Gobo: A Lighting Term
The gobo is an indispensable tool in the lighting designer's toolkit, offering a versatile and effective means of enhancing theatrical storytelling th…
Tag: etymology
Macbeth: He Who Must Not Be Named
Did you notice the play Chris Rock mentioned just before the Oscar's drama of 2022? Yep, that one. Whether the curse is real or imagined, the rituals …
Chookas: Origin Stories, Facts and Fictions
The term “chookas” holds a special place in the heart of Australian (and New Zealand) theatre culture, conveying a sense of camaraderie and superstition, amongst…
Foley: Theatre Term or Not?
The term "Foley" has long been associated with the magic of sound effects in radio, film and television, a tribute to the legendary Jack Foley, who pi…
Reviving the Term “Theatrist”
Defined as someone involved in multiple aspects of theatre and live performance, the term 'theatrist' is not a recent coinage. Its roots trace back to…
Rhubarb: British Theatre’s Nonsense Word
While the use of "rhubarb" to denote nonsense may seem random and arbitrary, it has a long history in the theatre. This word, once used to simulate a …