Sarah Courtis

This production of William Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing explored how eco-theatrical techniques and biophilic scenography might be applied to indoor proscenium arch theatre for greater liveness. Staged at Murdoch University's Nexus Theatre with the final year Theatre and Creative Production students, the production examined integrating sustainability initiatives to reduce environmental impact and enhance the play's sensory connection to the natural world. Soundscapes, dynamic staging techniques and upcycled materials were applied to pedagogical practice for public performance. Direction and scenography by Alys Daroy, with Sarah Courtis and Stephen Platt as co-directors and Tim Brain as set designer and lighting and sound designer/manager.