Use these comparison images to give your students an insight into the journey of a show from concept to production.
These resources feature Samuel Wyer’s original sketches from Les Enfants Terribles’ productions of Dinner At The Twits, The House With Chicken Legs and The Terrible Infants.
Each picture will help you and your students explore the costume and design elements of the production.
All original sketches © Samuel Wyer & Les Enfants Terribles. Photography by Rah Petherbridge.
Possible Learning Aims
Use these resources to:
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of costume design in theatre (AO3) – Using these images as a stimulus, students could create their own costume design drawings, considering the role of costume in communicating character, time period and narrative.
- Analyse and evaluate the creative process behind costume design (AO3) – Compare and contrast the similarities and differences between the original and final costume designs, discussing possible artistic and practical decisions made throughout development.
- Investigate the factors influencing costume design choices (AO3) – Examine the reasons for changes between concept and final costume, exploring how budget, materials, performance style and directorial vision can impact the final design.
- Develop an understanding of theatrical costume production (AO3) – Research materials, styles and construction techniques used in theatre costume design, assessing their suitability for different performance contexts.
- Create their own costume design ideas for their set texts (AO1&AO3) – Develop character profiles and research appropriate colours, textures, shapes and scale for a relevant costume design. Use digital or hand drawn tools to create designs and annotate the elements of design in their work.
- Develop monologues inspired by the characters in these images (AO1&AO2) – Analyse the images to create a character profile, and develop a monologue from the character’s perspective. Annotate the monologue with their intended vocal and physical skills from the perspective of a director and then apply these in performance.
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Dinner At The Twits
Monkey Concept to Production Comparison
A look at the development from Samuel Wyer’s original design concept for the Monkeys to how it then appeared on stage in Dinner at The Twits.
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Mr and Mrs Twit Concept to Production Comparison
A look at the development from Samuel Wyer’s original design concept for Mr & Mrs Twit to how it then appeared on stage in Dinner at The Twits.
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Mrs Twit Concept to Production Comparison
A look at the development from Samuel Wyer’s original design concept for Mrs Twit to how it then appeared on stage in Dinner at The Twits.
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The House With Chicken Legs
House Concept to Production Comparison
A look at the development from Samuel Wyer’s original design concept for the house to how it then appeared on stage in The House With Chicken Legs.
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Jackdaw Concept to Production Comparison
A look at the development from Samuel Wyer’s original design concept for the Jackdaw puppet to how it then appeared on stage in The House With Chicken Legs.
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Marinka Concept to Production Comparison
A look at the development from Samuel Wyer’s original design concept for Marinka’s costume to how it then appeared on stage in The House With Chicken Legs.
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Puppets Concept to Production Comparison
A look at the development from Samuel Wyer’s original design concept for the puppets to how they then appeared on stage in The House With Chicken Legs.
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The Terribles Infants
Beatrice Concept to Production Comparison
A look at the development from Samuel Wyer’s original design concept for Beatrice to how it then appeared on stage in The Terrible Infants.
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Mingus Concept to Production Comparison
A look at the development from Samuel Wyer’s original design concept for Mingus to how it then appeared on stage in The Terrible Infants.
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Thingummy Boy Concept to Production Comparison
A look at the development from Samuel Wyer’s original design concept for Thingummy Boy to how it then appeared on stage in The Terrible Infants.
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Tum Concept to Production Comparison
A look at the development from Samuel Wyer’s original design concept for Tum to how it then appeared on stage in The Terrible Infants.
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Summary
Bringing a production to life is a journey of creativity, collaboration, and problem-solving. From the initial spark of an idea to the final performance, every stage plays a crucial role in shaping the experience for both performers and audiences.
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