Tipping the Velvet by Sarah Walters
Set in Victorian London, *Tipping the Velvet* delves into the vibrant world of music hall theatre, following the journey of Nan, who falls in love with a male impersonator. The story traces her life through various phases in London, where she encounters a diverse array of people and communities. A romanticized exploration of LGBTQ+ themes set against the backdrop of Victorian society.
Cad Drawings
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Initial Victorian Theatre Research
Rough modelling
Moment Drawings
Production shots
Director - Patricia Lougue
Written By Sarah Walters Adapted by Laura Wade
Movement and intimacy director - Abigail kessel
Combat Director - Strain Leslie
Composer - Kieran Alford
Set designer - Dominic Shah
Costume designer - Annie Proctor
Lighting designer - Evie Thursfield
Sound designer - Daisy Taylor
Stage manager- Emma Lewis
Deputy Stage Manager - Ellie Smallbone
Assistant Stage Managers - Izze Lewis, Georgie Treharne, Georgia Whittaker
Scenic Artists - Wenny Kwok, Daniel Li, Dominic Shah, Joslyn Wong, Ola Ebbutt, Cerys Arrowsmith,
MJ Devlin Larson, Kezi Ferguson
Costume Researcher - Rosemary Underwood
Costume Assistants - Nancy (Yinan) Chen, Bryony Cook, Beini Li
Puppet Maker - Finn Jaques
Lead Scenic Construction - Harry Lewis, Reka Johns
Tech Swings - Dougie Williams, Hannah Dennis
Venue Technician - Ryan Morris
Production Manager - Rob Clark
Production supervisor - Liz Issac
Set Design Supervisor - Lucy Hall
Lighting Supervisor - Ben Pickersgill
Sound Supervisor - Heddwyn Davies
Costume Supervisor - Jenn Jacobs-Evans
Scenic Supervisor - Lizzy Calvert
All Production Photos by Kirsten Mcternan