 | Cirque Du Soleil : Saltimbanco, MEN Arena |
| Booking for: | 9-14 June 2010 |
| Valid for: | All performances |
| Group size: | 10+ |
| Group rate: | Buy 10 tickets, get the 11th ticket free |
Event Details
Between whirlwind and lull, prowess and poetry, Saltimbanco takes spectators on an allegorical and acrobatic journey into the heart of the city.
Following the critically acclaimed UK tour of Qudiam , Cirque Du Soleil, is to return to the UK with an arena tour of its vibrant signature production SALTIMBANCO, created by Franco Dragone. This timeless Cirque opus hits the UK Arenas for the first time with a series of exclusive shows in Sheffield, Liverpool, Glasgow, Birmingham, Manchester, Newcastle, Dublin, Nottingham and London. Tickets for the tour go on sale from Friday 11th December 2009.
Saltimbanco is Cirque du Soleil's longest running major touring show which has toured the world since 1992 to wide-spread acclaim and has enjoyed sell-out success across the world in Europe, North and South America, Australia, Japan, and New Zealand performing to over 11 million fans.
In the UK, The Times hailed the show "Gracefully athletic theatre" , America's Variety Magazine added "Human exuberance and physicality, the performers enthrall with one act after another"", whilst the New York Times was equal in its praise stating "Myth meets magic...... An unearthly mixture of commedia dell'arte and rock-concert razzle...."
Classic Cirque at its best, Saltimbanco is a thrilling and kaleidoscopic celebration of awe inspiring artistry and agility. It features breathtaking acrobatics and unbelievable athleticism during solo spotlights and epic ensembles. With a cast of over 50 high-caliber artists hailing from 20 countries Saltimbanco is set to enthrall. From the seemingly impossible balancing, jumping and spinning during the Chinese Poles or the Russian Swing to the gravity-defying Bungees and Trapeze, the crowd pleasing Juggling and Acrobatic Bicycle, to the celebrated and very unique Clowns. Technical expertise and extravagant design are woven together by uplifting spectacular costumes, amazing lighting, humour and enchanting music and magic. Full of colour, amusement
Between whirlwind and lull, prowess and poetry, Saltimbanco takes spectators on an allegorical and acrobatic journey into the heart of the city.
Following the critically acclaimed UK tour of Qudiam , Cirque Du Soleil, is to return to the UK with an arena tour of its vibrant signature production SALTIMBANCO, created by Franco Dragone. This timeless Cirque opus hits the UK Arenas for the first time with a series of exclusive shows in Sheffield, Liverpool, Glasgow, Birmingham, Manchester, Newcastle, Dublin, Nottingham and London. Tickets for the tour go on sale from Friday 11th December 2009.
Saltimbanco is Cirque du Soleil's longest running major touring show which has toured the world since 1992 to wide-spread acclaim and has enjoyed sell-out success across the world in Europe, North and South America, Australia, Japan, and New Zealand performing to over 11 million fans.
In the UK, The Times hailed the show "Gracefully athletic theatre" , America's Variety Magazine added "Human exuberance and physicality, the performers enthrall with one act after another"", whilst the New York Times was equal in its praise stating "Myth meets magic...... An unearthly mixture of commedia dell'arte and rock-concert razzle...."
Classic Cirque at its best, Saltimbanco is a thrilling and kaleidoscopic celebration of awe inspiring artistry and agility. It features breathtaking acrobatics and unbelievable athleticism during solo spotlights and epic ensembles. With a cast of over 50 high-caliber artists hailing from 20 countries Saltimbanco is set to enthrall. From the seemingly impossible balancing, jumping and spinning during the Chinese Poles or the Russian Swing to the gravity-defying Bungees and Trapeze, the crowd pleasing Juggling and Acrobatic Bicycle, to the celebrated and very unique Clowns. Technical expertise and extravagant design are woven together by uplifting spectacular costumes, amazing lighting, humour and enchanting music and magic. Full of colour, amusement
Venue Details
Directions:
The arena is situated in central Manchester adjacent to Victoria station on the A56, three miles from junction 17 of the M62.
Parking:
The official NCP on-site multi-storey car park has a capacity of 1,000. In addition, approximately 7,000 recognised NCP spaces within 10 minutes walk serve the Manchester Evening News Arena.
Public Transportation:
Buses: Many buses serve Cannon Street and Victoria stations and many more stop within easy walking distance in the city centre. If you are staying out late, night bus services on Friday and Saturday nights run directly past the Manchester Evening News Arena.
Rail: Victoria Station is directly underneath the Manchester Evening News Arena and is served by regional railways. Piccadilly Station (Intercity) is located a mile from the arena and is served by taxis or Metro Link to Victoria.
Trams: Manchesters excellent Metrolink system passes right by the Manchester Evening News Arena, stopping at Victoria. Services run from Bury, Altrincham and Manchester Piccadilly rail station. Metrolink enquiries 0161 205 2000.
Box Office Hours:
Venue box office open Mon-Sat 10:00-18:00 (later on event days) and on Sundays from 12:00 until half an hour after the event starts (closed on Sundays if there is no event).
Types of Payment Accepted:
All major credit cards accepted on the 24-hour booking line. The box office accepts cash or cheque payments without a booking fee, and credit card/debit card payments with a booking fee of 5%. Postal bookings: Should be made payable to SMG (UK) Ltd. Postal address: M.E.N. Arena Manchester, Victoria Station, Hunts Bank, Manchester M3 1AR.
Box Office Collection Accepted:
Pre-booked tickets can be collected from fourteen days before the event, or up to a half-hour after the event starts. Customers must take the credit card used to make the booking and the Ticketmaster reference number with them in order to collect the tickets. The cardholder will need to sign for the tickets. If you have
Directions:
The arena is situated in central Manchester adjacent to Victoria station on the A56, three miles from junction 17 of the M62.
Parking:
The official NCP on-site multi-storey car park has a capacity of 1,000. In addition, approximately 7,000 recognised NCP spaces within 10 minutes walk serve the Manchester Evening News Arena.
Public Transportation:
Buses: Many buses serve Cannon Street and Victoria stations and many more stop within easy walking distance in the city centre. If you are staying out late, night bus services on Friday and Saturday nights run directly past the Manchester Evening News Arena.
Rail: Victoria Station is directly underneath the Manchester Evening News Arena and is served by regional railways. Piccadilly Station (Intercity) is located a mile from the arena and is served by taxis or Metro Link to Victoria.
Trams: Manchesters excellent Metrolink system passes right by the Manchester Evening News Arena, stopping at Victoria. Services run from Bury, Altrincham and Manchester Piccadilly rail station. Metrolink enquiries 0161 205 2000.
Box Office Hours:
Venue box office open Mon-Sat 10:00-18:00 (later on event days) and on Sundays from 12:00 until half an hour after the event starts (closed on Sundays if there is no event).
Types of Payment Accepted:
All major credit cards accepted on the 24-hour booking line. The box office accepts cash or cheque payments without a booking fee, and credit card/debit card payments with a booking fee of 5%. Postal bookings: Should be made payable to SMG (UK) Ltd. Postal address: M.E.N. Arena Manchester, Victoria Station, Hunts Bank, Manchester M3 1AR.
Box Office Collection Accepted:
Pre-booked tickets can be collected from fourteen days before the event, or up to a half-hour after the event starts. Customers must take the credit card used to make the booking and the Ticketmaster reference number with them in order to collect the tickets. The cardholder will need to sign for the tickets. If you have
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