THE RIVALS

SET & COSTUME DESIGNER

VENUE - BRISTOL OLD VIC, GLASGOW CITIZENS & LIVERPOOL PLAYHOUSE

DIRECTOR - DOMINIC HILL

LIGHTING DESIGN - HOWARD HUDSON

PHOTOGRAPHY - MARK DOUET

“…Dominic Hill’s revival at the Bristol Old Vic answers to the description of “superlative”…designer Tom Rogers strips the décor to its essentials, with the full stage exposed, allowing us to glimpse the crew at times, and the comings and goings of the period-dressed players. It’s visually appealing: a range of proscenium-arch frames creates a sense of depth, though old-fashioned scenic backdrops are flown in too…” Dominic Cavendish, The Telegraph

“…The designer Tom Rogers aids the idea that this is a world of dress up by stripping the stage right back to reveal the theatre walls and costume rails while flying in handsomely drawn front cloths of elegant Bath. It is an idea rich in illusion…” Whatsonstage

“…Hill plays fast and loose with the 18th century setting, with typewriters, sheep on wheels and Tom Rogers' witty frames and screens slowly sliding down into the background like unwanted guests. It's an absurdist romp…” The List