Cirque du Soleil Coming To Montgomery County In 2018

OAKS, PA — The acrobats of Cirque du Soleil, the largest theatrical troupe in the world, are coming to Montgomery County in 2018.

The new show, Volta, will be performed near the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks, just off of Route 422, a spokesperson for the Valley Forge Tourism and Convention Board confirmed on Tuesday.

While limited details have been made available thus far, Cirque du Soleil will build a massive tent at that location capable of holding up to 2,500 seats.

Volta, the latest touring show of Cirque du Soleil, is themed around extreme sports, according to their website. Acts include parkour, rope skipping, roller skating, contemporary dance, use of bungees, batons, acrobatic ladders, unicycles, and much more.

The theme of the show is described by its creators as follows:

"WAZ, a popular gameshow host, has lost touch with his inner self in the pursuit of fame. But as doubt sets in, WAZ is enlightened by childhood memories as he encounters FREE SPIRITS who open doors to his inner soul he has long kept shut. On his high-voltage search for meaning, will WAZ find the courage to relinquish his fame, reconnect with his true self, and shine bright?"

Volta marks the 41st show organized by Cirque du Soleil. It launched in Montreal in April.

Details on dates, times, and ticket sales will be forthcoming shortly, the spokesperson said.

Cirque du Soleil has been operating since 1984. Their big top, arena, and circus shows are performed around the world.

For a taste of what's coming to Oaks, check out the trailer for the Volta show below:

Image via Youtube screenshot