A new show in London is retelling the story of Elvis through immersive theatre
Held at Immerse LDN, "Elvis Evolution" blends live actors and musicians with cinematic effects, pulsating sound, and sets that shimmer and transform around its visitors.
"We've been working on the show for nearly two years now, and we've got 220 LED panels, we've got 180 speakers, we've got a cast of 29, we've got endless amounts of technology and people involved in this show from all across the world," said the show's writer and director, Jack Pirie.
Footage shot in Memphis earlier this year is also projected onto a huge screen, featuring actors Alexander Bayles as a young Elvis and King J. Henry as his childhood friend Sam Bell - grounding the story in the people and places that shaped the icon.
"For me, Elvis represents this idea of the power of music to transform lives, to bind communities, and to kind of shape human experience," said Pirie.
Created by Layered Reality - the team behind the cult hit "The War of the Worlds: The Immersive Experience" - "Elvis Evolution" opens its doors at Immerse LDN, Excel Waterfront, on 18 July.
Check out the video in the web player above for a sneak peek of "Elvis Evolution."
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