The creative team met with the GLA event coordinators to survey the site, to which there were both negative and positive aspects. Set on the South Bank it is undoubtedly one of the most impressive backdrops in which to present a show but there are a lot of complications in that it is a relatively small space, high security area and public property.

We managed to conceal a crane and a large quantity of pyrotechnics on the balcony away from the view of the audience. As the guests entered the outdoor amphitheatre they were met by a solo musician playing a musical saw. Suddenly the Helter Skelter stilt dancers moved into the arena and performed a beautiful routine in the amphitheatre. As they finished a solo silk performer was flown over the balcony by the crane and performed above the audience to a backdrop of stunning fireworks,