Revolving Sets

Revolving sets are not really a new thing in the theatre world but they have never ceased to amaze me with their spectacular ways of changing a completely new scene in very little time. One example I found was a literal example with this London based company that builds revolving sets. The photo shows completely different sets on each side but is incorporated for the same thing. A more abstract version of revolving sets was the set at the Metropolitan Opera for Wagner’s The Ring Cycle. The metal boards would rotate to create acting spaces and obstacles without the use of actual walls or generic set pieces. It’s one of my favorite sets I have seen ever.

DIAGON scenic built set

The Ring Cycle at the Metropolitan Opera