Sound

The electronic treatment of sound complements the National Theatre's live music and natural vocal policies in a number of ways; our sound engineers amplify music in the band room, sometimes give a gentle boost to voices on stage and mix in pre-recorded sound effects, before sending the signals off to a network of speakers around the three theatres.

Music in Waves and ...some trace of her

Katie Mitchell discusses the importance of music in her work.

Sound design and foley

Waves and ...some trace of her approached the use of sound in an unconventional way.

Sound set-up on stage

Stage sound can include hidden speakers and wireless devices.

The sound chain

Sound comes into the Lyttelton's sound control room at the back of the theatre from various sources.