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 Sydney is set to be dazzled yet again as Cirque du Soleil returns to Australia for the fifth time, with the spectacular show Dralion, proudly presented by Optus. Never before seen in Australia, Dralion has thrilled more than 7 million people around the world. The show will premiere on Wednesday 16 July at The Entertainment Quarter, Moore Park under the trademark blue and yellow Grand Chapiteau (Big Top).
Tickets are now on sale for a limited season in Sydney, the first stop on the national tour. Created and directed by Guy Caron, Dralion is the fusion of ancient Chinese circus traditions and the avant-garde approach of Cirque du Soleil. The name Dralion is drawn from its two main symbols : the dragon, representing the East, and the lion, representing the West. The cast features a total of 73 artists from 19 countries - including a house troupe of 48 Chinese performers. The show has been touring the world since April 1999 and it continues to have great success wherever it goes.
Dralion invites the audience on an extraordinary journey through its inspirational, mythical and unforgettable world. Dralion pays tribute to the four elements that maintain the natural order … air, water, fire and earth … and it is very much inspired by mankind’s quest for harmony with nature. This amazing production will define new heights of acrobatic creativity, culminating in unique and exciting acts that have never been seen before in Australia.
“Cirque du Soleil has toured to Australia with four shows and performed to 3.5 million people. The advance ticket sales for the Sydney season of Dralion have exceeded our expectations. This tells us that Sydneysiders are really excited about Cirque du Soleil returning after a 2 year absence” commented Cirque du Soleil Vice-President of Marketing for Asia-Pacific, Milan Rokic.
Cirque du Soleil has implemented a new online revolutionary ticketing system for the Dralion tour, allowing users to purchase their own seats through a 3-D interface. So far, this new ticketing system has proven to be extremely popular with already 94% of sales purchased directly online.
Cirque Du Soleil presents
Dralion
Venue: The Showring at the Entertainment Quarter Lang Road, Moore Park
Dates: 17 July - Sept 28 2008
Bookings: www.cirquedusoleil.com or phone on 1300 130 300
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