The Society of British Theatre Designers

WE CELEBRATE THE DIVERSITY OF PERFORMANCE DESIGN AND MAKING PRACTICES TODAY

Libby Todd
Photo: Midsummer, Mercury Theatre. Photographer: Pamela Raith

INSPIRING YOUNG PEOPLE TO INVENT NEW PRACTICES FOR THE FUTURE

Rhys Jarman

THE HIERARCHIES ARE DISSOLVING

Mydd Pharo

OUR CREATIVE BORDERS ARE POROUS

Conor Murphy

WE BUILD THE CONTENT

Alex Eales

WE MAKE THE MEMORIES

Emeline Beroud

WE ARE ALL THE STORYTELLERS NOW

Stella Cecil

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Announcing design | stage – our 2027 National Exhibition Project

Announcing our 2027 National Exhibition Project – design | stage

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SBTD is here to support and celebrate the work of designers for performance based in the UK at every stage of their careers.

As a professional association run by designers for designers, we are here to advocate for and build awareness of the expertise and knowledge of our members.

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Exhibition Catalogues

Looking for inspiration or need to research theatre designers? Check out the catalogues available to buy from previous exhibitions, packed with images of productions, set models and costume drawings.

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Membership is open to you at every stage of your career. We are also very keen to encourage practitioners from associated fields of work to join us.

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