Judith Costume for 'Bluebeard's Castle' by Béla Bartók.

8th of January 2010.

Cochrane Theatre

Performer: Eleanor Forrest

Choreographer: Johan Stjernholm



“Performer in Time and Space” Project
(MA Costume Design for Performance)

This play cover the human fundamental questions and the eternal fight between sexes. The young and naïve Judith, driven by a passionate love, discover Bluebeard’s soul mysteries, represented by the 7 chambers of his castle.

This costume shows her evolve from girl to adult. At the end of the performance and driven by her persistent curiosity, she managed to open the whole rooms. When she discovered all Bluebeard’s secrets, she becomes trapped by her own dress, by herself.