I am a female working-class lighting designer originally from Hull, with bases in Hull, London and the Midlands. 

I am also the co-founder of theatre company Puddle of Fools, with actor and devisor Hannah Harquart. We are currently developing our production of  new play 'How to commit a mattress heist' in co-production with TipTray Theatre.​

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In 2025 I became a recipient of bursary for The Optimists Producing Course, led by China Plate. Previously I have been a recipient of the MGC Futures Bursary 2023.

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Some recent design credits include 'Mumsy' directed by Zoe Waterman, 'Dizzy' directed by Rob Watt, 'A Sudden Violent Burst of Rain' directed by Yasmin Hasefji, and 'Patricia Gets Ready (for a date with the man that used to hit her)' directed by Kaleya Baxe.​

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I studied a degree in BA Theatre and Performance Technology, in which I gained a first class honours, specialising in Lighting Design. ​

During my time studying, I was chosen as one of five participants to partake in the SLX Lighting Programme, as well as a member in The Godber Theatre Foundation.

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Prior to attending LIPA I completed an 18 month apprenticeship at Bridlington Spa which gave me a range of experience working in a professional venue and programming and operating on shows of varying scales from studio shows to conference set ups to large scale musicals.  

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Alongside lighting design, I have credits working as a theatre technician at the London Palladium, with Revel Pucks Circus, Walk The Plank, M&S Bank Arena Liverpool, and more.

 

The most important element of designing a show to me is the collaboration with the creative team. I am passionate about work which connects to an audience and lighting is a huge part of that: it can set the mood, change the feel,  tell a story and affect the atmosphere. I love to include practical elements within my designs which I find helps to immerse the audience even more.

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Alongside my lighting design work, I also work as a writer and producer. More information can be found about this on the 'Other Creative Work' page.

 

I am always seeking new opportunities to get involved in, as a lighting designer, assistant, or associate.