Soro et le grain de maïs magique: LED lights are set up around the front of the stage. These are the main sources of lighting used throughout the Performance. There are no other lights rigged in the Theatre.
The following series of photographs highlight the unique use of stage lighting in two performances of Theatre for Babies.
Soro et le grain de maïs magique (trans. Soro and the magic grain), directed by Déborah Martin from La Vie à Pied (co-production of Réunion/France/Mauritius/Ivory Coast/South Africa):
Shadow puppetry is used to introduce the characters. This creative feature seemed to excite the Children and undoubtedly added to the atmosphere.The LED lights change colour when the scene location changes. For example, the use of green lighting represents a forest.The lighting creates a very enigmatic and mysterious atmosphere, one that seemed to keep the Children on the edge of their seats.
Zapato busca Sapato (trans. I’m looking for the shoe), a collaborative and intercultural production produced by Mexican, Brazilian and Mozambican artists (La Maquina de Teatro and Troupe de Truoes):
Differently coloured lights are rigged in this production to create an explosive and vibrant scene.Aside from the lighting, an abundance of colour is shown through several props incorporated throughout the Performance, which seemed to transport the audience on an adventurous journey. The exceptionally detailed puppets are lively and colourful. They are key to this beautiful narrative as they truly bring the story to life:
