Swamp Your Senses With Circus Courtesy Of The Corporation

As far as corporate days out go, not much could be more spectacular than immersing oneself, friends, family and colleagues in the glory of the fantastical world of the circus. The circus is a place of fun and fantasy and has been a family favoured event for centuries. It originally featured animals and acrobats under the canvas enclosure of the big top.

Nowadays, the acts have become a little more sophisticated to present themselves as a highly talented entertainment that borders art and theatre, such as Cirque du Soleil. This famous troupe of entertainers have been working the circuit hard since 1984, and unlike the George Orwell classic based in that same year, Cirque du Soleil bring magic that fills the imagination and entertains young and old alike.

The troupe has their beginnings in Montreal Canada, being founded by just two street performers that wanted to bring a different type of entertainment to the masses. The circus entertainment of the time revolved around the traditional big top theme of individual acts comprised of jugglers, acrobats, contortionists and clowns. Cirque incorporated took the talents of these disciplines and mixed it with a more performance based formula, and conjured a circus based theatre.

The uniqueness of Cirque du Soleil is in the amalgamation of circus disciplines around the world being presented in a specially written live theatrical performance with no stage curtains and no stage hands. The performers present an enchanting show with all aspects in full view of the eternally captivated audience. This is in sharp contrast to traditional circus entertainment, which emphasis being placed on the magic and mystery of the ringmaster and his entourage.

This formula has seen the troupe's popularity expand to a massive 3,800 members that continually tour venues around the world. Each show is produced to perfection and enjoys a longevity that compares with hugely successful West End shows with some tours stretching beyond the 1000 performance mark.

Packages for these shows are usually available through a hospitality agent and accommodate for as few as four people and as many as 500 depending on the venue. The tickets do not come cheap, but as far as a night out to remember goes, it will be a treat of a lifetime and worth every penny. It is not just companies that can book places for events such as these; it is possible to book corporate family days out too. Packages include champagne reception (but not for the children!), finger buffet, pre show dinner, interval treats of teas, coffees and cakes and show souvenirs.

Hospitality events are always incredibly popular, and require booking well in advance of the required date. Many companies use such events to function as a team building exercise by bringing employees closer together through a shared social experience. Another reason for booking such a spectacular corporate event is as a bonus or reward to staff if they have done particularly well on behalf of the company. Even if just a small amount of people from a company attend one of the Cirque du Soleil hospitality events, it can be a chance to meet potential clients, or liaise with other industry professionals.

It's good to know that the tradition of the circus is being carried to new heights and that not all entertainment has gone digital. Even in a media savvy world of corporate conferences, the magic of the circus can be found!

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