Tag: theatre

Getting in the swing of it

Post author By Ella Duggan
Post date 23 June 2023

Performers backstage. Pic: Danny Kaan

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

Tags musical, swing, theatre

Theatre

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

Post author By Sonal Nain
Post date 23 June 2023

Spur Creative created the pool on the stage of The Royal Albert Hall for 'Aida'. Pic: Phil Jarman

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

Tags durable, props, theatre, west end

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Intimacy coordination: no more blurred lines

Post author By Annabel Martin
Post date 22 June 2023

Mike Faist (Jack) and Lucas Hedges (Ennis) in 'Brokeback Mountain' at Soho Place in London. Pic: Manuel Harlan

Intimacy coordination is a relatively new practice, but a vital one for both the cast and crew. Off/Script looks at the complexities and importance of the role

Tags actors, Brokeback mountain, director, film, intimacy coordination, sex, theatre

Theatre

Bringing ‘My Neighbour Totoro’ to life through puppets

Post author By Jouhua Yu
Post date 21 June 2023

Animal creatures are given a life through puppetry in the stage show of 'My Neighbour Totoro'. Pic: Manuel Harlan

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

Tags Barbican, Mervyn Millar, My Neighbour Totoro, Puppetry, puppets, theatre

Theatre

Behind the seams at the Royal Opera House

Post author By Annabel Martin
Post date 20 June 2023

Ballet costumes ready to go at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden. Pic: Annabel Martin

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

Tags ballet, costumes, opera, theatre