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Epson projection plays magical role in New Cirque du Soleil ALIZÉ Berlin Show

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December 10, 2025

As the official projector partner of Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group, Epson high-performance laser projectors officially debuted in Cirque du Soleil ALIZÉ at Berlin's Theater am Potsdamer Platz.

Epson worked with Cirque du Soleil's technical experts to implement the projection system, according to a press release.

"As its first show incorporating Acromagic and its first European residency, Cirque du Soleil ALIZÉ crystallizes a milestone moment for Cirque du Soleil, both from a creativity and a business growth perspective," Matthew Nickel, chief show creation and production officer, Cirque du Soleil, said in the release. "This bold new production allows us to push creative boundaries yet again and we're thrilled to count on Epson's technology as we open the door to an entirely original world."

For ALIZÉ, the team designed a stage in a 3D environment that mirrored the real stage, allowing them to simulate realistic lighting and effects. The goal was to blend projection so seamlessly into the performance that it feels like light is transforming the set, slowly building intensity and motion until everything comes alive.

"Projection is a powerful tool that helps bring our stories and characters to life; it can transform a set, replace textures and even change the very nature of an object," Félix Fradet-Faguy, projection designer of Cirque du Soleil ALIZÉ, said in the release.

Projection transforms every part of the theater — from the floor to the set pieces to the performers — creating both a visual spectacle and narrative focus.

Eight overlaying Epson EB-PU2220B 20,000-lumen1 large venue laser projectors, paired with a selection of lenses, were used to create the theater's dynamic canvas, blurring the lines between reality and illusion as each illumination pulls the audience deeper into a world of shifting perception.