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Hollo returns to the West End

2009-07-31T16:53:00.001+02:00

Hollo is proud to announce his return to the West End in London in November 2009. Working alongside long term friend Gary Lake, star of We Will Rock You, and celebrity Paul Nicholas, Hollo will design the set for the new production of JEST END, a satirical evaluation of the World's most famous musicals. Opening in November and having already played in the West End for over a year in different theatres, Hollo will post more information here as plans and ideas develop!

Hollo set as Costume Designer at Katona József Theatre - Kecskemét

2009-07-31T16:51:00.000+02:00

Following the huge success of the Hungarian Premiere of AVENUE Q at Central Szinhaz, the continued partnership of Director, Maria Harangi and Hollo continues as they are asked to produce the famous Hungarian Operett entitled, "Lili bárónő". This production will premiere at the Katona József Theatre - Kecskemét in October 2009. Hollo will design the costumes for this production.

SIMON JAMES & HILL GET A SILVER SONY RADIO GONG!

2009-05-12T01:19:00.002+02:00

Kerrang Radio duo, Simon James & Hill tonight (Monday 11th May, 2009) won a prestigious SONY RADIO ACADEMY SILVER AWARD in the Music Personality of the Year category. Taking their tally to 4, the Breakfast Show boys beat off stiff competition from Lauren Levearne and Scott Mills with the GOLD going to Chris Evans. Hollo Events, who represents the duo internationally, is proud to announce this terrific result and wish the guys a great night of celebrations! CONGRATULATIONS!!

AIDA Second Photo Update

2009-05-04T20:05:00.005+02:00

With 4 days to go, the clock is really ticking in creating the first fully transportable and equipped theatre in Hungary's history. With a technical crew of over 50 personnel working in carpentry, stage crewing, metal fabricators, lighting and sound technicians, scenic artists, stage management and theatre suppliers, we are working throughout the days and nights to get ready with the venue and all of the support vehicles such as fully equipped dressing rooms, restaurants and other support vehicles. Today the new seating blocks have been installed with 500 newly designed and created seats. Please go to www.holloevents.com for further information. Alternatively you can fly to Hungary and watch one of he 20 performances yourself! Hurry because we are almost sold out!

Aida Circus Arena Photo Update No. 1

2009-04-24T14:40:00.008+02:00

Here are the first images from the mammoth Aida Interactive production that Hollo Events is designing. As well as designing the new theatre space (surprisingly!) entitled "Round Theatre", Hollo has designed the set for the production that will Premiere on May 8th. The 550 seat venue is a fully operational theatre space with intelligent lighting system, catering and convenience facilities as well as truck support of fully equipped dressing rooms. This theatre can tour anywhere in the World. For more information contact us at http://www.holloevents.com/

Simon James & Hill Get Sony Radio Academy Award Nomination

2009-04-07T20:54:00.011+02:00

Monday 6th April saw radio duo Simon James and Hill get nominated for THE MUSIC RADIO PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR at the Sony Radio Academy Awards 2009.

The boys who are represented internationally by Hollo Events, are nominated against Chris Evans, Lauren Laverne, Scott Mills and Zane Lowe. Previously, the boys have won 3 Sony Awards and this year promises to be a great year for them. Having taken over the breakfast show at Kerrang Radio, their contributions at Kerrang have also helped get the radio station a nomination for Best Radio Station at the Sony Awards this year as well.

Fingers crossed for the boys who will find out on May 11th at the London Grosvenor House in a star studded ceremony hosted by Chris Evans.

