Theatre Design

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Symbols in Sets; The Wizard of Oz, featuring a symbolic representation of the rainbow
West Side Story, Leonard Bernstein, Floating Stage, Lake Constance, Austria, 2003-2004. Set design by George Tsypin. This production set in contemporary times, features a symbolic representation of both the New York City skyline rising from twisted metal. (Some interpret as post 9/11.)
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night Time, National Theatre, 2014 - 2017, set design by Bunny Christie Featuring the cube-like set designed to symbolically represent how the main character, Christopher Boone, sees his work through his unique and mathematical brain.

Symbolism in Set Designs

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a woman with blonde hair is smiling at the camera while she stands in a store
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Jasper Jones, From Page to Stage, YouTube; Melbourne Theatre Company, 2016, Set designer, Anna Cordingley
two women standing on stage in front of colorful curtains
Symbols in Sets; The Wizard of Oz, featuring a symbolic representation of the rainbow
a large group of people standing on top of a stage
West Side Story - UTGÅTT - Engelskspråklig litteratur og kultur (LK06) - NDLA
West Side Story, Leonard Bernstein, Floating Stage, Lake Constance, Austria, 2003-2004. Set design by George Tsypin. This production set in contemporary times, features a symbolic representation of both the New York City skyline rising from twisted metal. (Some interpret as post 9/11.)
a woman sitting on top of a couch next to a window
BBC Learning: Design Elements
BBC Learning, Design Elements The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night Time (6:30 minutes)
three people standing on a stage in front of a blackboard with stars written on it
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night Time, National Theatre, 2014 - 2017, set design by Bunny Christie Featuring the cube-like set designed to symbolically represent how the main character, Christopher Boone, sees his work through his unique and mathematical brain.
a woman in white dress standing on stage next to a large clock with hands up
Cinderella, performed by Birmingham Royal Ballet, 2017; set design by John Macfarlane Featuring the symbolic giant clock with its working movement to signal midnight.