Christie has announced that its HS, GS and Inspire Series 1DLP laser projectors are powering a theatrical park in Langfang, Hebei province of China.
The park is based on the Chinese literary masterpiece, Dream of the Red Mansions.
The venue occupies a total area of 150,000 square meters and features five main theatres as well as 108 scenario spaces and outdoor theatres.
In a dedicated effort to elevate the theatrical experience and connect the classic novel with a younger audience, the producers integrated visual technologies into live performances.
Christie’s partner, Beijing Zhongqing Display Technology, was appointed to deliver projections across four distinct performance venues. A total of 84 projectors, including the HS Series DWU1612-HS, GS Series DWU1082-GS and DWU1400-GS, and the Inspire Series DWU860-iS, were deployed at the following zones: “Beidamen Light Show”, “Dream of the Red Mansions Chapter 33”, “Youhaiwu Theatre”, and “Theatre of Beds”.
Qing Zhu, general manager of Beijing Zhongqing Display Technology, commented: “Despite navigating challenges such as pandemic lockdowns, the two-year installation journey culminated in results that we take great pride in. The projections have successfully captured the dreamlike and illusory essence of this classic novel.”
April Qin, senior sales director for China, Enterprise, Christie, concluded: “Our projection solutions, including the HS, GS, and Inspire Series, have embraced the aesthetic and philosophical essence of this Chinese literary masterpiece, delighting audiences and redefining the boundaries of immersive storytelling.”