Performer Flying in Theatre, Sightline

'Performer flying is a highly effective way of adding an extra dimension to a show, opening up new creative options for directors and designers. Although it may come as a surprise to many, this type of theatrical technique has been used for centuries. In Ancient Greek drama, a type of crane created the illusion of flying actors and Shakespeare used a variety of special effects at the Globe, including flying actors using a pulley system, flymen and ropes, a technique which is still used today...'

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This article first appeared in the Summer 2009 issue of Sightline magazine and is reproduced with kind permission of ET Press and the ABTT.