A large scaffolding 'back wall' was constructed

A large scaffolding 'back wall' was constructed The first departments on site were stioen Gearhouse Structures overseen by Attie van Staden and the team from SDS (Sets, Drapes, Screens) led by Pieter Joubert and Andre Matthysen who all collaborated closely to build the foundations.

A large scaffolding 'back wall' was constructed to facilitate installation of the 'Calabash', a traditional African pot shaped trussing construction anchored to two 9 metre diameter circles top and bottom with 16 gently curved 8 metre ribs, which crowned Dunn's stage set.

Ninety per cent of the Calabash was built on the ground. This was then craned into place by a 60 tonne crane which landed it on the 20 metre high (from the ground at the front, 10 metres off the stepped bleacher deck behind) back wall. The final 4 ribs were added once it was in situ.