Cameron Mackintosh Analysis

Sir Cameron Anthony Mackintosh is a British theatrical producer notable for his association with many commercially successful musicals. He is the producer of shows such as Les Miserables, The Phantom of the Opera, Mary Poppins, Oliver!, Miss Saigon and Cats. 

The 2 pieces of work up above are from his production of Mary Poppins. The sets are both quite colourful especially the bottom one, the flowers also dont look like they have been painted on they look 3D. The sets look as though they have been hand made, more than likely being painted as it would be the easiest way to decorate such a big area. I like the way that the different layers are different sizes it shows the space on the stage and doesnt make it look boring, there is lots too look at. I think the fact theres loads of bright colours makes the set feel more fun and energetic which seems to be portrayed in the actual musical. 

The way the set has been lighted in the top set helps make quite a lot of shadows appear, it makes the set quite dark but theres enough light to see the detail on the set. The background is only slighty lit but the spotlights used on the actors help light the front of the set. The way the set is lit can determin the mood you want to portray to the audience. I think the way that the the stage has been set-up is an important part of how the audience understand whats going on, the whole stage needs to work well together in order for the set to be effective. 

The different tones in the colours show the sets to look more realistic but the abnormal sizes of the flowers make it look more like a fantasy.
Overall I like the work that Cameron Mackintosh has done on the Mary Poppins set its really eye catching and would have been great to be seen on the real stage. I find how the stage has been lit really effective, without the right lights in the right places the set wouldnt have the right shadows or be able to set the right mood.