THE biggest show on Earth is about to roar into town. Walking with Dinosaurs — The Arena Spectacular will stomp into Allphones Arena on March 18.
The show, produced by Global Creatures, initially thrilled audiences with its life-size animatronic dinosaurs in 2007.
Chief executive Carmen Pavlovic said the production had been updated to show spectacular and colourful changes to the ancient beasts based on the latest scientific research — such as T-Rex having feathers.
"Many of our creatures have 'evolved' since the last tour, now featuring distinctive display feathers, head crests and tail fans, reflecting recent discoveries about massive creatures," Ms Pavlovic said.
The show depicts evolution, the interactions between dinosaurs, how carnivorous dinosaurs evolved to walk on two legs, and how the herbivores fended off their more agile predators.
Ten species are represented from the entire 200 million year reign of the dinosaurs including tyrannosaurus rex, plateosaurus, liliensternus, stegosaurus, allosaurus, torosaurus, utahraptor and brachiosaurus.
It took 12 months for a team of 50 people to build the production.
The history of the world is played out with the splitting of the continents and the transition from the arid desert of the Triassic period is given over to the lush green prairies and forces of the later Jurassic period.
Oceans form, volcanoes erupt, a forest catches fire — all leading to the impact of the massive comet, which struck the Earth and led to the extinction of the dinosaurs.
Details: http://www.dinosaurlive.com/
FAMILY PASS COMPETITION
For your chance to win one of 16 family passes to Walking with Dinosaurs (valued at $319.60 each), tell us the name of your favourite dinosaur and why you like it. Each family pass is made up of two adult and two child tickets.
Email FCNcompetitions@fairfaxmedia.com.au or post entries to FCN Competitions, unit 1-3,
1 Elyard Street, Narellan, NSW 2567. Include the word ‘‘Dinosaurs’’ in the subject of your email. Also include your phone number, street address and email address. The competition began at 12.01am on Tuesday, February 24, and will end at 11.59pm on Tuesday, March 3.
*Prizes are not transferable or for resale.
