King Lear
“The effective simplicity of Patrick Troughton’s design with its solitary centrepiece rock is the foil for Rob Arundel’s subtle lighting and Josh Bayfield’s sound, such that everything is hidden yet everything is in full view.” ~Mark Aspen
King Lear (Rhinoceros Theatre Company at Hampton Hill Theatre) constitutes my sound design debut. A minimalist, naturalistic set forms the fabric of a story told with light and sound. Scenes come to life with atmosphere - a rock becomes grasslands with birds nesting in nearby trees, an almighty storm pelts the King, and a grand banqueting hall appears out of thin air.
Directed by Fiona Smith
Equipment: Allen & Heath SQ-6, QLab 4
