Cirque Du Soleil’s most acclaimed touring show to date, KURIOS – Cabinet Of Curiosities™ – will be coming to Singapore this July.

Premiers 5 July 2019

Presented by M1 and written and directed by Michael Laprise, the show will premier on 5 July 2019 at the grey and white Big Top tent on Bayfront Avenue, next to the Marina Bay Sands. 

Having worked for nine years as an actor, director and an artistic director before joining Cirque Du Soleil in 2000, Laprise spent five years as a talent scout before taking on, in 2006, the role of Special Events Designer. 

In that capacity, he directed the large-scale performance event created for the launch of the Fiat Bravo in Italy in 2007, the Cirque Du Soleil’s performance event celebrating Quebec City’s 400th anniversary in 2008 and the opening show at the EuroVision Song Contest held in Russia in 2009, amongst others.

A Tale Where Time Comes To A Stop

KURIOS – Cabinet Of Curiosities™ will tell a tale where time comes to a complete stop, transporting audiences into a fantasy world whereby everything is possible.

In an alternate yet familiar past, where wonders abound for those who trust their imagination, a scientist (The Seeker) is convinced that there exists a hidden world – a place whereby the craziest ideas and the grandest dreams await. 

And out of The Seeker’s curio cabinet steps an international cast of 47 artistes from 17 countries, a collection of otherworldly characters made up of world-class gymnasts, acrobats, contortionists, hand-puppeteers, yo-yo wizards, clowns, actors and musicians. Together they turn The Seeker’s world upside down, guided by an energetic gypsy jazz, electro swing soundtrack.

Set in the latter half of the 19th century, reality is relative in this new realm as the show aims to transform our perceptions completely.

Critics Rave About The Show

In fact, since its global debut, critics across North America and Japan have been raving about the show.

For example:

According to the San Francisco Chronicle: “KURIOS is the most enthralling, consistently over-the-top magical show Cirque Du Soleil has sent our way in a long time!”

And said the Los Angeles Times: “Astonishing. Kurios inspires wonder, awe, excitement and suspense.”

M1 Customers Have Priority Booking

Priority booking for M1 customers is available now at SISTIC or at www.m1.com.sg/m1kurios, and tickets to the public will be made available from 28 February via SISTIC, at cirquedusoleil.com/kurios or over the phone at +65 6348 5555.

M1 Limited, which had first introduced Singaporeans to the captivating and fascinating world of Cirque Du Soleil, celebrates their 20th year partnership with the Canadian phenomenon and KURIOS – Cabinet Of Curiosities™ will be Cirque Du Soleil’s sixth production to be staged under the Big Top in Singapore with M1 as the presenting sponsor.

This comes after Saltimbanco in 2000, Algeria in 2002, Quidam in 2005, Totem in 2015 and Kooza in 2017.

Said P.Subramaniam, Chief Marketing Officer, M1, “Since 1999, M1 has been proudly presenting Cirque Du Soleil’s Big Top experience in Singapore, starting with Saltimbanco through to Kooza. This year, we are delighted to celebrate our 20th anniversary in collaboration with KURIOS’ presenting sponsor and to yet again bring this thrilling experience to Singapore and our customers.”

He added, “And this year, M1 customers can look forward to a range of fun activities and exciting promotions including priority booking and a 15 per cent discount on tickets.”

Show Times And Ticket Prices

Show Times for KURIOS – Cabinet Of Curiosities™ will be at 8.00pm from Tuesdays – Fridays; 4.30pm & 8.00pm on Saturdays and at 1.30pm & 5.00pm on Sundays. 

Normal ticket prices begin from S$95 per pax, excluding booking fees of S$4 per ticket.

Bookings can be made online at www.SISTIC.com.sg, www.cirquedusoleil.com/kurios, on the phone at +65 6348 5555 and in person at the KURIOS Box Office onsite at the Big Top on Bayfront Avenue, beside Marina Bay Sands.

But those who want to have more intimate Cirque Du Soleil experience, though, can get the VIP tickets at S$320 per pax. Prices exclude the S$4 booking fee per ticket.

Every VIP ticket entitles the ticket holder to the best seats in the house as well as access to the intimate VIP suite one hour before the show and during intermission, including delectable wines and hors d’oeuvres as well as limited-edition take-home souvenirs.

To book your VIP experience, either email sales@slidingdoorsentertainment.com or you may also call +65 6734 5573.

Photos Credit: Martin Girard / shootstudio.ca