Prior to the performance, I was informed that the collar on the coat had been changed, so that it would work better with the singing involved. I was unaware of the appearance of this until the evening I watched the show. The collar worked significantly better, but didn’t match the design which was a reason why it was left before. If I knew that it was to be changed, I would’ve been more than happy to do so, however I believe that it was a late notice decision which happened after the costume had been handed over to the theatre. This is something that is good to get accustomed to, however when watching the show I did not entirely feel like I was watching my work. The collar being folded down suited the character and framed her face nicer, which enhanced her role within the play. The costume in its entirety made Lucy Brown appear sleek and elegant, with an air of mystery which worked well against that of Polly Peachum, who was both authoritative and naive.
I thoroughly enjoyed the performance and felt that the aesthetics worked effectively as a whole. I found the concept interesting and although the script remained dated, I felt that the incorporation of humour and technology kept the play within its futuristic influence.
Professional production photos from the School of Performance Flickr page:
Amy Thackeray 