Looking At Set

With our set we wanted something that would represent the Father almost as if it were his playground. For this we looked at highlighting the bachelor feel to his flat. Using vulgar posters and very ugly cheap looking furniture. It is an environment where the son doesn't belong and is very out of place. Keeping things simplistic was important as this would highlight the different personalities of the play. We also wanted to pull focus to where the play was set. As the play is set in Docklands of Cardiff we wanted to authentically display the shipping background to the play. To do this we opted to buy a shipping container. This shipping container would unfold revealing the flat inside. Looking at different options we decided that buying a real shipping container would be necessary for authenticity. There were issues with size and price and also getting it into the theatre. However after detailed research we were able to find one that would be easily taken apart using the bolts in the side. This would allow the get in to be possible. This shipping container would also fit the dimensions of the space. The main obstacle was the price of the container at £600 pounds. However we found ways to cut back with props and costume so that this would be realistic in terms of budget.
To further highlight the docks feel to the set we opted for Hussein rugs and bits of rope inside the container.
Below is a mood board on themes for set .



Themes we were particularly focusing on were 
Industrial , Harsh , Cold and Uncomfortable. 
We also looked at making fish and chips a central theme to our set. This did add the obstacle of the budget increasing due to having to pay for extra facilities to keep the food warm for actors. However it highlighted the environment of violence and sons and also showed the father incapability to be able to nurture his son in a healthy way.