John Macfarlane - Theatre Design and Studio Book

Theatre Design and Studio is the first book to showcase the remarkable work of John Macfarlane, one of today’s most influential theatre designers, spanning opera, ballet and beyond.

Richly illustrated with sketches, models and production imagery, the book offers insight into Macfarlane’s creative process and his belief that music should drive every visual choice. As he writes in the introduction, “The dynamics of the score in any opera or ballet always dictate the design concept… music always decides the visual journey.”

Key Features:

• First major publication on John Macfarlane’s theatrical design work
• Includes sketches, set models, paintings and production photos
• Features Macfarlane’s reflections on how music shapes design
• Essential for theatre lovers, design students and stage‑craft enthusiasts