Bali Safari & Marine Park proudly announces the forthcoming New Performing Arts Theatre, the first in Bali, the Bali Theatre. The indoor mega-stage theatre complex has a 1200 seating capacity, fully equipped with advanced multi-media technology with ‘state of the art’ sounds and lighting. Bali Theatre soon presents the first production of a fabulous, spectacular theatrical entertainment – Bali Agung.

Gala Opening, which was officially opened by Minister of Culture and Tourism Jero Wacik Saturday (16/10), proven have amazed and hypnotized spectators, which brought a long standing ovation for the show.  At the end of the show, Jero Wacik said that it was one of the best theatrical performance he ever seen before. Even for him who has seen many theatrical show around the world, this is one of the best and can be taken abroad.

“Bali Agung – The Legend of Balinese Goddesses“ is a blend of Balinese traditional and contemporary dance performance, collaborative music and cutting-edge puppetry on Bali’s largest modern stage. The 150 member cast is comprised of Bali’s most accomplished artists including dancers, shadow-puppet masters and musicians, along with extraordinary array of exotic animals including trained elephants, camels, eagles and tigers. An original musical composition of Balinese Gamelan and western orchestral music enriches this magical production.

This operatic performance is inspired by the historic and legendary accounts of Sri Jaya Pangus, King of the twelfth century unassailable Balingkang Kingdom, his beloved Chinese wife, Kang Ching Wie and his love affair with the goddess of the lake, Dewi Danu. The sheer drop into the crater lakes with a volcano rising from its centre provided an epic background for a tragic and heroic story.

The Executive Director, Hans Manansang says “our vision is to create a story of epic proportions that captures the essence of Bali – it is an evolution in the perspective of Balinese culture. It is also part of our commitment to the conservation of wild life and culture.”

‘Bali Agung’ has been created and produced by an internationally acclaimed theatrical team. The Director, Composer and Production Designer have all been involved in large scale celebrated productions including the Sydney and Doha Olympics, Asian Games, amongst others. This combination of artists and theatrical team promises a unique daily show at the Bali Theatre.

Further John Sumampau, the Director of Sales and Marketing for Bali Theatre says, “Bali Theatre will enlighten Bali’s outstanding cultural uniqueness and magnificence values that will invite more national and international audiences to the island to experience this one stop entertainment park.”

The ‘Bali Agung’ performance is showing daily from Sunday, August 29, 2010 from 2 to 3pm, except Mondays, at Bali Safari & Marine Park, Gianyar.

Unfortunately, you cannot take photo or video of the show, since camera is forbidden to be taken inside the theatre to protect copyright.

Source: balitheatre.com