"A WARNING TO THE CURIOUS" designed by Fred Meller
"A Warning to the Curious" adapted by Anita Sullivan from the ghost stories of M.R. James
Eastern Angles Theatre Company - 1998
Lighting designer: Penny Griffin - Director: Ben Harrison
DESIGNER: FRED MELLER

The illusion of a perspective black box suited the staging of three ghost stories from three time periods - focussing on actors in constantly changing states. The shape of black costumes changed throughout, hinting at period, helping character, sculpted by clever lighting through many secret panels in walls, ceilings and floor. Some of the panels were rubber allowing the walls to change shape. Finally the whole set opened to create the tunnels of a Maze, an entirely different space allowing freedom of movement and liberating light. We worked collaboratively to create "jelly time" where set, lighting, costume, music and actors worked in continuously altering harmony.

(For more information about the designer see her entry in the Designers' Register)
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