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Getting in the swing of it

Swing actors embody ‘the show must go on’. Jaye Elster speaks to Off/Script about the realities of the job and common misconceptions

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Making the right props for ‘The Play That Goes Wrong’

From using McDonald’s condiments as paint to creating indestructible props, Phil Jarman discusses the versatility and creativity behind prop making

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A doll’s house

Every theatre production starts as a miniature model with intricately made props and furniture. Jasmine Araujo builds these small worlds for a living

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Bringing ‘My Neighbour Totoro’ to life through puppets

Mervyn Millar, puppet master behind some of theatre’s most iconic puppets, talks about capturing the essence of the classic film

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Behind the seams at the Royal Opera House

The Royal Opera House’s revival workroom brings old costumes back to life. Edwina Dicker speaks to Off/Script about the theatre’s 5,000 costumes