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Podcast: STAGES with Peter Eyers
Episode: 'Don't Dream It, Be It' - Set and Scenic Designer, Brian Thomson - Part1
Description: Brian Thomson made his theatre debut in 1971 when he designed set and costumes for Jim Sharman's celebrated production of As You Like It for the Old Tote Theatre. The tribal musical Hair quickly followed, beginning a succession of iconic productions constructed for impresario Harry M. Miller.
Brian designed settings for the original Australian and London productions of Jesus Christ Superstar and The Rocky Horror Show. He also designed the cinematic staple, The Rocky Horror Picture Show, a cult classic that continues to charm audiences through generations.
In 1996 Brian Thomson was awarded the Tony Award for the Broadway production of The...