A light used to illuminate the whole stage.

A tightly focused beam lighting one area of the stage.

Strobe lighting and thunder sound effects.

How was the storm created in Treasure Island?

How could you describe the volume of sound?

Key Stage 3

Introduction to live theatre: Lighting and sound design

For dramatic effect and to change the atmosphere.

To make the costumes look more colourful.

Why do we use lighting design in theatre?

To examine something in detail and explain why choices were made.

Which of the following words could be used to describe sound?

Sound can create a sense of time period, location or atmosphere.

Why would we add sound effects in to a theatre production?