THEMED EVENTS
THEMED EVENTS
An exciting concept not only adds character to your event, but it creates memorable content. A teenager’s birthday party? Theme it with Harry Potter to make it magical. Corporate Awards? Theme it as The Greatest Showman and add a real sense of success. Bit of escapism? How about a full venue transformation to a Tropical Island Paradise... or maybe a Fantasy Forest, Ice Cave or even Atlantis theme?
An exciting concept not only adds character to your event, but it creates memorable content. A teenager’s birthday party? Theme it with Harry Potter to make it magical. Corporate Awards? Theme it as The Greatest Showman and add a real sense of success. Bit of escapism? How about a full venue transformation to a Tropical Island Paradise… or maybe a Fantasy Forest, Ice Cave or even Atlantis theme?
Area 51 deliver the most unique themed events across the UK and internationally. We draw on the creative excellence of our production workshops to turn clients’ ideas into events that exceed expectations.
We also provide full event management and co-ordinators, or are happy to work alongside your own team. We have a multitude of popular themes ready to go, but we really relish the challenge of creating brand-new themes to suit your exact requirements – so let your imagination run wild! Of course we have full décor options for every idea, and the capability to create bespoke décor in-house. Please contact us to discuss the right theme for you, and we will make it happen in style.
“That’s awesome, it looks great, guys. Well done Area 51!”
Jonathan Ross OBE
Television and radio presenter
PREVIOUS PROJECTS
ALICE’S EASTER WONDERLAND!
AREA 51 performers are springing into spring with a bunny-spinner event in the British countryside that will take visitors to a manor house into a nouveau Wonderland at Easter.
THE DICKENS OF A SHOW!
THE GHOSTS of Christmas past materialised to transform Yuletide present into a first class feast of fun for all the family at an historical English countryside manor house and its enchanting gardens.
FESTIVE ISLAND FUN
GLOBE-TROTTING Area 51 artists jetted off to the Indian Ocean to deliver Christmas joy to holidaymakers as the company expanded its connections in paradise.
THE SNOW MUST GO ON
POST-PANDEMIC punters saw Mercury rising as one of rock music’s most flam-buoyant icons took the stage again…..and high above it!
WHATTON HOUSE OF HORROR – PURGATORY
Spooky sensualists on the trail of Halloween kicks declared a brand new Area 51 attraction as simply “out of this world” at its public launch held at a Georgian mansion in the heart of England.
THIS IS THE WAY – TO PARADISE
Globe-trotting guests at an ultra-luxury holiday destination felt the force as Darth Vader and co stormed the Maldives for a ‘Star Wars’ themed Easter entertainment extravaganza.
THERE’S NO PLACE LIKE…THE MALDIVES!
SOMEWHERE over the rainbow, the seas are azure blue and a tropical holiday island was redesigned as Emerald City in a wizard Maldives entertainment move!
MALDIVES – IF THERE’S A WILL THERES A WAVE
EIGHTY plus eager entertainers brushed off the shackles of the COVID pandemic to jet out to paradise and pull off a remarkable international show-business coup.
FREDDIE’S KIND OF MALDIVES MAGIC!
Paradise holidaymakers went gaga after seeing a totally unexpected kind of magic when “Freddie Mercury” emerged from the Indian Ocean to not only sing but perform miraculous feats of acrobatics in our latest round-up of Maldives entertainment.
KICKIN’ UP A TROPICAL STORM!
Area 51 entertainers jetted out to an Indian Ocean island paradise with a star studded cast for a spectacular, made-to-measure show.
SELL OUT SHOW A STUNNING SUCCESS
Area 51 brought the magic and splendour of Victorian and Vaudevillian show business to life for thousands of festive party-goers.
FRIGHT FOR YOUR RIGHT TO PARTY!
Celebrities and members of the public were treated to another ghoul night out in London for Halloween thanks to TV star Jonathan Ross….and Area 51! Ross’ annual October 31 shindigs have become the stuff of legends over the years as he opens up his north London mansion to the public for a chilled night of fun and fright. As usual, 51’s expert team of set designers, performers and other creatives went to work to transform the entrance to the star’s plush home to create an event christened as “The Fabulous Mr. Jonathan Ross’ Carni-Hell.”
BREXIT: A SCARY-TALE ENDING?
