At CFT, we're committed to reducing our environmental impact and reaching carbon net zero. This season, we're making all of our Minerva Theatre productions to Theatre Green Book basic standards. This means that at least 50% of production assets used in the show (costumes, props, set) should be sourced from reused or recycled materials and at least 65% should go on to be reused.

We’ve been eagerly awaiting the results for The House Party and we’re happy to tell you that it’s good news!

The diagrams below show whether the set, costume and props were reused (light green) or recycled (dark green), or made from new sustainable materials (amber) or new non-sustainable materials (red). The team recorded the lessons they learned, so we can keep improving show on show.

Set and Scenery

If you saw the show, we're sure you'll agree that the set design was pretty ambitious. The Minerva was transformed into a luxurious kitchen, complete with a fridge, dishwasher and even a working sink. The good news is that 59% was made from reused or recycled materials and 69% will be reused or recycled. The floor was re-used from A View from the Bridge, another Headlong and CFT co-production that closed our Festival 2023 season.

Costume

It’s even better news for the costumes: 66% were reused or made from recycled materials and 100% will be reused or used as recycled materials.

Props and Furniture

The results are particularly good for the props and furniture: 73% were reused or made from recycled materials and 90% will be reused or used as recycled materials.

Making theatre more sustainably will be a journey and we want to share our wins as well as the challenges with you. See how we’re getting on with making the next Minerva Theatre show, The Caretaker, here.