AO Arena, Manchester
Cirque du Soleil - Corteo: VIP Tickets + Hospitality Packages - AO Arena, Manchester
This unique production, directed by Daniele Finzi Pasca, first premiered in Montreal under the Big Top in April 2005. Since then and including its transformation into an arena show in 2018, the show has amazed audiences of over 9 million people, in 20 countries, on 4 continents.
Corteo, which means cortege in Italian, is a joyous procession, a festive parade imagined by a clown. The show 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.
The clown pictures his own funeral taking place in a carnival atmosphere, 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 portion of humanity that is within each of us. The music turns lyrical and playful carrying Corteo through a timeless celebration in which illusion teases reality.
In a Cirque du Soleil first, the stage is central in the arena and divides the venue, with each half of the audience facing the other half, giving a unique perspective not only of the show, but also a performer’s eye view of the audience. An atmosphere like never seen before in Cirque du Soleil arena shows. The set curtains, inspired by the Eiffel Tower, and the central curtains, which were hand painted, give a grandiose feel to the stage. This sets the tone for the poetry of Corteo.
Mike Newquist, Senior Vice President, Touring Shows Division said: “We are absolutely thrilled that we are finally able to bring Corteo to the UK. For two years our performers have been waiting to experience the joy of the audience once again and excitingly with the unique staging of Corteo, for the first time the audience will also get to see and feel the show from the performer’s perspective. It will be an emotional and magical return.”
Our AO Arena Hospitality Packages are guaranteed to give you a truly unforgettable experience.
Skip the queues and get the best seats in the house with our Prime View Hospitality Package or sit back and enjoy the show from the comfort of your very own private suite with our VIP Suite Hospitality Package.
Our VIP Suite Hospitality Package provides ample space to entertain guests, relax with family or enjoy the show with friends. The suite is located in a prime position above Block 113. The VIP suite is fitted with a fully stocked bar, relaxation area and outside balcony seating making the views spectacular and the experience a truly memorable one.
VIP Suite Package includes:
*Your tickets include seats for the show from the balcony seating in the suite. If, in the unlikely event our suite is not within view of the stage, you will be issued with access to our suite prior to the show and tickets within the arena.
Our Prime View Hospitality Package guarantee a fantastic seat with great views of the entertainment. Add a little extra to your experience, avoid the concourse queues with an invite to The View bar – crack open the champagne and get ready for the act of your choice. This package is available for groups of up to 8 people.
Prime View Hospitality Package includes:
*On occassion the Prime View blocks will be altered dependant on the event. The best block available will be given on these occassions.