A specially designed Bespoke Shadow Show allows your story to take centre stage at your event.
The process begins with a conference call to the Shadow Show Team, who listen to your ideas, establish the overriding message, understand which elements must feature and establish the required mood and impact. The team then develop a script and narrative for the show. Once contracted, the narrative is adapted until it 100% fits the brief, then rehearsals can begin.
Shows are usually 7.5 minutes in length but can be adapted as required. The performers are acrobats and aerialists and it is an option for them to perform other acts at the event in addition to the Shadow Show
The client must provide the stage, sound system and a sound technician. The Shadow Show Team provides everything else.
If a live show is not ideal then the team can provide a shadow video instead, either to be played at a live event or used as a marketing tool. Clients for bespoke shadow shows have included UEFA, Pirelli, Hitachi, British Airways, Anglo American, Business in the Community, The Skoll Foundation USA & Aditya Birla, India.
Examples of some client briefs are below so you can see how this short brief can be turned into a full length shadow show.
Case Study 1 – Business in the Community (Sponsored by Veolia) – Royal Albert Hall
11 bespoke award videos + 1 main bespoke shadow show
Brief – To create 30 – 60 second videos for each award and highlight the key features in each category. To perform a separate show based on a work co-written by the Prince Of Wales, The Ladybird Book of Climate Change. To highlight the importance of the Circular Economy. To perform live with a narrator and live string quartet.
“I am so grateful to all of the team for their creativity, inspiration and performance. The whole thing seemed particularly suited to the venue and worked so well, creating just the right balance between entertainment and information.”
Case Study 2 – Pirelli – Bespoke shadow show – The Roundhouse London
Brief – To show that rubber is a natural product that comes from the sap of trees that we collect in buckets. To showcase the different uses for Pirelli tyres including family car, motorbike, tractors and Formula 1. To highlight the elements of teamwork and the safety of the family car.
“Perfect artistry. Thank you very much!”
Case Study 3 – Skoll Foundation USA – Bespoke shadow video
Brief – To create a contemporary dance piece where stars fly from the performer’s bodies to create a world map made up of stars. Final image: one performer to throw a net over the stars.
“It is amazing!”
Technical Details
Show duration: Various – Normally around 7.5 minutes
The whole package (projector, screen, performers) is provided by the shadow show team.
PA system, stage and sound technician to be provided by the client/venue
Flat, smooth or carpeted level surface minimum clear space of 6m width x 4.9m depth x 3.5m height.
Free Parking required
Clean, secure and private changing and warm up space required close to the performance area.
Detailed ‘tech spec’ available on request.