Case Study

STLS Supports Cirque du Soleil’s Corteo on Its Journey to the Royal Albert Hall

STLS was approached at the last minute to provide essential technical support for Cirque du Soleil’s Corteo as the production transitioned from its European tour leg in Munich, Germany, to London’s Royal Albert Hall. Our team was responsible for PAT and service testing of the tour’s lighting, audio, and power distribution equipment, ensuring everything was fully operational and compliant before the UK performances.

This project showcased STLS’s ability to deliver high-quality technical solutions under tight deadlines, further strengthening our reputation in the UK as a go-to provider for the entertainment and events industry.

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The brief; Last-Minute Call to Munich

With just a few days’ notice, STLS was called upon to carry out crucial PAT and service testing for Corteo’s lighting, audio, and power distribution equipment. Our team of service engineers flew out to Munich, where the show was wrapping up its European tour leg before heading to London.

Despite the short turnaround, we ensured that all equipment was thoroughly inspected, maintained, and certified for safety—a crucial step in keeping a production of this scale running. Over three intensive days, the STLS team worked efficiently, ensuring that everything was in top condition before the show left Germany.

Final Touches at the Royal Albert Hall

Once in London, our engineers continued their work, making final adjustments at the Royal Albert Hall. The team focused on fine-tuning sections of the lighting rig and the line array sound system on the day of fit-up, ensuring everything was optimized before the first audience stepped through the doors.

This was STLS’s first time working with Cirque du Soleil, and we were honored to be a part of such a world-renowned production. Our team completed all necessary checks on schedule and, as a token of appreciation, was invited to the Friends & Family preview of the show—a truly special moment for our engineers.

Andy, a key member of Cirque du Soleil’s technical team, praised STLS for its professionalism and efficiency under such short-notice circumstances, highlighting our ability to deliver under pressure.