Evolution Scenic split-rock structures rising from the Saudi National Day water stage.

Producing scenic elements for a Cirque du Soleil performance demands an exact balance of artistic interpretation, structural integrity and specialist craftsmanship. For Saudi National Day 2022, Evolution Scenic was entrusted with transforming stage designs by Stéphane Roy into fabricated scenic elements for a live performance in Riyadh.


The project combined metalwork, fibreglass, carpentry, three-dimensional production, scenic painting and specialist finishing. Every component needed to reflect the artistic direction of the show while meeting the practical demands of transportation, installation and live performance.

Evolution Scenic managed the process from technical development and fabrication through to transportation from Jebel Ali in Dubai and installation in Riyadh.

The Challenge


Stéphane Roy’s designs needed to be translated into physical scenic elements without losing their intended scale, character or visual detail. The completed components also had to meet the production standards associated with Cirque du Soleil.


Different fabrication disciplines were required across the project. Metal, fibreglass, carpentry and three-dimensional production techniques needed to be coordinated to deliver bespoke props and structural elements with the necessary strength and visual impact.


The entire scenic package then had to be transported from Evolution Scenic’s facility in Jebel Ali to Riyadh. This required careful logistical coordination to protect the fabricated elements and support an efficient installation upon arrival.

The Solution


Evolution Scenic developed the technical and fabrication requirements needed to transform the supplied stage designs into buildable scenic elements.


Metal fabrication provided strength and structural support, while carpentry and fibreglass production enabled the creation of bespoke forms, surfaces and detailed features. Three-dimensional production techniques were used where complex sculptural components were required.


Custom stage props and structural elements were fabricated to align with the artistic language of the performance. Detailed scenic painting and specialist finishing techniques were then applied to create the required visual character and strengthen the immersive quality of the stage environment.


Once fabrication was complete, Evolution Scenic coordinated the transportation of the scenic package from Jebel Ali, Dubai, to Riyadh. The team also supported the on-site setup and installation, ensuring that the individual elements came together as intended within the finished performance environment.

Delivery Highlights


  • Scenic production for Saudi National Day 2022
  • Interpretation of stage designs by Stéphane Roy
  • Technical development and fabrication planning
  • Bespoke scenic elements
  • Custom performance props
  • Structural scenic components
  • Specialist metal fabrication
  • Fibreglass production
  • Scenic carpentry
  • Three-dimensional production techniques
  • Detailed scenic painting
  • Specialist surface finishes
  • Transportation from Jebel Ali to Riyadh
  • On-site setup and installation
  • Delivery for a Cirque du Soleil performance

Outcome


The completed scenic package transformed the original stage designs into a physical performance environment suited to Cirque du Soleil’s Saudi National Day production.


The combination of structural fabrication, sculptural production, scenic painting and detailed finishing gave each element the strength and visual presence required for the show. Coordinated transportation and installation ensured the scenic components travelled successfully from Dubai to Riyadh and were assembled on site.


The project demonstrated Evolution Scenic’s ability to interpret ambitious creative designs and deliver technically developed scenic elements across multiple fabrication disciplines for a major international live performance.

Project Ecosystem


Evolution Scenic – Technical development, metal fabrication, fibreglass production, carpentry, three-dimensional production, bespoke props, structural scenic elements, scenic painting, finishing, transportation and installation.