Halloween party animals caught up in the contemporary tale of horror that is Brexit, were given the fright – and the laugh – of their lives! With a pandemic of political dissonance affecting the country, Brexit’s poisoning of representative democracy, a zombie government and the stench of its decomposing Westminster corpse, it was left to Area 51 to finally find some fun from the shambles.
BRAVING ‘THE ASYLUM’
A horde of Halloween hedonists headed into hell as they braved a bone-chilling scaremaze. Pleasure seekers were treated to one of the scariest interactive horror attractions seen in the U.K. staged inside a popular nightclub in the north-west. Area 51 remodelled the popular Camp and Furnace club in Liverpool into “The Baltic Asylum,” a harrowing hospital where inmates had been kept locked up behind doors for decades.
SAMBA BEATS THE DRUM FOR AWARDS
A GLITZY British awards ceremony was given a splash of vivid, samba colour as Rio carnival drummers, dancers and gymnasts created a tropical party atmosphere in central London.
BALL IS A PEAKY BLINDER!
STUDENTS were transported back to the “Jazz Age” for a Roaring Twenties knees-up that would have made the Peaky Blinders gang proud!
HOLY EASTER BATMAN!
A corner of paradise became a comic book multi-verse as a multitude of superheroes sprang into life and helped transport holidaymakers into a world of fantasy and adventure.
WONKA & ALICE GO EAST FOR EASTER
Jet-setting performers from Area 51 helped transform not one, but TWO, paradise islands into fantasy islands as part of an eggs-hausting Easter extravaganza in the east…
BLOOMIN’ BRILLIANT!
Have you heard the one about a badger, rabbit and mole walk into a conference centre in the shadow of Westminster Abbey and Big Ben? Sounds far-fetched? Not when Area 51 are in town! And at the QEII Conference Centre in Westminster, three larger-than-life anthropomorphic characters held sway in an enchanting forest to enraptured guests.
WALKING IN A WINTER WONDERLAND
AREA 51’s world-renowned creative gurus and workforce came together to help shape-shift part of London’s iconic Hyde Park into a phantasmagorical world of magic and mirth in time for Christmas.
RIO INFERNO – CARNIVAL OF FIRE!
Area 51 unveiled a stunning new show at the Ricoh Arena, bringing a vibrant explosion of colour, hedonism and the pulsating samba beat of Rio to life. A frenetic fusillade of Brazilian festivity, “Rio Inferno” is the latest creation from Area 51
NIGHT FEVER IN PARADISE
Area 51 revolutionised Christmas in paradise by taking a riot of retro revelry out to ritzy Reethi Rah, the Indian Ocean resort where transcendent luxury revitalises the soul. A substantial crew of gilt-edged performers jetted out to The Maldives
A CHRISTMAS MIRACLE
Christmas party revellers in central England were magically transported to the streets of New York as Area 51 recreated a Miracle On 34th Street in a stunning show. A go-to holiday classic, the spirited burst-your-heart
GREATEST FRESHERS BALL!
Uni students arriving for their freshers’ ball were treated to a stunning reception and left wowed as some of the best circus performers around greeted them in style! Acrobats, dancers, magicians, aerial daredevils, stilt-walkers, clowns, jugglers, contortionists and fire performers surprised students at Southampton with a jaw-dropping display of dexterity and hilarity as Area 51
BIG TOP OF TERROR
It takes a brave soul with a big backbone and a deep reservoir of fortitude and grit to venture into the dark, haunted, cold woodlands at night for a daring date with terror. But that’s exactly what was expected of visitors to the latest ‘Spooktacular’ event held at the Heart Of England Conference and Events Centre in Warwickshire.
HEEBIE-JEEBIES AT HOME OF SUPERSTAR
Halloween wizards Area 51 conjured up mucho magic at the biggest A-list celebrity bash of the year in London! TV superstar Jonathan Ross once again entrusted the firm with making over his mansion for his annual party. Area 51 spectacularly transformed the exterior of the star’s large residence at Hampstead into a bewitching home of Halloween
THE GREATEST SHOW, MAN
Area 51’s legendary legion of circus have joined forces to stage a summer tribute to the “greatest showman”, P.T. Barnum to huge acclaim. With a cast of 30 performers the glory days of Barnum’s 19th century circus
FORMULA 1 BOBBLEHEADS
Caption / alt text: Racing ahead – Area 51 sculptured 3D caricature heads for Formula 1 drivers Max Verstappen, Sebastian Vettel, Daniel Riccardo and Valtteri Bottas. In the vast crowded venues of F1, create a range of eye-catching, identifiable caricatures who will stand out and be greeted rapturously wherever the F1 races are held
RIO INFERNO – CARNIVAL OF FIRE!
