Blue Parrot invests in MDG
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The Blue Parrot team was actively looking for alternative low fog and haze generators which would give a better output with less noise and the durability to withstand the high demands of life in a rental house. “We made a conscious decision to invest in MDG because the demand for the brand in Scotland is growing fast,” says Blue Parrot MD, Jonnie Clough. “We already have low fog and haze generators from other manufacturers but were not really satisfied with the effect they produced and found them very noisy.”
MDG UK’s Matt Wiseman took the MDG generators to Edinburgh to show the team and they were instantly convinced. “The ICE FOG Compack gives a much better effect than we have been able to achieve with our existing units,” says Clough. “The low fog is beautiful and just stays on the ground. Any inevitable kick-up caused by performer movement simply raises and disappears quickly without causing any unwanted aerial residue.
“When considering a change, we had some initial doubts about the use of CO2, having heard it could be difficult to source and tour, but we were impressed with how easy it has been. We did some forward planning and simply set up with a supplier who is experienced and knows exactly what is required, and it has been plain sailing ever since.”
Blue Parrot’s new MDG investments are due to perform in the upcoming productions of West Side Story at the Alhambra Theatre, Dunfermline (3-6 October) and Chitty Chitty Bang Bang at King’s Theatre, Glasgow (9-13 October).
(Jim Evans)
