The space was a well-constructed thrust stage however, the stage was not raised off the ground and the seats appeared to be mobile which lead to the belief that this is an Environmental Theater. As for the layout of the stage, there was a couch and a table in center stage for the first two acts, a door to the unseen outside front of the house upstage right, there were two large double doors upstage center leading to the backyard garden, and a raised floor upstage left containing a piano, a bookcase and a door leading to the home library. Stage left there was a half spiral staircase that lead u...

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As the play was a hybrid between Brechtian and naturalistic, the play world is symbolised and reminded by the actors that the play world was just a stage. ... " As early as scene 1, the atmosphere and tone of the play has already been casted as from the moment Spokes comes on stage in 'One Man, Two Guvnors', and, attempting to throw a peanut into his mouth, collides with a comfy chair, executing a perfect 180-degree fall, it's clear that you can call him the show's star clown without fear of contradiction. ... This not only added versatility to the actors but also re...

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Moreover, Restoration Theatre allowed females to act on stage for the first time and it was the first indoor theatre of the century. ... Restoration Theatre was the first theatre to accept female actors to act on stage. ... They were the most expensive area, costing $200-$300 (Australian dollars) and is on stage. ... A few pairs of wings that fronted the shutters were painted on both sides of the shutter' to give the impression of perspective and receding ness. ... For example, in Act 3, scene 2, "Pinchwife: Pshaw, a mask makes people but more inquisitive, and is ridiculous a ...

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New variations of Roman and Greek stage machinery were used as well. ... Italian stage machinery developed into elaborate objects. ... To this day, the proscenium arch is one of the most commonly used stage designs. ... Theatre critic Michael Radcliffe said the show was "beyond question the most beautiful spectacle on the West End stage.... I know what it's like to fall and get hurt in front of 2000 people. ...

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