CIRQUE DU SOLEIL TO RETURN TO THE ROYAL ALBERT HALL

CIRQUE DU SOLEIL TO RETURN TO THE

ROYAL ALBERT HALL WITH ONE OF THEIR MOST SUCCESSFUL SHOWS:

 

OVO

FOR A LIMITED 4 WEEK RUN

9^th January – 1^st February 2026

 

• One of Cirque du Soleil’s most successful shows in London
• The return sees the Royal Albert Hall welcome two renowned British talent including London’s Robin Beer as the Voyager and artistic director Lydia Harper
• A colourful and energetic show for all ages and suitable for the whole family

 

Premiere on Wednesday 14 January 2026

 

Tickets on pre-sale exclusively to Cirque Club members as of today at 10am
General on-sale begins at 10am on Friday 18 July 2025

THE TIMES

“One of the best-designed extravaganzas in Cirque’s huge body of works”

THE GUARDIAN

“There is a lot to like when the show awakens your inner four-year-old, open to amazement and sensation”

DAILY TELEGRAPH

“Super-human finesse”

 

Tuesday 15 July – Cirque du Soleil is delighted to announce that the brilliantly restaged OVO, its joyful and acrobatic celebration of the insect world, will come to London’s Royal Albert Hall for a limited 4 week run in 2026. Last performed in its original form at the Royal Albert Hall in 2018, the show became Cirque du Soleil’s most successful London run at the time. Tickets on pre-sale exclusively to Cirque Club members as of today at 10am. General on-sale begins at 10am on Friday 18 July via www.cirquedusoleil.com/OVO

Created in 2009, the famous show OVO (“egg” in Portuguese) by Cirque du Soleil returns to the Royal Albert Hall with reimagined set design, new acrobatic acts, original characters, added costumes and reinvented music. OVO dazzles more than ever with its fascinating insect colony, bringing together 53 acrobats and musicians in a show that delights both adults and children.

Seen by over 7 million people in more than 40 countries, the 53 world-class performers from 25 countries includes two incredible British talent who will have a special homecoming at the Royal Albert Hall. Robin Beer, who was born in Hammersmith is a rare Cirque du Soleil British clown and plays the character The Voyager. With a background in music, mask work, and devised theatre, Robin brings humour, warmth, and a uniquely British spirit to the show. Additionally, Lydia Harper, originally from Warwick and now based in London, returns as Artistic Director of OVO. A former circus acrobat and actress with a strong foundation in physical theatre and movement direction, Lydia has been a creative force within Cirque du Soleil since 2015.

Featuring over 100 cast and crew members, the show brings to life a colourful world of crickets, ants, butterflies, spiders, beetles, and more, set against a striking visual backdrop of giant flowers and a towering 19-meter climbing wall.

At its heart is a charming love story between a quirky fly and a spirited ladybug, unfolding around a mysterious egg that sparks curiosity and transformation. Combining breathtaking acts like aerial silks, Chinese poles, trampoline wall, contortion, foot juggling, cradle, and slackwire, OVO celebrates biodiversity, community, and the joy of discovery through dazzling acrobatics, surreal costumes, and a high-energy Brazilian-inspired soundtrack.

Since premiering in in 2009, OVO has captivated audiences young and old with its warmth, wonder, and spectacular circus artistry. This London run promises a fresh take on a fan favourite, offering a playful story, unforgettable music, and awe-inspiring artistry in an immersive theatrical experience suitable for all ages.

 

Don’t miss this limited 2026 run at the Royal Albert Hall—a chance to experience OVO in its most dazzling form yet.

 

TICKET INFORMATION

Tickets for OVO at London’s Royal Albert Hall are available online exclusively to Club Cirque members starting today at 10am.

For free subscription, visit clubcirque.com.

General on-sale starts on Friday 18 July at 10:00am at www.cirquedusoleil.com/OVO

ABOUT OVO

From mighty crickets bouncing off trampolines to a hypnotic spider contorting inside her web, OVO exudes extraordinary showmanship to tickle the imagination. Funny and chaotic, yet adorable and wonderful, OVO charms our inner child with its sweet exuberance. Comprised of 100 people from 25 different countries, including 53 artists, OVO (“egg” in Portuguese) brings to the stage high-level acrobatic acts redefining the limits of the human body. Since its opening in Montreal in 2009, OVO has thrilled more than 7 million people in 40 different countries.

CIRQUE DU SOLEIL ENTERTAINMENT GROUP

Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group is a world leader in live entertainment. Building on four decades of pushing the boundaries of the imagination, the Company brings its creative approach to a large variety of entertainment forms, such as multimedia productions, immersive experiences, and special events. Last year, Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group celebrated 40 years of defying reality, defining entertainment, and illuminating the world through art and creativity. Since its creation in 1984, more than 400 million people have been inspired on 6 continents and 86 countries. The Canadian company now employs more than 4000 employees, including 1200 artists from 80 different nationalities. For more information about Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group, please visit cirquedusoleil.com.

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