Chapters is a bespoke theatrical production that explores how architecture, scenography, and digital media can combine to create an immersive performance environment within a cruise ship setting, developed in collaboration with STUFISH Entertainment Architects.

The show is structured around a series of visual scenes, each shaped through a combination of physical stage elements and large‑scale digital content. A curved LED screen spans the width of the stage, forming the primary visual backdrop and enabling fluid transitions between environments. This surface works alongside kinetic lighting and projection mapping to shift mood, scale, and focus without traditional set changes.

The stage is framed by two sculptural tree forms, establishing a naturalised setting that extends beyond the proscenium. Suspended vines reach out over the seating, drawing the audience into the space and softening the theatre architecture. These elements remain present throughout the performance, acting as a constant spatial anchor for the changing scenes.

A series of distinctive scenic props punctuates the show. A floating mirror introduces a moment of stillness and reflection, while a suspended flower chandelier operates as a three‑dimensional projection surface, transforming in colour and imagery across the production. In the final sequence, a mirror‑clad panther sculpture rises through the space, reflecting light throughout the auditorium and activating the full volume of the theatre.

All scenic and technical elements are designed specifically for the challenges of operating at sea. Components are engineered to be lightweight, stable, and compact, able to load through limited access points and store efficiently backstage. Custom rigging, stabilisation systems, and locking mechanisms ensure that each piece performs reliably within a constantly moving environment.

Chapters takes a contemporary approach to cruise entertainment design, drawing influence from installation art and modern performance rather than traditional show aesthetics. The result is a theatre environment where design, technology, and narrative work quietly together, placing spatial experience and visual clarity at the centre of the production.