AUSSIE-FIRST TECH POWERS WICKED’S EMERALD CITY
Announcement posted by Matt Ward Entertainment 13 Jun 2019
Ahead of the WICKED season opening at HOTA later this month, details have been revealed about the digital and set design elements of the production that will enhance the magic and bring the iconic musical to life.
Local tech company, IKONIX, are the production’s digital design wizards and will deliver a brand-new, tech-enhanced take on some of WICKED’s iconic scenes, creating features that have never been experienced before in the land of Oz.
The production’s set will transform as digital enhancements including projection mapping, dynamic projections and even holograms light up the stage to offer a customised and new experience for audiences.
IKONIX’s Director, Zachary Burton, said he and his team are looking forward to delivering these effects for such a beloved production, serving up multiple ‘wow factors’ by applying creativity to all digital facets of the show.
“We are really excited to be a part of WICKED at HOTA this June and enhance the digital aspect of this production with features that have never been seen before in Australia,” he said.
“Audiences can expect a scroll of digital enhancements including mapping, projection and some truly awe-inspiring holograms.”
IKONIX are known for pushing conventional technology further and enhancing creativity in the industry, with experience working across big projects to offer one-off, unique productions and experiences for clients like WICKED.
“Our team have spent between 200 to 300 hours in the development of this type of technology, so that it can bring a new dimension to stage production that would normally only be seen in movies,” Zachary said.
The digital design will complement an imaginative set by renowned designer, Maria-Rose Payne, known for her multi-disciplinary works, design and creation for famous props in films including Aquaman, Thor: Ragnarök, Pirates of the Caribbean, The Great Gatsby and The Hobbit to name a few.
Maria-Rose describes her work on the set of WICKED as a delicate balance of what people might expect, with some modern twists, special effects and subtle hints of the Gold Coast which formed the inspiration behind her design.
“The entire team behind the production are extremely passionate about what they do, and through Tim Hill’s direction, the interaction with the bespoke scenery really brings the set to life by doing so,” she said.
“Like me, the team believe it’s important to maximise the intimacy between the audience and the actors onstage through the design of the set, and I believe audiences are in for a real treat with this magical landscape and tale.”
Maria-Rose returned home to the Gold Coast to work on WICKED over the past few months, following an inspiring career in set design which has seen her work overseas on various large-scale projects over the last decade.
WICKED tells the untold story about the unlikely but profound friendship between two young women who first meet as students and take very different paths to fulfil their destinies.
Presented by Matt Ward Entertainment, WICKED the musical will take to the stage at HOTA, Home of the Arts from June 25 to July 6.
MATT WARD ENTERTAINMENT presents WICKED
WHEN: Tuesday 25 June – Saturday 6 July 2019
WHERE: HOTA, Home of the Arts
WICKED PLAYS: Tuesday 25 June, 7.30pm – Preview
Wednesday 26 June, 7.30pm – Preview
Thursday 27 June, 7.30pm – Opening
Friday 28 June, 7.30pm
Saturday 29 June, 1.00pm & 7.30pm
Sunday 30 June, 7:30pm
Tuesday 2 July, 7.30pm
Wednesday 3 July, 7.30pm
Friday 5 July, 7.30pm
Saturday 6 July, 1.00pm & 7.30pm – TICKETS ON SALE NOW
BOX OFFICE: hota.com.au | 55 88 4000
*IMAGES can be downloaded from this LINK.
For more information go to: www.wickedinoz.com.au
Follow the WICKED journey on Instagram: www.instagram.com/wickedinoz.com.au
ALL MEDIA ENQUIRIES:
Amy Stalinescu | M10 Collective
Ph: 0411 789 195 Email: amy@m10.com.au
The production’s set will transform as digital enhancements including projection mapping, dynamic projections and even holograms light up the stage to offer a customised and new experience for audiences.
IKONIX’s Director, Zachary Burton, said he and his team are looking forward to delivering these effects for such a beloved production, serving up multiple ‘wow factors’ by applying creativity to all digital facets of the show.
“We are really excited to be a part of WICKED at HOTA this June and enhance the digital aspect of this production with features that have never been seen before in Australia,” he said.
“Audiences can expect a scroll of digital enhancements including mapping, projection and some truly awe-inspiring holograms.”
IKONIX are known for pushing conventional technology further and enhancing creativity in the industry, with experience working across big projects to offer one-off, unique productions and experiences for clients like WICKED.
“Our team have spent between 200 to 300 hours in the development of this type of technology, so that it can bring a new dimension to stage production that would normally only be seen in movies,” Zachary said.
The digital design will complement an imaginative set by renowned designer, Maria-Rose Payne, known for her multi-disciplinary works, design and creation for famous props in films including Aquaman, Thor: Ragnarök, Pirates of the Caribbean, The Great Gatsby and The Hobbit to name a few.
Maria-Rose describes her work on the set of WICKED as a delicate balance of what people might expect, with some modern twists, special effects and subtle hints of the Gold Coast which formed the inspiration behind her design.
“The entire team behind the production are extremely passionate about what they do, and through Tim Hill’s direction, the interaction with the bespoke scenery really brings the set to life by doing so,” she said.
“Like me, the team believe it’s important to maximise the intimacy between the audience and the actors onstage through the design of the set, and I believe audiences are in for a real treat with this magical landscape and tale.”
Maria-Rose returned home to the Gold Coast to work on WICKED over the past few months, following an inspiring career in set design which has seen her work overseas on various large-scale projects over the last decade.
WICKED tells the untold story about the unlikely but profound friendship between two young women who first meet as students and take very different paths to fulfil their destinies.
Presented by Matt Ward Entertainment, WICKED the musical will take to the stage at HOTA, Home of the Arts from June 25 to July 6.
MATT WARD ENTERTAINMENT presents WICKED
WHEN: Tuesday 25 June – Saturday 6 July 2019
WHERE: HOTA, Home of the Arts
WICKED PLAYS: Tuesday 25 June, 7.30pm – Preview
Wednesday 26 June, 7.30pm – Preview
Thursday 27 June, 7.30pm – Opening
Friday 28 June, 7.30pm
Saturday 29 June, 1.00pm & 7.30pm
Sunday 30 June, 7:30pm
Tuesday 2 July, 7.30pm
Wednesday 3 July, 7.30pm
Friday 5 July, 7.30pm
Saturday 6 July, 1.00pm & 7.30pm – TICKETS ON SALE NOW
BOX OFFICE: hota.com.au | 55 88 4000
*IMAGES can be downloaded from this LINK.
For more information go to: www.wickedinoz.com.au
Follow the WICKED journey on Instagram: www.instagram.com/wickedinoz.com.au
ALL MEDIA ENQUIRIES:
Amy Stalinescu | M10 Collective
Ph: 0411 789 195 Email: amy@m10.com.au