A spectacle called LA PERLE
Dubai's first permanent show in an aqua-theatre, La Perle is set to preview in mid-2017. Kent Cooper, Head of Sales, La Perle, shares the details
Will you also have exclusive shows for groups? What will be the timings and the ticket prices?
La Perle will offer group bookings and packages ranging from 20 patrons all the way up to full theatre buy-out. Group prices vary on size, day, timing and seasonality and please contact sales@laperle. com for details. There will be two shows a night, 7 pm and 9.30 pm. Ticket prices start at 400 DHS and will go up to around 1500 DHS for VIP.
Kindly elaborate on the purpose-built, state-of-theart theatre.
The theatre will feature an ‘aquastage' filled with 2.7 million litres of water and have the ability to change from a dry platform to aquatic stage and vice versa. Daredevil performers will dive into the water-filled stage from a height of 25 metres and fly around the auditorium on high-powered winches at a speed of 15 kmp/h. Combining cutting-edge stagecraft and progressive technology, La Perle will be a visually stunning spectacle in, on and above water. What kind of ticket packages/ incentives will be available for MICE groups once the show starts? How long is the booking window expected to be?
The typical booking window will be between 6 months to 30 days prior to show, but there are already larger groups on the books for 2018 and 2019 as they look to secure buy-outs and guarantee specific dates.
Kindly provide us with details on the magic of live aqua-based performance masterpieces. How many artists are a part of it?
La Perle will feature a cast of 65 premier artists performing breathtaking aqua and aerial feats with the assistance of 70 specialised technicians in the innovative and intimate 1,300 seat theatre.
Elucidate on the location, accessibility and the different hotels nearby.
La Perle is situated in the heart of Al Habtoor City just off Sheikh Zayed Road. The theatre is positioned in between three magnificent hotels: The St. Regis Dubai, W Dubai – Al Habtoor City and The Westin Dubai, Al Habtoor City.
Tell us about Dragone significant shows across the world. What are the main challenges of conducting these shows?
The production credentials for La Perle are first class, starting with Franco Dragone, one of the most sought-after artistic directors in the world.
Famed for reinventing the genre of theatre and changing the face of live entertainment in Las Vegas, Dragone's most significant shows in the last decade include: Celine Dion - A New Day, Le Rêve (Las Vegas) and The House of Dancing Water (Macau).