Measure for Measure: Set

The Haçienda nightclub, Manchester

The set is simplistic, designed to be a sturdy structure that does not detract from the events on stage while capturing the mood of the setting and collaging some of the culture of 1989. The pillars are based on those of the Haçienda nightclub in Manchester, one of the leading spots for acid house music and owned by local Manchester legend Tony Wilson. The DJ booth at the back is also furthering the club aesthetic, and the smily face plastered to the back wall is an iconic logo that represents ecstasy and was also one of the main images used in association with the acid rave scene. It is built around 

the preexisting rostra that provides dynamic levels and is a solid centrepiece for any action that takes place in the show. Seeing the set allowed us to get a much better idea of the space we will be working in and to see what our surrounding will tell us about the world we are in.