THE GREATEST SHOWMAN CIRCUS SPECTACULAR: COME ALIVE!
London, Empress Musuem [2023]
Set Design by Ruby Law
‘Come Alive!’ The Greatest Showman Circus Spectacular is an exciting new theatre production that brings the magic of The Greatest Showman to life. Inspired by the 20th Century Fox film, written by Jenny Bicks, this circus musical features all the iconic songs by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, including “This Is Me,” “Rewrite the Stars,” and “A Million Dreams.”
The show is hosted under a captivating 700-seat Big Top designed by Ruby Law at the Empress Museum in London’s Earls Court. Behind the scenes, our team worked tirelessly on a custom mother truss system that could hold the weight of all the incredible circus equipment without compromising the height and grandeur of the stage. The seating takes on a bold architectural form to draw the audience right into the heart of the action, with the band plinth styled like a hot-air balloon basket, ready to “take off.” A circus wagon, reminiscent of a royal carriage, sets the stage for breathtaking performances.'
With the heart-pounding music of The Greatest Showman paired with stunning choreography and awe-inspiring circus acts, this production immerses you in a world of wonder, bringing the story and its extraordinary characters to life in a spectacular way. Every moment builds with energy, pulling you deeper into the show's magic.
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"We needed the building to have an identity," explains set designer Ruby Law, "so after a lot of iterations, we settled on the idea of a museum.” - The Standard
“ Ahead of the show, there’s lots going on in this newly developed space… plenty of immersive fun, thoughtfully designed by Ruby Law to offer the impression of an old-fashioned tented circus complex. “ - The Stage
“ The theming is expertly done… Aside from the talent, the set design is integral to a production like this one, and what Ruby Law has achieved is astounding. Every costume and set piece is bursting with colour and personality, and makes for a visual feast for the senses” - Stage to Page
“ The combination of exciting props and set design by Ruby Law … gives Come Alive a beautiful aesthetic…” - All That Dazzles
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Produced by: Chip Seelig and Lana Lort | Creative Director: Simon Hammerstein | Music Producer: Matthew Brind | Choreographer: Jerry Reeve & Lukas McFarlane | Set Designer: Ruby Law @ RULA | Associate Set Designer: Machiko Weston, Yorgos Kefalas and Tea Mulabdic | Lighting Designer: Adam Bassett @WBD | Associate Lighting Designer: Alex Forey | Costume Designer: Susan Kulkarni and Martina Trottmann | Sound Design: Gareth Tucker | Music Supervisor: Greg Arrowsmith | Performance Director: Bryn Harris | Circus Director: Tilde Björfors and Mattias Andersson | Circus Consultant: Jack Marsh | Props Supervisor: Mary Halliday | Head of Lighting: Adam Povey | Technical Director: Gary Beaston @GBA | Production Manager: Oli Bagwell Purefoy | Creative Producer: Andrea Moccia | General Manager: Victoria Gagliano | Executive Producer: Aidan Grounds and Rebecca Quigley
Photography Credit: RULA Design Studio + Luke Dyson
