Friday, 7 June 2013

King Kong - The Musical

The art of Animatronics (which is the use of mechatronics to create machines which seem animate rather than robotic) has really grown recently, especially with the interest of Dinosaurs. A few years ago I saw giants walking through Manchester and was amazed.

King Kong The Musical
King Kong The Musical


So no apologies for posting on the fact that there is going to be a 'King Kong' the musical in Melbourne Australia this year at the Regent Theatre for which exciting photos have been released.
 
I have no idea if the musical is going to be any good, but bloody hell what a stage set they are creating.

King Kong Stage Sets
King Kong Stage Sets

It's time like this that I really regret not living in a big urban area, because this will never be put on near me.

King Kong Animatronics and Puppetry
King Kong Animatronics and Puppetry

And while you can see the puppeteers on the lighted stage, once its lit properly, it will be awesome ... six metres tall, weighs more than a tonne he's one hell of a guy.

King Kong Up Close and Personal
King Kong Up Close and Personal

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4 comments:

  1. Joe Wilson USA8 June 2013 at 22:35

    WOW. What a fantastic looking show set. Hope it comes to LA.

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    1. No PC9 June 2013 at 19:45

      Yes I agree, it does look fantastic, but they live or die by the music, so looks may not ensure a shows survival.

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  2. Vroomfondel9 June 2013 at 07:38

    I'm not a fan of musicals (at all!) but the animatronics does look impressive.

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    1. No PC9 June 2013 at 19:42

      I go to a few .... but mostly restrict myself to the Edinburgh Fringe.

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