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Ben and Max Ringham are British sound designers, composers and dramatists.
They are known for their innovative work in sound design and composition, particularly in theatre and audio drama.[1][2]
Notable Works
[edit]- Anna (2019) – A Cold War thriller staged at the Royal National Theatre, co-created by the Ringhams in collaboration with Ella Hickson. The production utilised binaural sound design, with audiences experiencing the action through headphones from the protagonist's auditory perspective.[3]
- Bells For Peace (2019) – A project by artist Yoko Ono, opening the Manchester International Festival. The Ringhams composed a score using church bells processed through long reverbs to accompany Ono's voice.
- Berberian Sound Studio (2019) – A stage adaptation of the 2012 film, performed at the Donmar Warehouse. The Ringhams collaborated with foley artist Tom Espiner to create a live and recorded sound score.[4]
- Cyrano de Bergerac (2019) – Directed by Jamie Lloyd (director) and starring James McAvoy, the production featured a soundscape blending rap, poetry, and electronic beats.
- Blindness (2020) – An adaptation of José Saramago's novel, presented at the Donmar Warehouse during the COVID-19 pandemic. The production employed binaural audio and was billed as a Sound and Light Installation.[5]
- Prima Facie (2022/23) – A one-woman play by Suzie Miller, starring Jodie Comer in London and on Broadway. The Ringhams collaborated with composer Self Esteem (musician), receiving Olivier and Tony Award nominations.
- King Lear (2023/24) – A New York production starring Kenneth Branagh, featuring a Dolby Atmos-integrated sound design, marking a first for major theatrical productions.[6]
- Exemplar (2022–2025) – A BBC Radio 4 drama series co-created and co-written with Dan Rebellato, featuring Gina McKee as a forensic audio examiner.
Awards
[edit]- Olivier Award nominations for Best Sound Design: Piaf (2009), The Ladykillers (2012), Anna (2020), Cyrano (2020), Prima Facie (2022)[7]
- Tony Award nominations for Best Sound Design in a Play: A Doll's House (2023), Prima Facie (2023)[8]
- Drama Desk Awards for Best Sound Design: Cyrano (2020), A Doll's House (2023)
- BBC Audio Drama Awards Best Original Series or Serial: Exemplar (2023)[9]
References
[edit]- ^ Akbar, Arifa (28 June 2022). "'Why can't we do it?': The Ringham brothers' daring sound designs". The Guardian.
- ^ "Sound designers Ben and Max Ringham: 'Directors and audiences are more sound-literate now. It's brilliant'".
- ^ "Anna review, Dorfman, National Theatre, London, 2019". The Stage.
- ^ "Squelchy melons and squeaky drills: How to bring the disturbing world of Berberian Sound Studio to the stage". The Independent. February 12, 2019.
- ^ Wyver, Kate (August 9, 2020). "Blindness review – blazing pandemic tale is brilliantly too close for comfort". The Guardian.
- ^ "Off-Broadway Kenneth Branagh-Led King Lear Will Be 1st Live Theatre Show to Use Dolby Atmos". Playbill.
- ^ "Olivier Awards 2023: the nominations in full". The Stage.
- ^ https://www.tonyawards.com/news/2023-tony-awards-nominees/
- ^ "BBC Radio 4 - BBC Audio Drama Awards - Audio Drama Awards 2023 – The Winners". BBC.
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