bye-bye, dubai: cirque du soleil® must close on sunday february 18

Published February 11th, 2007 - 10:54 GMT
Al Bawaba
Al Bawaba

Organisers of Quidam ™ by Cirque du Soleil’s® have announced that the final Dubai show will be on Sunday February 18 and tickets for the last ten performances are now on sale.

Marvin Shaire – CEO of RetailCorp who have been responsible for organizing the Dubai tour, today said that “the final show must be Sunday February 18 at 8pm and Quidam must leave Dubai to open in Seoul, Korea in early March. Mr Shaire went on to say that “this final extension is a gesture of appreciation and gratitude to Dubai for the overwhelming support and response to the show.”

To show their gratitude RetailCorp and Cirque du Soleil have released a Family and Friends Package that will give customers even more enjoyment – if that’s possible. For every A Reserve ticket purchased at full price, RetailCorp will give you the next ticket at half price. This means for a family of four – if you by 3 A reserve tickets you’ll effectively get the 4th ticket free.

The Dubai tour of Quidam has already been seen by more than 85,000 people and has broken all records for live events in the Middle East. The final 10 shows should see attendances reach the 100,000 mark before the show leave Dubai on February 18.

“Cirque’s journey in the Middle East is coming to an end and we urge anyone who hasn’t yet seen the show to join us in this last week before we close on February 18.  Our website www.showbizme.com and call center 04 366 22 77 are geared up for the final ticket rush,” said Rob MacKenzie, Tour Director of Quidam.

After the show closes on the 18th, the more than 750 tonnes of equipment used to stage Quidam, including the Grand Chapiteau, staging, sound systems, and costumes, will then be immediately shipped in 55 containers to the show’s next engagement in Seoul, Korea.

Tickets can also be purchased online at www.showbizme.com or by calling the Quidam Booking Hotline +9714 366 2277. In addition you can purchase your tickets in person at China Court, Ibn Battuta Mall, Jumbo Electronic stores in Mall of the Emirates, Wafi City, BurJuman, and the Quidam kiosk at Centrepoint in Mall of the Emirates. There is also an onsite box office open from 1pm each day (except Monday).

 


About Cirque du Soleil
Founded in Quebec in 1984 by street performer Guy Laliberté, Cirque du Soleil has wowed more than 50 million spectators around the world and is currently presenting thirteen different shows on four continents.  Cirque du Soleil has become a leading provider of quality entertainment with more than 3,000 employees, including 900 artists who hail from 40 different nationalities.
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