OVO is a cracking good show
EVERY time Cirque Du Soleil arrives in Newcastle it does so in spectacular fashion and you can expect more of the same when breathtaking new show OVO takes the stage at Metro Radio Arena.
The worldwide famous company are a hot ticket across the globe and every time they come to Tyneside they leave Geordie audiences in awe.
Based on the reaction OVO got when it opened its brand new UK tour to a celebrity packed audience in Liverpool last week, we are in for a serious treat once again.
Following on from its UK debut in London in January; where OVO officially became the highest selling Cirque du Soleil performance run to visit the city, the arena tour will visit Newcastle from August 29 - September 2.
Having thrilled more than 5 million people worldwide since the show premiered in Montreal in 2009 as a Big Top show, OVO embarks on a journey, offering the same captivating production as the Big Top performances, but on a larger scale now, visiting major arenas and venues.
OVO , meaning “egg” in Portuguese, is a headlong rush into a colourful ecosystem teeming with life, where insects work, eat, crawl, flutter, play, fight and look for love in a non-stop riot of energy and movement. When a mysterious egg appears in their midst, the insects are awestruck and intensely curious about this iconic object that represents the enigma and cycles of their lives. It is love at first sight when a gawky, quirky insect arrives in this bustling community and a fabulous ladybug catches his eye – and the feeling is mutual. The massive spectacle features a cast of 50 performing artists from 17 countries specializing in many acrobatic acts. This includes Alanna Baker from the United Kingdom who plays the role of the Black Spider in the show. She was crowned gymnastics European Champion in 2011 and won Bronze in the World Championships in 2012. Alanna, who has been training since she was five years old has travelled around the world with OVO. There are seven chances to see OVO in Newcastle, with evening performances on August 29, 30 and 31 and September 1 and 2 and matinees on the 1st and 2nd too. You can get tickets from the Metro Radio Arena box office and online from Ticketmaster.