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Creative director Steve Boyd extends Kynren for upcoming season
27 Jun 2017 . BY Lauren Heath-Jones
Kynren features spectacular special effects including pyrotechnics and water effects
Kynren - An Epic Tale of England, a spectacular open air show will reopen for the 2017 season on 1 July 2017.

Set against the stunning backdrop of Auckland Castle, in County Durham, UK, the 90 minute show, produced by Eleven Arches, takes audiences on a 2000 year journey through British history, myth and legend.

Audiences are taken on a whistle stop tour through the Roman occupation, Norman and Viking invasions, medieval and Tudor times, the English Civil War, the Georgian Renaissance, industrial revolution and Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee before culminating in the devastation of the first and second World Wars.

Under the creative control of recently appointed creative director Steve Boyd, whose previous credits include 13 consecutive Olympic and Paralympic opening ceremonies, the show has been expanded to include a cast of 1500 professionally trained volunteers, and an extended animal cast including 34 performance horses, a flock of sheep, gaggle of geese, two donkeys and a pair of Durham shorthorn oxen.

The show includes a number of spectacular new special effects including stunning water effects and pyrotechnic displays, and features additional new content and characters, with Boudicca queen of the Iceni, Cardinal Wolsey, Prince Bishop Bek and the Venerable Bede making their inaugural appearances.

Other changes include an enhanced narrative, with entirely new dialogue recorded by actor Kevin Whately, known for his roles in Auf Wiedersehn Pet and Lewis.

The show will run from 1 July 2017 until 16 September 2017.
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SeaWorld Orlando provides details of new dark ride ahead of launch
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DreamLab uses Christie projectors to update St Louis Grand Hall Experience
The Grand Hall Experience at St Louis Union Station in St Louis, US, has recently undergone a major upgrade, involving new projection technology, media servers, and new and refreshed content.
TouchWood Play designs new kids’ club for Dubai’s Zuhha Island
Bespoke play environment design and manufacturer TouchWood Play has announced that it is responsible for the creation of a new Kids’ Club on Zuhha Island, Dubai.
AStation: Leading the ‘Attractions Revolution’
While others pour concrete and steel, AStation launches dinosaurs and heroes within weeks — no construction required. Its outlets are redefining entertainment with cutting-edge, location-based experiences, transforming plazas, art districts, and heritage sites into massive Mixed Reality playgrounds.
Efteling and Vekoma present ‘seat-on-wheels’ concept for wheelchair-accessible attractions
Together with experts and representatives of the Dutch association de Zonnebloem, theme park resort Efteling and ride manufacturer Vekoma have developed an innovative concept to increase inclusivity in theme parks, specifically aimed at guests who use wheelchairs.
Maurer Rides installs interactive indoor coaster at new Hi Space theme park in China
German rollercoaster designer and manufacturer Maurer Rides is installing what it describes as the world’s first interactive indoor rollercoaster featuring Spike technology at the new Hi Space indoor amusement park in Chongqing, China.
Mack Animation releases Grand Prix of Europe film
Feature film animation studio Mack Animation has released an animated film featuring German theme park Europa-Park mascots Ed and Edda.
New flying theatre experience gives unique views of Niagara Falls
A new $25m flying theatre experience has launched near Niagara Falls, New York State, exploring 13,000 years of Niagara’s geological and cultural history.
Red Raion: a decade of immersive storytelling
This year marks a significant milestone for Red Raion, the CGI studio that has become a trusted name in producing immersive content for the attractions industry.
Lead the way in one of Wales’ most ambitious new destinations
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Efteling launches climate-friendly water show
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Creative director Steve Boyd extends Kynren for upcoming season
27 Jun 2017 . BY Lauren Heath-Jones
Kynren features spectacular special effects including pyrotechnics and water effects
Kynren - An Epic Tale of England, a spectacular open air show will reopen for the 2017 season on 1 July 2017.

Set against the stunning backdrop of Auckland Castle, in County Durham, UK, the 90 minute show, produced by Eleven Arches, takes audiences on a 2000 year journey through British history, myth and legend.

Audiences are taken on a whistle stop tour through the Roman occupation, Norman and Viking invasions, medieval and Tudor times, the English Civil War, the Georgian Renaissance, industrial revolution and Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee before culminating in the devastation of the first and second World Wars.

Under the creative control of recently appointed creative director Steve Boyd, whose previous credits include 13 consecutive Olympic and Paralympic opening ceremonies, the show has been expanded to include a cast of 1500 professionally trained volunteers, and an extended animal cast including 34 performance horses, a flock of sheep, gaggle of geese, two donkeys and a pair of Durham shorthorn oxen.

The show includes a number of spectacular new special effects including stunning water effects and pyrotechnic displays, and features additional new content and characters, with Boudicca queen of the Iceni, Cardinal Wolsey, Prince Bishop Bek and the Venerable Bede making their inaugural appearances.

Other changes include an enhanced narrative, with entirely new dialogue recorded by actor Kevin Whately, known for his roles in Auf Wiedersehn Pet and Lewis.

The show will run from 1 July 2017 until 16 September 2017.
PRODUCT NEWS
Disney partners with Dronisos on new drone show
Disneyland Paris has launched a new drone show, Disney Cascade of Lights.
SeaWorld Orlando provides details of new dark ride ahead of launch
SeaWorld Orlando has given a preview of the ride vehicles for SEAQuest: Legends of the Deep, a unique suspended dark ride set to open in 2026.
DreamLab uses Christie projectors to update St Louis Grand Hall Experience
The Grand Hall Experience at St Louis Union Station in St Louis, US, has recently undergone a major upgrade, involving new projection technology, media servers, and new and refreshed content.
TouchWood Play designs new kids’ club for Dubai’s Zuhha Island
Bespoke play environment design and manufacturer TouchWood Play has announced that it is responsible for the creation of a new Kids’ Club on Zuhha Island, Dubai.
Maurer Rides installs interactive indoor coaster at new Hi Space theme park in China
German rollercoaster designer and manufacturer Maurer Rides is installing what it describes as the world’s first interactive indoor rollercoaster featuring Spike technology at the new Hi Space indoor amusement park in Chongqing, China.
Mack Animation releases Grand Prix of Europe film
Feature film animation studio Mack Animation has released an animated film featuring German theme park Europa-Park mascots Ed and Edda.
New flying theatre experience gives unique views of Niagara Falls
A new $25m flying theatre experience has launched near Niagara Falls, New York State, exploring 13,000 years of Niagara’s geological and cultural history.
Efteling launches climate-friendly water show
Dutch theme park Efteling has launched its transformed Efteling Symphonica water show, which has been redesigned to bring it into line with the park’s sustainability goals.
Sunkid reveals the Rocking Tower family ride
Family friendly attractions manufacturer Sunkid has revealed its latest attraction, the Rocking Tower.
Polish theme park launches new Vekoma coaster
Polish indoor theme park Mandoria has opened its new Aquila rollercoaster.
P&P Projects launches new brand and show model
P&P Projects has announced it is launching a brand-new branch called ThemedMotion that will specialise in the turnkey development of animatronics and animated figures.
Vekoma showcases new openings
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IDEATTACK is a full-service planning and design company with headquarters in Los Angeles. [more...]
RMA Ltd

RMA Ltd is a one-stop global company that can design, build and produce from a greenfield site upw [more...]
Painting With Light

By combining lighting, video, scenic and architectural elements, sound and special effects we tell s [more...]
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Iconic Liverpool attraction opens door to new operators
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