Jess Watson

MA Performance Design


Biography

Jess loves technically challenging and dynamic designs, which she explores in her own creative practice as a performance designer. Before studying at BOVTS, Jess worked as a Drama Assistant, designing and building sets for Reigate Grammar School and achieved a first-class BSc (Hons) in Product Design from Loughborough University.

Her credits include the set design for A Very Expensive Poison (Circomedia) and the set and costume design for Hymns (Wardrobe Theatre).

Students drinking coffee in Clifton Village
The training provided by the MFA programme is superb. The depth with which we explore, paired with unyielding curiosity that is met with the most knowledgeable, passionate, expert tutors is what makes BOVTS programme one of the finest around. I feel honoured to call BOVTS my grad school. Rachel McVay, MA Professional Acting Student