tender napalm
by philip ridley, perth theatre company
studio underground, state theatre centre of wa, august 2011

director - melissa cantwell
designer - claude marcos
lighting designer - matthew marshall

‘Melissa Cantwell's confident direction is matched by evocative lighting and sound (Matthew Marshall and Peter Dawson respectively’
Victoria Laurie, The Australian

"Claude Marcos and Matthew Marshall manage the tricky stage and lighting design of the traverse to great effect"
David Zampatti, The West Australian

"credit is particularly due to Matthew Marshall and Peter Dawson – on lighting and sound design duties, respectively – their minimal palette and subtle flourishes adding an incredible extra dimension to the production, so that at times it’s hard to believe you’re watching theatre: it feels more like a dreamlike film or an engrossing novel, something far more elusive than objects on a stage"
Lyndon Blue, Cool Perth Nights

"Matthew Marshall’s realistic bathroom lights were bright enough to illuminate the audience on each side of the stage. Rather than this making the audience feel awkward during the more uncomfortable and violent monologues, it allowed them to appreciate the bravery of the performers and share the vehement and provocative humour. However, the tasteful semi-dimmed light when the actors were naked produced a sensitive, private atmosphere and temporarily reprieved the audience"
Courtney J. Pascoe, Aussie Theatre

"an excellent lighting design from Matthew Marshall"
Theatre Australia