Adagio Theatre Design
Proposals for a ballet theatre set lighting installation.
The installation contains over 1500 light fittings and spans over four acts which react to the movement of the dancers. A variation in height and luminance adds depth to each scene and changes as the performance evolves, acting as an evolving backdrop or stage set.
The ballet lighting art installation is an example of the transformative power of art. Consisting of hundreds of light bulbs arranged in intricate patterns, the installation moves kinetically, evoking the grace and beauty of ballet.
As the lights move, they create a sense of dance and motion, with each bulb playing its part in the choreography. The result is a breathtaking display of light and movement that will captivated audiences. It invites viewers to step into a world of wonder and enchantment, where the dance of light and motion creates a sense of magic and beauty.
The installation is also a testament to the creativity of the play, a work of art that is both technically complex and emotionally resonant. The installation inspires a sense of awe and wonder in those who witness it, reminding us of the incredible power of art to move and inspire us.
Act One set design contains a single light which appears to fall slowly from above as the scene is played out.
Act Two set design introduces the full array of lights and forms a regimented pattern.
In Act Three we see the undulating form alluding to depth and reflecting the movements between the two dancers. The installation appears to move in a fluid motion, much like a wave, creating an atmospheric backdrop to the scene.
The Fourth and final Act creates a spectrum of light across the whole stage. The lights are suspended at varying heights and appear to ‘dance’ around the prima ballerina on stage. The room is transformed into an illuminated light show with soft highlights which reach the edges of the room and draw the audience into the scene.
The lights are suspended on a grid-like frame and connected to an off-stage control unit which is electronically programmed in relation to the ballet performance.
