Whenever a new Disney show is developed, elite levels of production are the minimum requirement, and in the case of Disney: The Magic Box – which launched in Buenos Aires, Argentina, before being re-imagined for South Africa ahead of its international tour – only the very best would do.
“One of the remarkable features of our Magic Box, and one that always makes me proud is how we managed to assemble such a stellar team of talent from across continents,” commented Felipe Gamba, who conceived, co-wrote and produced the show. “While our glorious cast is entirely South African, and testament to the amazing talent there, the creative and design team that I was able to get together is global. This speaks to one of the highest virtues of humankind: when we get together, we can make the world turn. And the specific world of our show turns around the talent, passion, commitment and excellence of our astounding design and technical team.”
Entrusted with delivering a turnkey technical solution for the entire international run was South African theatrical equipment rental specialist, Splitbeam, part of the Gearhouse Group. “We were thrilled to be awarded this tour, as a full technical supply – lighting, rigging, audio and video,” stated Splitbeam Managing Director, Alistair Kilbee. “As a South African company, it is always great to be in contention for an international tour, of this size. We had to increase our stock holding to supply the full spec for all departments due to the nature of this production, and this was a great opportunity to purchase some of the latest technology.”
Photos: Little Fresh Productions
