The stage is all set for a showpiece drone light show in Durham which promises to take audiences on a dazzling journey featuring the characters of a classic family film.
The story of musical favourite The Wizard of Oz will be told in hundreds of illuminated drones which will light up the night sky above Durham cricket ground this March in what’s billed as an epic ‘stadium-scale experience’. And there are limited tickets still available for the unique sight which will recreate the much-loved characters of Dorothy, her dog Toto and friends from the magical land of Oz.
The 45-minute light and sound show The Wonderful Wizard of Oz will be stopping off at Seat Unique Riverside in Chester-le-Street for one night only on March 29. The watching audience can expect to see sparkling scenes beginning with the cyclone that starts the story and then including the likes of the cowardly lion, tin man, scarecrow, munchkins and the witch appearing in lights.
This will be its final stop on a UK tour so will mark a last chance to catch what its creator Celestial calls ‘a celebration of courage, connection and the magic that lives within us all’. Celestial combines cutting-edge technology with artistic skill to create drone light shows for brands across the globe, including Amazon and Eurovision, and its whose previous drone shows Evolution – which also visited the Riverside – and A Christmas Carol have proved huge hits.
It has collaborated on its new show with experience company Yuup, with the Seat stadium being a venue partner. The Wonderful Wizard of Oz is the original title of the 1900 fantasy story, written by L. Frank Baum, which inspired the famous 1939 film The Wizard of Oz starring Judy Garland as Dorothy.
John Hopkins, founder of Celestial which also promotes its shows as being a carbon-neutral alternative to fireworks, said: “The Wonderful Wizard of Oz is a beloved tale that has been endlessly retold across various genres. This time, it is uniquely presented through drone art, elevating it beyond a traditional drone light show to an epic, stadium-scale experience.”
Dominic Mills, founder of Yuup, added: “We are the first to bring storytelling in this form and length to audiences around the UK, with our show lasting 45 minutes, compared to a typical drone light show of eight-12 minutes.” The audience can enjoy it at the Riverside alongside a food village and entertainment.
While many tickets are already sold for the night, which will see gates open at 5pm ahead of the show start at 7pm, there are some still available, costing £18 or £14 for a child or concession: see here.
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