Preliminary theatre groundplan
Preliminary Theatrical Groundplan
1977 (designed)
1977 (designed)
| Artist/Maker | |
| Place of origin |
Preliminary groundplan by Voytek for August Strindberg's The Father, directed by Keith Hack, Greenwich Theatre Company, Greenwich Theatre, from 17 November 1977.
Dubbed Voytek by George Devine, Wojciech Roman Pawel Jerzy Szendzikowski (1925-2014), was known for his distinctive designs for the stage, theatre and film. Drawing his elaborate designs from in depth analysis of each script or screenplay.
Winning the Military Cross for his role in the Second World War, Voytek transferring first to Italy and then to Scotland after the end of the war where he enrolled at the Dundee Art Collage. In 1947 he moved to London, becoming a student of stage design at the Old Vic Theatre School. His career as a stage set and costume designer began with the Nottingham Playhouse whist his work on TV drama began with ABC Television and on film with Roman Polanski’s Cul-de-Sac.
His theatrical works concentrated on major regional theatre and touring companies including the Royal Shakespeare Company, Nottingham Playhouse, Birmingham Repertory Theatre and Shared Experience; he was head of design at the Liverpool Playhouse from 1981-1982.
The collection this design is from also contains working drawings, model pieces, photograph, production notes as well as press cuttings and programmes relating to Voytek’s career as a production designer for the stage, television and film.
Dubbed Voytek by George Devine, Wojciech Roman Pawel Jerzy Szendzikowski (1925-2014), was known for his distinctive designs for the stage, theatre and film. Drawing his elaborate designs from in depth analysis of each script or screenplay.
Winning the Military Cross for his role in the Second World War, Voytek transferring first to Italy and then to Scotland after the end of the war where he enrolled at the Dundee Art Collage. In 1947 he moved to London, becoming a student of stage design at the Old Vic Theatre School. His career as a stage set and costume designer began with the Nottingham Playhouse whist his work on TV drama began with ABC Television and on film with Roman Polanski’s Cul-de-Sac.
His theatrical works concentrated on major regional theatre and touring companies including the Royal Shakespeare Company, Nottingham Playhouse, Birmingham Repertory Theatre and Shared Experience; he was head of design at the Liverpool Playhouse from 1981-1982.
The collection this design is from also contains working drawings, model pieces, photograph, production notes as well as press cuttings and programmes relating to Voytek’s career as a production designer for the stage, television and film.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Title | Preliminary theatre groundplan (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Ink on paper |
| Brief description | Preliminary groundplan by Voytek for August Strindberg's The Father, directed by Keith Hack, Greenwich Theatre Company, Greenwich Theatre, from 17 November 1977 |
| Physical description | Ink on paper preliminary groundplan by Voytek for August Strindberg's The Father, directed by Keith Hack, Greenwich Theatre Company, Greenwich Theatre, from 17 November 1977. The plan shows a square set with a round table and various other items of furniture. |
| Dimensions |
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| Marks and inscriptions | SOLDIER
CAMP PROJECTING SHADOW
paint
d. grey?
9"
lip
for
[gr?]
desk
CARPET
SCREEN
COPPER
TRAY
STOVE
A. CH.
TABLE
BEAM
OVER.
17' x 16"
9"
lip.
for
[gr?] (On front in black ink) |
| Credit line | Given by the artist |
| Summary | Preliminary groundplan by Voytek for August Strindberg's The Father, directed by Keith Hack, Greenwich Theatre Company, Greenwich Theatre, from 17 November 1977. Dubbed Voytek by George Devine, Wojciech Roman Pawel Jerzy Szendzikowski (1925-2014), was known for his distinctive designs for the stage, theatre and film. Drawing his elaborate designs from in depth analysis of each script or screenplay. Winning the Military Cross for his role in the Second World War, Voytek transferring first to Italy and then to Scotland after the end of the war where he enrolled at the Dundee Art Collage. In 1947 he moved to London, becoming a student of stage design at the Old Vic Theatre School. His career as a stage set and costume designer began with the Nottingham Playhouse whist his work on TV drama began with ABC Television and on film with Roman Polanski’s Cul-de-Sac. His theatrical works concentrated on major regional theatre and touring companies including the Royal Shakespeare Company, Nottingham Playhouse, Birmingham Repertory Theatre and Shared Experience; he was head of design at the Liverpool Playhouse from 1981-1982. The collection this design is from also contains working drawings, model pieces, photograph, production notes as well as press cuttings and programmes relating to Voytek’s career as a production designer for the stage, television and film. |
| Other number | THM/153 (Voytek Archive) - Archive number |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | S.1559-1994 |
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| Record created | October 16, 2014 |
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