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FEATURE
Above: Bob Marley, a true legend_
Right: Elton John making a spectacle of
himself.
Seventy Six
It would be nigh-on impossible to include every intluencial rock star from
the 40s-90s, but Rock Circus has had specialist help from Paul Gambaccini
in choosing the ones that would best represent the industry. Some of the standalone
exhibits are very well thought-out indeed.
In the centre of the lower floor (there being three floors in total) there
is a large revolving stage with Elton John, Stevie Wonder, and Little Richard,
all playing pianos, and in the centre, at the end of the 7 minute show, appears
Elvis Presley in all his splendor (with hamburger filled stomach and all). And
all around the edges, and on the second floor, are smaller scenes.
It is the final show that is definitely the most worth seeing as it is situated
in the largest revolving theatre in Europe, and it features audio animatronie
figures (much like certain Group Editors). These are bionic figures that are
controlled by a whapping great computer system. Unfortunately, although the
show is very good indeed (especially when the volume on your headset is
turn up to full blast), the bionic stars sometimes act in a way not too disimilar
to a Gerry Anderson creation. But all said and done, it is quite spooky to
see models that move in time to music; and in an elaborate way too.
Not so much an education, not so much a feature of excitement, more
a cross between the two, Rock Circus cost LIO million to erect and can be
yours for a few hours for only E4.20 (E3.15 for children and concessions).
Worthwhile, yes; revolutionary, probably!
The Rock Circus, London Pavilion, Picadilly Circus, London (Opposite
Eros).
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