Pilobolus Shadowland Premiere Show in Kuwait
We complain endlessly about the lack of good shows in Kuwait. How many of us book tickets to neighbouring GCC countries to watch a play, an opera, a concert, or even a circus. Therefore, imagine my joy when a knock came at my door that came bearing a ticket for the premiere of a highly acclaimed and award winning show “Shadowland” that is performed by the American modern dance company Pilobolus? I was, simply put, delighted.
On the card it said that the show would be starting at 8:30 P.M. on Wednesday 20 November and that the doors would be closing at 8 P.M. The venue of the show was the dreadful Ice Skating Ring, which was the only downside of the night, and people who were invited were standing outside in a long line which I’ve joined at 7:45 P.M. A woman with children decided I was not notable standing alone and she cut in front of me in line. Then a few more children arrived to join them on the way, then right at the door of the ice skating ring she was joined by another lady with a few more people and that’s when I lost my temper as they were saying their hellos. Getting inside meant joining the following scene, which didn’t make it any better at all. I would highly advice the use an invention called queue dividers, they help keep people in orderly line and prevent them to a degree from shoving and pushing each other, proving once again that survival is for the loudest and most obnoxious.
Once inside the ice skating rink though you are lead promptly to your seat in an orderly fashion and all these shoving crowds seem to disappear.
We had excellent seats on the fourth row, and mine was next to an aisle so there was no one in front of me to obstruct my vision. The chairs, as you can see above, are not theatre seats like the plush ones we are used to in the movies so they can be a bit hard on your back if you have back problems. The very fact that we are in the ice skating rink, even if thawed, means its cold and your feet somehow freeze to a degree so I’d advice you bring a shawl or a jacket and wear some padded uggs. Munchies wise, there was quite a spread outside with hotdogs, salads, stuffed vine leaves, popcorn, Krispy Kreme doughnuts, and every brand of candy you can think of.
Don’t get too carried away with the munchies though, as the theatre is makeshift one it means there are no cup holders and no where to put your food. Guess what we had for munchies? Laduree macaroons 
At about 8:45 P.M. the show began, not too bad for timings in Kuwait! We were surprised however when we learned that we weren’t going to watch a premiere show but rather a preview of the original show with only 3 or four scenes. Then the show began…
The show is breathtaking! With perfectly positioned lights and what looked like a plastic cinema screen, the Pilobolus dancers put on quite a display! With nothing but their own muscles and a few probe, they transformed into faces, and cars, and NYC buildings, and even into Kuwait Towers! Worth watching? ABSOLUTELY!
It was over before we know it, and we wanted to see more 
I loved what I’ve seen from the show, its worth going through all the hassle again and again, because the moment the lights are dimmed and the dancers perform you are transformed into a totally different place. For a moment there I let myself forget I was in Kuwait.
Its also note saying that no photography or video taking is allowed and that we were told off strictly against doing so even though the people in the VIP seats were filming the entire thing and no one told them off. Good luck telling the awed audience of Kuwait not to take pictures of what they would be watching from Shadowland, do excuse them for they must be mesmerised and cannot help themselves.
You must, must, must go and watch Shadwoland! I am so happy that we are finally able to see shows of such quality in Kuwait, at last! Thank you (@_LocalFlavor_) for inviting me to the event. Event Mania, I thank you profusely for bringing Shadwoland to Kuwait. I cannot wait to see what show would you be bringing next to Kuwait. I however, would ask you to please reconsider the venue for future events, perhaps the newly built Salmiya Theatre?
If you haven’t booked your ticket to Shadwoland then do so, quickly, for you are in for a treat. Shadowland is here for only three days starting today 21 November up till Saturday 23 November. To book your tickets you can do so online from Event Mania’s website (link) or do give them a call at +(965)-55995511 or follow them on instagram (@EventManiaCo).
