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"The set design by Emily Bestow is worth the price of a ticket alone"
What an amazing review thank you!
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@DerbyTheatre 4* review for #DTExtraTime dir @SarahBrigham @JMThras @1SeanMac @dcfcofficial
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'...a production with real heart and authenticity'
Emily Bestow retweeted
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Emily Bestow retweeted
With a 1960s twist, a hilarious villian double act, and some crafty sci-fi loopholes, @GreenwichTheatr Dick Whittington is a family-filled feast of hysterics that will have you in awe with some stunning set pieces and energy from the entire company on stage 👏👏👏
"Emily Bestow has designed an incredibly detailed set that fits with the naturalistic style: a fishing cabin (where at one stage, a fish gets gutted) full to the brim of life and the world of The Man."
🎭 REVIEW 🎭 ⭐️⭐️⭐️ 🎭
THE RIVER at the Greenwich Theatre
📖 thespyinthestalls.com/2024/1…
“each actor was incredibly committed and the chemistry between them was fantastic”
📷 Danny With A Camera
"Emily Bestow’s set design is beautiful. The wooden cabin feels warm, welcoming, and loved – a place where memories were created and can be warmly remembered. The river itself is cleverly represented by strands of fabric hanging around the cabin making for a striking visual."
#Review: The River @GreenwichTheatr ★★★★
"A challenging but thought-provoking evening, one that will reward and leave you with a lot to talk and think about afterwards."
#theatre #greenwich
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In 2020 I made a little WhatsApp group for the designers I knew, who felt like they didn't fit in the graduate or the 'established' category. It had about 7 people in. Today the group made 100 members, all supporting each other in the wacky difficult world of theatre. 🥳
After being no fault evicted in January I have found it IMPOSSIBLE to find somewhere to live as a theatre designer in London. So fed up and it is the driving factor in my considering throwing in the towel on a job and industry I love.
Average rents up 8.4% in the last year. That's higher than inflation. Higher than increases in our wages.
Year on year, we are seeing a mass handover of wealth from ordinary people to the asset-wealthy and the government is enabling it. We need #RentControlsNow.
Modelbox pics from Alice in Wonderland at @derbytheatre
BSL and Creative Captioning integrated.
3 garden worlds
Alice's real world
Queens 'noisy' garden
Wonderland of weird and wonderful 'flowers' and 'trees'
Emily Bestow retweeted
🔵Reform won four seats.
🟢The Greens won four seats.
This graphic shows the four Reform seats. The four Green seats are lumped in with ‘other’.
It has begun. There will be more. Call it out when you see it.
Give the Greens the platform they have earned.
"The scenery is possibly one of Derby Theatre’s strongest setups for a long time. Emily Bestow, Set Designer, has utilised the whole stage and even parts of the theatre itself. The colours are beautiful to look at"
@theatreandtonic thank you for a WONDERFUL review!!
"The script is clever, funny, inclusive, respects people’s pronouns/identities and has a modern day take on today’s world"
Sam reviews #AliceInWonderland at @derbytheatre: tinyurl.com/mr3d7nmu
Emily Bestow retweeted
Join Alice and friends at #DerbyTheatre until Sat 6 July! Hurry! You won't want to be late for this very important date... ⌚ 🐰
With original music, fully integrated BSL and creative captioning this production of #AliceinWonderland is the perfect adventure for all the family.
🎟️ - bit.ly/4aNOrUj
🎥 by Ed Sunman
"The set (courtesy of Emily Bestow) is magnificent, brightly lit (Alexandra Stafford), lavish, colourful and sprawling, with two raised elevated balconies a fun feature, a slide providing a connection between the two worlds."
