A dormant volcano, a mystical forest and an ancient prophecy… the adventure of Icarus begins when Varekai, Cirque du Soleil’s latest arena touring production, descends from the sky and into the Royal Farms Arena for seven performances only – July 8-12, 2015!
Ticket prices range from $35 – $100 (subject to change). Advance tickets for Varekai are available now online exclusively to Cirque Club members through March 12. Cirque Club membership is free and benefits includes access to advance tickets, special offers and exclusive behind the scenes information. To join, go to www.cirqueclub.com.
Tickets for the general public will be available starting Friday, March 13th at www.cirquedusoleil.com/varekai on Ticketmaster or calling 1-800-745-3000
Deep within a forest, at the summit of a volcano, exists an extraordinary world – a world where something else is possible. A world called Varekai.
The story of Varekai begins as Icarus, solitary young man, falls from the sky and lands in a lush, wondrous world called Varekai. Parachuted into the shadows of a magical forest – a kaleidoscopic world imbued with fantastical creatures – Icarus takes flight in an adventure both absurd and extraordinary. At the edge of time, in palace of pure and undiluted possibility, beings an inspired incantation to a life rediscovered and to a newly found wonder in the mysteries of the world and the mind.
The word Varekai (pronounced ver•ay•’kie) means “wherever” in the Romany language of the gypsies the universal wanderers. Directed by Dominic Champagne, this production pays tribute to the nomadic soul, to the spirit and art of the circus tradition, and to those who quest with infinite passion along the path that leads to Varekai.
Show Schedule (July 8 – 12, 2015):
Wednesday, July 8 at 7:30pm
Thursday, July 9 at 7:30pm
Friday, July 10 at 7:30pm
Saturday, July 11 at 4pm and 7:30pm
Sunday, July 12 at 1:30pm and 5pm
For complete show and ticket information, please visit www.cirquedusoleil.com/varekai
For more information about Cirque du Soleil, visit www.cirquedusoleil.com. To find out more about the ONE DROP Foundation, visit www.onedrop.org.
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