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
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Browse the digital archives of the 2023 Prague Quadrennial of Performance Design and Space.
The Role of the Theatre Designer
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​Visit a digital exhibition explaining the designer's profession, created by Sophie Jump.
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An online version of the National Theatre's 2019 exhibition exploring how designers use scale.
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Take a look at the work of UK-based practitioners registered with The Society of British Theatre Designers.
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A free resource providing a framework to create theatre more sustainably in response to the climate crisis.
How do you do it?
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Online workshop hosted by The Old Vic's free digital learning platform The Hub.
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One of model maker David Neat's many online resources offering information, advice and exercises.
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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.
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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
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A free two-year training and mentoring course for Black and Global Majority applicants.
The National Theatre Skills Centre
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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
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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!
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Play with lighting states in Matt Kizer's accessible online resource. Take a look at his other resources here - free for UK users.
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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.
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An opportunity for emerging designers to work with up and coming theatre directors. Information for Designers can be found here.
Opportunities
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Paid opportunities for theatre artists and administrators from historically underrepresented backgrounds. See the CATALYST Youth programme here.
Somerset House Talent Pathways
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Opportunities for artists, makers, creative enterprises and entrepreneurs to develop their skills, practice and networks.
The Linbury Prize for Stage Design
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The only nationwide prize for performance design, awarded every two years to emerging designers. The prize will be open for submissions in Summer 2027.
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Opportunities such as workshops, events, and assistantships aiming to equip artists for the reality of today and the future.
Organisations
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The Envelope Room supports, promotes and connects performance designers based in Scotland
The Society of British Theatre Designers
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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​​​
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NWDA is a platform to champion theatre designers based in the North West of England.
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Trade union for staff, contract, and freelance workers in the media and entertainment industries.
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A list of organisations with model making affiliations, compiled by the 4D Model Shop.
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An organisation mobilising the arts and culture to take action on the climate crisis.