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Outline the ways in which the production of 'Twelfth Night' used Set-Design in scenes to create a modern day extravaganza.

The differences in set-design is one of the most noteworthy differences between the National Theatre’s production and Classical Production seen in the Jacobean period. The opening scee itself in the Contempo...
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What should I base my ideas for set and costume design in a production on?

When given the task of describing and justifying design choices, the very first thing a student should do is establish whether their production will be in the style of naturalism, or if they intend to introd...
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When discussing how you would interpret an extract as a performer, what kind of things should I include?

Firstly it is important to consider the style of the play that the extract is taken from, and the intentions of the playwright. If for example it was a naturalistic play, such as Polly Stenham’s ‘That Face’ ...
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‘Theatre of the present is not as exciting as theatre of the past’ (30 Marks)

Title of the Play: The BacchaePlaywright: EuripidesDate Seen: 31 st July 2016Venue of the Production: Osterley Park I would argue that theatre of the present is more exciting than theatre of the past. Throug...
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Explain how the set designer created a set or settings appropriate for the action of the play. Analyse and evaluate the effectiveness of the designs at 2 specific moments.

On the 23 rd February 2016 at 2:30pm, I went and saw the Matthew Bourne production of 'The Red Shoes'. It was a contemporary dance piece with elements of ballet, based on the fairy tale by Hans Christian And...
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