Area 51 unveiled a stunning new show at the Ricoh Arena, bringing a vibrant explosion of colour, hedonism and the pulsating samba beat of Rio to life. A frenetic fusillade of Brazilian festivity, “Rio Inferno” is the latest creation from Area 51
EGG-CEPTIONAL EASTER IN THE EAST!
One of the world’s most exotic fantasy island holiday destinations was given an egg-stra dimension of fantasia at Easter thanks to Area 51. Three tropical islands in the Maldives were given the full fairy-tale works as the dream worlds of Alice In Wonderland
QEII ILLUMINATIONS
Over 85,000 LED lights lit up one of the largest event venues in Central London as guests flocked to the QEII Conference Centre. Area 51 and event theme partners Event-Trees were asked to provide a dazzling ‘illumination’ themed event that would showcase the versatility of networking suites at the QEII Conference Centre, London, for the venue’s potential clients.
ATLANTIS RISING
London’s prestigious party venue, 8 Northumberland Avenue, start planning Christmas a year ahead. Setting aside traditional festive themes they asked for splendour on an oceanic scale – the myth of Atlantis was to be brought alive – furthermore they wanted a plush ambient party-zone to match. The brief was ‘epic’ plus ‘glitz & glam’. They key colours – deep-sea blues and paradise pinks.The spirit of the Lost Sunken
TIME FOR A NEW CIRCUS
Time waits for no one…and Area 51 unveiled a brand-new circus show during a run of festive performances at the immaculate Heart Of England Conference and Events Centre right in the centre of the country.
AZURE A SURE FIRE MALDIVES HIT
A spectacular party staged in a sun-kissed tropical paradise was the perfect way for globe-trotting revellers to see in the new year. Area 51 launched Cabaret Azure at the stunning island resort of Amilla Fushi in the Maldives with remarkable aplomb, pulling together amazing artists for an event that will live long in the memory.
AREA 51 `AVALANCHE` FOR NEW ALPINE SHOW
A spectacular new Alpine-themed show combining extreme sports and circus skills made its debut at one of the UK’s most prestigious arenas, to huge critical acclaim. The Area 51 production of ‘Alpine Nights’ is the ultimate après-ski experience: ice cool and an off-piste elegance with first class entertainment.
JONATHAN ROSS’ HALLOWEEN HOME
When it comes to Halloween parties, no one is more renowned than Jonathan Ross OBE for putting on a successful spooktacular. Packed with A-list celebrities, the party always attracts the attention of the international press. Jonathan and his wife, Jane Goldman, look to Area 51 to transform their house into a high-class horror-fest.
NO SCIENCE FRICTION IN THE CITY
Steel city Sheffield shapeshifted into a science-fiction central station for starship troopers, time travellers, fantasy fans, droids and more who descended on the Yorkshire city to wallow in the weird and wonderful for a warp-speed weekend away
CELEBRITY FRIGHT NIGHT
Horror artisans Area 51 spawned an other-worldly hub of Halloween charm and chills after being called upon by TV superstar Jonathan Ross to once again set pulses racing in the heart of London for the biggest A-list celebrity party of the year!
PEEK-A-BOO AT THE ART OF TERROR
When your skin crawls, your spine chills to the max and your nerves strain to snap, the last thing you need is to become ghastly guinea pigs in a foul foray into the darkest reaches of terror where YOU are the experiment!
LOUGHBOROUGH UNIVERSITY SU BALL
Loughborough University Students Union aim high when it comes to their gala ball. Our brief is to propose brilliant themes and then deliver the dazzling décor to match. Continuously topping previous years’ achievements is not easy but we welcome the challenge. Our roll of honour so far includes a James Bond theme, the Great Gatsby era, Las Vegas and Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.
LAUNCH OF THE BEANO EXPERIENCE
Beano HQ teamed up with House PR to bring the kids’ comic into the 21st century. They launched the Beano Studios and the Beano Experience, and the big unveiling event was at Beano’s Fleet Street HQ. The objective was to create an environment bursting with a cheeky character to match the 80-year-old comic’s irreverent
LINKEDIN ICE CAVE
Professional networking leaders LinkedIn asked us to come up with a unique concept that would excite the senses for their largest corporate recruitment drive, Talent Connect London, to be attended by 1,200 delegates. A brainstorming session produced several ideas but top of the pile was an immersive ice cave.
