Sarah Tring

MA Performance Design


Biography

Sarah embarked on a transformative career path following the upheaval of the COVID era, a journey that illuminated her background in fine art. Graduating from the University of the West of England in 2023 with a first-class Interior Design BA (Hons), she subsequently pursued her passion by delving into a MA Performance Design at the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School.

Her portfolio showcases her contributions to the school’s prestigious productions. From the captivating spring season rendition of Nina Raine’s Tiger Country to the summer season performance of Octopus by Afsaneh Gray,

She also made her debut as an Art Director in the short movie Dirty Talk by Nico Rao Pimpare.

It was always stressed that the contacts you make during your training are incredibly important, and your classmates are likely to end up being on set alongside you in the future. After working with a director of photography on one of the School’s short films, I was invited to work on a project with him outside of Bristol - proving that the professionals we meet via the School, may one day give us a call to action! Muir McFadden, Technical Graduate