Now celebrating 25 years of smashing and bashing, the "Stomp" group is making its debut here in Beijing.
"Stomp" is in Beijing! It's a thrilling mix of percussion and visual comedy and has swept the world since 1991. Now celebrating 25 years of smashing and bashing, the group is making its debut here in Beijing.
Since its arriving on the scene a quarter of a century ago, the sensational percussion stage show STOMP has been touring the globe and making a huge racket. 20 thousand shows, in front of 12 million people in over 50 countries has seen the production's fame rise to new heights. Now the group comes crashing and bashing into China's capital for its 25th anniversary tour.
Brooms, garbage cans, matchboxes, and more, the Stomp performers fill the stage with energizing beats to produce an inventive and invigorating show! The vigorous rhythm electrifies the packed theater.
The show requires great chemistry among the performers both on and off the stage.
"Every night is different, the show is different, because everyone knows multiple roles different parts of the show. So we have to practise every day," said John Angelis, lead dancer.
"The root of the show is music, but it's not just about the sounds. It's also important that we create theatre as well. So every routine has to be visual, has to involve movement, humor, so it becomes some kind of visual music," said Steve Mcnicholas, co-founder.
Stomp has been performed live at the Oscars, and the closing ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games. But it's the troupe's first time in Beijing, and they sure know how to make a good first impression!
"It's a great show, I really enjoyed it. They are dancing, they are acting, they know how to involve the crowd. It's really fun to watch. I'm an actress myself, and I think there's a lot we can learn from them," said Song Chunli, Chinese actress.
There certainly is and there's plenty of time to catch the show as Stomp will play for three weeks at the capital's PLA Theatre.
