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Eleven Arches reveals name for debut show in 2016
POSTED 27 Oct 2015 . BY Tom Anstey
Eleven Arches will premiere Kynren on 2 July 2016, presenting 2,000 years of British history through the eyes of the north east of England Credit: Eleven Arches
Eleven Arches – the £31m (US$47.4m, €42.9m) live-action show in partnership with the creators of Puy du Fou which is coming to the UK in June 2016 – will be known as ‘Kynren – an epic tale of England’, Attractions Management can reveal.

“The name ‘Kynren’, echoes the Anglo Saxon word ‘cynren’ meaning ‘generation, kindred, family’,” said Claire Byers, marketing and communications director for Eleven Arches, speaking to Attractions Management.

“We feel it’s a fitting name for a story that is about a heritage that spans multiple generations – including Anglo Saxon times. Generations of volunteers will also be involved in the years to come and the experience will be shared by audiences of all ages.”

Eleven Arches will premiere 'Kynren – an epic tale of England’ on 2 July 2016, presenting 2,000 years of British history through the eyes of the north east of England. Tickets for the experience – set to be performed on a 7.5-acre (30,350sq m) open-air stage overlooked by Auckland Castle to an audience of 8,000 people a night – are expected to go on sale from mid-November.
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Puy du Fou president Nicolas De Villiers, has praised the Eleven Arches development, coming to England in 2016, revealing exclusive details about the upcoming project to AM2.


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As part of plans to bring a £27m (US$41.4m, €36.7m) Puy Du Fou attraction to the UK, the team behind the project has brought in Steve Boyd – the man who choreographed the London 2012 Olympic Games opening ceremony among others – to train 1,000 volunteers for the night spectacle known as Eleven Arches.
  £27m Puy du Fou attraction coming to UK after council approves plans for Eleven Arches


Puy du Fou is bringing its unique style of grandiose live entertainment to the UK after gaining approval from local authorities for the development of Eleven Arches, with the £27m (US$41.4m, €36.7m) attraction coming to the northeast of England in June 2016.
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Eleven Arches reveals name for debut show in 2016
POSTED 27 Oct 2015 . BY Tom Anstey
Eleven Arches will premiere Kynren on 2 July 2016, presenting 2,000 years of British history through the eyes of the north east of England Credit: Eleven Arches
Eleven Arches – the £31m (US$47.4m, €42.9m) live-action show in partnership with the creators of Puy du Fou which is coming to the UK in June 2016 – will be known as ‘Kynren – an epic tale of England’, Attractions Management can reveal.

“The name ‘Kynren’, echoes the Anglo Saxon word ‘cynren’ meaning ‘generation, kindred, family’,” said Claire Byers, marketing and communications director for Eleven Arches, speaking to Attractions Management.

“We feel it’s a fitting name for a story that is about a heritage that spans multiple generations – including Anglo Saxon times. Generations of volunteers will also be involved in the years to come and the experience will be shared by audiences of all ages.”

Eleven Arches will premiere 'Kynren – an epic tale of England’ on 2 July 2016, presenting 2,000 years of British history through the eyes of the north east of England. Tickets for the experience – set to be performed on a 7.5-acre (30,350sq m) open-air stage overlooked by Auckland Castle to an audience of 8,000 people a night – are expected to go on sale from mid-November.
RELATED STORIES
Exclusive: Nicolas De Villiers reveals new details about Eleven Arches project due in 2016


Puy du Fou president Nicolas de Villiers, has shed more light on the Eleven Arches development coming to England in 2016, revealing exclusive details about the upcoming project to AM2.
Eleven Arches brings in Olympic choreographer Steve Boyd to head up training academy in debut season


As part of plans to bring a £27m (US$41.4m, €36.7m) Puy Du Fou attraction to the UK, the team behind the project has brought in Steve Boyd – the man who choreographed the London 2012 Olympic Games opening ceremony among others – to train 1,000 volunteers for the night spectacle known as Eleven Arches.
£27m Puy du Fou attraction coming to UK after council approves plans for Eleven Arches


Puy du Fou is bringing its unique style of grandiose live entertainment to the UK after gaining approval from local authorities for the development of Eleven Arches, with the £27m (US$41.4m, €36.7m) attraction coming to the northeast of England in June 2016.
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Montana Heritage Center opens with immersive exhibits and US$107 million investment
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