Cirque du Soleil is pleased to announce the long-awaited return of its trademark blue-and-yellow big top to Brisbane in April 2015 with an all-new, awe-inspiring production. Totem, a fascinating journey into the evolution of mankind, will open on April 10 2015 at Northshore Hamilton, Brisbane.

Since its World Premiere in 2010, more than 3 million people across 25 cities worldwide have been mesmerised by the intimacy and beauty of Totem, winner of the 2013 Drama Desk Award for Unique Theatrical Experience. Featuring a cast of 45 acrobats, actors, musicians and singers, Totem is an uplifting array of athleticism, comedy, heartfelt emotions and surprising visual effects.

Written and directed by multidisciplinary artist Robert Lepage, Totem traces the fascinating journey of the human species from its original amphibian state to its ultimate desire to fly. The characters evolve on a stage evoking a giant turtle, the symbol of origin for many ancient civilisations.

Inspired by many founding myths, Totem illustrates, through a visual and acrobatic language, the evolutionary progress of species. Somewhere between science and legend Totem explores the ties that bind Man to other species, his dreams and his infinite potential.

Before you buy your tickets, have a look at the behind-the-scenes footage below: