I graduated in 2004 with a 2:1 in theatre design from Nottingham Trent University. After fleeing the country albeit briefly after I graduated, I came back to the North West to begin my career in the theatrical industry and have been working ever since.
My work has been mightily varied and has included set and costume design for touring theatre and TIE, scenic painting for pantomimes, sculpture and installation art all in addition to delivering art and theatre based workshops to all ages. Despite juggling all of this, I have even gone back to college, where one night a week I progress rapidly in the world of 2D AutoCAD.
As a theatre designer and artist, I am particularly interested in the role and experience of the audience in performance as well as the influence of young people on and for theatre today. Moreover, whilst I am still young I intend to develop theatre for and with young people, as well as of course progress up the slippery ladder of design for various types of theatre. I hold a full driving license and even have my own car so am able to frequently travel the length and breadth of the country and indeed do so. I am currently a member of Equity and a student designer associate of SBTD (Society of British Theatre Design).
I enjoy travelling and intend to take time out eventually to see a lot more of the world. I caught this bug when I first traversed across Australia and Malaysia in 2001, experiencing the different cultures and lifestyles rapidly became a passion and inspired me to spend time Greek island hopping and visiting various Scandinavian countries. Africa is next on my list to conquer. As well as a lot of enthusiasm for theatre and cinema, I draw and paint as well as attempt to play squash, however, this is hindered slightly by the fact I cant find my racquet.
tested 18/01/07Work
- 2006, Scenic Designer, Daisy Pulls It Off, Stagedoor Manor, New York
- 2006, Scenic Designer, Suessical, Stagedoor Manor, New York
- 2006, Scenic Designer, And The World Goes Round, Stagedoor Manor, New York
- 2006, Scenic Designer, Comedy of Errors, Stagedoor Manor, New York
- 2006, Scenic Designer, Company, Stagedoor Manor, New York
- 2006, Scenic Designer, In to the Woods Jnr, Stagedoor Manor, New York
- 2006, Scenic Designer, Our Town, Stagedoor Manor, New York
- 2006, Scenic Designer, Joseph and his Technicoloured Dream Coat, Stagedoor Manor, New York
- 2006, Scenic Designer, A...My Name is Alice, Stagedoor Manor, New York
- 2006, Design Assistant, Gogo, Action Transport Theatre Company
- 2006, Scenic and Costume Designer, Club Piranha, Contact Theatre Company, Manchester
- 2006, Set and Costume Designer, The Miracle, Action Transport Theatre Company
- 2006, Set and Costume Designer and Scenic Artist, Eleemosynary, BNT, The octagon Theatre, Bolton
- 2005, Set Designer and Scenic Artist, Wind in the Willows, Chester Gateway Theatre
- 2005, Set and Costume Designer and Scenic Artist, Raver, Action Transport Theatre Company
- 2005, Set and Costume Designer and Scenic Artist, Kidnapped, Action Transport Theatre Company
- 2005, Set Designer and Scenic Artist, Romeo and Juliet, Chester Gateway Theatre
- 2004, Scenic Artist, 101 Dalmatians, Chester Gateway Theatre
- 2004, Design Assistant, Leather Boy, Action Transport Theatre Company at Chester Gateway Theatre
- 2004, Co-set and Costume Designer, The Musicians, Carlton Television Youth Theatre at Stoney St. studios and Nottingham Playhouse
- 2004, Assistant Designer, Bowled a Googly (Touring), New Perspectives and Oxfordshire Touring Theatre Company
- 2004, Co-devisor and writer, Goya!, Waverly Theatre, Nottingham
- 2002, Design Runner, Get Your own back, CBBC, Carlton Studios, nottingham
