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==Flyplot==
==Flyplot==
Due to the size of the LX bars, it was necessary to brail a number of the bars.


==Masking==
==Masking==
==Pit Bridge==


==Technical Challenges==
==Technical Challenges==
===Beanstalk===
===Beanstalk===
A crucial element of any production of 'Jack and the Beanstalk' is not complete without a beanstalk... This year, our beanstalk was provided by the Designer, Robin Peoples. It consisted of a fan unit, with a large section of rip-stop fabric attached to the top, forming the 'beanstalk' element.
As we were concerned about the amount of noise the fan would produce if it were to be onstage, we sited the fan unit in the pit. One of the pallets in the stage floor was removed, and replaced with a trap unit. This meant that although the fan was in the pit, the beanstalk could still appear on stage!
As the beanstalk was of fabric construction, we used a spot line attached to the top, to prevent it flapping around the stage on inflation and deflation. Although a line of hemp was used to go from the flyfloor, through the grid, fishing line was used wherever the line would be visible. This was felt to be strong, but also relatively invisible.
[[PHOTOS/DIAGRAM]]


===Giant's truck===
===Giant's truck===

Revision as of 14:26, 13 December 2013

Jack and the Beanstalk
Creative
Director Alisdair Hawthorn
Written by Alan McHugh
Set Designer Robin Peoples
Lighting Designer Oliver Gorman
Sound Designer Sam Cunningham
Production Team
Stage Manager Natalie Wilson
Technical Stage Manager Jennifer Howes
Chief Production Electrician Patrick Watson
Stats
Venue New Athenaeum
Performance Dates 7th - 13th Dec 2013

Company

Creative Team

Technical Team

Technical Stage Management

Groundplan

Flyplot

Due to the size of the LX bars, it was necessary to brail a number of the bars.

Masking

Pit Bridge

Technical Challenges

Beanstalk

A crucial element of any production of 'Jack and the Beanstalk' is not complete without a beanstalk... This year, our beanstalk was provided by the Designer, Robin Peoples. It consisted of a fan unit, with a large section of rip-stop fabric attached to the top, forming the 'beanstalk' element.

As we were concerned about the amount of noise the fan would produce if it were to be onstage, we sited the fan unit in the pit. One of the pallets in the stage floor was removed, and replaced with a trap unit. This meant that although the fan was in the pit, the beanstalk could still appear on stage!

As the beanstalk was of fabric construction, we used a spot line attached to the top, to prevent it flapping around the stage on inflation and deflation. Although a line of hemp was used to go from the flyfloor, through the grid, fishing line was used wherever the line would be visible. This was felt to be strong, but also relatively invisible.

PHOTOS/DIAGRAM

Giant's truck

Giant's foot

Fleshcreep's Dummy