Flaming Heart of the City
The Fire and Light Theatre “Halo” has truly tamed the flame: it is the only team in Omsk that regularly performs with fire props at open‑air venues across the city. In September alone, their spectacular shows drew audiences twice at Omsk Fortress.
Glamour of Light
Fire is present on the makeshift stage from the very first act
Still, the show’s opening is built around LED special effects
Many movements echo folk choreography, yet look strikingly unusual
The troupe started experimenting with artificial light relatively recently
A pause in the storyline lets you examine the gleaming “wings” in detail
But of course, the performance holds far more dynamism than stillness
Magic of Fire
After the inspiring light prologue, it’s time for fire!
Meet and remember: Anna Dudkina — the main heroine of this reportage
You must reveal the power of flame to the audience gradually. Ekaterina Shipitsina
Once the audience is sufficiently “warmed up,” you can ramp up the complexity
Andrey Krasnousov takes the solo with flaming “comets” in his hands
The artist stays calm and fully controls the high‑speed rotation of the burning balls
It’s time to move on to large‑scale acts involving several performers at once
Still, it’s fascinating to watch each performer individually…
…but it’s the teamwork that creates the most memorable fire patterns
There’s almost no wind, so the flames rise beautifully upward
The girls trace lines, waves, and more complex shapes in the air
Fire is a vivid character — but it’s still the people who control it!
Coordinated and smiling — what a perfect creative motto
This moving figure appears in almost every show by the troupe
But seeing the fiery heart is a real treat
The artists rotate, and the “fiery” show goes on
Galina Sadreeva is glad to be part of this complex program
Andrey Krasnousov holds new props that require a special approach
The master handles everything that burns with ease, delighting the crowd
What is Anna Dudkina demonstrating now — a jump rope?
Yes, it is: the jumps to the lively music leave no doubt
The next piece is lyrical. Irina Makina
Lydia Pospelova framed by the halo of flame
Yulia Lutonina follows the mood of the musical piece
Fabulous Finale
The finale is near, which means everyone needs to be on stage
Each has their role: a voluminous, multi‑layered composition takes shape
The fire figures we’ve already seen look different with the active background
It’s time for the sparkling pyrotechnics
It seems the noble fire loses this battle for the audience’s attention
Yet it’s the overall picture that will stay in people’s memory for a long time
Stunning optical effects are captured by hundreds of cameras
The big program flew by in one breath
This is how we’ll remember the “Halo” Theatre in autumn 2024!
