Cirque du Soleil’s Alegria is a spectacular feat of circus trickery – review
We’ve been to see Cirque du Soleil’s shows quite a few times now, although we’ve not encountered Alegria before. It is, in fact, one of the circus troupe’s oldest shows – premiering in 1994, and last revived in London in 2006, it’s now known as Alegria: In a New Light, reflecting that it has been updated for today’s audience.
Having reviewed 2023’s Kurios and 2022’s Luzia we knew the sort of thing to expect, though – essentially two hours of some of the best circus you’re likely to see.
There’s a reason Cirque du Soleil have their reputation and have enjoyed such enduring success: these are some of the most talented performers in the world.
Alegria is all about the winds of change and it tells a story of resilience and hope. An emerging movement vows to shake up the established order, which is defended by a gaggle of aristocrats and their wannabe king – the intention is to bring light and harmony to a kingdom gone astray.
