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Inspired by the idea of a kaleidoscope, the theatre’s form is distorted around an imaginary axis. Two overlapping skins merge to give the theatre an ephemeral quality that parallels the experience of seeing a travelling theatre performance. The exterior skin forms a twisted veil around the arching interior performance space. The opaque, aluminium membrane creates a dark interior perfectly suited for theatre lighting. The red exterior membrane consists of a porous fabric which hides the internal structure. At night the soft stage lights shimmer between the aluminium and translucent skins, announcing the theatres presence to the village.