Coming Up

Designing the Stage

A celebration of the work of Michael Folkard as a scenic designer

Saturday 10 May 2025
10:00 am – 6:00 pm
NVT South Hall
Drop in event - free entry

Join us for a special exhibition celebrating the set design work of Michael Folkard, a much-loved member of our theatre community and the creative force behind many of the sets seen at the NVT and other local theatres.

Michael’s career has taken him from designing sets for the West End to bringing worlds to life on our own two stage spaces here at the NVT. Now, for the very first time, Michael is opening his archives and showcasing his intricate set models dating back to the 1970s.

This one-off exhibition will be a full day of events, including:

 A rare chance to see Michael’s original set models up close – with a selection available to purchase too!
 A raffle to win a bespoke miniature model of the New Venture Theatre, specially created by Michael for this event.
Q&A with Michael at 12pm
A talk on the history of the NVT at 3pm
Plus, a quiz and a chance to mingle with theatre friends old and new.

The bar will be open throughout the day serving tea, coffee, soft drinks, wine, beer, spirits, and snacks.

Don’t miss this chance to step behind the scenes of designing for the stage, celebrate Michael’s work – and maybe take home your own unique piece of theatre history too.
          

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