(MENAFN- Gulf Times)
'The Smurfs – Live on Stage' enthralled the audience with their stunning performance at the Lusail Multipurpose Hall Thursday, in a one-of-its-kind family-friendly show.
The three-day event, which will run until tomorrow (July 30), forms part of the 'Summer in Qatar' campaign – organised by Alchemy Project Entertainment in cooperation with Qatar Tourism (QT), Qatar Airways and Ooredoo.
Eight Smurfs characters, including Papa Smurf, Clumsy Smurf, Brainy Smurf and the adorable Smurfette, entertained the crowd as they battled 'the evil wizard Gargamel' on stage. The show featured“life-sized Smurfs in their mushroom-shaped forest houses, vibrant backdrops and wonderful sing-along music”.
The performance serves as“a magical musical for children of all ages” and“a tale of magical adventure” that sends an environmental message while promoting family values and the power of a true team spirit amongst children.
Smurfs is a story based on the classic Smurf comic books and animations, but puts a spotlight on the importance of protecting the environment.
In 2021, the United Nations partnered with the European Union and The Smurfs to raise environmental awareness and encourage people“to clean beaches and riverbanks across the world”. Themed“Together to protect marine life,” the initiative also aims to support Sustainable Development Goal 14: 'Life below water'.
Organisers noted that the story is set in Spring – Smurfs' favourite time of the year when the characters are busy preparing for the much-awaited annual Spring Parade – a season for merry-making, singing and dancing – but the main antagonist wants to wreak havoc on this highly-celebrated festivity.
Created in 1958 by Pierre Culliford, fondly known as Peyo, The Smurfs have become some of the most loved cartoon characters all over the world, especially after the launch of their animated cartoon series in 1980.
Produced by Hanna Barbera, the Smurfs series spanned 272 episodes, which were dubbed into 40 languages, and has enjoyed top rating in more than 100 countries. Millions of Smurfs DVDs continue to be sold in huge volumes internationally.
Recently, a new milestone was achieved with the creation and release of the Smurfs 3D movies; the first 3D movie came out in 2011 and sequels followed in 2013 and 2017. Smurfs once again are endearing themselves to new audiences with all new CGI Animated TV series now released globally.
With all this on the cards for the Smurfs, audiences in Qatar will have the chance to watch their favorite Smurfs up close and to be a part of their adventures today and tomorrow.
Two shows will take place today (July 29) at 2pm and 7pm while the third and final day (July 30) will see another two shows at 1pm and 5pm.
Ticket rates: Silver 1 and 4 (QR145), Silver 2 and 3 (QR195), Gold 1 and 4 (QR245), Gold 2 and 3 (QR295), Platinum 1 (QR345), and Royal 1 (QR545).
Note: Children below two do not require tickets
Summer in Qatar also presented two successful cirque shows - 'Alice in Wonderland' and 'Aladdin and the Magic Lamp' - in Doha this month, enthralling the crowd with their fascinating performance at the former Lusail Handball Stadium.
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