Venue:
Company:
Director:
Set designer:
Dates:
30/08/2014 to 07/09/2014
Show type:
Production photographs
Press quotes
Intelligent lighting design by Tom Boucher creates a space full of character..
Senne Vercouteren, A Younger Theatre 02/09/2014
Tom Boucher’s lighting design is inspired. Huge shadows thrown on the church walls during moments of tension such as the fight scenes were extremely atmospheric. Further, illuminating the marble effigies of the knights displayed in Temple Church during the final act was absolutely chilling,... continue reading
Emma Hardy, Plays to See 02/09/2014
The lighting from Tom Boucher also works superbly in this environment, with sinister shadows towering up to the roof during fight scenes, and a rich, red glow at the dance where Romeo and Juliet first meet.
Jane Martin, Whatsonstage.com 02/09/2014
The lighting was cannily set to make the most of a simple raised platform and long sweeping interiors, framing very actor with hugely imposing shadows as they took the stage. The lights turned a seductive crimson as the masked ball began. The stained glass window overlooking the main entrance... continue reading
Brian Penn, everything-theatre.co.uk 02/09/2014
...the design is effective, with a variety of lighting techniques and simple props: Juliet’s bed soliloquy, a draped white sheet extending her slip of a nightgown, lit from above, is a highlight, as is the blood-red, shadowy dance at the ball.
Lucy Thackray, The Public Reviews 01/09/2014
Tom Boucher (Lighting Designer) creates an evenly, subtly balanced mystical edge with clever use of hazy blues and raging red for the party scene and as the production skips along the lighting becomes much more dramatic.
MellowDay London, MellowDay London 01/09/2014
The actors emerge from the shadows into Tom Boucher’s blood red floodlights, establishing the intent to make the tragedy tangible from the word go. Boucher’s lighting is perfectly matched by James Burrow’s score, often deep and ominous, which plots the lovers’ inevitable demise.
Alfie Venner Woodcock, Whats On London 02/09/2014
The ball at the home of the Capulets is also stunning, with the shadows of the dancers flickering over the red-lit walls of the 12th century church. The same effect is repeated in equally arresting fashion during the fight scenes between Tybalt, Romeo and Mercutio.
Michael Skellern, UK Theatre Network 03/09/2014
