Cirque du Soleil – Dralion

I, as everyone else I know, have heard of Cirque du Soleil before. I’d seen it advertised all around Auckland and been desperate to go, but knew there was no way i’d possibly be able to afford it. Just before it started its Auckland season I drove past the tents and decided I couldn’t miss this opportunity. I got some of the cheap tickets, which turned out were not too bad since the inside of the tent is actually small-ish so everyone can pretty much see!

The first thing I did when I got there was go crazy in the ‘gift’ shop. I meant crazy. I bought Mum a handbag which has the Cirque du Soleil lining – she now uses it every day! I bought myself a hoodie and I got my sister’s birthday present there! I then made my way into the big top! Exciting much?! Ah yes! I was seated on the side, but it really didn’t matter at all, I still had a great view of the stage!
The pre-show entertainment started with two comic guys running round, telling jokes, doing little acts, humiliating people in the audience and generally just getting the audience excited!

The show started with a spectacular bang as performers came out, dancing around, balancing on one hand, twirling from the ceiling and doing some seriously impressive flips. I am not pushing the truth when I was Cirque du Soleil is one of the most visually incredible things I have ever seen. And I have been to a lot of shows. Everything from the music, the singing, the costumes, the way the stage was laid out and each individual act took my breath away.

My favourite would have to be the synchronised trampoline act - that was really quite amazing. As were the guys who jumped through hoops, some of which were so small and so far off the ground. It was quite an amazing spectacle.
The whole family is going to love what Cirque du Soleil has to offer. It is really quite special and well worth the ticket price. Seize the opportunity and have a magical night out.