Dinosaur show coming to Braehead Arena this September
It will feature lifelike animatronic dinosaurs, including a 22-foot-long and 14-foot-tall T-Rex, an 18-foot triceratops, and a 26-foot brontosaurus.
The show includes a number of dinosaur characters like Spencer and Stevo the spinosauruses, Rocky and Richie the velociraptors, Dash the carnotaurus, Tank the triceratops, and the star of the show, Zeus the T-Rex.
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Russ Smith, chief of Braehead Arena, said: "We have big plans here at Braehead Arena, so what better way to kick them off than with the biggest show of all – literally.
"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."
The interactive show will see youngsters get up close with the massive creatures and learn to be a dinosaur ranger.
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Ranger Danger will be the guide for the experience, and the children will have their own special ranger training in case of an escape situation.
The 75-minute interactive experience will bring audience participation, songs, dances, stomping, and the chance to meet a dinosaur.
There will be two performances, one at noon and another at 3pm.
Dinosaur fans are advised to visit the Braehead Arena website to get tickets as soon as possible, as the show is expected to sell out.
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