For Theatre Designers and Directors of All Disciplines

Ever wanted to direct a show but held back because you're not sure what to do with your lights? Ever designed a show only to run into last minute problems because what you made 'isn't quite what the director was thinking?' Ever wondered, 'how on earth do I make this show happen with so many parts to think about?' or 'how do I make sure my vision works with other people's ideas?'

If you relate to any of the above, then this panel is for you! Featuring experienced designers and directors from across OUTTS and OUDS, we'll discuss the process of collaborating together to make a show work, give a demonstration of what a successful design process might look like, and answer questions from the audience. This is perfect for new directors or designers to come along and learn from more experienced theatre-makers, or for those with more experience to come and share their wisdom with a new generation of creatives!

Speakers

Felix Westcott (Director): Felix is a fifth-year Medical student at New College. Since coming to Oxford, he has directed eight musicals and five plays across all the main venues in Oxford, many of which have also been his own writing. Outside of Oxford, he has directed his own play at the OSO Theatre in London and more recently his own musical which sold out at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.

Ted Fussell (Director & Set Designer): Ted is a fourth-year Maths and Philosophy Student at New College. He was director of Under Milk Wood (MT25), Ghost Quartet (HT24) and All in the Timing (TT24). He was recently associate director on Company (HT26). As a set designer, Ted has worked on Jekyll and Hyde (HT25) at the Oxford Playhouse and the London run of JACK the musical. 

Lara Machado (Director & Costume Designer): Lara is a third-year English student at St. Hugh's. As a costume designer, she has worked on Under Milk Wood (MT25), In Praise of Love (MT25) and Cyrano de Bergerac (TT25). She directed both In Praise of Love and Cyrano de Bergerac and is currently co-directing The White Devil. In what regards costume design, she really enjoys paralleling and contrasting outfits to showcase the relationships between characters.

Lucian Ng (Sound Designer): Lucian is a second-year Music student at St Hugh’s and the President of OUMS. As a sound designer and mixer he is known for Blood Wedding (TT25), A View from the Bridge (MT25), and Doctor Faustus (MT25). He has also written music for recent productions such as Twelfth Night (UK Tour), Hedda Gabler (MT25), and Red (HT26). He is passionate about closer connections between music, technical theatre, and drama societies, and across the wider arts scene in Oxford.

Hannah Wei (Lighting Designer): Hannah is a third-year English student at Hertford and the Freshers' & Training Rep for OUTTS. As a lighting designer, they're known for working on The Two Gentlemen of Verona (TT24), Endgame (MT24) and JACK (TT25; Edinburgh Fringe; London). They enjoy incorporating colour and timed effects into their work, with a focus on storytelling.