The quality and quantity of design work devoted to a production depend on the script, the size and nature of the theatre company and its budget. This book explains fully the diverse functions and responsibilities of a designer. With a comprehensive glossary, an eclectic bibliography and even an up-to-the-minute list of suppliers and stockists, it can be used by amateurs and professionals alike as a guide and resource for arriving at imaginative stage design solutions.

David Mayer, the Series Editor, is Head of the Department of Drama at Manchester University. Michael Holt is Senior Lecturer on Scene Design at Manchester University, and undertakes professional productions throughout the world.