UNTIL FEBRUARY 5
For all mankind Cirque du Soleil returns to the Royal Albert Hall for a second run of Totem, one of its newest shows (it made its debut in 2010). The theme is “the evolution of mankind”, which you kind of lose sight of due to the stream of stunts: leaping, swinging, spinning, catching, dancing and always landing. The term ‘family entertainment’ is used to describe something for adults and children to enjoy together. What it really means is kids stuff with grown-up jokes, or dumbed-down old turns. Cirque du Soleil is neither of those, but it is one of few things people of all ages can be wowed by. www.cirquedusoleil.com