EXOTIC OCEAN COLOUR SCENE
Three teams of elite entertainers jetted out to the Indian Ocean paradise of the Maldives to bring extra Easter exultation to holidaymakers enjoying themselves in the exclusive enclave. And among the heights of this latest week-long trip half way across the world for Area 51 was their construction of the world’s tallest water contortion bowl at Reethi Rah
SPEAK EASY, PARTY HARD
The decadent twenties roared back in style as thousands of revellers partied hard at a splendid Speakeasy spree staged inside a leading UK venue with Area 51 in the driving seat. The Ricoh Arena at Coventry
XMAS PARTY FOR UK CONSTRUCTION EXPERTS
Our clients Ove Arup & Partners International Ltd are design and construction experts. Their founder, the late Sir Ove Arup, insisted on high company values: “We must strive for quality in what we do, and never be satisfied with the second-rate.” They demand the best. They also place a high value on their staff and expect excellence for their Christmas parties. The company hired The Vox, a purpose-built venue on the NEC
FOUR ISLAND FLING
Area 51’s entertainment expeditionary force launched a series of island landings in the Indian Ocean as part of a mission of mirth and magic for luxury jet-set holidaymakers! Bolstering its growing globetrotting reputation, Area 51 dispatched a large posse of performers to the tropical paradise of the Maldives where they
MASON HOUSE CHRISTMAS
Popular with A-list celebrities, London’s Mason House Club in the vaults of the London Palladium theatre soon gained a reputation for exclusivity and elegance. The same high standards applied to their décor during the festive season, so they invited Area 51 to create a complete Christmas look for them with a touch of class.
THE QUEEN ELIZABETH II CENTRE’S 30TH BIRTHDAY
Opened by the Queen in 1986, the Queen Elizabeth II Centre wanted a 30th birthday party with a difference for those who had helped make it one of London’s most successful events venues. It hosts more than 400 events a year
NEW AREA 51 BASE IN TROPICAL PARADISE
Area 51 are delighted to establish a permanent base in the tropical paradise of the Maldives after helping to launch an exclusive and one-of-a-kind resort in the Indian Ocean.
THE BEAT GOES ON AT GLASTONBURY
Area 51 showed the way at the Glastonbury Festival by creating a huge sign that towered above the famous site.
The giant structure was designed and built for The Beat Hotel
A WALK THROUGH THE HUMAN BRAIN
Working with clients EMC3, create a perfect arena to stimulate guests’ ideas and interaction for professional networking giants, LinkedIn, for a major recruitment event. The thought-provoking ‘brain-storming’ at the Business Design Centre in North London had two themes – art and science.
FEELIN’ AWWL-WIGHT AT EPIC FESTIVAL!
Area 51 performers are pretty famous for making a big entrance but at the Isle Of Wight Festival they gave many helping hands to two lucky people who won a national prize to take their bows in jaw-dropping style! Teaming up with Strongbow cider
THE CONJURING 2
Area 51 executed a real-life recreation of an iconic scary movie scene for special guests at the preview screening of The Conjuring 2. Ahead of the release of the supernatural horror sequel, The Conjuring 2, wanted to set up an unforgettable spine-tingling experience for celebrity guests, the media and Warner Bros representatives.
RIO – THE CAPITAL OF CARNIVAL
Give your event the Rio Carnival theme and guests will look forward to a glamourous night gyrating to the sound of samba. Area 51 have designed and created an entire package which can transform your venue with an array of features, sights and textures true to the capital of carnival. And we have the drums and dancers to match.
NATIONAL GEOGRAPIC
National Geographic Traveller magazine wanted to create its first ever all-day festival to bring the magazine to life. The aim was to give readers an immersive experience that showcased the diversity of the world of travel. The venue was The Brewery, London, where customers would be able to visit a large range of seminars, talks, workshops, cooking demonstrations with celeb chefs, and more.
