Benjamin Thapa

Designer

Costume & Set Designer
(Currently studying MA Theatre Design at Bristol Old Vic Theatre School)
www.benjaminthapa.com

Born to a mixed Nepalese and British heritage, I feel very fortunate to have been exposed to a diverse spectrum of cultural history from a young age. Folklore and mythology were a significant part of my childhood and the use of narrative to bridge cultural, social and generational divides continues to be an underlying motivation in my work. Having trained in graphic design and visual communication before working professionally on projects spanning dance, theatre, film and fashion, I've developed a multidisciplinary approach to creative thinking and storytelling. My design expertise encompasses; costume design, set design, illustration and art direction. I firmly believe in investing in young people and am always keen to facilitate and support projects that work to empower and inspire our future society.

Credits

SAMUEL’S TROUSERS - Costume Design
Short Film / Eclipse Theatre
Directed by Dawn Walton (2019)

SIGNALS - Costume & Set Design
The Pleasance Courtyard (Ed Fringe)
Created by Footprint Theatre (2018)

TRUST IN CARE - Costume & Set Design
Derby Theatre (Ed Fringe)
Choreographed by Nathan Geering (2018)

THE CHANGING ROOM - Costume Design
Sheffield Theatres Studio (NT Connections)
Directed by Emily Hutchinson (2018)

SHEFFILED THEATRES GALA - Event Design
The Crucible Theatre
Sheffield Theatres Fundraising Gala 2018

WISHED FOR - Costume & Set Design
Sheffield Theatres Studio (NT Connections)
Directed by Malika Sykes (2017)

WHAT WE WISHED FOR - Design Assistance
Sheffield Theatres Studio (NT Connections)
Designed by Kevin Jenkins (2017)
Directed by Emily Hutchinson (2017)

Training

MA Theatre Design - Bristol Old Vic Theatre School

Location

Bristol

Experience

1-2 years

What I do

  • Choreography
  • Costume Design
  • Devising
  • Physical Theatre / Mime
  • Set Design
  • Site Responsive/Immersive
  • Teaching / Coaching
  • Working with Deaf non-professional adults / children
  • Working with Deaf artists
  • Working with disabled non-professional adults / children
  • Working with disabled artists
  • Working with learning disabled adults / children
  • Working with young people
  • Working with young people with special educational needs

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