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Post by Jon on Aug 16, 2024 13:57:45 GMT
I'm easily pleased but whenever there are costumes changes in front of your eyes like in Harry Potter or done through trickery like Book of Mormon, it's a thrill. This is a spoiler for Red Speedo but I wasn't sure how they did the vomiting in such a small space |
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Post by Deal J on Aug 16, 2024 14:29:14 GMT
I'm sure they've used it in many productions, but The Tempest was the first time I heard rolling thunder at Shakespeare's Globe. I was in the seated area and it didn't half give me a fright! Very impressive, especially given it's presumably a very traditional practical sound effect.
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Post by link on Aug 16, 2024 14:33:36 GMT
I'm easily pleased but whenever there are costumes changes in front of your eyes like in Harry Potter or done through trickery like Book of Mormon, it's a thrill. This is a spoiler for Red Speedo but I wasn't sure how they did the vomiting in such a small space Yes I vividly remember the fast costume change in 'Our House'. It was the first time I had seen this effect used in a stage show and it was very well done. |
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Post by theatrefan62 on Aug 16, 2024 14:41:08 GMT
Elsas transformation during let it go in Frozen. It's so quick and seamless it's a real blink and you miss it moment
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Post by Sam on Aug 16, 2024 14:49:11 GMT
I mean not exactly a technical feat, but Lee Mead's quick change in the current production of Sister Act was incredibly entertaining. {Spoiler - click to view}
Whipping off the police outfit to reveal the disco outfit underneath, to then, at the end of the song, whip off the disco outfit to reveal another police uniform underneath! Had us in stitches. I had been wondering before the song why the neck on his uniform looked so weird. It was also all so quick that we nearly missed it. I think this was also the point of the show at which my mum finally realised that it was in fact Lee Mead. |
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Post by ladidah on Aug 16, 2024 14:52:28 GMT
Yes! so fun
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Post by hannechalk on Aug 16, 2024 18:46:21 GMT
I'm sure they've used it in many productions, but The Tempest was the first time I heard rolling thunder at Shakespeare's Globe. I was in the seated area and it didn't half give me a fright! Very impressive, especially given it's presumably a very traditional practical sound effect. I was at the Empire with a friend, and they said at interval 'There is a thunderstorm going on outside.' It was the underground trains they were hearing - you hear the rumble somewhat. |
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Post by marob on Aug 16, 2024 19:02:25 GMT
I'm easily pleased but whenever there are costumes changes in front of your eyes like in Harry Potter or done through trickery like Book of Mormon, it's a thrill. This is a spoiler for Red Speedo but I wasn't sure how they did the vomiting in such a small space I saw a mid-week matinee with a Q&A afterwards and they said that {Spoiler - click to view}
the vomit came from Ciarán Owen’s pocket. Not sure if they meant jacket or shirt, they did say it went off early at one performance and he was left having to do a scene with his shirt soaked in fake sick.
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Post by artstudent231 on Sept 10, 2024 21:57:44 GMT
I was an impressionable eight year old sitting in the upper gallery for the drury Lane camelot when it transformed from a snowy landscape with the cast on skates and toboggans, into the golden throne room. In that instant many things in my life clicked into place. Talking of Drury Lane, there is a wonderful book charting the history of scenic spectacles and special effects, called Sensation Smith of Drury Lane. a wonderful, creative genius. how I would like to make a film of his life. Thanks for the great book recommendation, I love the history of scenic arts and stage effects, you don’t know any other books in a similar vein?! |
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Post by mrbarnaby on Sept 11, 2024 16:13:43 GMT
Another thanks from me for that book suggestion!
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Post by alece10 on Sept 11, 2024 19:46:51 GMT
And it's currently £289 on Amazon.
Might give that one a miss.
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Post by dahlia on Sept 11, 2024 20:08:28 GMT
I think the most impressive stage effect I've ever seen was part of Alexander Ekman's A Swan Lake, where the whole stage was transformed into a shallow pool of five thousand litres of water, with the dancers using the water as part of the set. The lighting was spectacular, enhancing the choreography, splashing and water drops against a fully black set.
On a smaller scale, I really love the carriage scene in Christopher Wheeldon's Cinderella, and the use of lighting effects in Good at the Harold Pinter.
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