Just when I thought that everything will be set on
water suddenly an entire stage emerged from underneath and the whole space
turned into a flat platform and then heart-pumping stunts were performed. The
House of Dancing Water in Macau was truly an experience that involves
brilliantly executed circus acts, theatrical performances and death-defying
stunts in an extraordinary production design. This wouldn’t be dubbed as the
world’s largest water-based show for nothing.
It may not be our typical backpacking itinerary but
one of my buddies was appealing to include what he quoted as the best show in Macau during our three-day visit in the city. I thought hard
about it and felt somewhat compelled about approving to it, but somehow I did,
a decision that I did not regret having.
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| City of Dreams |
We’re just in time for the 8:00 pm show and without
fussing around much we went straight to our assigned seats (few rows from the
splash seats) and geared up for the show. No flash photography and video recording, please, do bear
that in mind. The 2,000-seating capacity was almost packed that provided a
270-degree view of the dancing water theater. There was no break so you’d
really wanna do your extra matters right before the show starts.
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| The amazing stage pool |
It started a bit slow as a fisherman was sailing along what seemed to be an ocean with his boat. After the audience got enthralled on the amazing stage pool filled
with 3.7 million gallons of water, an enormous pirate ship surfaced from the
water and the action-packed show commenced. Whew! Well I don’t wanna reveal
much on the plot ‘coz I want all of you to look forward to it.
I was never bored but rather was yearning for more
after the one and a half hour-show. I caught myself at the edge of my comfy
seat with my jaw hanging. I especially loved the chandelier part where the
acrobats wriggled into it in perfect synchronization. I also loved the water
stunts from the world class performers. The panorama from the 270-degree view theater
gave a different perspective for each audience.
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| My favorite stunt |
A melange of fantasy, love story, suspense,
thriller, humor and aerial exhibitions entertained us for the rest of the show.
It was flawlessly executed that you’d wish you were part of the team. It
was so inspiring to see those passionate actors and production team doing what
they love. So more than the message of the story and the impeccable performances,
it was their love for their chosen craft that was celebrated during the show.
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| East meets West |
The cast bowed that prompted the end of the show.
Everyone applauded and gave a standing ovation. The 5-year development stage
and 2-year rehearsal period was worth it and definitely one of the best shows
I’ve seen yet far. I’m pretty sure that a number of Filipino talents are
included in the production which made me very proud.
There’s just a downside in watching The House of
Dancing Water though; the show has raised the bar for everyone in the league that I’d probably be comparing all other future shows to this one.
The House of
Dancing Water
City of Dreams Macau
Contact Numbers: Macau - (+853) 8868.6767 | China -
(Toll Free) 400.616.3120
Hong Kong - (Toll Free) 800.900.783 | Taiwan -
(Toll Free) 008.0187.6037
Email Address: showenquiry@cod-macau.com
I remember on last season's Amazing Race they had this as one of the bumps or something.
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