Until the mid-19th Century, creating dyes for clothing required creative use of plants and vegetables. But that forgotten skill is returning to the Royal Shakespeare Company.

Meet the skilled artists who put the finishing touches to our scenery with textures, surfaces and fine detail.

Find out how the incredible moving sculpture of Hymen, the God of Marriage, was designed and built for the current production of As You Like It.

We talked to David about the highlights of producing men's costumes for the stage and how he got started at the RSC.

Emily, Helen and Kathrine from the Ladies' Costume team take us through some of their favourite - and most challenging - costumes to date.

From severed head to four poster beds - meet the people who make the props you see on our stages.

Head of Costume Props, Footwear & Armoury, Alan Smith, takes us through some of his favourite creations for our shows.

How we create costume effects, including blood-drenched dresses and paint-spattered suits.

Towering headdresses, crazy crowns and top tips for budding milliners - the challenges and triumphs of our Jewellery and Millinery department.