Arts Thread

Set and Costume Design for Henrik Ibsen's An Enemy of The People, Wickham Theatre, Bristol. Costume Design - Jordanna Seal and Joanna Cann Photography - Pete Wiccomb Sound Design- Chephren Parker and Woody Cook Set Design - Jordanna Seal, Joanna Cann, Jasmine Wittcomb and Emma Lightening Design - Zihan and Pete Wiccomb DSM - Sophia Jordana Seal and I created costumes for the characters of the Mayor, Dr Stockman, Mrs Stockman and Captain Horster. We chose traditional clothing of the 1880's in which the play was written and originally staged. We chose a sustainable approach to costuming in using pre-used costumes but re-realising the garments through fabric manipulation, hand- dying and sewn on additions. We used a colour palette of blue tones to compliment the lighting and set design. The modern and industrial ladders juxtapose the traditional 1880's costume reflecting how the political and social themes of the play of freedom of speech and abuse of power are prevalent today. The set design elevates the characters and their conflict. The ladders are reminiscent of Es Devlin's set design of cubes for Kayne West and Jay Z's Watch the Throne Tour. They elevate the artist showing their isolation in power and influence creating an interesting spectacle of characters that become an enemy of the people.