Lowther Pavilion is preparing for an evening of breathtaking singing and the wonderful atmosphere of the West End theatre in an award- winning show, Musicals in Motion on June 26.
Musicals in Motion is a completely unique, first-of-its-kind show that incorporates live West End stars and a 'virtual' cast.
The live West End Stars Jem Brent and Rachel Slater – whose accolades include Starlight Express, Singin' In The Rain, Evit
a, Rent, 42nd Street, Saturday Night Fever, Rocky Horror Show, to name just a few, perform 37 numbers from 22 different musicals – all in fully authentic costumes.
Musicals in Motion boasts a huge cast including an award winning Male Voice Choir, a full dance ensemble and singers, actors and dancers ranging from six to 86 years old!
With a cast this size, there is only one way to include them all in this spectacular show – Virtually!
Via a 24 sq metre rear-projection screen the virtual cast are projected directly onto the stage to interact with their live West End stars. This produces a cast and CGI sets'"virtually' larger than any other from any musical.
The making of Musicals in Motion has taken over a year and has cost over £300,000 to produce.
To make the show a reality, it takes state-of-the-art sound and lighting combined with CGI and 'green screen' technology.
This has never before been used on this scale and in this way but with perfect timing, the live performers interact seamlessly with their huge supporting cast - breaking down the barrier between what is 'live' and what is 'virtual'.
With fully choreographed dance routines and a full range of dynamic CGI sets the audience sees a full musical show which would have previously only been possible by travelling to the West End or Broadway.
Tickets cost £14.50 (concessions £12.50) For more information and to book tickets call the Box Office on (01253) 658666.
