Often it is more appropriate to purchase props rather than make them; a variety of factors go into deciding why that might be the case.

Props buying

A prop, is an object used on stage by actors. Small props can be referred to as hand props. Whether it's a small hand-held prop or a piece of furniture, the National Theatre's Props Department is responsible for sourcing or producing props for all of the National's productions. This collection contains videos that demonstrate the different techniques that go into making all sorts of theatrical props, as well as giving an insight into how the props department of the National Theatre operates.

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