Resources
What is stage design? · How do you do it? · Where can I study it? · Try it now! · Opportunities · Organisations
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Look through the work of former Linbury Prize recipients going back to 1987.
What is stage design?
International designers gallery
Browse the digital archives of the 2023 Prague Quadrennial of Performance Design and Space.
The Role of the Theatre Designer
Visit a digital exhibition explaining the designer's profession, created by Sophie Jump.
An online version of the National Theatre's 2019 exhibition exploring how designers use scale.
Take a look at the work of UK-based practitioners registered with The Society of British Theatre Designers.
A free resource providing a framework to create theatre more sustainably in response to the climate crisis.
How do you do it?
Online workshop hosted by The Old Vic's free digital learning platform The Hub.
One of model maker David Neat's many online resources offering information, advice and exercises.
Dozens of free PDF and video guides for using materials and tools, provided by the 4D Model Shop. Not sure which glue to use on what - take a look at their Adhesives Guide.
Not ready to commit to a degree course? Take a look at a range of short term introductory courses.
Where can I study it?
Genesis Theatre Design Programme
A free two-year training and mentoring course for Black and Global Majority applicants.
The National Theatre Skills Centre
Resources, training and professional development opportunities from entry-level to mid-career. You can find the page dedicated to opportunities for Young People here.
Undergraduate performance design courses
Browse UK based higher education providers offering design for performance courses. You can find postgraduate courses here.
A list of short courses related to model making, compiled by the 4D Model Shop.
Try it now!
Play with lighting states in Matt Kizer's accessible online resource. Take a look at his other resources here - free for UK users.
A free web app for 3D design, ideal for introducing beginners to Computer Aided Design (CAD) software.
A list of exhibitions, shows and other events related to model making, compiled by the 4D Model Shop.
An opportunity for emerging designers to work with up and coming theatre directors. Information for Designers can be found here.
Opportunities
Paid opportunities for theatre artists and administrators from historically underrepresented backgrounds. See the CATALYST Youth programme here.
Somerset House Talent Pathways
Opportunities for artists, makers, creative enterprises and entrepreneurs to develop their skills, practice and networks.
The Linbury Prize for Stage Design
The only nationwide prize for performance design, awarded every two years to emerging designers. The prize will be open for submissions in Summer 2027.
Opportunities such as workshops, events, and assistantships aiming to equip artists for the reality of today and the future.
Organisations
The Envelope Room supports, promotes and connects performance designers based in Scotland.
The Society of British Theatre Designers
SBTD is a registered charity and professional association run by designers for designers, supporting UK-based practitioners across all career stages.
North West Design Allotment
NWDA is a platform to champion theatre designers based in the North West of England.
Trade union for staff, contract, and freelance workers in the media and entertainment industries.
A list of organisations with model making affiliations, compiled by the 4D Model Shop.
An organisation mobilising the arts and culture to take action on the climate crisis.