Cirque du Soleil and Oxfam join forces

Cirque du Soleil and Oxfam join forces

World renowned troupe Cirque du Soleil is giving Kiwis the chance to not only be dazzled by its latest masterpiece Dralion in Auckland in July, but to also help raise $80,000 towards the work of international development agency Oxfam New Zealand.

This year Cirque du Soleil has generously donated 700 Category 1 tickets to Oxfam New Zealand. When the public purchase their tickets through Oxfam, 100 per cent of the ticket price will go to help Oxfam’s work with disadvantaged youth around the world.

“This is a unique opportunity for the public to really get the most bang for their buck in times when we’re thinking twice about spending. Buying your tickets through Oxfam gives you a fantastic night out while your money goes to a great cause,” says Barry Coates, Executive Director of Oxfam New Zealand.

“Making that simple choice will help us to raise over $80,000 for Oxfam New Zealand, thanks to the ongoing international support from Cirque du Soleil. Why wouldn’t you buy your ticket through Oxfam?”

Cirque du Soleil is famous for its awe-inspiring acrobatics and visual mastery, but its work inspires the lives of more than just its audience. As well as running its own outreach programme for youth at risk, the company also supports the work of two key organisations that work with youth in developing countries, Oxfam International and Jeunesse du Monde.

Oxfam New Zealand is one of 14 Oxfam affiliates working in more than 100 countries to find lasting solutions to poverty and injustice. Oxfam New Zealand works in the Pacific, East Asia and Africa.

Call 0800 OXFAM NZ (0800 693 2669) today to book your tickets or visit www.oxfam.org.nz.
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