MALDIVES MAGIC IS A FAIRYTALE
Once upon a time in a magical land far, far away gathered fauns, fairies, a friendly giant and jesters to inject magic into an enchanted Easter experience on a paradise island. A troupe of whimsical characters turned up at the luxury
BLESSED ARE THE GEEKS AT SCIFI
Legendary actor Brian Blessed and Area 51 teamed up to create a sci-fi supernova at one of Europe’s biggest and best events for followers of all things fantasy and futurist! The seventh annual Sci Fi Weekender was hailed as the best yet after a galaxy of stars and performers shone to stun the audience after teleporting into North Wales.
ED’S UP ON CREATURE CHAOS!
Initial sightings placed the lithe creature in southern Wales where it managed to stow away on board a 747 airliner bound for Florida in the USA but it has also been spotted in Oklahoma and Las Vegas. More recently, additional sightings have been made in Mexico, El Salvador, Costa Rica, Chile and Argentina.
PARADISE AT THE DOUBLE
Paradise was doubled for Area 51 at an exotic New Year’s Eve party held in an exclusive Indian Ocean holiday resort! Two teams of 51 performers flew out to the Maldives for a lavish celebration across two separate islands that provide
MOULIN ROUGE AT THE RICOH
Titillating French-inspired hedonism descended on the Ricoh Arena to inspire a perfect Parisian party as Christmas became “Noël” for thousands of revellers. Area 51 painted the town red as a sensational
RUGBY FIREWORKS GOES TIKI
Area 51 despatched its own exotic “fire brigade” to help make an annual fireworks display a huge success. A team of fire and stilt performers, together with the popular ten-foot tall 51 Qetz character
MASON HOUSE HALLOWEEN
The Argyll Street venue is a luxury nightclub that attracts celebrities and the world’s wealthy. Its unusual interior resembles a Masonic Temple and Area 51 were commissioned to design and rig a high-quality Halloween transformation for its elite guests. Sponsored by Belvedere Vodka, Area 51 were asked to incorporate their products within the scenery.
THE TROLL
The world’s only walking, talking animatronic Troll, measuring a mighty 9ft tall and 7ft wide. The Troll had to be a movie-quality walking, talking monster, able to move around at live events in forests, fields or on floors. We used the latest in silicone skins and paint effects to ensure he was as real close up as in promo pics.
TWO-DAY BIRTHDAY BASH IS A JET-SET SMASH
Jet-setting guests were left spellbound at a lavish and private celebrity party held inside a luxury Berkshire hotel thanks to the efforts of Area 51.The exclusive two-day birthday party was staged at the luxurious Vineyard Hotel in Newbury with host and guests flying in from the USA to attend. Area 51’s crack crew of creative stylists came up with not one but TWO stunning makeovers to help make the event truly
RICKY HATTON’S SHOW SUCCESS
Area 51 helped two-time world boxing champion Ricky Hatton create a knockout charity event in his hometown of Manchester in aid of charity. The much-loved Brit fighter celebrated his glittering sporting career by staging the stunning gala event at Victoria Warehouse with a host of special guests
LINKEDIN ROOF TOP ILLUSION
‘Surpassed all expectations’ was just one of the compliments for Area 51 for the design and installation of a rooftop theme for a major event. LinkedIn invited us to compose, design and install a theme for a their Talent Connect London event for 2,500 guests, that would even eclipse the success of our previous joint projects.
A VINTAGE VILLAGE WEDDING
Staging your daughter’s wedding day in the grounds of your own home is a tall order for any family. Everything has to be just right. When a Midlands company executive and his wife wanted to pull out all the stops for their daughter’s big day, they turned to Area 51. They chose 4 large interlocking modern tepees to seat their 130 guests.
UNITED CARPETS – CONFERENCES WITH CLASS
United Carpets hold annual conferences for managers of their many British branches, and they love to do them in style in sunny southern Spain. Area 51 have been their partners of choice for these events for several years.For our seventh year with the carpet giants, we were asked to transform the Guadalmina Spa and Golf Resort Hotel
SOLAR SCI-FI WEEKENDER
Area 51 looked to the heavens for cosmic inspiration to eclipse past triumphs with a stellar display at a celebrated gathering of diehard sci-fi fans. The sun, moon and 51 were all in conjunction as performers used the grand spectacle
ALICE IN WONDERLAND AT RICOH
Coventry became a town called Alice at Christmas as Area 51 unveiled its new stunning circus show at the Ricoh Arena where thousands of revellers plunged down the rabbit hole into a magical world of fantasy. The brand-new Alice In Wonderland circus proved a staggering success for the Area 51 team as it was born under the lights.
