Ubud: Dinner Show Lost City – Story of Humanity Experience

At this Ubud dinner show, a tale of Lemuria and Atlantis unfolds through dance, fire, music, and audience participation. I like the unusual choice you get to make at the start, human-hearted Lemurian or technology-minded Atlantean, and I like that dinner involves building your own bread dish while spice masters cook it in front of you.

The setting is part of the appeal, with the show staged in a temple ruin by a river, according to one description of the venue. The trade-off is that the location can be hard to find, and the symbolic story may feel unclear if you prefer a straightforward performance with little audience involvement.

Key things to know

• Choose your side: You’ll be asked to identify with Lemuria, which values emotion and nature, or Atlantis, which favors technology and productivity.
• A mythic story with a modern question: Shauja’s journey asks what makes a person truly human, using a conflict between compassion and technological control.
• Fire, costumes, light, and music: Dance and visual effects carry much of the story, including the Flame of Humanity and the guardians’ tests.
• Dinner is part of the event: Make your own dish with fresh bread, toppings, and spices, then watch the spice masters cook it.
• Plan for an unusual format: It is interactive and community-minded, not a conventional sit-back-and-watch dinner show.
• Budget for drinks separately: The $23 ticket includes the show, booklet, gifts, and all-you-can-eat dinner, but not drinks or alcohol.

A dinner show built around a choice

The premise is simple enough to grasp: two ancient societies have different ideas about how people should live. Lemuria puts love, gratitude, and connection with nature first; Atlantis trusts technology and productivity to deliver happiness. You are asked to pick a side, so the audience is part of the setup before the story has properly begun.

That choice gives the performance a playful edge, but it also signals that this is not a formal theater production where you remain an invisible spectator. Dancers interact with the audience, and participation is part of the event. If you enjoy being drawn into a performance, that can make the night feel personal. If you would rather watch quietly, you may find the format less comfortable.

The show’s question is bigger than its fantasy setting: what is worth protecting when progress threatens human feeling? It is a motivational story meant to prompt reflection, not a historical account of real civilizations. Think of Lemuria and Atlantis as the show’s symbolic worlds, and the evening’s value as a blend of spectacle, shared activity, and discussion-provoking ideas.

From Lemurian wedding to the Flame of Humanity

The story begins at the royal wedding of Shauja and Halifu. The opening Lemuria Harmony Dance sets out the qualities the show associates with Lemuria: love, gratitude, and a bond with the natural world. The wedding gives the conflict a human center, rather than making it only a clash of costumes and powers.

That peaceful mood does not last. The technologically advanced Atlanteans arrive with a plan to turn the Lemurians into emotionless automata. As the attack unfolds, the Lemurians answer with a song meant to counter the threat. The story grows more serious when many Lemurians are lost, including Halifu, Shauja’s new husband.

The elders then bring out the Flame of Humanity, hoping to protect the qualities they believe matter most. It awakens four guardians, representing Love, Gratitude, Courage, and Ego. The symbolism is direct, and the names make the show’s moral framework easy to follow, though the story’s mythic logic may feel more suggestive than tightly explained.

Shauja wants the elders to act more decisively, but they tell her that no woman may touch the flame. She and the Bird of Unity take it anyway and set out to find the guardians. Each guardian gives her a test, and the flame ignites their powers through fire dances. These scenes bring the show’s visual elements and its central message together: courage and action matter when people’s humanity is at stake.

The final battle brings Lemuria and Atlantis to a surprising outcome. The exact turn is best left for the performance, but the conclusion is intended to make you reconsider what makes someone a great human. The story is not subtle about its values, yet its combination of dance, fire, and audience involvement gives those ideas a lively frame.

What the staging adds

Costumes, fire, light, and music do much of the storytelling. That matters because the show covers a broad, symbolic conflict in a relatively short performance. Rather than relying only on dialogue, it uses movement and visual effects to mark changes in mood and power.

A temple ruin beside a river has been described as the setting, and that kind of location can lend an evening performance a sense of place that a standard dining room cannot. The atmosphere was one of the most praised aspects of the event, along with the community-style approach and friendly, accommodating staff. The location’s charm comes with a practical wrinkle: it can be tucked away and difficult to locate. Check the meeting point for the option you book, since it may vary.

The show is in English, and the host or greeter speaks English. That gives English-speaking visitors a clear route into the story, though the dance and visual elements also help carry the action. Small-group availability is noted, but no group size is specified, so do not assume every performance will have the same audience or level of interaction.

