Homecoming -outdoor theater performance

a couple of weeks ago i traveled to my local park to watch an out door performance created by Periplum. an internationally acclaimed threatre company. the show was performed on the 100 anniversary of the first world war ,telling stories of men, women and family affected by this iconic historical event who lived in Teesside at the time. the set consisted of a central platform. a selection of widow frames to represent streets and lamp shades to show industry. this very minimal set really took form as the play went on , space was used effectively to involve the audience surrounding them in sound, chants and illuminations. they also used the natural moon light to their advantage using subtle lighting and smoke machines to create a eerie battlefield atmosphere.

Simplistic widow shapes were lit creating an illusion of burning buildings

   

Unfortunately this photo i took was blurry but it shows the central tower of the set. on top is an opera singer surrounded by rose petals fired from cannons ether side.