kingston this summer.
Trip Planning: Cirque du Soleil: Corteo
Credit: MajaPrgomet/Cirque du Soleil 2022; Costumes : Dominique Lemieux
What: Corteo brings together the passion of the actor with the grace and power of the acrobat to plunge the audience into a theatrical world of fun, comedy and spontaneity situated in a mysterious space between heaven and earth.
Schedule:
- Canada Life Centre, Winnipeg — December 7-10, 2023
- Brandt Centre, Regina — December 14-17, 2023
- SaskTel Centre. Saskatoon— December 21-24, 2023
- Rogers Place, Edmonton — December 27-31, 2023.
Tickets are available to Cirque Club members as of today at 10 a.m. local. General on-sale starts on April 24, 2023
