Set

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Raised central stage area, painted in the same autumnal, earthy colours as matches the colour palette of the whole mise en scene - painted creating a wooden floor, outdoor areas, grass - it is a composite set so the design fits the differing locations - SR and SL wooden chairs, mixed design where the cast sit, and chairs used in scenes also. USR a large tower made of step ladders - an earthy, working feel - a typical element of Rice's work - two structures built around two chairs - a pile of chairs that have working lamps/lanterns on them - again connecting with the working/earthy feeling

Abstract and surreal set. Minimalistic set for the actors to interact with as the visuals of the story were created through physical theatre and dance.

Set was bare and minimalistic, chairs on either side for ensemble to create sounds to bring the weather to life, abstract chair piece that could be used as anything, ladder on stage to bring a variety of levels. Door and window walls on wheels to be moved around on stage to bring the house to life

The set was functional and visually appetising with the stacked chairs and the way everything flowed into each other - creating a continuous story.

Walls lined with chairs and instruments along the back and corner, large ladder structure, moving pieces of set i.e. doors. The addition of having all of the set and props visible straight away added anticipation for them being used (Chekhov's Gun). The 3 levels then added a way for different levels to be played with throughout.

The set included chairs along each side, which moved. The characters sat on these chairs throughout the piece. This gave the piece an ensemble feel.

The wall of doors on wheels was a key part of the moveable set that added to the story line. As well as the hanging lights/chandeliers that would come down during the movement between wuthering heights and the Grange.

Ladders upstage right, where some cast would climb up and interract with it. Used as a means to escape from society
A row of chairs surrounding the outskirts of the stage, where the ensemble would sit. It was a row of 5 on either side, made up of wood.

Moveable table and windows which showed up at multiple points throughout the play.

A chandelier which would occasionally be lowered, bestowing light onto the families and the audience.

Set changes were made effective, understandable and visually striking by moving and multi-functional pieces of the set. For example, by spinning the doors whilst an actor stood in the doorway, then to emerge on the other side clearly portrayed them coming inside.

At either side of the stage there were slopes so moveable tables, windows and walls which created the scenes were able to be carried on and off. Parts of the set which had wheels on and moved around created scene changes to be smooth and interesting

The walls and doors on wheels where used throughout the performance not only for their face value but during Catherine’s death they were adapted to lie horizontally creating a sort of bed emphasised through the simple addition of a blanket

Set was minimalist allowed a lot of space for the characters, set changes were made through different pieces such as moving tables and walls.

Use of door to show inside versus outside was fun. Got a bit confusing though because it was used as a front door and also every other door in the house.

Watched crew put props out during scenes which were picked up mere seconds later by the cast. timing was key. Also the way the door was on wheels and used as a corridor when characters were trying to navigate a big house

centre of stage was raised but most of the set was moved/moveable. This allowed for different scenes to take place as well as more space for ensemble movements.

There were no wings on the stage so the audience could see the disused set and elements of the set being brought on and off stage. This Brechtian technique breaks down the illusion of theatre as the audience realises that what they are watching is not real life. This causes the audience to think before they feel, meaning the messages of the piece are more clearly communicated.

The moveable set that they used such as the door and the two stacks of chairs, helped to seamlessly transport the action to various settings. They did it in such a way that allowed the location to be clear despite all three of these pieces of set being used to create multiple locations and they became essential to the flow of the piece.