MSC Cruises has announced the two brand new and original Cirque du Soleil at Sea shows coming exclusively to MSC Grandiosa. In COSMOS, Journey to the Unbelievable, guests will experience a breathtaking voyage across the galaxy with a brave astronaut on a quest for self-discovery. Audiences of EXENTRICKS, Expect the Unexpected, will be caught off guard at every turn in this high-spirited spectacle.
Each Cirque du Soleil at Sea show is an original production and Cirque du Soleil are constantly pushing their creative boundaries, reinventing their processes, challenging the status quo and exploring new territories to create inspiring experiences that are sure to delight MSC Cruises’ guests.
‘When we set out to work with Cirque du Soleil, our objective with this exclusive partnership was to take our onboard entertainment to yet another level and to deliver to our guests even more best-in-class entertainment,’ says Andrea Gangale, Senior Vice President Product Development & Guest Experience, MSC Cruises. ‘As the delivery of the third MSC cruise ship featuring Cirque du Soleil at Sea approaches, each new show that we launch is ever more unique and original, giving our guests a breathtaking and memorable entertainment experience.’
The new acrobatic performance ‘Ginger Rope’ in COSMOS sees three artists use a unique acrobatic apparatus developed specifically for the show. Aerialists will fly gracefully in orbit on the rotating stage on moving ropes embodying rings around the planets. Combining an exhilarating blend of flips and spins all around the Ginger Ropes, MSC Cruises guests will get lift off into the fantastic world of COSMOS!
For the first time for any Cirque du Soleil at Sea show, EXENTRICKS will put guests in the centre of the show with audience participation playing a vital role in the story, bringing MSC Cruises’ guests closer to the artists than ever before. As they get to interact with these extravagant and fun characters, they get the opportunity to enjoy on-the-edge-of-your-seat acrobatics.
Chief Executive Producer of Cirque du Soleil & President of 45 DEGREES, Yasmine Khalil, added that, ‘For each new MSC Meraviglia class ship, we aim to deliver new and innovative content that further enriches the Cirque du Soleil at Sea portfolio. With these two entirely new productions, COSMOS and EXENTRICKS, we debut a never-before-seen performance, “Ginger Rope,” while also bringing more interactivity and, for the first time, call on audience participation. These will certainly be two must-see shows, exclusively on MSC Grandiosa.’
These new shows will launch on MSC Grandiosa from November this year and work is already underway for MSC Virtuosa’s two shows ahead of her launch in October 2020.
Cirque du Soleil at Sea can be booked before the cruise with a special online discount or booked once on board. Guests can either book to enjoy a three-course menu of palate-pleasing dishes served before the show (R668), or savour a speciality cocktail (R286) and enjoy the pre-show that begins 30 minutes before the start of the Cirque du Soleil at Sea performance.
To find out more about Cirque du Soleil at Sea and MSC Grandiosa, visit MSC Cruises.
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