PROJECT: SOUTHWARK PLAYHOUSE, PLAYWRIGHT YARD

LIGHTING DESIGN: NDY LIGHT

MANUFACTURER: ACDC LIGHTING

Having established the historic context of the site, it became evident that the idea of shadow play would not only intrigue, but moreover bring about a unique atmosphere drastically different from that of the day, and educate the public about the history of their immediate surroundings.

With that in mind, a theatrical setting is proposed, using 'old' techniques with luminaires and objects to cast ambiguous images of ships and waves onto a neighbouring building, telling the story of the forgotten past...

A 'stage' is proposed to be set up on the roof of the Southwark Playhouse that will include shadow casters such as cut out boards that represents sceneries and ships hanged from a track above that facilitates movement. Scenes will be put in place to allow story telling, whilst general lighting levels from road lanterns and floodlights is to be dimmed for stronger contrast of shadows and light on the projected wall.