Follow-Me brings performer tracking lighting to Mamma Mia! The Party

The dynamic production of Mamma Mia! The Party in Rotterdam has set a new standard for live theatre by using the Follow-Me Track-iT system

Musical theatre and dining come together at Mamma Mia! The Party by the use of the entire venue as a set. Audiences interact with the cast seamlessly in this vibrant Greek taverna with the help of the Follow-Me Track-iT system.

The team at Mamma Mia! The Party needed a robust lighting system that could handle the show’s complexity. Patrick Woodroffe, the lighting designer for the show, chose Follow-Me Track-iT to handle the performance’s constant movement. “Its precision and responsiveness have been crucial in keeping the lights on target, no matter how unpredictable the action gets,” Woodroffe commented.

The Follow-Me Track-iT system accurately tracks the performers through the venue, automatically adjusting lighting and replacing the need for manual follow-spots. By combining RF tags worn by performers and strategically placed anchors, the system provides real-time positioning data.

For adaptability, the system is also able to integrate into any lighting rig. Woodroffe highlights this capability, saying, “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.”

The system was supplied by Events Light, which ensured that the installation and technical setup of the system met the specific demands of the production.

Marc Van der Wel, managing director at Follow-Me, expressed his enthusiasm for this project, saying, “Mamma Mia! The Party is an exceptional example of how automated tracking can be used in a busy, interactive performance.”

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