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Jeff Wayne’s Musical Version of The War of the Worlds at the Motorpoint Arena
26 March 2022
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Jeff Wayne’s Musical Version of The War of the Worlds at the Motorpoint Arena

One of the most trailblazing arena tours of all time.  Based on HG Wells’ dark Victorian tale, it remains a firm favourite to millions around the world, exciting audiences of all ages.

In 2006 TWOTW was already considered a cutting edge production with six trucks filled to the brim. But in 2021, which marks a momentous 15 years of live touring, the production be up to 12 trucks, and with it, a host of ingredients and special effects that will challenge and excite the senses. And a stellar cast too!

RETURNING:

•    Liam Neeson in 3D holography as George Herbert, The Journalist
•    The iconic 3-tonne, 35-foot tall Martian Fighting Machine firing real flame Heat Rays at the audience.
•    The 9-piece Black Smoke Band and ULLAdubULLA symphonic string orchestra.
•    Leaf drops over the audience.
•    Mixed live in Surround Sound

UPDATED FOR 2021:

•    The giant arched bridge now running from the lip of the stage out over the audience to the front of house desk.
•    Three panoramic screens with 2 hours of cutting edge CGI and other content
•    The incineration of a cast member in full view of the audience.

NEW FOR 2021:

•    Lighting, pyrotechnics… and other-worldly special effects.
•    Ground-breaking levitation effect.
•    The release of deadly Black Smoke from the Martian Fighting Machine
plus ‘The War of The Worlds’ author, HG Wells – appearing in sight and sound.

…and much, much more!