Saudi Arabia, Cirque du Soleil reach deal on shows despite past criticism

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Saudi Arabia says it has reached a cope with Cirque du Soleil that might see the struggling circus firm carry out a slew of exhibits within the kingdom.


In a launch, the Saudi Ministry of Tradition says a newly inked settlement means Cirque will "have the potential" to debut at the very least 5 of its touring performances together with the Blue Man Group and Paw Patrol, in addition to a potential resident present distinctive to the nation.


The federal government additionally specifies that the 2 events will develop a plan to arrange a regional Cirque coaching academy there.


Cirque final pitched its tent within the kingdom in 2018, elevating the ire of a few of its artists who hoped the corporate would cancel exhibits amid worldwide condemnation of the regime following the killing of dissident Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi and a diplomatic dispute between Canada and Saudi Arabia.


Quickly after the COVID-19 pandemic struck two years in the past, Cirque scrapped its performances and reduce almost 3,500 workers, however started so as to add exhibits once more final summer season.


The Montreal-based firm was offered to a gaggle of its collectors led by Catalyst Capital Group in late 2020 after the circus troupe was compelled to file for creditor safety.


Cirque will not be the one Canadian franchise to have confronted calls to cancel exhibits in Saudi Arabia. Pop star Justin Bieber heard related calls for forward of his live performance within the Pink Sea metropolis of Jidda final month through the kingdom's Formulation One race.

- This report by The Canadian Press was first revealed Jan. 28, 2022.

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