Case Study: Seamless Communication at The Greatest Showman Circus Spectacular

COME ALIVE! The Greatest Showman Circus Spectacular at the newly transformed Empress Museum in London’s Earls Court brings together world-class acrobats, aerialists, and performers in a tribute to the magic of The Greatest Showman. With multiple high-stakes acts occurring simultaneously, seamless, and reliable communication was critical to ensuring safety, efficiency, and ease of production.

• Ensure real-time, clear communication between production staff, stage managers, and performers.
• Improve coordination of lighting, sound, and act transitions.
• Minimize potential disruptions and maintain a smooth show flow.

To meet the rigorous demands of this high-energy live production, RTS Intercoms delivered cutting-edge communication solutions that ensured precision, reliability, and real-time coordination:

• OMS OMNEO Main Station Served as the flexible and scalable communication backbone, seamlessly integrating multiple intercom channels for uninterrupted connectivity.
• KP-Series Keypanels Provided an intuitive, easy-to-use interface, enabling production staff to manage critical communications with precision and agility.
• DBP (Digital Beltpacks) Delivered crystal-clear, hands-free communication for stage managers and production crews, ensuring seamless coordination across vast performance spaces while offering the flexibility needed for high-energy, multi-act productions.

These industry-leading solutions empowered the production team to execute intricate cues with flawless accuracy—facilitating smooth act transitions, synchronized lighting changes, and impeccable timing for every breathtaking performance. The result? A seamless, immersive experience that captivated audiences and brought The Greatest Showman to life on stage.

• 100% seamless communication across all performances:
  RTS Intercoms ensured uninterrupted, real-time coordination, allowing flawless execution of lighting, sound, and performer cues.
• Instant response times for production adjustments:
  The crew quickly adapted to last-minute changes with intuitive, hands-free communication, keeping the show running smoothly.
• Enhanced safety with reliable, real-time coordination:
  Clear communication between stage managers, riggers, and performers minimized risks and ensured split-second precision for complex stunts.
  Greater crew efficiency and confidence:
  With a dependable intercom system, technical staff could focus on performance execution rather than troubleshooting communication issues, leading to a smoother and more polished production.
• Significant cost savings without compromising performance:
  By utilizing RTS’ OMS system, the production achieved high-end functionality at a fraction of the cost of larger systems. The ability to integrate full keypanels and support multiple partyline channels provided the agility needed for large-scale productions while staying within budget.

• Investing in scalable communication solutions significantly improves efficiency in high-energy productions.
• Reliable intercom systems reduce potential miscommunication, enhancing both safety and performance quality.
• Flexibility in intercom solutions is crucial for productions that require coordination across multiple teams and disciplines.

The successful implementation of RTS Intercoms’ solutions at COME ALIVE! The Greatest Showman Circus Spectacular underscores the importance of industry-leading communication systems in high-pressure live event environments. RTS continues to set the standard for reliability and innovation, ensuring productions of all sizes can operate smoothly and safely.