'Fright Night' premiered at the Royal Exchange Studio Theatre in October 2022. It was part of the Exchange's DISRVPT programme, a series of works designed to disrupt the troubled history of the former cotton exchange. Written by Samuel Rossiter, afshan d’souza-lohdi, and Stefanie Reynolds, 'Fright Night' explored themes of mental illness, violence, and child abuse.
As the Set and Costume Designer, I had the thrilling experience of exploring the Exchange's vast costume and prop stores for items and inspiration. I also spent six weeks observing the design process for 'Let the Right One In', by award-winning designer Amelia Jane Hankin. My placement at the Royal Exchange was part of the Hodgkiss Collective Scheme, and I graduated with a technical understanding of how design for large-scale theatre productions works.
I really enjoyed working at the Royal Exchange Theatre. Take a look at some of my favourite memories below!
