“Kurios”, the Cirque du Soleil show where anything is possible, will arrive in Seville in January

“Anything is possible,” the scientist whispers as he opens his bag at the end of the prison bars “Curios – Cabinet of Curiosities”– Undoubtedly one of Cirque du Soleil’s most original shows, this is the 35th production initiated by the Canadian company. … In 1984. There were more than four decades of daydreaming, amazed by the technical ability of its artists, moved by the beauty of their music, grateful that they made us smile, that they moved us. In order to return to childhood, the time when imagination and innocence make the impossible a reality. Cirque du Soleil also has It is a complex task of innovating, striving for lofty achievements, and overcoming increasingly incredible challengesTo tell stories with wonderful and different backgrounds and shapes. It appears to be the result of magic rather than a human invention.

Seville will travel to this Treasury of Wonders, the ancestor of museums and known during the Renaissance as its Treasurys of Wonders, next January. And he has tickets for an extended tour as usual because This city responds with anticipation and sales to the arrival of its large family of trapeze artists, acrobats, jugglers, acrobats, and clowns.. From January 17 to March 1, 2026, the Charco de la Pava tent will be that big bag from which, over the course of 100 minutes, endless wonders will emerge. Fifty artists of many nationalities accompany the world through this imaginative world. The role of master of ceremonies is played by David ColeOne of the Spaniards featured in the cast. The other is Bruno Esteban PetarchAnd guitar and banjo. With them and Becky Williamschief publicist of “Kurios”, a group of Seville journalists, were recently able to learn in The Hague, Netherlands, the details of this exciting plot, in addition to some secrets that answer the first question that the Cirque du Soleil creative team asks itself when facing every challenge: Why not?

Guy Laliberté (One of the company’s founders) and Jean-François Bouchard They are the creative supervisors of this project, written and directed Michael Laprise It has a creative group of 17 people. Everything is set up perfectly in a circus. Despite their nomadic nature, the extended stay in each city encourages the technical, technical and logistical team to “live in” rather than visit. And vice versa, for about three months in most cases, the public proudly boasts that in the tent, along with the flags of Canada, Quebec and Cirque du Soleil, their country’s flag is flown.

“The main characteristic of ‘Kurios’ is that it is very human.”Becky Williams says while eating dinner in the circus canteen, minutes before the show starts. In this space, as in the living room of every home, everyone gathers to chat or watch the hockey qualifiers, the FIFA World Cup or the Olympic Games. For someone outside the industry, this relaxation before a big show is difficult to understand. Rehearsal is key. Kamal gear analyzer in millimeters.

Premiered in 2014 in Montreal (with over 3,000 performances in 40 cities), this futuristic-themed “Kurios” includes a number that has “never been seen before,” defends the actor. This is the exciting business network they landed on because of a “mistake” that led to a great opportunity. Inspired by tent poles, this structure allows artists to… Make jumps up to 14 metres, It travels at speeds of up to 65 kilometers per hour. A heart-stopping number that seems like it won’t be possible. “Just because something doesn’t exist doesn’t mean someone can’t make it a reality,” insists the show’s chief publicist. “We want people to leave here with that feeling.”

This “steampunk” inspired proposal is for the naive and dreamers. Or in other words, a subgenre of science fiction based on the aesthetics and techniques of the nineteenth century, especially the Victorian era. In this sense, the main example is the fashion, but also the spectacle itself, which evokes the beginning of the industrial age. “It’s as if Jules Verne met Thomas Edison in an alternate reality.”The set designer explains Stephen Roy.

Main image - Above, the twist number on the mana metal, below, the details of the exciting offer — Above, the twist number on the mana metal, below, the details of the exciting display “Kurios”

Secondary Image 1 - Above, a twist figure on a mana metal, below, details of the exciting display — Above, the twist number on the mana metal, below, the details of the exciting display “Kurios”

Thus, the space is dominated by two structures or cabinets: one exploring the theme of sound and the other electricity. Both are connected to the main arch that dominates the stage. The opening in the middle, in the background, evokes the entrance to a railway tunnel through the mountain. The symbolism of the journey via transportation is constant in this montage.. It’s 11:11 AM. In numerology, it is considered the key that opens the gateway to another frequency. Then the world can open the door to an alternative world full of wonders. He is accompanied by a very diverse cast of characters led by Mr. Microcosmos and his subconscious Cosmolito. Moreover, the curious (inhabitants of an imaginary country), or Curiosrobots created by the scientist himself from the remains of recycled parts constantly roam the stage. Clara, the invisible telegram, and Nico, the man with the accordion, also pass by, responsible for ensuring that everything is fine in this chaotic but indisputably beautiful dimension.

The Spaniards who are part of “Curios” are musician Bruno Esteban Petarc and actor David Cole

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The music, the Curios hug given by the Spaniard

As in previous shows previously seen in Seville such as “Alegría” or “Luzia” to name but two, music plays a starring role. Seven musicians live a vibrant life on a journey into the past with an atmosphere of the future. One of them is Bruno Esteban Petarch, who has been on the company’s payroll since 2022. He is accompanied by his partner Fabiola, who is also part of the circus team, and his eight-year-old daughter. On “Kurios” he showcases his playing style on classical, electric, steel and banjo guitars, interpreting styles ranging from swing, pop, rock and French-inspired world music such as waltzes and musettes. “Music accompanies everything, it just embraces the costumes, the scenery and the makeup,” he asserts.

In this parallel universe, some numbers take place starring an intrepid pilot (Rula Pola) performing a balancing exercise on an amazing structure, or conjoined twins (Aerial Belts) performing some impressive synchronized acrobatics, or some underwater creatures dancing with some street-style twirls in the aforementioned aerobatic grid. Also impressive is the Banquin number, in which up to 15 people draw impossible drawings in the airOr the stuntman holding the handlebars of a bicycle.

“Every time you watch this show, you discover something new,” insist our guides in The Hague. And it’s really cool to pay attention to the amount of stimuli that comes from the stage, on the floor and at heights, and between the seats. Try to find out the meaning of each of the tools and inventions available in a story in which there is also a place for tenderness and humor (they will be numbed by practical theater and laughed by the flirtation of one of the characters in front of a randomly selected spectator). Metalanguage is also available With a number in which an eccentric master of ceremonies runs a miniature circus with unseen performers. Thus, 464 props were used in Curios, the largest number used in any show in the history of Cirque du Soleil. We welcome any help to convince us that anything is possible.