A Rotating Stand For A Unique 360° Show!

• Key Figures
• Launched in 2016
• 2400 steats
• 720° rotating stand
• THEA award winner in 2016

Bring a new dimension to your show with a rotating stand

In 2016, Puy du Fou, a history-themed park, devised an outstanding show which relied on an innovative concept: "moving from stage to stage".

The park

Created in 1978, Puy du Fou portrays French History from the 3rd Century AD through the First World War. All summer long, its 193 acres of land host 60 attractions as diverse as roman gladiators, knight duels and romance in the trenches.

In 2016, the park launched a new show “Le Dernier Panache” (i.e. “The Last Stand”), an historical enactment of the fight of a French naval officer for his region's freedom. Set in a specially built 80.730 ft² theater, the audience witnesses the story being unfold in a long 360-degree travelling show.

During 34 minutes, the public attends 20 different scenes with a smooth transition between the stages. The show mixes digital projection and the play of 30 actors to bring the story to life

An outstanding production, never seen before!

The core of the concept is the rotating stand designed by MASTER Industrie. With a diameter of 151 feet and a height of 39 feet and 5 inches, the stand is a technical masterpiece.

With a seating capacity of 2400 spectators, moving the stand was a challenge. When the public is in place, the overall weight is 530 US tons. To make it happen, 18 motors with adjustable speed-drive provide an accuracy of ± 0.7 inches. And even a malfunction of several motors would not hinder the stand movement, so it stays perfectly synchronized with the show.

The construction phase of the project was also a challenge. It only took 10 months, and thus required simultaneous work and efficient day to day management. On the stand, up to 6 different trades worked at the same time. Ultimately, the overall cost of the project was 21.6 million dollars.

Overview of the stand