A Little Space
Rhys Jarman designs A Little Space for Gecko Theatre! Touring until May 2020. Find out more here.
Akhnaten
Phelim McDermott’s production of Akhnaten, with costume by Kevin Pollard arrives in cinemas this weekend! Find participating cinemas here.
Orphée
“Her staging (the sets are by Lizzie Clachan) is no simple re-creation; it has its own story to tell”. A lovely 4* from The Evening Standard for the final instalment to English National Opera’s Orpheus series- Orphée. Read the review here.
The Incredible Adventures of Robot Boy
Joanna Scotcher beautifully designs the set for The Incredible Adventures of Robot Boy, now open at Schauspielhaus Bochum Theatre. Find out more here.
Giri/ Haji
Liam Steel choreographed the extraordinary dance scene that brings Giri / Haji to a close. Catch episode 8 on BBC Two or iPlayer.
Leonardo
59 Productions creates Leonardo: Experience a Masterpiece at The National Gallery. The immersive new exhibition ends on the 12th January- find out more here.
Akhnaten
Today’s front page of the New York Times arts section. Akhnaten at Met Opera, Costume Design by Kevin Pollard and Directed by Phelim McDermott.
Akhnaten
Akhnaten at The Metropolitan Opera opens today, running until 7th December. Costume Design by Kevin Pollard and Directed by Phelim McDermott. Find out more here.
The Bolero Effect
Moi Tran is working in Vietnam on The Bolero Effect, a British Council commissioned piece which takes Bolero music and collective song as a departure point to examine transnational identity in the Vietnamese diaspora and homeland. The Bolero Effect is a multi faceted performance piece including composition, noise, song, text and action with a Hanoian ensemble and creative team opening Hanoi, Vietnam on Nov 30.
A Museum in Baghdad
Ghost Quartet
“An intoxicating night of ghosts and stars”- 4* from the Guardian for Ghost Quartet at the Boulevard Theatre, movement direction by Georgina Lamb. Read the review here.
The Antipodes
5* from Time Out for The Antipodes at the National Theatre lighting designed by Natasha Chivers. Read the review here.
As You Like It
“Inventive, playful, captivating”- 4* from the Daily Telegraph for As You Like It, Directed by Kimberley Sykes. Running at the Barbican Theatre until January 18th 2020. Find out more here.
The Golden Cockerel
Gary McCann designs set and costume The Golden Cockerel at The Dallas Opera. Find out more here.
Cyrano
Richard Howell designs the lighting for Cyrano at Bristol Old Vic. Running until November 16th- find out more here.
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4 and 5* reviews all around for [BLANK] at the Donmar Warehouse, Movement Direction by Ayse Tashkiran. Running until November 30th- find out more here.
UK Theatre Awards 2019
Andrzej Goulding won Best Design for his video design for Life of Pi which also won Best New Play.
Equus, designed by Georgia Lowe, won Best Play Revival.
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Maggot Moon
“Maggot Moon’s message – of the power of hope, friendship, love, and standing up for what is right – is universal but feels particularly relevant in today’s turbulent times.” A lovely 5* review for Maggot Moon designed by Lucy Sierra. Read the full review here.
Orpheus and Eurydice
4* from the Evening Standard for Orpheus and Eurydice at English National Opera designed by Lizzie Clachan. Lizzie designs the whole Orpheus series. Read the review here.
Assassins
A lovely 4* review from WhatsOnStage for Assassins at Watermill Theatre, associate directed and choreographed by Georgina Lamb. Read the full review here.
The Watsons
Richard Howell designs the lighting for The Watsons at Menier Chocolate Factory, running until November 16th. Find out more here.
Il barbiere di Siviglia (Revivial)
Not surprised to see excellent reviews for Il barbiere di Siviglia (Revivial) at Nederlandse Reisopera, set and costume designed by Gary McCann. “With colourful Gaudi-style decors and spectacular costumes by designer, this flamboyant, sparkling and enchanting Barber production is a must-see!” Read the review here.
Pride and Prejudice* (*sort of)
“Pride and Prejudice* (*sort of) would have won the approval of Austen herself, as well as that of the more open-minded of her fans”- choreographed by Emily-Jane Boyle. Opened in Bristol and touring to Edinburgh’s Lyceum Theatre, Birmingham Rep, Nuffield Southampton Theatres and Oxford Playhouse throughout autumn 2019 and spring 2020. Read the review here.
Don Giovanni
Samal Blak designs Don Giovanni at Teatro Dell’Opera in Rome, Italy. Running until April 2020. Find out more here.
King John
“Lizzie Powell’s lighting reinforces the wildly fluctuating moods of the piece”- King John at the RSC received a lovely 4*. Read the review here. Running until March 2020.
My Beautiful Laundrette
5* from the Guardian for My Beautiful Laundrette, brilliantly designed by Grace Smart. Running until October 5th at Curve, Leicester. Read the review here.
A View From the Bridge
Rhys Jarman designs the well received A View From the Bridge at York Theatre Royal. 5* from WhatsOnStage- “The greatest tribute I can pay to Forster’s production is that I spent the evening in awe of Arthur Miller’s achievement.” Read the full review here.
Blood Wedding
4* from The Upcoming for Blood Wedding at the Young Vic, lighting design by Natasha Chivers. Read more here.
Square Go
“Brilliant, brilliant fun”. Nothing but 4* and 5* reviews for Square Go, directed by Finn den Hertog. On UK tour this autumn.
Knight of Illumination Awards- 59 Productions
Another Knight of Illumination Award goes to the very talented 59 Productions for Video Design & Graphic Display for Five Telegrams, BBC Proms 2019, Royal Albert Hall & Edinburgh Festival!
