Press Release

TOTEM, a fascinating journey into the evolution of mankind

August 22 – September 28, 2014 at Alexandra Park, Auckland

Tickets now on sale exclusively to Cirque Club members

General on-sale begins 9am Thursday, February 27

Auckland, NZ – Thursday, February 20, 2014 - Cirque du Soleil is pleased to announce the long-awaited return of its trademark blue-and-yellow big top to Auckland this Spring with an all-new, awe-inspiring production. TOTEM, a fascinating journey into the evolution of mankind, will open on August 22, 2014 at Alexandra Park for a five week engagement. No further extension is possible.

Pre-sale tickets are now available online exclusively to Cirque Club members. Cirque Club membership is free and benefits includes access to advance tickets, special offers and exclusive behind the scenes information. To join, visit www.cirqueclub.com.

Tickets are available to the general public from 9am Thursday, February 27 at www.cirquedusoleil.com/totem or by phone on toll free 00800-154-80000 (Monday-Friday).

About TOTEM

Since its World Premiere in 2010, more than 2 million people worldwide have been mesmerized by the intimacy and beauty of TOTEM, winner of the 2013 Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Unique Theatrical Experience. Featuring a cast of 46 acrobats, actors, musicians and singers, TOTEM is an uplifting array of athleticism, comedy, heartfelt emotions and surprising visual effects.

 ``…spectacular, artful. Breathtaking and deliciously ironic.” – The Toronto Star

 “On a visual and aural level, TOTEM is one of Cirque’s most beautiful creations.” – The Globe and Mail

 “This is one very sharp show. TOTEM is thrilling” – The New York Times

 “This celebration of sheer human achievement and audience appreciation is simply thrilling. It’s why we love Cirque du Soleil, and always will.” – Los Angeles Times

Written and directed by multidisciplinary artist Robert Lepage, TOTEM traces the fascinating journey of the human species from its original amphibian state to its ultimate desire to fly. The characters evolve on a stage evoking a giant turtle, the symbol of origin for many ancient civilizations.

Inspired by many founding myths, TOTEM illustrates, through a visual and acrobatic language, the evolutionary progress of species. Somewhere between science and legend TOTEM explores the ties that bind Man to other species, his dreams and his infinite potential.

To watch Robert Lepage’s official interview about the concept of TOTEM, visit http://cirk.me/1a6CBhz.

For more information, visit www.cirquedusoleil.com/totem

Stay connected with TOTEM on Twitter: @Cirque #TOTEM

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Sponsors

Cirque du Soleil gratefully acknowledges DHL and Xerox as the official sponsors of the TOTEM Auckland season.

About Cirque du Soleil

From a group of 20 street performers at its beginnings in 1984, Cirque du Soleil is a major Québec-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 100 million spectators in more than 300 cities in over forty countries on six continents.

For more information about Cirque du Soleil, visit www.cirquedusoleil.com.

Cirque du Soleil has brought wonder and delight to more than 100 million spectators in more than 300 cities in over forty countries on six continents.

For more information about Cirque du Soleil, visit www.cirquedusoleil.com.

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Quick Preview of TOTEM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TsOzYup2_3Y

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Media Contact:

Media Contact: Bridget de Launay / de Launay Enterprises

Email: Bridget@delaunayenterprises.co.nz Ph: (09) 361-6600 Mobile: 021-630-622

*For more information and pictures, visit the Cirque du Soleil online press room at cirquedusoleil.com/press