Mackenzie: Design and Inspiration

Bell Shakespeare’s 2026 production of Mackenzie is written by Yve Blake and directed by Virginia Gay. The creative team includes set and costume designer Keerthi Subramanyam, lighting designer Kelsey Lee, and sound designer Tom Lowndes.

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Setting and Inspiration

Director Virginia Gay approached the production of Mackenzie through identifying four interconnected theatrical realms present in the play: Shakespearean Tragedy, Early 2000's Children's Television, Camp Horror, Comedy, and The Stadium.

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Set Design

Designer Keerthi Subramanyam and Director Virginia Gay built the set design and audience experience around the two co-existing worlds of backstage and onstage. 

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