Laura McEwen
Laura has worked nationally and internationally as a Theatre Set and Costume Designer for more than twenty years. She has a specialism in designing for younger audiences and this work has included designs for a range of companies including the RSC, English National Opera, Polka Theatre, Unicorn Theatre, Can’t Sit Still, Nottingham Playhouse and York Theatre Royal. Her designs for the stage have been exhibited at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London. Most recently her work has toured to Broadway, New York and Singapore.
In addition to designing for theatre Laura has undertaken a range of projects designing interactive spaces for young people. Most recently this included the RIBA award nominated designs for the public spaces at Polka Theatre, London, in collaboration with Foster Wilson Architects. She is passionate about making spaces that allow room to play and imagine and that promote inclusivity and well being.