Check out their page at http://www.kerrangradio.co.uk/Article.asp?id=693968&spid=

The Sun also published today (April 8th, 2009) an article mentioning the boys nomination :

http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/showbiz/bizarre/article2365751.ece

Cecilia Lloyd confirms Die Fledermaus dates for 2009/2010 season at the Hungarian State Opera

2009-04-04T21:14:00.003+02:00

Starting from December 31st, Cecilia Lloyd will return to the Hungarian State Opera House stage to reprise the role fo Adele in Die Fledermaus. Cecilia has been a principal soprano at the Hungarian State Opera for over a decade singing roles such as Gilda, Adele, Adina, Susanna, Musetta and many others. She is particularly reknowned for her ability to hold a top "D" for considerable lengths of time as Adele and has always been asked to sing the role for the famous New Years Eve performances. Other scheduled performances are January 2nd & 3rd 2010. You can visit the official Hungarian State Opera website for more information at http://www.opera.hu/

Hollo unveils the first design model for the new circus arena theatre

2009-04-04T21:04:00.003+02:00

Hollo today revealed plans for the new 650 seater interactive theatre venue that he is designing. The fully transportabke venue will be used to house the forthcoming production of AIDA that Hollo is designing as well.The press conference introduced the stars of the show along with the creative team. The premiere of AIDA interactive will be on May 8th, 2009. People wishing to book tickets in Hungary for the performances should visit http://www.jokaiszinhaz.hu/ for more information.

Hollo designs interactive AIDA in Hungary

2009-04-04T20:48:00.008+02:00

Hollo has been contracted to design the first audience interactive production of Tim Rice and Elton John's "AIDA".

The 20 show production will be inside a purpose built circus arena that Hollo has co-designed with Hungarian theatre impresario Peter Fekete.

The 650 seater venue will be fully equipped to run the show and then as an ongoing fully tourable venue for both entertainment and corporate clients alike. Keep checking back here for regular updates and images from the production or goto www.holloevents.com for more news and info.

I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change Wins Best Musical of 2008 in Hungary

2009-01-20T12:44:00.004+01:00

The Broadway and West End sensation "I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change", produced by Central Theatre Budapest has won the Best Musical Award from the influential Theatre portal White Elephant. Along with this award, Director Maria Harangi won Best Musical Director for ILYYPNC and also actress Anna Balogh won Best Actress in a Musical Award for her performance in ILYYPNC. Classifications can be viewed at www.toptipp.hu. Hollo is extremely proud to share in this award having designed the costumes for the production.

Hollo designs new concept in interactive theatre spaces in Hungary

2009-01-05T19:04:00.001+01:00

Hollo is to become co-creator of a new concept in Hungarian theatre staging. For the first time ever, a fully transportable 500 seat theatre space with full facilities, will be permanently staged in Hungary. The venue shell has been imported from Milan where it was created by a specialist in outdoor venues. Hollo will completely design the space which will house 500 fully adaptable / multi configurational seats, refreshment and toilet areas, backstage and technical facilities and a full intelligent lighting grid. The space will be used to house the premiere of Hungarian musical "Istvan á Király" (King Steven) and then for a multitude of theatrical events. Hollo also will market this new ingenious new space to his corporate clients with a view to staging corporate, private and cultural events of all kinds within the space. The venue is the brainchild of Békéscsaba Jokai Theatre boss, Peter Fekete. Check back here for future news and Hollo's exclusive mini-site about the project.

2008-12-27T14:42:00.003+01:00

Hollo designs the costumes for the "human" characters of the Hungarian Premiere of AVENUE Q at the Central Theatre in Budapest. Hollo returns for his third show at the Central Theatre with Director, Maria Harangi. This production has some unique changes to the original production. Hollo has taken the "adult" costumes in a new direction with an incredible first act finale dress for the character, Christmas Eve. Using electroluminescent wire and l.e.d technology with some pyrotechnics for good measure and a kabuki drop back the wedding dress promises to be a dress to remember! The other significant change is Gary Coleman has been replaced in our production by Michael Jackson! Go to the official mini site at http://www.avenueq.hu/ or go directly to our web page for AVENUE Q and check out the costumes and the rest of our work at http://www.holloevents.com/index.php?id=203

Toasted Digital Shape Hollos' Internet Image

2008-12-10T07:42:00.007+01:00

We would like to introduce to our clients the talents of a new and exciting web design company. Based in the UK, Toasted Digital and its creator Sam Clarke are by far the most original and trustworthy web design company we know of. Using a UK based web designer presented no problems to us being based in Budapest, and the levels of service and customer care from Toasted Digital are really first class. Thanks guys for all your wonderful work, help and patience! Here is a little more from them in their own words :

"I create ideas with passion, pure intent and fierce focus to cook up quality products which shine. Currently based in Bristol, UK, I've travelled far and wide working with some very cool people on websites, games and illustrations.

