Holly Coulson

MA Performance Design


Biography

Holly is a Set and Costume Designer in theatre and performance and has specialised in large-scale opera design during her time at BOVTS. She is interested in the relationship between art and theatre and is particularly inspired by the creation of tableau images onstage that are akin to a live painting. Before studying at BOVTS, Holly specialised in oil painting where she graduated from Lancaster University with a first class BA (Hons) degree in Fine Art.

Previous BOVTS credits include set design for Twelfth Night (Malcolm X) and Julius Caesar (Malcolm X), and set and costume design for Black Mountain (Wardrobe Theatre).

Students relaxing outside of the School
The School is in a beautiful part of Bristol, overlooking a huge park called the Downs. We sometimes take advantage of our close proximity to the Downs during the summer term, practising fight and dance routines, or voice or singing classes! Dan Hall, BA Professional Acting student