The Mechanics of Disbelief

A talk about illusion, lighting and set design by stage designer Es Devlin

Talk
  • Thursday, 21 September 2017 at
  • Past event
+44 (0)20 7942 2000

  • The Lydia & Manfred Gorvy Lecture Theatre

  • Under 26

  • Tickets cost £15.00

Past Event
The Mechanics of Disbelief photo

Stage designer Es Devlin creates kinetic sculptures meshed with light and film for opera, dance, film, theatre, runway shows and concerts. She has created stage sets in collaboration with Beyoncé, Kanye West, U2, Jay Z, Adele and The Weeknd, as well as designing the London Olympic closing ceremony and the Rio Olympic opening ceremony.

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