Visual Influences

Valeska HallTheatre Design

Year 1

Wollaton Hall:Providing the basis for ‘Milan’ at the top of the hill (showing stature, Prospero’s

past and future ambition)

Source: Own

The island surrounded by a lake:Symbolising Prospero’s island, and the isolation of him and his magic

Source: Own

By the edge of the lake:Symbolism and meaning of fallen tree – nature turned on its side, warped reality

Source: Own

Surrounding lake:Gnarled trees and undergrowth stimulate character interpretation for Caliban

Source: Own

View from lake:The Hall is constantly visible from every angle of the lake – constant reminder that

reality/different world is in the distance. Also reminder of Prospero’s previous loss of power and reasoning for vengeance

Source: Own

Friedrich NietzscheGerman philosopher, with engaging and stimulating ideas on power (also

Ubermensch). Not only does his work (particularly on power) aid inspiration, but this image creates an illusion, makes audience focus on different areas – stimulating

Source: http://www.myspace.com/rene_slipknot

Royal De Luxe’s ‘Sea Odyssey’ in Liverpool (April 2012)Idea of new dimensions, performance space

Source: http://www.demotix.com/news/1165830/giant-puppets-arrive-liverpool-titanic-100-year-anniversary

Elizabethan DressCostume and character inspiration

Source: http://etc.usf.edu/clipart/23800/23845/eliz_costume_23845.htm

Portrait Queen Elizabeth IColours, stature, position in society and power hold

Source: http://www.britroyals.com/kings.asp?id=elizabeth1

Elizabethan Noblewoman InterpretationStylised, reworked, accessories

Source: http://blog.costumesupercenter.com/renaissance-faires-are-the-ultimate-costume-experience/