The Society of British Theatre Designers

2011 National Exhibition

Miriam Nabarro

Palace of the End

Palace of the End
  • Production: Palace of the End
  • Company: Royal Exchange Theatre
  • Venue: Royal Exchange Studio, Manchester
  • Year: 2009
  • Author: Judish Thompson
  • Directed by: Greg Hersov
  • Composer : Claire Windsor
  • Lighting Design by: Richard Owen
  • Scenography by: Miriam Nabarro
  • Photography by: Miriam Nabarro
  • Design © Miriam Nabarro
  • Image © Miriam Nabarro
Palace of the End consists of three monologues relating to the Iraq war. I wanted to create an immersive space which would allow Judith Thompson's incredibly powerful language to breathe. I was very inspired by the light work of James Turrell and Dan Flavin and worked closely with lighting deisgner RIchard Owen to create various 'islands' of action in front of a large neon lightbox.