One of the things my husband and I really enjoy is the theater. While we were in NYC, we had the opportunity to see two live performances. If time and money were not an issue, we would have tried to see at least another show. Fortunately, we live in Southern California where there is an abundance of live entertainment every single day.
Now through November 18th, you can see Pandemonium performing at Royce Hall UCLA. Pandemonium was created by Luke Creswell and Steve McNicholas, the masters behind Stomp and fashioned after the Broadway musical phenomenon that will get your feet tapping. If you’ve seen Stomp, then you know that rhythm is created with everyday objects like brooms and trashcans. Pandemonium takes this concept to a new level by “transforming everyday objects into a plethora of invented instruments,” recreating every section of a symphony with bottles, whirly toys, traffic cones, oil drums, wood planks, bottles, glasses, bellows, foot pumps, plastic tubes, funnels, rope, balls, metal objects, filing cabinets, kid toys, and car horns.
The definition of pandemonium is wild uproar or unrestrained disorder; tumult or chaos. Ironically, just the opposite is true of the music created by this cast of 26 talented performers. It’s moments like a group of performers harmonizing with wine glasses or making rhythm with plastic bags, that you appreciate the brilliance of the show. Can you imagine learning how to play a saw or a hosepipe? I constantly found myself thinking, how are they creating music with these objects? The set, which is entirely comprised of instruments, is impressive. The entire cast unifies to create a magnificent score which begins with simple melodies and culminates in a “symphonic and choral celebration.” Pandemonium boasts a phenomenal cast of veteran Stomp performers, classical musicians, physical comedians and aerialists, and a 30 member choir.
Pandemonium’s limited run extends through November 18th, with two performances at 7 pm and 10 pm. Tickets range from $20 to $60 and can be purchased at UCLA Live or by calling 800.745.3000.
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This sounds like an amazing show… I truly enjoyed STOMP and I bet this would be just as wonderful.
Thank you for sharing the story as I had never heard of it. I will now keep my eye out for it so if it comes to one of our theaters around here, I will definitely try to get tickets.