Alegría, the show by the Cirque du Soleil visits Madrid from October 27th to November 26th and London from January the 5th to the 10th February: a wheelchair-user and one escort are entitled to a 50% discount on tickets.

Taking its name from a Spanish word for joy and jubilation, a mood and state of mind, Alegría visits Madrid and London. Cirque du Soleil celebrated its 10th visit to London in 2006 and they will return for the very last time in 2007.

Featuring an international cast, the show unfolds in a baroque, operatic style with elaborate sets and dazzling costumes. Power and the handing down of power over time, the evolution from ancient monarchies to modern democracies, old age, youth-it is against this backdrop that the characters of Alegría play out their lives. Kings' fools, minstrels, beggars, old aristocrats and children make up its universe, along with the clowns, who alone are able to resist the passing of time and the social transformations that accompany it. 

Cirque du Soleil presents Alegría in Madrid at the Peineta Olimpic Stadium (Parking Area).The neighbourhood is called San Blas and the nearest Motorway exit is from the M-40, called "Avenida de Arcentales". The Grand Chapiteau (Big Top) seats over 2500 spectators per show with an adjoining entrance tent. Like a Roman amphitheatre, the seats fan out for 270 degrees around a central, circular revolving stage. There is a wheelchair accessible area and it is very important that wheelchair users reserve a space in the designated section because the rest of the big top is not wheelchair-accessible. You can do it via e-mail (saleseurope@cirquedusoleil.com) and fax (0031 20 355 0 258). Individuals holding tickets for spaces in this specially designated area should arrive at least 60 minutes prior to the performance. Latecomers can only be accommodated during intermission.
Once you are on the site, ushers will guide you towards the appropriate doors or sections.
A wheelchair-user and one escort are entitled to a 50% discount on category 2 tickets.

Alegría at the Royal Albert Hall. 

Ten free parking spaces are available adjacent to the Hall. Priority is given to customers using wheelchairs with any remaining spaces offered to Blue Badge (formerly Orange Badge) holders.
The nearest door to the car park is Door 8, which has ramped access to the building (call access line on 020 7838 3110 to pre-book a space).
There are fourteen bays in the surrounding area that have been allocated solely for use by Blue Badge holders. You can check locations at www.royalalberthall.com/pdf/Accessibility.pdf

For arrival by car, taxi, minibus or Dial-a-Ride, the most convenient set-down point is at Door 1, which is at the rear of the building and has ramped access. For customers using the Royal Albert Hall car park, the nearest entrance is Door 8, which has ramped access and usually opens two hours before the start of the performance.

Lifts are located as follows: Door 1, two eight-person lifts (Door width 79cm , Depth 139cm each) Door 8, an eight-person lift (Door width 90cm,Depth 144cm).
These lifts serve all levels from Basement to Gallery. Arena Foyers can be accessed via a platform lift (door width 98cm, depth 140cm) from Basement level at Door 1.
Unisex wheelchair accessible toilets available: Ground level , Door 4 porch, Ground level, Door 8 porch, Arena Foyer level, Door 1, Grand Tier, Door 4 and Circle level, Door 8.

All restaurants and bars are accessible to wheelchair users (level shelving for drinks orders)

There is a wheelchair accessible area and it is very important that wheelchair users reserve ahead a space in the designated section because the rest of the big top is not wheelchair-accessible. You can do it via e-mail (saleseurope@cirquedusoleil.com) and fax (0031 20 355 0 258). Individuals holding tickets for spaces in this specially designated area should arrive at least 60 minutes prior to the performance. Latecomers can only be accommodated during intermission.
Once you are on the site, ushers will guide you towards the appropriate doors or sections.

A wheelchair-user and one escort are entitled to a 50% discount on category 2 tickets. 

www.cirquedusoleil.com

Rebecca Arce

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