With ‘ALIZÉ’, the Canadian company Cirque du Soleil will stage its first permanent show in Europe in autumn 2025 — and has chosen the German capital as its venue. The world premiere took place on 20 November 2025 at the Theater am Potsdamer Platz. The planned run will last until 2 August 2026.
Image above: ALIZÉ in the Theater am Potsdamer Platz, Photo: Anne Marie Forker.
The play begins with a seemingly quiet protagonist who is catapulted into unknown realms by a gust of wind. There he encounters characters such as the realist, the wanderer, the artist, and both internal and external obstacles that challenge him and help him grow.
ALIZÉ is conceived as a journey to the boundary between reality and imagination. The production combines acrobatics with the art form known as Magie Nouvelle, a modern approach to illusion and magic. According to Cirque du Soleil, this combination gives rise to a new stylistic concept called ‘Acromagic’ — a mixture of physical artistry and visual effects.
The theatre on Potsdamer Platz has undergone extensive technical upgrades for ALIZÉ. According to industry reports, a sophisticated projection system developed in collaboration with technology partners will be used to transform the stage into an immersive surface. The ‘projection that reinvents the imagination’ is said to be at the dramatic core of the show. According to official information, the audience area will also be more closely integrated into the production: the boundaries between stage and space will be made more fluid, allowing the audience to become part of the visual experience.
The cast includes over 40 artists from more than 20 countries. Leading creative minds include Valentine Losseau & Raphaël Navarro (direction, writing, magic design) as well as Marion Motin (choreography) and Émilie Émiroglou (creative director). The production is being created in collaboration with Live Nation Germany.
ALIZÉ appeals to a diverse audience, from lovers of grand theatre to spectators seeking visual spectacle, but without profane pyrotechnics, instead offering poetry and room for imagination.
Although the play is family-friendly, the organiser points out that it also contains loud passages and darker scenes, so parents with very young children or highly sensitive people should consider whether it is suitable for them.
With its decision to establish a permanent venue in Berlin, Cirque du Soleil is also opening a new chapter in its European presence. The production is designed not only to combine artistry and illusion, but also to redefine the relationship between stage and audience. For Berlin, ALIZÉ represents an independent, continuous large-scale production that is a far cry from the touring format. And for the audience, it offers the opportunity to experience a show that deliberately focuses on the nuances: the moments between the visible and the invisible, between artistic and dramaturgical precision and playful imagination.
WHEN?
Wednesday: 6:30 p.m.
Thursday: 7:30 p.m.
Friday: often 4:00 p.m. + 8:00 p.m. (twice daily)
Saturday: afternoon and evening performances
Sunday: 1:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m.
Monday and Tuesday: no regular shows
WHERE?
Theater am Potsdamer Platz
Marlene-Dietrich-Platz 1
10785 Berlin
