
Give your kids an immersive dino experience as Jurassic Earth comes to Scotland
As Glasgow continues to embrace dinosaur fever this summer, a prehistoric spectacle is gearing up to storm into Braehead Arena for the September weekend, promising a jaw-dropping experience for families.
The hit show Jurassic Earth is set to take over the arena on Friday, September 27, bringing lifelike animatronic dinosaurs to the stage for a thrilling 75-minute interactive adventure, Glasgow Live reports.
Two performances will take place on the day, at 12 noon and 3pm, with tickets now available through the Braehead Arena website.
Featuring an extraordinary cast of creatures, the show includes a 22-foot-long, 14-foot-tall walking Tyrannosaurus Rex, reportedly the largest in the world, alongside an 18-foot triceratops, a towering 26-foot brontosaurus, and a range of other species.
Dinosaur fans can also expect to meet characters like Spencer and Stevo the spinosaurs, Rocky and Richie the velociraptors, Dash the carnotaurus, Tank the triceratops and a host of baby dinosaurs.
The show promises up-close encounters, audience participation, songs, dances and even dinosaur ranger training for the younger crowd.
Russ Smith, CEO of Braehead Arena, said the upcoming event is a perfect fit for the venue's future vision.
'We have big plans here at Braehead Arena so what better way to kick them off than with the biggest show of all – literally,' he said.
'These dinosaurs are incredible, I saw the show with my kids and they loved it so it was something I definitely wanted to bring to the arena.
'Apparently space is sometimes an issue for the larger dinos so this is the perfect venue – we certainly don't have any concerns on that front so let's go BIG.
'We want to be everything to everyone here at Braehead Arena, so this amazing modern marvel of a show is perfect for us… you'll have a roaring good time.'
At the centre of the action is Ranger Danger, the audience's guide through the experience. Children will take part in a special training session to prepare them in case of an unexpected dinosaur escape, all part of the immersive fun.
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The show has toured successfully across the UK, selling out venues with its high-energy performances that aim to educate and entertain. It's been billed as the 'original dinosaur show' and is recommended for families with children of all ages, and even parents looking to get in on the action.
Organisers say the event offers a great way to 'keep the kids occupied and burn off a LOT of energy to make the September bank holiday fun for parents too'.
Jurassic Earth adds to the wave of dinosaur-themed events sweeping Glasgow this summer, following on from the popular Lost Kingdom trail and exhibitions throughout the city.
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