SHOWFORCE SUPPORTS THE LION KING

THE COMPANY PROVIDES MORE THAN 30 PEOPLE PER DAY TO FILL A VARIETY OF ROLES.

When The Lion King made its debut in the Middle East with a historical four-week run of shows at the Etihad Arena, Showforce was appointed by Proactiv Entertainment to assist with the delivery of the globally renowned stage production.

For the set construction phase, eight sound technicians, 10 lighting technicians and 46 stage crew assisted with the load in and build.

Once the show was up and running, Showforce provided 30-plus people a day to fulfill a variety of roles within both the production and wardrobe departments. These included an international crew manager, prop assistants, stagehands, audio and lighting engineers, follow spot operators, dressers, laundry staff, costumiers and a supervisor. “Throughout the world, on this five-year international tour of The Lion King, the Showforce team are up there with the best logistics we have had,” Proactiv Entertainment said of Showforce’s work on the project.

Showforce Account Manager, Ann Dacumos added: “Being part of the team that delivered the first ever performances of The Lion King in the Middle East is something that the entire Showforce team is extremely proud of. It’s a great example of how we marry our theatrical crewing, wardrobe, prop and technical experience to deliver a turnkey solution for our clients. Having a single point of contact for all its additional personnel requirements was undoubtedly beneficial to Proactiv Entertainment.”

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