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Follow-Me brings performer tracking to “Mamma Mia! The Party” Rotterdam

“Mamma Mia! The Party” in Rotterdam is an immersive theatrical show that combines the successful “Mamma Mia!” theatre production with a dining experience. Set in a Greek taverna with the entire venue being used as the set, the show invites audiences to become part of the action, interacting with the cast and enjoying a meal while the story unfolds around them.

With lively performances, ABBA music, and a mix of comedy and drama, “Mamma Mia! The Party” creates an environment that blurs the line between audience and performers. The Follow-Me Track-iT system was chosen to track the performers through the venue, adjust lighting automatically and replace the need for manual follow-spots. The system combines RF tags worn by performers and strategically placed anchors to provide real-time positioning data, and its capabilities perfectly aligned with the vision of industry legend Patrick Woodroffe.

“We needed a robust system that could handle the complexity of this show, with its constant movement of cast members across the audience and stage”, says Woodroffe. “The Follow-Me Track-iT system provides exactly that, allowing us to use multiple or individual lighting units in a way that would have been impossible with conventional follow-spotting.”

Woodroffe also highlights the system’s adaptability: “One of the standout features of the Follow-Me Track-iT system is its ability to integrate seamlessly into any lighting rig, no matter how complicated. The system gives us more creative flexibility and ensures that no matter where the action goes, the lighting remains as dynamic as the performance itself. It’s truly a game-changer for shows that push the limits of live lighting.”

The production’s lighting team worked under Technical Direction of Jeroen Frijters, along with Alex Marshall as Associate Designer, Greg Iannarilli as Show Operator, and Jasper van Eyck as System Tech, with Pascal Schutijser serving as the main Lighting Systems Tech for the show. The Follow-Me system was supplied by Events Light.

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