My client base is broad, and you'll find me working on viral games, websites, ecards, flash applications and even the odd illustration here and there. I've made many strong friends along the way and share great working relationships capable of taking on the bigger and highly adventurous kind of projects.

My skillset includes Actionscript 2, XHTML, CSS, PHP, MYSQL, Graphic Design, Illustration and Flash Animation.

Please check out my portfolio at http://www.toasteddigital.com/ for more. "

Hollo Features in TIMEOUT BUDAPEST first issue

2008-12-05T20:26:00.006+01:00

The first ever edition of global magazine Timeout features Hollo and a behind the scenes look at the creation of the Blonde Hurricane, which is now opening its second season at the National Theatre of Hungary. Visit their site http://www.nemzetiszinhaz.hu/ or http://www.jegymester.hu/ for tickets and availability. To view this document in readable form go to our website at : http://www.holloevents.com/index.php?id=201

Limited Edition "Blonde Hurricane Prints" For Sale

2008-12-05T13:10:00.001+01:00

Due to popular private demand and Christmas looming, Hollo is releasing for sale a limited edition run of prints from the Hungarian National Theatre production of "The Blonde Hurricane". There are two to chose from : the EVELYN print and the TIME FOR A PLAN! print. The two prints are actual artwork used in the shows projections and drawn by Hollo. With a limited print run in A4, A3 and A2, these prints are on heavyweight paper with a black mountboard inner frame and a finished frame of brushed steel and glass and a certificate of authentication.For further information please visit our site http://www.holloevents.com/ and go to our CONTACT US page.

Hollywood Producer Andrew Vajna watches Hollo's latest musical

2008-12-05T13:07:00.001+01:00

Hollywood producer Andrew Vajna on October 31st arrived by surprise to watch Hollo's latest designed show, LUZISZTRATE. Based on the Aristophanes book "Lysistrate", this musical comedy has proven to be a great success with rave reviews. Starring Kata Dobo and Directed by Istvan Pinczes, the production is produced and staged at the Jokai Theatre in Békéscsaba, Hungary.

Theatre General Director Peter Fekete, welcomed Andy Vajna to his theatre and the verdict of the producer of the Terminator and Rambo films (to mention a few) was he thought it was a great production! Having designed the sets and costumes for the production, Hollo was more than pleased with this important review! You can see more images of this production by visiting our site http://www.holloevents.com/ and going to the Events Design section where there are two galleries of production photographs as well as a "making of" gallery in the Multimedia section.

"Pattern Cutting For Men's Costume" is launched

2008-11-01T20:46:00.002+01:00

Hollo is proud to announce that on October 30th, 2008, one of our dear friends, costume designer, researcher and curator, Elizabeth Friendship has released her long awaited book, Pattern Cutting For Men's Costume.

This is a practical guide to men's pattern cutting featuring every type of costume from the 16th to the 19th century: fashionable costume and ordinary clothes. Garments are illustrated with drawings and paintings from the period, with introductions to each section explaining the historical developments affecting each costume. Numerous line diagrams show each step of drafting the pattern. alongside useful shortcuts and tips. Includes detailed chapters on 16th century peasant costume, fashionable costume 1530-1660, fashionable costume 1660-1800 and 17th-19th century non-fashionable costume.

This book is bound to become a core reference guide for any students studying Costume Design and also for practising professionals alike. Go to http://www.amazon.co.uk/ and search for this fantastic book.

Hollo Events New Website Going Live December 2008

2008-11-01T16:04:00.008+01:00

Hello there! We are pleased to announce at last that our new website showing a wide selection of our design and entertainment solutions work, will be going live this month. As the site is new there will be alot of small changes and tweaks over the coming few weeks. Please bear with us if things are a little slow or dont load correctly. We are working very hard to make it a pleasurable experience for our clients!! Feel free to contact us via our site in English or Hungarian. Thanks very much and see you all soon!