Best of February performance: Cirque are back!

Time to plan the nights out in February

Cirque du Soleil: Quidam
18-23 Feb; Forum, Frederiksberg; tickets 475kr; cirquedusoleil.com 

Discover Zoe, a girl who feels unhappy and unwanted by a family too busy to notice their child’s sadness. 

She finds refuge in the imaginary world of Quidam, the only place where she can be herself. 

Quidam is a magical world where real friendship is valued, where dreaming is allowed and encouraged, where everything is possible and you can celebrate your individuality.  

Since its premiere in 1996, Cirque du Soleil’s Quidam has been delighting audiences all over the world. Prepare to be carried away!


(photo: Joerg Wiesner)

Alcina
Feb 21-March 14; Gamle Scene, Kongens Nytorv, Cph K; tickets 95-740kr, kglteater.dk

With a remote island as its setting, the ‘love conquers all’ story in Alcina will keep you frozen to your seats thanks to Francisco Negrin’s new spin on it. Don’t miss it! 


(photo: dirtydancingmusical.dk)

Dirty Dancing 
Feb 25-April 25; Tivoli’s Concert Hall, Vesterbrogade 3, Cph V; tickets from 195kr, tivoli.dk

A musical guaranteed to deliver ‘the time of your life’ thanks to the participation of actors like Silas Holst, Mathilde and Kirsten Norholt. The songs are in English. 


(photo: Michael With)

PUSH
Feb 11-12, 20:00; Dansehallerne, Pasteursvej 20, Cph V; tickets 55-125kr; dansehallerne.dk 

Top choreographers, producers and dancers from the Black Box Dance Company deliver a show in two parts, PUSH and Eve’s Dilemma, that work together to leave you breathless. 


(photo: dongnu.dk)

Don*Gnu 
Feb 25-26; Dansehallerne, Pasteursvej 20, Cph V; tickets 55-125kr; dansehallerne.dk

The law of gravity is the only one that counts in this Don*Gnu physical theatre performance. Four dancers take on a tilting stage, The Turmoil, where every movement matters. 





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