Royal Albert Hall 2010 Announces Their February Events

ROYAL Albert Hall February 2010 Listings

Cirque du Soleil: VAREKAI
Tuesday 5 January- Saturday 13 February, 7.45pm
Matinees- Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 3pm
Main Auditorium

In a dream forest, acrobatics and beauty meet. Join Cirque du Soleil for this magical show as it celebrates its 25th anniversary.

Deep within a forest, at the summit of a volcano, exists an extraordinary world-a world where something else is possible. A world called Varekai.

The word Varekai means 'wherever' in the Romany language of the gypsies, the universal wanderers. This production pays tribute to the nomadic soul, to the spirit and art of the circus tradition, and to the infinite passion of those whose quest takes them along the path that leads to Varekai.

Tickets: £75- £20

Ignite- Alex Stewart
Thursday 4 February, 12 noon
Café Consort- Door 12

Young performer Alex Stewart is creating a buzz as one of the most precociously talented vocalists of the new generation. Featuring fantastically talented clever arrangements of pop, jazz and original songs by pianist Webb.

Tickets: Free Entry

FLUTE ENCOUNTERS: BANSURI TO BEATBOX
Monday 8 February, 7.45pm
Elgar Room- Door 8

Ronu Majumdar, one of India's foremost exponents of the bansuri, or bamboo flute, will be joined by Nathan ‘Flutebox' Lee in a thrilling, collaborative performance of classical and contemporary flutes and live beatboxing.

Tickets: £17

Ignite- MOISHE'S BAGEL
Thursday 11 February, 12 noon
Café Consort- Door 12

Rip-roaring, foot-stomping, jazz-inflicted klesmer and Balkan music from some of Scotland's finest musicians. An intoxicating, life-affirming mix of Eastern European dance music, Middle Eastern rhythms and virtuoso performances.

Tickets: Free Entry

Ignite- FAMILY IGNITE with Albert's Band
Monday 15 February, 12 noon
Elgar Room- Door 8

Join the Hall's very own 15 piece mini-orchestra for a musical safari through the animal kingdom. This fun packed concert will include plenty of interactive ways for children to get involved and is perfect for the whole family to enjoy during half term week.

Tickets: Free Entry

DEPECHE MODE
Wednesday 17 February, 7.30pm
Main Auditorium

Depeche Mode make their Hall debut with a special charity performance to kick off the Teenage Cancer Trust's 10th series of gigs at the Hall later in the year.

Tickets: £100- £30

Ignite- THE TOY HEARTS
Friday 19 February, 12noon
Café Consort- Door 12

The Toy Hearts, sisters Hannah and Sophia Johnson and their father Stewart Johnson, play a mixture of original bluegrass and western swing, carving their own niche between genres and combining elements of traditional 'Americana' music with a distinctly European edge.

Tickets: Free Entry

PATRICK MONAHAN- STORIES AND FABLES FOR KIDS THAT LIKE SITTING AT TABLES
Friday 19 February, 12noon and 3pm
Elgar Room- Door 8

After his sell out gig in the Elgar Room in November 2009, Patrick Monahan returns to the Elgar Room with his stories and fables for kids. Described by The Guardian as 'a likeable comic with incredible verbal fluency, an unstoppable force of nature', this is perfect for the whole family to enjoy during half term week.

Tickets: £6.50

Ignite Brunch- OH LA LA!
Sunday 21 February, 11.30 am
Café Consort- Door 12

A hearty serving of Parisian folk music, unforgettable jazz standards and the occasional pop tune. The rich and evocative sound of the accordion blends perfectly with the delicious voice of Fifi La Mer to take you straight back to that little cafe by the Eiffel tower. Bon appétit!

Tickets: £28.50 (includes a two- course meal)

KATAKA
Monday 22 February, 8pm
Elgar Room- Door 8

Dancer and Choreographer Ana Yerno brings her acclaimed new project Kataka to the Elgar Room for a fiery night of flamenco and percussion.

Tickets: £18

CINDERELLA ON ICE
Wednesday 24 February- Sunday 28 February, 7.30pm
Matinees- Thursday, Saturday and Sunday, 2.30pm
Main Auditorium

The world-famous Imperial Ice Stars, who have won international critical acclaim with their innovative portrayals of The Sleeping Beauty on Ice and Swan Lake on Ice are set to thrill once more with a stunning new interpretation of Cinderella on Ice within the magical setting of the Royal Albert Hall.

This production has been conceived and choreographed by the award-winning team of Tony Mercer, widely regarded as the world's leading creator of contemporary theatre on ice, and Evgeny Platov, dual Olympic gold medallist and four-time world champion.

Tickets: £52.50- £15.50

Ignite- KATE EDEN
Friday 26 February, 12noon
Café Consort- Door 12

A soulful taste of jazz with classy backing from virtuoso pianist Alex Hutton and double bassist Simon Little - better known as a member of the literate and wry alternative popstars The Divine Comedy.

Tickets: Free Entry

Box Office: +44 (0)20 7589 8212 Open 7 days a week 9:00am - 9:00pm
Online booking is available for most events. Please visit the website: www.royalalberthall.com

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