MACE MAYA'S SHOW

The inspiration 

Inspired by the artist's warm, cerebral, psychedelic sound and the surreal beauty of Hang Son Doon the world’s largest cave, where a prehistoric jungle thrives —the stage is conceived as a living, breathing landscape of imagery, sound, light, and nature, resonating live with thousands of people. By merging two visual planes into a continuous flow, the design carved out an intimate forest at the heart of the stage — an empty centre that opened up the space and deepened the musical dimension, shaping an organic, tangible world within the screen. 

The process

Reimagining the circular form—so often overused and familiar —was one of the key challenges. The stage design consists of two LED screens, each 21 metres wide. The first screen is positioned on stage, raised and facing the audience, while the second is mounted above the first, tilted at a 40-degree angle. This second screen features a central opening approximately 10 metres wide, within which the performance space unfolds. In front of the second screen, a runway allows performers to explore the stage beyond the “pit,” creating a dialogue between the two planes. The structure of the two screens is designed to support a visual project that plays with anamorphosis across both planes—blending imagery between the screens and distorting the perception of space. At the same time, the differentiated visual work on each screen makes it possible to break through spatial boundaries, allowing images and light to virtually emerge from the void in the second screen. The scenographic machine is intended to maintain a minimal footprint while delivering impact through its visual strength and interaction with negative space. 

This scenographic concept reflects a meticulous balance between bold visual storytelling and refined spatial restraint. At the heart of this vision is the work of Marco Klefish, whose direction and creative insight were instrumental in pushing the limits of perception and redefining the use of space on stage. Through his innovative approach, the familiar circular form is not merely revisited, it is transformed into a dynamic, multidimensional experience that challenges conventions and elevates the language of contemporary set design. 

Credits 

Stage Design: Marco Klefisch 

Video Content: Sugo Design TV 

Lighting Design: Blearred 

Design Assistant: Stella Stone 

Sound engineer Alex Tricarichi 

Project Manager Lorenzo Ferrari 

Produced by Artistfirst 

Photo by Francesco Prandoni, Luigi Sgambato, Asia Michelazzo Giuseppe Antonelli