In Other Words

Arcola Theatre - Studio 2 - September 2023

Will received an Off West End Award nomination for his Lighting Design on In Other Words in 2023

They call it ‘the incident’ now. What happened when they first met. He always said it was part of his ‘romantic plan’, but they both know that’s rubbish.

Connected by the voice of Frank Sinatra, this intimate, humorous and deeply moving love story explores the effects of Alzheimer’s disease and the transformative power of music to help us remember the past, connect with the present and hope for the future.

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Cast:
Jane - Lianne Harvey
Arthur - Matthew Seager

Creative Team:
Director - Andy Routledge
Writer - Matthew Seager
Lighting Designer - Will Alder
Sound Designer - Iida Aino
Original Design - Paul Brotherston
Dance Instructor - Holly France
Producer - Tom Dixon
Producer - Matthew Seager
Technical Stage Manager - Fergus Waldron

Production Photographer - Tom Dixon

Reviews

  • "Will Alder's lighting design is excellent, signalling the shifts in time and perspective with precision and clarity but no fuss - just like the production itself"

    Always Time For Theatre

  • "Will Alder's increasingly cool lighting underlines the hopelessness of Arthur's condition and the couple's increasing sense of isolation"

    British Theatre Guide

  • "Will Alder's lighting design intelligently suggests each setting, which while not quite as minimalist as the other design elements, works brilliantly"

    All That Dazzles

  • "These disorientating moments are matched by jarring flickers in Will Alder's otherwise understated lighting, which grows harsher as Arthur's disease progresses. Doctor appointments are represented with dazzling white light shining in the performers' eyes like oncoming headlamps, while scenes from the couple's happiest days take place under a soft, caramel-gold glow"

    The Stage

  • "In Andy Routledge's evocative production, the team work hard to create the effects of Alzheimer's using sensory means - in particular through Iida Aino's sound and Will Alder's lighting"

    Camden New Journal

  • "Two chairs, a lamp, some sharp lighting design, Lianne Harvey as Jane, and Seager as Arthur - all you need for a hit apparently"

    Hackney Citizen