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Setting the Scene: Designing for the Stage (In-person)
One-day course
+44 (0)20 7942 2000
Join us for this study day at V&A South Kensington. On this study day, we'll be exploring contemporary set design and stage technology. We'll be hearing from leading practitioners as they reflect on their own design influences and processes, and share examples from recent productions.
This study day will take place onsite at V&A South Kensington and will also be live streamed via Microsoft Teams. To join us in-person at the museum, select 'book now' on this page. Alternatively, to book an online ticket, click here: Setting the Scene: Designing for the Stage (Online) - V&A Academy Course at Online · V&A (vam.ac.uk)
This study day will take place onsite at V&A South Kensington and will also be live streamed via Microsoft Teams. To join us in-person at the museum, select 'book now' on this page. Alternatively, to book an online ticket, click here: Setting the Scene: Designing for the Stage (Online) - V&A Academy Course at Online · V&A (vam.ac.uk)
Course Leader
Simon Sladen
Simon Sladen is Senior Curator of Modern and Contemporary Theatre and Performance. He is currently co-chairing a museum wide initiative on the future of curation and part of the team creating the David Bowie Centre for the Study of Performing Arts. Recent exhibitions and displays include Enthoven Unboxed: 100 Years of Collecting Performance, Re:Ima
I learnt so much and must commend all of the presenters and the course leader for their obvious passion for the subject matter Previous V&A Academy student
Course overview
This study day will explore contemporary set design and stage technology. Join us as we hear from leading practitioners as they reflect on their own design influences and processes, and share examples from recent productions. Panels will explore themes including innovation, new technologies and sustainability. The day will also include the opportunity to learn more about material in the V&A’s Theatre and Performance collection and view set designs and models in the museum’s recently refreshed Theatre and Performance Galleries and new display Enthoven Unboxed: 100 Years of Collecting Performance.
V&A Members can book from 10.00 (BST) on Friday 11 October 2024. General booking will open at 10.00 (BST) on Monday 21 October 2024.
Being up close with treasured objects from the V&A's collections brings your learning to life. Join our expert tutors and meet fellow learners to join the discussion.
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One-day course: Setting the Scene: Designing for the Stage (In-person)
8 March 2025
£100.00
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+44 (0)20 7942 2000
Open 10.00 - 13.00, Monday to Sunday (closed 24-26 December)
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Header image: Stormzy's headliner set at Glastonbury Festival 2019, Set Model 2024 (made), 2019 (designed), Woodroffe, Laura (maker) Buckley, Misty (designer), © Victoria and Albert Museum, London