When designing the set for Kalopsia I wanted to create a space that emulated that of an average office, but also be capable of smoothly transitioning between this space and the delusional space of each character. A ladder being turned into a train track and later on into a rocket, the re-positioning of desks bringing them together centre stage and covering them with a map to create a world war two army headquarters. I aimed to create the extraordinary of characters’ delusions, within the ordinary and dreariness of the workplace.

Lighting, sound and props added greatly to this effect, particularly with the space scene, with the strong use of UV bars, and also the UV paint used on the stars costume. As is true of props and costume in the war scene, with characters coming on in military helmets, the map and soldiers being laid over the two central desks and the old fashioned phone being used for the communications desk. All these elements worked superbly well in creating the line between reality and delusion.