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Benjamin Thapa

Theatre Design MA Student


Biography

Originally trained in graphic design and visual communication, Benjamin has designed projects spanning dance, theatre, film and fashion, and has developed a multidisciplinary approach to creative thinking and storytelling. Previous credits include costume design for; To Provide All The People (Bristol Old Vic); Samuel’s Trousers (Eclipse Theatre Revolution Mix); The Changing Room (NT Connections / Sheffield Theatres), set, prop and AV design for Her Naked Skin (Circomedia, Bristol) and production design for Blink (The Wardrobe Theatre, Bristol); Signals (Pleasance Courtyard, Edinburgh) and Trust in Care (Derby Theatre). Benjamin has assisted designer Ti Green on Cyrano (Bristol Old Vic) and Bartholomew Fair (Sam Wanamaker Playhouse) as well as Kevin Jenkins on What We Wished For (The Crucible Theare). He also has a range of experience in teaching, engagement and facilitating workshops with young people.

Headshot: Ed Felton

One of my favourite parts about BOVTS is that it feels ‘homegrown’. From the set to the costume, lighting, acting and sound, every single aspect of a theatre production or film is down to the students. The location of Clifton is so serene and the School being so small everyone knows each other and it feels so personal and special. Violet Morris, BA Professional Acting Student