Zidi Wu
2025 LINBURY PRIZE RECIPIENT
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"I feel so honoured to be a Linbury Prize recipient. I actually missed the calls twice because I was playing with my doggy — which made the moment even more unforgettable. I’m deeply grateful for this opportunity and excited to follow in the footsteps of the designers I admire. It will be a new chapter of my life."
Zidi Wu, Designer
Zidi Wu is a designer whose work spans set, lighting, and costume. Born in China and now based in London, she brings her unique perspective to every project she takes part in.
She received a solid foundation in fine art at the Affiliated High School of the China Academy of Art, and later graduated with First Class Honours in Stage Design from the Shanghai Theatre Academy. Most recently, she completed her MA at Central Saint Martins in 2025.
Her interests range from play to contemporary dance, and she has worked on a wide variety of productions as a designer or as an assistant, constantly challenging herself. She seeks to approach the stage as an organic whole, bringing together different theatrical elements in innovative ways to create experiences that lift the audience beyond the present.