Royal Albert Hall event   Due to overwhelming demand the hugely popular TOTEM returns to the Hall in 2012. Tens of thousands were blown away by the record breaking run of shows in 2011 in which the mesmerising Cirque du Soleil displayed a fascinating journey into the evolution of mankind. Inspired by founding myths, this spectacular production traces the journey of the human species from its original amphibian state to its ultimate desire to fly.

A marvelous idea began to take shape in the early 1980’s in Baie-Saint-Paul, a charming village nestled on the north shore of the St-Lawrence River, east of Quebec City. Les Échassiers de Baie-Saint-Paul (‘The Stiltwalkers of Baie-Saint-Paul’), a theatre troupe founded by Gilles Ste-Croix, walked on stilts, juggled, danced, breathed fire and played music. These young entertainers, among whom was Cirque du Soleil-founder Guy Laliberté, constantly impressed and intrigued Baie-Saint-Paul’s residents

In 1984, during Quebec’s 450th anniversary celebrations of Jacques Cartier’s discovery of Canada, the province sought an event which would bring the festivities to all Quebecers. Guy Laliberté convinced organisers the answer was a provincial tour of Cirque du Soleil performers and it hasn’t stopped since!
From then on, Cirque du Soleil tale is that of a remarkable bond between artists and spectators from around the world. And it is the latter who feed the sacred fire of Cirque du Soleil.

Cirque du Soleil is a Quebec based company recognized the world over for high-quality, artistic entertainment. Since its dawn in 1984, Cirque du Soleil has constantly sought to evoke the imagination, invoke the senses and provoke the emotions of people around the world.
In 1984, 73 people worked for Cirque du Soleil. Today, the business has  5,000 employees worldwide, including more than 1,300 artists.At the Montreal International Headquarters alone, there are close to 2,000 employees.More than 100 types of occupations can be found at Cirque.The company’s employees and artists represent more than 50 nationalities and speak 25 different languages.More than 100 million spectators have seen a Cirque du Soleil show since 1984.Close to 15 million people will see a Cirque du Soleil show in 2012. Cirque du Soleil hasn’t received any grants from the public or private sectors since 1992

Ever since Cirque du Soleil had the resources to pursue its dreams and perform around the world, it chose to become involved in communities, particularly troubled youths. Concerned with the future, Cirque du Soleil turned its attention and resources to global issues, such as the fight against poverty. Working together with valued partners, Cirque du Soleil is making a difference in nearly 80 communities, in over 20 countries on five continents

Cirque du Soleil wants above all to take its place in society as a good citizen, with all the duties and responsibilities that go with citizenship. Beyond philanthropic gestures, good citizenship consists of an attitude of social responsibility at the very heart of all our business strategies and management.

Show schedules:

15.00 shows        15.30 shows         19.30 shows         20.00 shows
Doors: 14.15          Doors: 14.45          Doors: 18.45          Doors: 19.15
Show: 15.00           Show: 15.30           Show: 19.30          Show: 20.00
Ends: 17.30            Ends: 18.00            Ends: 22.00           Ends: 22.30