2 weeks Ago By [email protected] (Samuel Kalantzis)
A new immersive show coming to Leicester's National Space Centre . The 360 degrees show is set to send visitors on a time-bending journey and bring the senses to life. Mesmerica is a projection show which will be on display at the Space Centre's Sir Richard Moore planetarium.
It is an audio-visual journey designed to transcend time in a relaxing environment while simultaneously engaging the senses. According to the show's production company Worlds, the event has sold more than 600,000 tickets and "Broken box office records in over 60 North American cities making it the fastest selling fulldome/planetarium music show in history." Showing in only five UK cities in total, Leicester residents can enjoy the show which is "designed specifically to promote deep relaxation, weaving together musical soundscapes with visually-hypnotic animated 3D art curated from artists around the world".
Developer James Hood said: "T he power of immersive music and art is like no other art form and we’re so thrilled and honoured to be able to showcase this full-dome presentation in such wonderful venues." READ MORE: People urged to report hate crimes via new Leicestershire Police web page Speak Out Space According to the production company, the show was nominated for the Producers Guild of America’s first ever Innovation award in 2020 and in the same year, won the c3: Future Vision Award from the Center of Conscious Creativity, which recognises an artist’s contribution to a better future through arts and media. Mr Hood said: "I want Mesmerica to inspire you into taking a journey with me inside the mind, to engage your senses and feelings with a miraculous alchemy of sound and light".
Each Mesmerica lasts for an hour with the show set to air on Friday, April 25. More information, including ticket prices, can be found on the Mesmerica website. We are now bringing you the latest updates on WhatsApp first.
