The Gate: Jerwood Young Designers
Since 2001 Jerwood Young Designers has given outstanding young designers the opportunity to work on productions in the versatile space of the Gate Theatre in Notting Hill.
The Gate has long had a reputation as having one of the most versatile studio spaces in London, perfect for young designers to explore possibilities and stretch the limited space available. They also have the chance to work with some of the finest directors and writers working in theatre, an experience which is invaluable in establishing reputation and contacts.
The support which the Jerwood Young Designers scheme provides in both nurturing talent and offering the opportunity of practical experience has been instrumental in launching the careers of some of the country’s most exciting theatrical designers.
2012 Jerwood Young Designers are:
Holly Pigott for The Prophet: Holly graduated from the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama in 2011. She was shortlisted as one of 12 finalists in the Linbury Prize for Stage Design, where she worked with the Royal Opera House 2 on a conceptual design for Opera Shots. Design credits include Sex With A Stranger directed by Philip Breen, Who's Afraid Of Rachel Roberts directed by Peter Doran and Hitchcock Blonde directed by Bruce Guthrie. She has also assisted on various shows including he Passion a site-specific production around Port Talbot directed by Michael Sheen and Bill Mitchell.
Chloe Lamford: The Kreutzer Sonata
Jerwood Young Designers at The Gate
6 January - 18 February 2012
Adapted from Leo Tolstoy’s shocking novella, this chilling one-man account of sexual jealousy and murder is set to raise the Gate Theatre roof once more, with its original cast of Tobias Beer, Hilton McRae and Sophie Scott.
