The set design fully inhabits the Theatre am Potsdamer Platz, reshaping it into a vessel for transformation. Through seamless integration of physical elements and video landscapes, the stage becomes a living canvas — shifting between dimensions, revealing hidden layers, and guiding the audience through a journey that feels both intimate and infinite.

Dominating the stage is a bespoke proscenium arch, sculpted to resemble the ruins of a forgotten theatre — an echo of reality overtaken not by nature, but by time, memory, and imagination. Weathered columns sprout twisted branches and strange trees, forming a living sculpture that evolves throughout the show. This immersive structure doesn’t merely frame the stage — it envelops the entire auditorium, transforming the Theatre am Potsdamer Platz into a mythical environment that feels both ancient and alive.

The creative vision behind Cirque du Soleil ALIZÉ’s set design stems from a desire to blur the boundaries between the real and the surreal. Inspired by the tension between the familiar and the fantastical, the design invites viewers into a space where beauty, mystery, and intrigue reign. It’s a world in flux where imagination reshapes reality.

• The Life-Size Tree: Cast from a real trunk and hand carved down to its roots, this vibrant autumnal tree anchors a series of scenes that explore memory, time, and the invisible forces that shape us.
  
  
• The Floating Bedroom: A surreal vignette of domes ticity suspended in space, this set piece offers a poignant glimpse into the real world before the journey into the surreal begins. Its walls are adorned with bespoke artwork — fragments of forgotten stories, echoes of other worlds — creating a sanctuary that feels both personal and uncanny

The Theater am Potsdamer Platz is one of Germany’s most renowned show venues, located in the heart of Berlin. Designed by the acclaimed architect Renzo Piano, it opened in 1999 and offers seating for around 1,800 guests. The venue is distinguished by its modern architecture, excellent acoustics, and flexible stage technology. In addition to hosting numerous international productions, it regularly serves as a venue for the Berlin International Film Festival (Berlinale) and is regarded as a cultural hotspot of the German capital. With the premiere of Cirque du Soleil ALIZÉ in autumn 2025, the theatre will become home to the first Cirque du Soleil residency in Europe, establishing itself as a stage for world class international productions.