Chess, hypothetical
 Anatoly's hotelroomTwo metallic structures with attributes of the Berlin wall create the interiors of the production. (music by Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus, lyrics by Tim Rice) |  Merano |  Hotel in Merano |
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 Anatoly and FlorenceAn impression of a carefree better world is portrayed through the paintings on the walls |  First matchThe setting of them matches is based on the actual setting of the chess games. A gauze at the from of the stage would let through visions of the metallic silhouettes and the dancers behind the gauze. |  First match, cut by static |
 British embassyArriving at the British embassy, the red X stops Anatoly from going at first |  British EmbassyThe Embassy accepts Anatoly, and the X is now lit from the front, hiding everything on the other side of the wall |  BangkokThis is to give a touch of ABBA's late 70's, early 80's disco feel |
 InterviewThe strengthen the impression of the events being observed worldwide through television, we would use a live video feed of the actors during the interview |  Pity the ChildThe scene that explains the story of the American, the need to please and get approval through success, and the fear of abandonment that plagues him |  FinaleThe finale transforms the set to a game of chess, to show the game engorging every part of life, as Cold war affected every part of the society |
I decided to take the play in to the most iconic symbol of the Cold war; the Berlin Wall.
The wall represents the volatile situation between the Soviet and the West, and created a literal barrier between the opponents, not only dividing Europe, but separating families and loved ones.
As Cold war was a large scale chess match played by politicians, and other powerful figures, I thought the most provocative and intriguing approach would be to place the delicate, pristine game of chess and its players within the heart of the conflict. Through this concept we can shake the balance and create an effective contrast by placing the events amidst the scars of war.
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Siiri Korhonen
Set and Costume Designer
Terve!
I'm a Finnish Set and Costume Designer based in Scotland,
I studied in the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, and graduated in 2017 majoring in Set and Costume Design.
Our studies encouraged us to design for both theatre and film, providing us with a practical and collaborative training. After graduating I continued to design for short films.
For the last few years I’ve worked in costume departments for television, in both design teams and on set.
My latest design role was as Junior Assistant Costume Designer for the television production, Outlander: Blood of my Blood.
I'm looking forward to new opportunities to design and create,
it would be great to collaborate with you!
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