Tuesday 20 March 2012


Over the last few weeks our fantastic Set Designer, Philip Eddolls a.k.a Phleds, has been busy designing and building The Pirate Project set up in Leeds. 
Phled's has worked with Improbable on numerous projects over the years and understands  this way of working. His skillful approach to collaboration, will complement Lucy's devising process. The performers will use and respond to the set during rehearsals and the various mechanisms, objects and hidden treasures will help work towards and shape the finished show. 

The sketches below will give you a little taste of what you can expect to see on stage. 


A seemingly simple design with three gauze covered panels and a rather corporate looking speakers stand is somewhat deceptive, as it conceals a whole world that is yet to be unleashed. 



The set will go through a process of transformation throughout the show, turning the panels on their sides, revealing a concealed crows nest, and using ropes and pulleys in order to resemble a pirate ship and all of its working functions. This in combination with video projections will help to create an atmosphere of being at sea.  

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