We’ve seen Cirque du Soleil twice in Atlanta. Believe me when I say their acrobatic performances boggle the mind. One lucky reader will win a Family Four Pack of tickets to the Thursday, April 21 performance of Kurios™ at Atlantic Station in Atlanta, GA! To enter, leave a comment at the end of this post.
Kurios™ – Cabinet of Curiosities
In an alternate yet familiar past, in a place where wonders abound for those who trust their imagination, a Seeker discovers that in order to glimpse the marvels that lie just below the surface, we must first learn to close our eyes.
In his larger-than-life curio cabinet, the Seeker is convinced that there exists a hidden, invisible world – a place where the craziest ideas and the grandest dreams await. A collection of otherworldly characters suddenly steps into his makeshift mechanical world. When the outlandish, benevolent characters turn his world upside down with a touch of poetry and humor in an attempt to ignite the Seeker’s imagination, his curios jump to life one by one before his very eyes.
What if by engaging our imagination and opening our minds we could unlock the door to a world of wonders?
About the Show
KURIOS™ – Cabinet of Curiosities is Cirque du Soleil’s 35th production since 1984.
Cabinets of curiosities are the ancestors of museums, also known as cabinet of wonder in the Renaissance Europe. Aristocrats, members of the merchant class and early practitioners of science formed collections of historical relics, works of art or mysterious travel souvenirs or artefacts.
KURIOS™ – Cabinet of Curiosities has a cast of 46 artists from 15 different countries. About 60% of the artists have already worked with Cirque du Soleil.
10 Curious Facts about the Show
- To make the Accordion Man’s attire, the costume-maker spent an entire week sewing inside the costume.
- Antanina Satsura, the artist who plays Mini Lili, is 3.2 feet tall and weighs 39 pounds. She is one of the 10 smallest people in the world.
- The mechanical hand weighs 750 pounds and measures 15 feet by 6.8 feet.
- More than a hundred costumes were created to dress the cast of KURIOS.
- There are 426 props in the show, the most of any production in Cirque du Soleil’s history.
- Some 65 trucks transport close to 2,000 tons of equipment for KURIOS™ – Cabinet of Curiosities.
- The 116 tour members come from 22 different countries. Some have been touring with Cirque du Soleil for more than 20 years.
- This is the first time that Cirque du Soleil presents a welcoming act on top of the big top before the show starts. When weather permits, 3 artists climb up the big top and greet the guests from above while playing music and acting. Guests get a taste of the KURIOS experience as soon as they enter the site.
- It took the team of props makers approximately 250 hours to build Mr. Microcosmos’ round belly.
- All performers are responsible for applying their own make-up every show, which can take them between 40 minutes to two hours.
Cirque du Soleil Discounts
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The kids are Kurios too!! Mom and Dad, step into the curios cabinet of an ambitious inventor who defies the laws of time, space and dimension in order to reinvent everything around him. Share the experience today with $25 kids tickets. Kurios Cabinet of Curiosities will perform under the iconic blue and yellow big top at Atlantic Station March 3 – May 8. CLICK HERE and take advantage of this offer now!*
(Once you click the link to purchase tickets, you do not need to input a discount or promo code; the website automatically updates the prices of the tickets offered. Select the total number of tickets you need to purchase. The page will give you the cost of four adult tickets. Once you get to step 6 of 8 though, you will be able to change the number of adult tickets and children’s tickets. The children’s tickets will automatically be adjusted to $25 each.)
*Offer Disclaimers: Offer valid on select show dates and times while supplies last. This offer may not be combined with other offers or applied to previously purchased tickets.
Enter to Win a Family Four Pack for the April 21 Show!
Answer in the comments: Have you ever seen Cirque du Soleil? Who would you take to the show?
Contest ends Monday, March 7. Winner will be notified by email.
