ELECTRA
Director. Yasmin Hafesji
Designer: Jiayi Ding
Movement Director: Kim Wright
Lighting Designer: Jennifer Cashman
Sound Designer: Joe Dines
Associate Sound Designer: Grzegorz Staniewicz
Assistant Director/Dramaturg: Anna Rastelli
Production Manager: Shaz McGee
Stage Manager: Fae Hochgemuth
Deputy Stage Managers: Molly Fryda
Assistant Stage Managers: Gua Astudotti,
Amie Whickman
Location: Webber Douglas Studio.
The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama.
Photo by Patrick Baldwin
CONCEPT
''My unhappy city, this unhappy house, a curse was placed upon you.
Now it's being lifted. The doors open. There is a shrouded corpse with.''
''Why do you force me into the house?
If what you're doing is right, why do it in darkness?
Is this house for ever cursed?
Shall there be killing after killing forever''
Inspired by the oppression and sorrow of ancient Greek tragedy, my design explores the fragile tension between people—where betrayal feels inevitable and destruction closely follows. Drawing from the pessimistic nature of tragedy, the concept exaggerates the contrast between humanity and materiality to reflect the quiet, persistent unfairness of fate, along with Electra’s deep resentment.
Concept Art Collage
DESIGN
Model Box and Photoshop
SketchUp Rendering
AutoCAD Draiwng
The space is enclosed by metal sheets and fishing wires suspended with bolts, creating a cold, industrial world that contrasts sharply with the human presence moving through it. This setting evokes a sense of entrapment and exposure—an inescapable, unhidden world. The audience also takes on the role of a chorus, becoming both participants in and victims of the unfolding revenge tragedy. The materials were chosen to create an immersive sound experience, with all elements positioned behind the audience to enhance expression and spontaneity during the performance. This setup invites the audience into a more active, sensory engagement with the piece.
The costume design responds to the concept of contrasting humanity and materiality. The colour palette draws inspiration from natural tones, grounding the characters in an earthy, emotional reality. I incorporated metal accessories and wrapping effects into the costumes of the main characters as a metaphor for their entanglement with fate—they are bound and burdened by their own destinies and desires. In contrast, the chorus is intentionally dressed in natural fabrics, representing freer souls who ultimately become victims of the tragedy.
Chorus
Pylades
Clytemnestra
Chrysothemis
Orestes
Aesgisthus
Electra