From cutlasses for swash-buckling fight scenes in a production of Peter Pan to highly decorative swords that are never intended to be used in an actual stage fight, the National's armoury makes, adapts and stores all manner of swords.

Swords

Lighting, video and special effects are used in theatre to create moments of stage magic. They can have a stunning impact on the mood of a piece of theatre. Special effects can be subtle or devastating if they utilise pyrotechnics or weaponry. Video is being used increasingly frequently as a dynamic and effective way to produce backdrops or even fully interactive scene settings. This collections features videos that will let you into some of the tricks of the trade.

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