Audiences at the Fringe opening night of THIS IS BRASIL – The Show tonight became even more involved in Afro-Samba super star Magary Lord’s new dance theatre spectacular than they were already expecting to be, as a fire alarm led to an emergency evacuation at the Pleasance Theatre – this year celebrating its 30th anniversary.
A false alarm in a neighbouring auditorium raised six fire engines and lead to an an evacuation of the show’s 20-strong cast of musicians, dancers, capeoiristas and freestyle footballers, as well as the crew and audience members, half way through the stunning Brazilian show.
Thankfully, no one was hurt, and Magary Lord said he wishes to thank the Pleasance Courtyard staff for handling the emergency so well. He said: “Everyone is ok although I don’t think any of us expected such a dramatic welcome! And never fear, nothing will stop us Brazilians from putting on a great show! We’ll dance and play in the streets if we have to – now THAT IS BRASIL!”
A spokesman from producers The World Festival assures audiences that the show will be running tomorrow evening. “We’re just happy everyone is ok.THIS IS BRASIL – The Show was always going to get people talking! Smoke alarms or not, THIS IS BRASIL – The Show really IS the hottest ticket at the Fringe!’
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