Christchurch's Horncastle Arena: September 1st – 10th
Auckland’s Spark Arena – September 15th – 24th
Tickets on pre-sale to Cirque Club members now!
Public on-sale starting 10am Monday May 15th from Ticketek (Christchurch) and Ticketmaster (Auckland)
Inspired by James Cameron’s record-breaking film AVATAR, TORUK - The First Flight by Cirque du Soleil will make its New Zealand debut at Christchurch’s Horncastle Arena from September 1st – 10th before moving to Auckland’s Spark Arena (formerly Vector Arena) from September 15th – 24th 2017.
"TORUK - The First Flight is an integration of humanity and technology, a colourful spectacle for the entire family. We are delighted to see this epic journey take flight in New Zealand, a country so rich in culture and scenery as can be found on Pandora" says director and writer Michel Lemieux.
Presented by TEG Live, tickets for TORUK - The First Flight are now on pre-sale to Cirque Club members HERE. ROVA app users will also have their chances to access exclusive pre-sale tickets from HERE and More FM listeners HERE from Wednesday 10th May at 9am. General public tickets will go on sale at 10am on Monday 15th May from Ticketek (Christchurch) and Ticketmaster (Auckland)
THE SHOW:
Inspired by James Cameron’s AVATAR, TORUK – The First Flight transports you to the world of Pandora in a visually stunning live setting. Experience a storytelling odyssey through a new world of imagination, discovery, and possibility.
Through a riveting fusion of cutting-edge visuals, puppetry and stagecraft buoyed by a soaring cinematic score, Cirque du Soleil applies its unique signature style to James Cameron’s imaginary world and “makes the bond” between two kindred artistic visions that capture the imagination.
This live immersive experience also bears the distinct signature of directors and multimedia innovators Michel Lemieux and Victor Pilon. It is a living ode to the Na’vi’s symbiotic coexistence with nature and their belief in the basic interconnectedness of all living things.
Narrated by a “Na’vi Storyteller” and populated by unforgettable characters, TORUK – The First Flight is a mythical tale set thousands of years before the events depicted in the film AVATAR, and before any humans ever set foot on Pandora.
THE STORY:
When a natural catastrophe threatens to destroy the sacred Tree of Souls, Ralu and Entu, two Omatikaya boys on the brink of adulthood, fearlessly decide to take matters into their own hands. Upon learning that Toruk can help them save the Tree of Souls, they set out, together with their newfound friend Tsyal, on a quest high up in the Floating Mountains to find the mighty red and orange predator that rules the Pandoran sky. Prophecy is fulfilled when a pure soul rises among the clans to ride Toruk for the first time and save the Na’vi from a terrible fate.
THE CREATIVE TEAM:
TORUK – The First Flight comprises 13 creators under the artistic guidance of Guy Laliberté (Guide) and Jean-François Bouchard (Creative Guide) for Cirque du Soleil, and James Cameron, Jon Landau, Kathy Franklin and Richie Baneham for Lightstorm Entertainment:
Show Writers and Directors, Multimedia Directors: Michel Lemieux and Victor Pilon
Director of Creation: Neilson Vignola
Set and Props Designer: Carl Fillion
Costume and Makeup Designer: Kym Barrett
Choreographers:Tuan Le and Tan Loc
Composers and Musical Directors: Bob & Bill
Sound Designer: Jacques Boucher
Creators’ biographies and still images are availibe HERE.
To download high res stills or video from the show please click HERE.
TICKET INFORMATION:
Tickets for TORUK – The First Flight are now on pre-sale to Cirque Club members HERE. General public tickets will go on sale at 10am on Monday 15th May from Ticketek(Christchurch) and Ticketmaster (Auckland)
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ABOUT CIRQUE DU SOLEIL:
TORUK – The First Flight is Cirque du Soleil’s 37th production since 1984. The company has brought wonder and delight to more than 155 million spectators in more than 300 cities on six continents. Cirque du Soleil has close to 4,000 employees, including 1,300 performing artists from close to 50 different countries.
For more information about Cirque du Soleil, visit https://www.cirquedusoleil.com.
To find out more about the ONE DROP Foundation, visit https://www.onedrop.org/.
ABOUT TEG LIVE:
As a diverse live content and touring business, TEG Live connects Australians, New Zealanders and the world with unique live experiences through music, family entertainment, exhibitions, sporting events and corporate hospitality.
For more information go to www.teglive.com.au