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Videos

Bump In Time-lapse

Watch a time-lapse video of the bump in for Berlin, Joanna Murray-Smith's NEXT STAGE commission, narrated by Production Manager Abe Watson.

Ask MTC

How does a revolve work?

This week, Nick asked about the revolve on a stage – what is it and how does it work? One of our technical wizards, Kerry Saxby, provides the answer.

Ask MTC

What happens on the grid of the theatre?

In this regular feature, you ask the questions and we answer them. This week, Simon asks about a theatre term he’s heard: the grid – what is it, and how is it used?

Features

The Fly Floor

Fly Supervisor James Tucker tells us the secrets of Southbank Theatre’s Power Fly System, and how lighting and scenery is flown into the 20-metre void above the Sumner stage.

Features

The Basement

Beneath the Sumner stage is where lifts are constructed to propel actors upward through trapdoors. Explore what happens out of sight, and discover how an orchestra pit is lying dormant below the front rows of the theatre.

Features

Mixing Desk

During a performance, the front-of-house audio operator balances sound from the actors’ microphones and the music, creating an artificial equilibrium that feels absolutely natural.

Videos

Theatre Technologies | Wall Fall Automation

Actor Izabella Yena provides behind-the-scenes insight into the falling wall in the 2019 MTC production of The Violent Outburst That Drew Me to You.

Interviews

Projections in Storm Boy

Projection designer Justin Harrison explains how the stunning images of the Coorong were captured and manipulated to evoke the wild beauty of coastal South Australia in Storm Boy.

Videos

Meet Güüs

Discover how one surprise character in Vivid White stole the show – Güüs.

Features

How do you set fire to a car on stage?

We spoke to MTC Production about simulating a car explosion in Macbeth.