THEATRE, PERFORMANCES, AND COSTUME
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V&A THEATRE EXHIBIT
THE ROYAL SHAKESPEARE COMPANY
AND COSTUMING
THE TEMPEST
At The Royal Shakespeare Company Theatre in Stratford-upon-Avon, Shakespeare's birthplace. Postmodernism was evident in this show. We initially expected traditional, period costumes, but we were surprised to see mostly modern clothes. My understanding of postmodernism after discussions about this play is that it intentionally goes against tradition in a nonsensical/ununified way. Things are done for the sake of being done. For instance, Aerial and Prospero were alter egos of one another, and Miranda who is supposed to be classically beautiful, wore men's clothes and was more pixielike.
HAY FEVER
The Designer: Bunny ChristieAward-winning Costume and Set Designer
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The 1920s clothes in this play were quite striking. Judith Bliss's dress for the party scene was my favorite. It had an airy train that floated behind her when she walked. The gold, glittery fabric of this garment perfectly matched her own perception of herself as a star.
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