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The High Table

model bow of a black room full of colourful chairs and tables. at the back of the room is a raised platform with three costumed figures on it. the ceiling is covered with draped fabric and fairy lights

Three model figures facing a door in the wall, through which another figure can be seen

a model box full of chairs. in the centre are two figures, and behind them on a raised platform are three more

a black model box full of chairs. a model figure of a woman stands in the centre on a raised parquet stage. she is looking up at four figures on a raised platform

watercolour illustration of a character wearing a nigerian engungun outfit

watercolour illustration of a character wearing a nigerian engungun outfit

watercolour illustration of a character wearing a nigerian engungun outfit

watercolour illustration of two black women wearing traditional nigerian wedding outfits

About This Play

"The High Table", is a compelling play exploring thought-provoking themes such as family, cultural identity and sexuality within the context of a Nigerian-British wedding between two young women.

Through the use of cabaret style seating in a studio space, audiences are invited to partake in the wedding and become immersed in the unfolding family drama, with set and costumes that aim to provide tribute to the rich Nigerian culture represented in the play.

Directed by Emmy Stonelake

Written by Temi Wilkey

Conceptual Set and Costume Design

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Design Process

a collage of images showing LGBTQ+ pride protests in africa, Nigerian weddings and traditional Nigerian costumes and fabrics

a watercolour painting of two nigerian women in wedding dresses, surrounded by the ghosts of their ancestors.

a series of small ink sketches

a series of small ink sketches

digital drawing of floating platforms illuminated by warm light on a dark background.

a rough model with a mix of chairs, and a white platform at the back of the box, with tissue paper and small balls hanging from the ceiling.

two model figures on a low white card platform.

a glowing staircase against a dark background. in front of it is a black reflective floor.

close up of miniature steps made from black card, with a model figure on top

messy watercolour sketches of characters in different outfits

messy watercolour sketches of characters in different outfits

digital drawing of a low square platform under a spotlight, surrounded by tables.

a model box containing many white miniature chairs around small tables

three costumed figures standing on a glowing staircase, surrounded by hanging lights

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