It was 1865 when Alice first ventured into Wonderland and Lewis Carroll's children's classic has never looked back and it will delight more legions of youngsters with this sparkling, wonderful home produced version @derbytheatre. behindthearras.com/Reviewspr…
Emily Bestow retweeted
🃏 #AliceinWonderland is now officially open at #DerbyTheatre...and our audiences are LOVING this wild, wacky, and wonderful production! ✨
Don't be late, get your tickets today... only on until Sat 6 July. 📆🎟️ — bit.ly/4aNOrUj
Extremely grateful that my biggest fans (my parents) made the trek from deepest darkest Suffolk up to @derbytheatre to see Alice in Wonderland ❤️
Emily Bestow retweeted
🌟 Good luck to our talented cast and creative team as we open #AliceInWonderland today! ♥️ ♠️ Your hard work has brought this magical world to life. Here’s to a fantastic performance that will transport our audience down the rabbit hole. 🐇🙌

ALT A vibrant stage performance of "Alice in Wonderland" featuring actors dressed as various characters, including Alice, playing cards, and the Red Queen. The backdrop includes large, illuminated playing cards and a sign that reads "Adventure's never done in Wonderland." The cast is mid-dance, with arms raised in an enthusiastic pose.
Emily Bestow’s set design is simple, but a visual treat, transforming the intimate [space] into a retro beach paradise. The backdrop, awash with bright colors and nostalgic motifs, perfectly complements the energetic performances. Costumes are bursting with sass and flair"
#REVIEW - Fun at the Beach Romp-Bomp-A-Lomp!! at @swkplay "The show's descent into absurdity is thoroughly enjoyable, offering an entertaining escape from the mundane" northwestend.com/fun-at-the-… ***MUST CLOSE THIS WEEK***
Emily Bestow retweeted
Welcome to Wonderland! 👋
Step into the rehearsal room for #AliceInWonderland and experience the enchanting music, dynamic movement, and incredible talent of our cast and creative team as they prepare for their main stage debut! ♥ ♠ ♦ ♣
Will Alice find her way home or rise to the challenges of Wonderland? Don't be late... for this very important date! 🐇 ⏳
Book Today! 🎟 - bit.ly/4aNOrUj
Showing Sat 22 Jun - Sat 6 Jul, 2024 📆
🎥 — © Fluid Ideas
Emily Bestow retweeted
This week has been the start of rehearsals for our wonderful and whacky theatrical adventure of #AliceinWonderland. 🐇 ☕
After welcoming both new and old friends, director Sarah Brigham treated us to an exhilarating glimpse of the production. We were also privileged to hear insights from Emily Bestow on Set Design, Tim Heywood on costumes, and a few words from the extremely talented writer Nicola Werenowska! 🎨
Meet our Creative Team:
Writer - @NickyWerenowska 📝
Director - @SarahBrigham
Associate Director - @LilachYosiphon
Dramaturg - @GraeaeJennyS
BSL Consultant - @TheMiaWard
Composer - Ziad Jabero
Set Designer - @EmilyBestow
Costume Designer - Tim Heywood
Lighting Designer - Alexandra Stafford 💡
Creative Captions and Video Designers - Ben Glover & Douglas Baker
Movement Director - @RaffieJulien
Casting Director - Ellie Collyer-Bristow
Our Cast includes:
@BeckyCBarry, @naijg, @RayRayHopkins, @rhiannon1may, Brooklyn Melvin, @AprilNJHudson, @sparkycaro, @EjOfficial, @DominicRye, and Chioma Una. ⭐
#AliceinWonderland is a fully BSL Integrated and captioned #DerbyTheatre production, running from Sat 22 Jun until Sat 6 Jul, 2024. 📆
Tickets are now available! 🎟 - bit.ly/4aNOrUj
Beyond delighted to be back at Derby Theatre designing the set for this!!
Step into a riotous Wonderland with Alice THIS summer at #DerbyTheatre! 🐇 Watch our brand-new teaser trailer for a glimpse into this thrilling theatrical adventure. 🍰
Join us for Nicola Werenowska's adaptation of Lewis Carroll's classic tale, #AliceinWonderland, fully BSL Integrated and captioned.
Don't miss out...Book Today. 🎟️ bit.ly/4aNOrUj
Showing Sat 22 Jun - Sat 6 Jul, 2024 📆
Trailer by Ed Sunman 🎬
Starring @AprilNJHudson & @rhiannon1may✨








































