Cirque du Soleil is bringing OVO, its joyful and acrobatic celebration of the insect world, to London’s Royal Albert Hall for a limited 4 week run in 2026.
Last performed in its original form at the Royal Albert Hall in 2018, the reimagined show will run from January 9 – February 1 2026.
Created in 2009, the famous show OVO (“egg” in Portuguese) by Cirque du Soleil returns to the Royal Albert Hall with fresh set design, new acrobatic acts, original characters, added costumes and reinvented music. OVO dazzles more than ever with its fascinating insect colony, bringing together 53 acrobats and musicians in a show that delights both adults and children.
Featuring more than 100 cast and crew members, the show brings to life a colourful world of crickets, ants, butterflies, spiders, beetles, and more, set against a striking visual backdrop of giant flowers and a towering 19-metre climbing wall.
At its heart is a charming love story between a quirky fly and a spirited ladybug, unfolding around a mysterious egg that sparks curiosity and transformation. Combining breathtaking acts like aerial silks, Chinese poles, trampoline wall, contortion, foot juggling, cradle, and slackwire, OVO celebrates biodiversity, community, and the joy of discovery through dazzling acrobatics, surreal costumes, and a high-energy Brazilian-inspired soundtrack.
The 53 world-class performers include two incredible British talent who will have a special homecoming at the Royal Albert Hall. Robin Beer, born in Hammersmith is a rare Cirque du Soleil British clown and plays the character The Voyager. With a background in music, mask work, and devised theatre. Lydia Harper, originally from Warwick and now based in London, returns as Artistic Director of OVO. A former circus acrobat and actress, Lydia has been a creative force within Cirque du Soleil since 2015.
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