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Railway Children- Production Elements - Coggle Diagram
Railway Children- Production Elements
Impact
Light
The lighting is mostly objective and in the few instances of theatrical lighting, it's mostly done to focus on dramatic or serious moments, such as when they are talking about their father. This use of lighting makes the audience much more focused on the characters and it tells them about how they are feeling, when they are sad or happy, creating a tangible emotional resonance with the story.
Sound
The sound provided quite a large portion of context to the audience through usage of sound effects such as train noises, immersing the audience in the setting of the play. Further, sound also guided the tone of the play by provoking emotion with specified music, such as slow and orchestral music, provoking suspense.
Staging
The stage is a parallel traverse, audiences on both sides this staging is meant to look like a train station which puts the audience in the perspective of the characters since they spend a lot of time in and around the station. It also creates a fantastical feel to the play considering how the set pieces interact with each other.
Costume
The costume also played a large role in delivering information to the audience. The outfits followed a certain fashion style of the 1900's, also showing that they were not very rich. This helped the audience understand the plot with more clarity.
Information
Light
Usage of white Light:
Supplied the entire system - spotlights and washlights.
Supplied an array of smoke and haze effects - unique haze and smoke machines.
Used it to bring the show's steam engine to dramatic life.
Smoke machine was rigged up to go on at the same time as the chase light The smoke grew with the increase of light on stage.
For the station the lighting was a wash with a yellow tinge, bright and soft at intensity.
Whereas, as they left the station, there was a slow cross-fade (a slight light pink tinge for the warmth and the night glow)
Sound
Music and sound effects helped transform the theatre royal into a rural railway station.
Staging
Transverse Stage
Built around actual railway track- lots of context and establishes setting- the edwardian era railway station allows for the children to explore each part of the set in a different context
Moving Platforms/Rostra
Creates a constantly moving central stage
Differentiates between the railway station and domestic interiors
Uses a lot of symbolism to establish different settings + imagination- the tunnel, different houses, etc
Stirling Single
Actual train that arrives in moments of high tension and anticipation- provides context+the charm of the original novel
Locomotive built in the 19th Century, with historically accurate design and functioning
Ode to railway engineering
Costume
Edwardian Era Silhouettes and Clothing
Flowing, Loose Cloaks
Use of Top Hats
Broad-Shouldered Jackets
Long, Frilly Dresses
Period Props:
Vintage Suitcases
Canes
Edwardian Accessories- Pocket Watch, etc
Ages & Personality
Older men & women wore more elaborate costumes, with more detailing
Children had simpler dresses, although Peter's costume fits his personality wherein he liked to feel more grown up and responsible, thus wore jackets as well
Characters like the Mother had more frilly and elaborate dresses, including jackets and hats but in contrast the girls usually just had a simple white dress on with a few layers. Peter often wore shorts and a simple white shirt, but theother men had full waist-coats pants
