An Evening at the Nusa Dua Theatre in Bali

Our 5-day vacation in Bali was coming to an end, and we had saved the best for last, as they say!

This was a visit to the Nusa Dua Theatre in Bali for the Devdan Show.

Nusa Dua: Bali's Premier Resort Destination

Nusa Dua is the high-end southeastern coast of Bali that is synonymous with luxury and opulent living.

This upscale area of Bali has been developed as a luxury tourism enclave, and is the go-to place if you're looking for luxury resorts, golf courses, water sports and some very fine dining options.

The entire area is like a luxurious tableau depicting the Balinese culture, art and religion on its impeccably manicured verdant green landscapes. I could spot beautiful carved statues, depicting tales from the Mahabharata and other Hindu scriptures, erected along the roadside.

Nusa Dua is also home to the renowned Nusa Dua Theatre, where visitors can experience some of Bali's most spectacular cultural performances.

Nusa Dua Theatre in Bali and Devdan Show

'Devdan', literally translating into the 'Grace from the Gods', is a spectacular stage show hosted by the Nusa Dua theatre.

'Devdan - Treasure of the Archipelago' takes its audience on an enthralling journey through the different regions of the island of Indonesia. They depict their tribes, their forests, their regions, Bali, Sumatra, Java and more, and their culture in a tightly scripted play lasting only 90 minutes.

The 90-minute spectacle is a riot of colour and activity on the stage as we gasp in awe at the sheer energy of the performers. The costumes, music, and dramatic entry and exit of performers will leave you absolutely speechless. There are acrobatics, both traditional and fusion dances, against the backdrop of high-tech special effects.

My most vivid memory from the show is of a forest scene created with light and sound and two acrobats, a man and a woman, dangling from a rope. The aura they created live on that stage with their sensuous movements, the tantalising lights and sound effects were nothing I had ever seen before!

We had booked premium tickets for the show, the package included pick-up and drop-off from our hotel too. We were led into a small seating area prior to the show and were served some refreshments.

The seats we got in the premium package were okay, but it was only at the end of the show that we realised that with premium tickets, one could step up on the stage at the end of the show, take a close look at the performers and take pictures with them too.

Filming or taking pictures during the show is strictly forbidden, so I can't share any videos of this mind-blowing spectacle. Audiences are permitted to take pictures at the very end of the show. So, keep your cameras ready!

https://www.devdanshow.com/