Another spectacular Cirque Du Soleil performance - AnaLuna
Cirque du Soleil - a spectacular show
Although I enjoy dance and gymnastics (used to do a lot in the
olden days!) I always fancied this hi-tech version and the Royal Albert Hall
curved auditorium seems a perfect location. I booked online in advance so feel
£49.95 for a ticket was a good price - a seat in the Circle not too far round
the side of the performance area.
Just the stage set is pretty impressive so definitely an air of
excitement in the waiting audience. Bear in mind it is a long trek from South
Kensington underground to the Hall so allow plenty of time if coming via this
route. Not sure what the protocol is for photos, but there was no problem to
get the stage set before it started.
I was on my own, so walked around to left of the box office to
find several bars - staff in the quieter Aspinall bar were very good. Lots of
children in their best clothes for a trip to the theatre, but others less
formal. It is a great stage set with lighting making the most of the curves of
the Hall. Brilliant musicians on stage as a perfect accompaniment to the
action.
Even if the notion of "circus" performers is not your
preferred choice, this takes it all to a new level. Basically, they are
gymnasts with performances worthy of the Olympics! Girls on the high bars,
young men very athletic use of a see-saw, the main character Alumina performing
inside a small curved tank of water and her suitor presenting a breath-taking
pole dance routine.
There is an odd little back story, a chunky old lady and an old
sailor courting each other, dashing around the stage and auditorium laughing
and teasing each other in a nonsense language. As I said, very odd but very
funny. This was an excellent performance in a stunning setting.
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