We would love to go to see this. We have heard so many great things about this event. We hope to be chosen. Thank you
I have not seen Cirque du Soleil in person. I have watched their shows on Netflix!! I would take my Husband, Sister and Brother-in-law; For a much needed double date! 🙂
Have never seen but it’s on my bucket list. My husband and I would would love this. Hmmmmm. Who to take?
I’ve never seen Cirque du Soleil or even heard of it til just now reading your post about it. I would take a friend and possibly my daughters even though it’s a school night. 🙂 (If it turned out to be too late at night, I’d take some other friends.)
Looks amazing! We would love to go!
Ahhhhh!!!!! Yes, yes!!!!! We are dying to see Cirque du Soleil!!!
My family has wanted to see Cirque du Soleil for awhile. We have never managed to make it to a show. I would take family, husband and two kids.
Oh wow! What a treat this would be!
I have been to one Cirque show and loved it! I’d love to go again with my hubby and another couple!
Yes, we have seen Cirque and loved it! I would take daughter Courtney as she loved it, and went in thinking it would be boring.
Joy, Davis , graham and I would love to go if they are available!
Elizabeth Johnson
Woo Hoo! Free tickets! We would love to check out the new show.
Would love to give tickets to my daughter as a high school graduation gift!!!
Since my favorite part of the circus was always the acrobats, I have always been “kurios” about Cirque. I would love to make it a double date night with another couple because we NEVER get to do that!
Every time we see Cirque’s shows, we are amazed all over again! This one in particular looks fascinating. If I won, I’d take my hubby (of course) along with his 92 year old Dad (who hasn’t been to even the regular circus since he was a kid!) and a friend!!!
Oh wow! What a treat that would be!
I’ve never seen a show like that!
I’ve never seen Cirque du Soleil, but I have always wanted to! I’m so intrigued by the concept! I would take my boyfriend (who first saw them perform at the NBA All Star game this year and loved it!) and probably our friends Nick and Lauren. Double Date!
I’ve never been to one, but heard great things! I would actually give them to my father in-law to take with his buddies in his small group. He loves events like these!
Oh Wow,
Cirque du Soliel brings memories of my brother who passed this past fall. He loved theatre, music , art and Cirque du Soliel.
It would be wonderful to go and experience the show and memories with the boys. To experience what their uncle loved about Cirque du Soliel.
This is a wonderful giveaway you are doing, Dawn.
Thanks ?
We have never been to a cirque show! I would take my hubby & kids!
We’ve never been . And that is Noah’s 19th birthday! Don’t you think it would make a great birthday present? :)))
I’m in! Pick me!?
Oooo… That looks like a great show to see!
I really , really hope I win!!!
None of us have been before, but being people of the arts, we appreciate the level of practice and artistry required for these shows. We would love it!
Where’s their next location? I hope they’ll have a show in my area.
I’ve never before seen Cirque du Soleil! I would be thrilled to bring my parents and partner 🙂
I want to go! I want to go! I want to go sooooooOOOOOooooOOOoOoOoO bad!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
It has been quite a few years since I have seen a Cirque du Soliel show. I would love to bring my preteen son and some friends.
I saw the one they put in the movie theaters years ago, but I’ve never gotten to see it live. Always wanted to see it live, after seeing it in the theater though. I’d take my boyfriend, and my best friend and her husband with me to see it.
Our family would love to go! We’ve been once.
I have never been, but I would love to go!! I would bring my family!!
Would love to go see this show!! My kids have never been to a Cirque show and I know they would be wowed. 🙂
We’ve just gotten back from the show and it is probably my favorite show by far! Cohesive music, engaging comedy and enthusiastic and talented performers made it an experience that made me crave more!
My wife and I have been attending Cirque shows since before we were married. We’ve seen La Nuba, Kooza and Totem. We would love to add Kurios to that list!
I have seen 3 cirque shows so far. If I had the chance to go see this new show I would take my friends to celebrate my birthday which is April 22nd… the day after the show! 🙂