ROBOTS INVADE HYDE PARK
The future came to London’s Hyde Park when Area 51 teamed up with Cirque Beserk to unleash Mechanika, a surreal cyborg spectacular that stunned A-list celebs like David “The Hoff” Hasselhoff and thousands of astonished members of the public.
FIRE WORKS4BONFIRE SPECTACULAR
Area 51 put the fire back into “firework” with a blistering Bonfire Night show that drew gasps of astonishment from thousands of spectators. Specialist fire performers joined Area 51’s now legendary Globot at the annual Rugby Fireworks extravaganza at Whinfield Park
CARAVAN OF ROSS SOULS
Star TV presenter Jonathan Ross unleashed Area 51’s Caravan Of Lost Souls at his annual Halloween spookathon staged at his plush north London mansion which was once again given a macabre makeover to thrill both A list celebs and the public.Igor Rasputin and his creepy crew of freaks and ghouls ran amok at the star-studded event which has become established as one of the biggest showbiz bashes in the calendar
ZOMBIE MAYHEM AT SPOOKTACULAR
A plague of zombie soldiers tore out the Heart of England in a Halloween blitzkrieg of pure terror!Visitors to the Heart of England Conference and Events Centre in Warwickshire were given a horrifying Halloween experience to haunt them for many a month thanks to a chilling interactive Area 51 show that was not for the fainthearted.After creating a realistic biohazard laboratory in the woods at the centre situated at Fillongley in North Warwickshire
WHAT HAPPENS IN VEGAS
Putting on the glitz! Glamourous décor and feathered showgirls are just part of our popular Las Vegas themed package. Convert your venue into a glamourous attraction by giving it the Las Vegas look. It’s a sure-fire gamble that pays off, and packages can be adapted to suit a range of budgets.
TREE TOPS LAVISH LAUNCH
Area 51 helped create a majestic forest to spruce up a lavish grand opening ceremony for a £250 million new eco holiday centre! Stunning design and décor helped transform a reception area at the brand-new state
SCISSOR SISTERS COLLABORATIONS
American disco-glam group, Scissor Sisters, regularly team up with Area 51 to help create stunning show costumes and props for their extravagant live performances
THE WONDERFUL WIZARD OF OZ
We tasked ourselves to create a series of high quality décor and props to whisk you off down the legendary yellow brick road with the key characters in film-quality costumes. Oz is the perfect theme for private and corporate events and is guaranteed to appeal to all ages. The look is based on the 1939 movie adaptation of L Frank Baum’s 1900 children’s book. Its strong visual style provides that essential feel-good factor which event managers seek.
SCI-FI SUPERNOVA
A galaxy of Area 51 performers detonated an entertainment supernova to help make a major sci fi festival a cosmic success! The extensive 40-strong Area 51 team descended on a North Wales holiday park for the fifth
GATSBY A GREAT SUCCESS!
University students were taken back through time to the Roaring Twenties for a rip-roaring gala ball thanks to Area 51. A series of stunning props and scenery were created for the glittering annual occasion at Loughborough University in the heart of England and together with a troupe of 51 entertainers, the event was heralded an enormous success.
HARRY POTTER
Initially created for a university students’ ball, the client wanted guests to walk through a smokey corridor to the Great Hall at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. It should come complete with dozens of ethereal flying candles, stone walls, giant fireplaces and ghostly apparitions. Here the Sorting Hat will guide you and your guests into your chosen Hogwarts houses, whether Gryffindor, Slytherin, Hufflepuff or Ravenclaw.
DYNAMO’S DASH OF TIKI IN DUBAI
After a riotously successful performance of Somnambu at Dubai’s World-famous Atlantis Hotel, the Area 51 think-tank had to serve up something really special 12 months later to stay fresh and innovative. And so was born Tiki – a brand new circus devised, produced and directed by Area 51’s Matt Page. It seemed like the perfect place to try out the new presentation!
WIZARD CONJURES MALDIVES MAGIC
Close your eyes and tap your heels together three times and think to yourself…there’s no place like The Maldives!Jet setting holidaymakers at a luxurious hideaway resort in the Indian Ocean followed the yellow brick road to fun in the sun as Area 51 dispatched a crack team of entertainers to the islands for a spectacular Easter experience.
