The Society of British Theatre Designers

2011 National Exhibition

Dawn Allsopp

The Rivals

The Rivals
  • Production: The Rivals
  • Company: Worcester Theatre Company
  • Venue: Worcester Theatre
  • Year: 2002
  • Author: Sheridan
  • Directed by: Jenny Stephens
  • Lighting Design by: Nick Hunt
  • Costume Design by: DAWN ALLSOPP
  • Set designed by: DAWN ALLSOPP
  • Design © DAWN ALLSOPP
  • Image © DAWN ALLSOPP
Set in 1775, it was the intention that at first glance all was to appear completely historical. The detail is laced with contemporary references: Lydia has denim as part of her costume, wears trainers and reads paper-back romance fiction.