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We’re mid-way through construction of Terrapin’s new schools touring show. Space Neighbours, written by Nathan Maynard, is set in an alien gaseous world and rich in fart jokes, with an undercurrent of hard truths about invasion. I’ve tried to design the show to be minimal in impact and maximal in presence, using inflatables for the…
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I recently presented with the wonderful Dr Tanja Beer on Ecoscenography and Sustainable Puppetry Practice. Some interesting questions were raised by the network of artists and designers involved in the EU-based Impulse Project. One was about longevity: when proposing salvaged materials for theatre design, clients often question whether it will last. There are several ways…
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There are many approaches to developing a sustainable practice. Mine I would loosely describe as ‘frugality’, a practice of using precious resources – even if they’re junk – with respect and caution. This has led over time to the necessity of materials-informed design: allowing the available materials to influence the design, and to be inseparable…
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In May and June I granted myself a three week residency. Artist residencies can be excellent for rigour and focus, but they are often an impossibility for sole parents. Applying also involves a lot of paperwork, uncertainty and waiting, and contorting to fit the terms. So instead, I granted one to myself and stayed home!…