SPACE-TACULAR SCENES AT SCIFI WEEKENDER
It’s a Sci-Fi Convention Jim, but not as we know it! 51 load up the vans and boldly go – to West Wales… We embarked on 2 incredible days packed full of Sci-Fi themed walkabout and truly massive stage-shows
TRANSFORMERS – ROBOTS IN DUBAI
AREA 51 helped transform a Middle Eastern country’s national celebration bash into a hi-tech extravaganza, even defeating the unlikeliest of desert downpours! The United Arab Emirates was celebrating its 41st National Day with a grand slamming 3D special effects show, including all the trimmings, with a huge audience that included royalty at Dubai’s Festival City.
RICOH CHRISTMAS CIRCUS
AREA 51 brought all the fun of the fair to a famous stadium venue by staging a brilliant Christmas circus inside it! Complete with stunning décor and props, the event at the Ricoh Arena on the outskirts of Coventry
AREA 51 ROCK WITH DEVIN TOWNSEND
They had the music, script, the idea for the most out-there storyline synthesised by the genius that is Devin Townsend and narrated by the Legendary Steve Vai, however, they needed one more piece of the puzzle, to seek out production company that had the tools to bring this show to life. They found their target and honed-in with laser precision onto Area 51.
CARAVAN’S GOLDEN SUCCESS AT ZOO
Igor Rasputin revamped his infamous Caravan Of Lost Souls for a children’s audience as part of Twycross Zoo’s 50th anniversary celebrations. And re-sculpting the kooky caravan into a family-friendly entertainment freak show for all was hailed a success as the spectacular Area 51 show was lauded by public and zoo staff alike during the milestone event at the Midlands attraction.
MALDIVES GOES BONKERS OVER WONKA’S
Guests at one of the world’s most exclusive and elite holiday islands marvelled in pure imagination as Area 51’s new Willy Wonka fantasy show created Easter magic! Jet set holidaymakers on the Maldives enjoyed a golden ticket to Roald Dahl’s fantasy world as a compact contingent of crack Area 51 performers created a series of shows to dazzle
RICOH CIRCUS IS SMASH-HIT SUCCESS
When a vintage Victorian circus pitched its tent inside the huge Ricoh Arena for a feast of festive fun at a series of sell-out shows the magic of Christmas truly came alive.
POSEIDON ADVENTURE IN THE MALDIVES
Area 51 created their own ‘Poseidon Adventure’ at an elite paradise island resort in the Indian Ocean to help ‘sea’ in the new year with an injection of glamour and style in front of an audience of A-list celebs!
A CASTLE FOR JONATHON ROSS
TV star Jonathan Ross saw his luxury North London mansion transformed into a Castle of Creeps by Area 51’s crew of ghost-thrusters. Filling the grounds of the chat show host’s impressive homestead with a surfeit of spectres, creatures and assorted monsters, the Area 51 team also carried out a stunning makeover of his mansion to turn it into a citadel of spooks.
STILTS MAKE GREAT STRIDES AT GADGET SHOW
Area 51’s revolutionary DigiLegs kicked up a storm at this year’s Gadget Show Live at the NEC in Birmingham and were rated among the best products on show. The popular reverse leg stilts have revolutionised costuming
AREA 51’S TIKI TRIBE TAKE ON DUBAI
Area 51’s talented team of Tiki themed tribesmen and girls made a dash from Wales to Dubai to entertain the crowds at one of the hottest events on the celebrity calendar. The fiery feather-bound Tiki circus blended ancient ritualistic vibes with contemporary cool to stun the audience.
BESERK CIRCUS IN HYDE PARK
Area 51 partnered up with Zippo’s to give birth to a crazed and left-field circus held in London’s prestigious Hyde Park. And Cirque Berserk proved to be a huge success at the popular annual Winter Wonderland event.
JONATHAN ROSS’ HAUNTED HOUSE OF HORRORS
Jonathan Ross transformed his home into a haunted house in time for Britain’s largest celebrity Halloween party…thanks to Area 51! Dozens of showbiz celebrities flocked to the television presenter’s wealthy pad in Hampstead, north London to find it almost unrecognisable as the front of the building mutated into a spooky cartoon house of horrors!
HOMESERVE HEROES
Area 51 are experts at bringing brand expression to life. When a multimillion pound campaign, created by Grey London and venturethree, needed to be fronted by five “HomeServe Heroes”, for TV and press ads, direct and field marketing activity as well as on vehicles, they turned to us.