See how Designer Rae Smith's costume concepts are turned into beautiful finished pieces in the National Theatre costume workshop. This short film follows the process of creating the beautiful military dress coat worn by Hal Fowler as King Ignacio, from initial sketches to the full detail of the finished piece.

Go into the National Theatre's costume workshop and fitting room to show how a dress, worn by Rosalie Craig as Althea in The Light Princess, was designed and created for the stage. We learn how Designer Rae Smith's period inspirations are turned into a finished garment by Head Ladies' Cutter Sarah Mercer, finally seeing the detail of the dress close-up.

This is a background pack for the 2013 production of The Light Princess, a new musical written by Tori Amos and Samuel Adamson. Included in this pack are interviews with some of the creative team and an introduction to the production.

The director and designer of The Light Princess discuss working with an ambitious narrative that involves the protagonist floating throughout the majority of the play.

Professor Bill Gray discusses the life and work of George MacDonald, including The Light Princess and The Princess and the Goblin, and reflects on the presence of the fairy tale in the 19th century. The Light Princess has been adapted for the stage and will be performing at the National Theatre from 25 September.

Explore the history and world of fairy tales, featuring interviews with authors Sally Gardner and Philip Pullman, and Professor Bill Gray.