Gaslight was written in 1938 but is actually set in late Victorian London around 1890. At Progress we like adapting and reusing things especially if they are free! The fireplace in the photo below is from our props store and has been used in other productions. The stove was found in a skip and while it may not actually be Victorian it is cast iron and certainly looks the part, It will be made to look like it is burning with the magical use of smoke and mirrors (well smoke and lights anyway).
They are also reusing the beautiful leather sofa that was first bought and renovated for Blithe Spirit in June 2013. The sofa and chairs have been seen on stage a few times since then in various combinations and settings. In this production they will also be using the wing backed armchair you can see behind it in the photo.
You can also see the wooden bureau that prop finder extraordinaire Tony Powell sourced from his mother's flat. During the set build session it was mainly being used as somewhere to leave tools but by opening night everything will be cleaned polished and looking perfectly in keeping.
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Auditions for Killer Joe Wednesday 28th January 7.30 Progress Theatre
Gaslight by Patrick Hamilton, 7.45 Monday 23rd February – at Progress Theatre
Auditions for The Weir by Conor McPherson, Sunday 15th February 2.30 or Tuesday 17th February 7.30 Progress Theatre (details available on the website soon)
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