Falstaff – Royal Northern College of Music
Designed by Judith Croft
Large quantities of idenden were used to create the different textures of wood, stone and brick. The trees were created from polystyrene and netting.
Painting and Props
I have been painting scenery since I was at school & was what started me designing for theatre. I did scenic placements at the Royal Lyceum in Edinburgh & Ludus Dance company while at college. Since leaving college I have worked for Bolton Octagon, RNCM, Library Theatre & Swan Theatre, Worcester as a scenic artist & prop maker. I paint most of my own designs and have taught painting & prop making skills as part of my job as Head of Design for Manchester Youth Theatre & British Youth Film Project. Scenic painting & Prop making skills include: masks, puppets, polystyrene carving, basic woodwork, clay, wire, card etc. I also make banners and textiles. I have a studio in Salford for making props & masks.
For full listings of theatre design projects, please download my CV.
Into The Woods – Royal Northern College of Music
Designed by David Cockayne
David created a magical world of moving trees with cloudlike tops. Additional elements were also stylized to keep that fairytale feel.
Dick Whittington – Library Theatre Company
Designed by Caroline McCulloch
Performed at The Forum Theatre, Wythenshawe
A bold traditional panto of block colours and black lining.
Blood Wedding – Manchester Youth Theatre
Adapted by Ted Hughes
Directed by Bill Hopkinson
Performed in Royal Exchange Studio
The studio was set up in traverse with the forest at one end and the homestead at the other.
Alice in Wonderland – Swan Theatre, Worcester
Designed by Dawn Allsopp
A brightly coloured explosion of checkerboards and playing cards.