Mo Basir, Showforce's head of operations; George Panait, technical manager for Dubai Opera and Ian Spendlove, Showforce's founder and chief executive
UAE - Support company Showforce has further cemented its reputation as global leader in the provision of experienced personnel to the entertainment industry by securing a three-year contract with Dubai Opera. The contract covers the provision of all the new venue's temporary event staff and crewing requirements including: stage crew, crew managers, forklift operators, senior console operators, lighting technicians, wardrobe assistants and make-up artists and assistants.

Showforce was awarded the contract following a competitive tender process, where it demonstrated its ability to deliver a global solution that encompasses an unrivalled network of specialised staff. Showforce's ethos complements Dubai Opera's multi-format event space - versatile and flexible. As the first venue of its kind in the Middle East, it can be transformed into a theatre, concert hall or flat floor event space.

Any successful venue requires an experienced and professional team to assist with changeovers, production builds and de-rigs and temporary staff for show days. Showforce was able to offer "the highest levels of professional standards and capabilities across a range of disciplines, demonstrating their ability to adapt and change and continually push and define the boundaries of excellence".

Dubai Opera, is the first of its kind with the UAE, hosting an incredible array of world-class talent, with opera, ballet and classical music concerts and productions at the core. Dubai Opera will also stage musical theatre, fashion shows, jazz, comedy, family shows and a full range of live entertainment. The venue opened on 31st August with a performance from global superstar Pl


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