FEATURE: Scottish Ballet faces in focus with M∙A∙C
Today’s mini post is an insight into the makeup design for Scottish Ballet’s Hansel and Gretel.
Helping to bring the magical beings of Hansel and Gretel to life is make-up sponsor M∙A∙C who have worked with costume designer Gary Harris to create the fantastical looks of each character.
“I loved Gary Harris’ designs, it was clear that make-up would play an important part in his vision” explains M∙A∙C Senior Make-Up Artist Caroline Donnelly, “with so many characters and some dancers performing more than one role, my challenge was to create looks that could be adapted easily, quickly and still look incredible. I’ve created special M∙A∙C face charts (like paint-by-numbers for the face) and will be teaching the dancers how to recreate these looks themselves for each performance.”
Hansel and Gretel is touring Scotland throughout January then visits Newcastle and Belfast. Details below:
GLASGOW – Theatre Royal
Tue 10 Dec – Sat 28 Dec 2013
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EDINBURGH – Festival Theatre
Wed 8 Jan – Sat 11 Jan 2014
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ABERDEEN – His Majesty’s Theatre
Wed 15 Jan – Sat 18 Jan 2014
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INVERNESS – Eden Court
Wed 22 Jan – Sat 25 Jan 2014
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NEWCASTLE – Theatre Royal
Wed 29 Jan – Sat 1 Feb 2014
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BELFAST – Royal Opera House
Wed 5 Feb – Sat 8 Feb 2014
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