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Tickets On Sale Now For Performances Starting 6th January 2010

Cirque du Soleil announced today that tickets for the touring show Varekai have been released for performances at the Royal Albert Hall, premiering on Wednesday 6th January 2010, for a limited engagement.

Having amazed audiences with Quidam during its last visit to the capital, the spectacular Cirque du Soleil is set to enthrall crowds again with its much-loved Varekai. The show returns to the magical Royal Albert Hall where it last enthralled more than 185,000 spectators.

Conceived by Cirque du Soleil’s new generation artistic team including Dominic Champagne (acclaimed for writing and directing The Beatles show LOVE and the sensual Zumanity, both Las Vegas stalwarts), Varekai engages the spirit and art of the circus tradition with jaw-dropping acrobatic choreography set to beautifully crafted music.

About the Show
The word Varekai means “wherever” in the Romany language of the gypsies – and this show promises to take any viewer wherever they dream.

Deep within a forest, at the summit of a volcano, exists an extraordinary world—a world where something else is possible. A world called Varekai. From the sky falls a solitary young man and the story of Varekai begins. Parachuted into the shadows of a magical forest, a kaleidoscopic world populated by fantastical creatures, this young man sets off on an adventure both absurd and extraordinary. On this day at the edge of time, in this place of all possibilities, begins an inspired incantation to life rediscovered. This production pays tribute to the nomadic soul, to the spirit and art of the circus tradition, and to the infinite passion of those whose quest takes them along the path that leads to Varekai.

About Cirque du Soleil
Cirque du Soleil celebrates its 25th anniversary in 2009. From a group of 20 street performers at its beginnings in 1984, Cirque du Soleil is now a major Quebec-based organization providing high-quality artistic entertainment. The company has more than 4,000 employees from over 40 different countries, including 1,000 performing artists.

Cirque du Soleil has brought wonder and delight to almost 90 million spectators in over 200 cities on five continents. In 2009, Cirque will present 20 shows simultaneously throughout the world. Cirque du Soleil International Headquarters are in Montreal, Canada. For more information about Cirque du Soleil, visit www.cirquedusoleil.com.

Performance Schedule and Ticket Information

Varekai will perform at the Royal Albert Hall:
• Tuesdays and Thursdays at 19h45
• Wednesdays, Fridays to Sundays at 15h00 and 19h45
• Mondays – No performances

Tickets start at £20 and are on sale now for shows from January 6th onwards at:
• www.cirquedusoleil.com
• Cirque du Soleil ticket line: 0845 501 5008
• Royal Albert Hall: 0207 838 3122

Price List
• P1: £75
• P2: £65
• P3: £50
• P4: £30
• P5: £20
• Tapis Rouge (VIP package): £180

The official sponsors of Varekai are American Express and CGI.

For further press information please contact:

Brando
Emily Phillips [020 7419 7338]

Melanie Corbett [020 7419 8632]