Making Rapunzel
Our Rapunzel is a colourful and passionate re-telling of the well-known and beloved fairytale. Rapunzel is a brave redhead who becomes entrapped in a tower by a possessive Witch and her pet creatures, she is all alone until a Prince comes along, drawn by the sound of her sweet song…
Watch our ‘The Making of Rapunzel’ video to see how we made our original version of the show back in 2012.
Gallery
Research and development
Costume fitting
The Queen being fitted for her costume.
Costumes for Rapunzel designed by Michele Clapton.
Rehearsal
The Witch and the creatures rehearsing in the studio. Dancers
Witch: Caroline Reece
Creatures: Gavin Coward
Rapunzel set drawings
Set design by Phil Edolls for Rapunzel.
Set painting
Rapunzel set being painted by specialist Scenic Paintier Robin Forster..
Backstage
Dress rehearsal with the community cast at Northern Stage, Newcastle.