Cut-out Drops

Cut-out drops are theatre backdrops where selected areas of the printed artwork are removed to create openings in the image. They are used to introduce visual depth, layering, and spatial complexity on stage, allowing additional scenery, performers or light to interact with the backdrop.

Imagine an iron gate, light as a feather

This technique is often chosen to create a sense of density or openness, from forest settings and floating elements to decorative gates. The cut-out shapes allow light, movement, and additional scenery to appear through the backdrop, adding depth and dimension to the stage image.

Mounted onto a theatre net, the printed drop retains its intended shape while remaining easy to rig, handle, and store. The net provides structural stability without visually competing with the printed image, supporting repeated use in performance and transport.

Cut-out Drops Technical Benefits

Cut-out drops are used to build depth and visual complexity in stage images, allowing light, movement, and scenery to interact across layers.

Depth in Layered Images

Creates a clear sense of depth by separating scenic layers within the stage image.

Atmospheric Structures

Used to construct environments such as forests, architectural frameworks, or ornamental elements.

Background Reveal

Allows scenery, lighting, or movement behind the drop to remain visible and active. Stage lighting enhances contrast and depth, helping cut-out shapes read clearly within the stage image.

Foldable and Tour-Ready

Designed to fold compactly for transport and storage, cut-out drops are easy to handle between venues while retaining shape and visual precision for touring productions.

The Craft Behind

Each cut-out drop is developed in-house through a controlled process that combines large-format printing with precision contour cutting. This allows complex shapes and detailed outlines suited for stage use.

After cutting, edges are reinforced by hand with attention to durability and clean transitions between printed fabric and supporting net. Under front lighting, the printed surface remains dominant and the net is less visible, allowing cut-outs to read as scenic openings rather than technical elements.

Cut Shapes, Living Space

Glimpses of cut-out drops from studio production to stage performance, shaped by light and layering.

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