INTRODUCTION
ENTER THE ARENA!

50 years after the celebrated film of Ben Hur, this production will premiere at The O2 arena, September 2009.

Music by S.Copeland (The Police)
Book by S.McKenna (“Lord of the Rings” at London Westend)
Direction by P. Wm. McKinley (“Wizard of OZ” and “Hair” at Broadway)
Design by M. Fisher (“The Wall” / Pink Floyd, Ceremonies at Olympic Games in Bejing)
Lighting Design by P.Woodroffe (Design for Floating Stage Bregenz and Rolling Stones)

Step back 2,000 years and experience the spectacular creation, BEN HUR LIVE. Fifteen years in the making by renowned producer Franz Abraham, BEN HUR LIVE will take live entertainment to a new dimension.

Be amazed by the legendary chariot race - in high speed, with five authentic quadriga chariots - and be awed by an incredible sea battle with galleys and extraordinary, daring stunts. BEN HUR LIVE is a 360-degree experience on a 2,500 square metre stage, telling the love story of Judah and the beautiful slave girl Esther, set during the time of Christ.

It leads the audience on a fantastic journey, through deserts, on high seas, and into the hectic crowds of an Arabian bazaar - a truly dazzling kaleidoscope of human life and breathtaking action, in the world‘s biggest arena production.

EXPERIENCE A NEW DIMENSION OF BREATHTAKING THEATRE!