Taking part without knowing the story in advance

You do not need a guide to ancient civilizations to follow the main conflict. The show lays out its two sides in broad terms, then builds the action around Shauja, the flame, and the guardians. A little openness to allegory helps; if you expect a realistic drama or a detailed explanation of every symbol, this may not be your kind of theater.

The audience choice is an important signal. You are asked to identify with either the Lemurians or the Atlanteans, so come ready to engage with the premise rather than treating the evening as a passive dinner reservation. The supplied information does not specify how much participation is required, so you should not expect a particular role or speaking part.

The show’s purpose is motivational, but its message is not simply that technology is bad. The tension is between technology and human values, with the story inviting you to think about what productivity cannot replace. That broad question can be a good conversation starter after the performance, especially if you are sharing the evening with people who might choose different sides.

Making your own spiced dinner

The ticket includes an all-you-can-eat dinner, along with the performance, a booklet, and gifts. A distinctive part of the meal is creating your own dish with fresh bread, ancient-style toppings, and unusual spices. Spice masters cook it in front of you so the spices infuse the food.

This hands-on meal fits the show’s community-style approach. You are not just being served a plate while a performance happens nearby; food preparation is part of the event’s character. It also offers a practical counterpoint to the fantasy story: you get something to do, taste, and talk about as well as something to watch.

Drinks and alcohol are not included, so factor that into your spending. The available information does not specify the menu, dietary options, or how the dinner is timed in relation to the show. If you have dietary needs, ask the provider before booking rather than assuming the toppings or spices will suit you.

Is $23 good value?

At $23 per person, the price covers a 90-minute event with a dance show, an all-you-can-eat dinner, a booklet, and gifts. That is a fair bundle if you want an evening that combines a performance and a meal, particularly because the dinner includes a participatory element rather than just a standard buffet-style meal.

The value depends on what you want from a night out. If your priority is polished theater with a tightly explained plot, the unusual, symbolic style may not feel like the best use of your time. If you like local experiences that combine food, performance, and audience interaction, the variety is part of the appeal. Drinks are extra, and the hidden location may require a little more attention to your arrival plan.

The overall rating is 4.3 out of 5 from 37 ratings. That points to a generally positive reception, but not universal approval. The strong points are the atmosphere, the community feel, the unusual concept, and the dinner; the clearest cautions are that the location can be obscure and the show’s intent may not be immediately clear to everyone.

Who will enjoy this evening

I would consider this for couples, friends, or families with older children who enjoy theatrical settings and do not mind taking part. It suits people who want more than a meal, but who are also happy to accept a story that uses fantasy and symbolism rather than realism. The fire dances and audience moments give the evening a different rhythm from a regular dinner reservation.

It is less suited to anyone who wants a quiet, predictable meal or a performance with no audience involvement. The show is also listed as unsuitable for children under four. If you are choosing for a younger child, do not rely on the fact that it is a dinner show; follow the stated age restriction.

The experience may also be a poor fit if you are short on time and need an easy-to-find venue. The activity itself lasts 90 minutes, but the meeting point can vary by booking option and the setting has been described as hidden. Check the location details carefully before setting out.

Should you book it?

Book if you want an evening that joins a theatrical story, audience participation, and hands-on dinner in one ticket. The unusual setting, the fire dances, and the chance to choose a side give it a clear personality, while the all-you-can-eat meal adds practical value for the price.

Skip it if you prefer conventional theater, dislike being involved, or want a location that is simple to find without checking directions closely. If the idea appeals, go in ready for a symbolic story, not a literal history lesson, and confirm your meeting point before you leave.

FAQ

How long does the experience last?

The activity lasts 90 minutes.

How much does it cost?

The listed price is $23 per person.

What is included in the ticket?

The ticket includes the dance show, a booklet, gifts, and an all-you-can-eat dinner.

Are drinks included?

No. Drinks and alcohol are not included.

Is the show interactive?

Yes. The dancers interact with the audience, and audience participation is part of the performance.

Do I have to choose a side?

Yes. You are asked to choose between Lemurian, associated with humanity, emotion, and nature, and Atlantean, associated with technology and productivity.

What language is the experience in?

The language is English, and the host or greeter speaks English.

Is it suitable for young children?

It is listed as not suitable for children under four, including babies.

Does the meeting point stay the same for every booking?

No. The meeting point may vary depending on the option booked.