Hugo Dodsworth
Biography
Hugo (he/him) is a Performance Designer, working holistically across disciplines of set, lighting, costume and video design. He trained at Bristol Old Vic Theatre School, graduating in 2022 with an MA in Performance Design. Prior to his design training, Hugo received his BA (Hons) in Italian and History of Art from UCL in 2021, with the highest marked dissertation in his cohort, titled After Dark: Light as a Material for Placemaking. In 2019, Hugo spent a year working as an electrician and lighting design assistant at Teatro alla Scala in Milan. Hugo specialises in digital design communication methods and is particularly interested in technologies of design and performance.
Previous productions
Forthcoming productions
| Show name | Type | Venue/Company | Role | Creative team | Opens |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Visit | Theatre |
Embassy Theatre, Royal Central School of Speech and Drama Royal Central School of Speech and Drama |
Lighting Designer |
Director: Shani Erez & Morwenna Rowe Set designer: Sammy Dowson |
24 Jul 2024 |
| Angels in America | Theatre |
Tobacco Factory Theatres Bristol School of Acting |
Lighting Designer |
Director: Stuart Wood Set designer: Mayou Trikerioti |
11 Jul 2024 |
| The White Devil | Theatre |
Courtyard Theatre - Royal Central School of Speech and Drama Royal Central School of Speech and Drama |
Lighting Designer |
Director: Tom McClane Set designer: Hugo Dodsworth |
29 May 2024 |
Previous productions
| Show name | Type | Venue/Company | Role | Creative Team | Opened |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dear Young Monster | Theatre | Bristol Old Vic Studio | Lighting Designer |
Director: Sammy Glover Set designer: Cara Evans |
Feb 2024 |
| How You Died | Theatre |
Old Red Lion Theatre Dark Skies Ensemble |
Lighting Designer |
Director: Ellie Jay Stevens Set designer: Hugo Dodsworth |
Feb 2024 |
| The Last One | Theatre | Arcola Studio 2 | Lighting & Projection / Video Designer |
Director: Imy Wyatt Corner Set designer: Olivia Jamieson |
Jan 2024 |
| Machinal | Theatre |
Embassy Theatre, Royal Central School of Speech and Drama Royal Central School of Speech & Drama |
Lighting Designer |
Director: Shani Erez & Anna Healey Set designer: Hugo Dodsworth & Sammy Dowson |
Dec 2023 |
| Darknet | Theatre |
Tobacco Factory Theatres Bristol School of Acting |
Lighting Designer |
Director: Jay Zorenti-Nakhid Set designer: Amanda Mascarenhas |
Nov 2023 |
| The Cherry Orchard | Theatre |
Tobacco Factory Theatres Bristol School of Acting |
Lighting & Projection / Video Designer |
Director: Stuart Wood Set designer: Max Johns |
Jul 2023 |
| Fame Whore | Theatre |
Kings Head Theatre, then touring Sarah Allen Productions |
Lighting Designer |
Director: Tom Ratcliffe Set designer: Alys Whitehead |
Oct 2022, Feb 2023 |
| Between the Roots and Wings | Theatre |
Courtyard Theatre - Royal Central School of Speech and Drama Royal Central School of Speech and Drama |
Lighting Designer |
Director: Martin Wylde & Rachel Wise Set designer: Sammy Dowson |
Dec 2022 |
| Babytales | Theatre |
Bristol Old Vic Studio Made in Bristol |
Lighting Designer |
Director: Lisa Gregan Set designer: Robbie McDonnell |
Nov 2022 |
| The Telephone / La Voix Humaine | Opera |
Playground Theatre Opera on the Move |
Lighting Designer |
Director: Benjamin Schilperoort Set designer: Fiona McKeon |
Oct 2022 |
| Mother Courage And Her Children | Theatre |
Webber Douglas - Royal Central School of Speech and Drama Royal Central School of Speech & Drama |
Lighting Designer |
Director: Shani Erez & Morwenna Rowe Set designer: Sammy Dowson |
Oct 2022 |
| Fame Whore | Theatre |
Kings Head Theatre, then touring Sarah Allen Productions |
Lighting Designer |
Director: Tom Ratcliffe Set designer: Alys Whitehead |
Oct 2022, Feb 2023 |
| Spoons | Theatre |
Gilded Balloon, Edinburgh Festival Fringe, UK PBJ Management |
Lighting Designer |
Director: Paul Schlesinger Set designer: Hazel McIntosh |
Aug 2022 |
| Loam | Theatre |
Bristol Old Vic Bristol Old Vic Theatre School |
Lighting & Projection / Video Designer |
Director: Marcus Romer Set designer: Olivia Jamieson |
Jun 2022 |
| Catastrophe Bay | Musical |
Bristol Old Vic Bristol Old Vic Theatre School |
Lighting Designer |
Director: Derek Bond Set designer: Matthew Cassar |
Jun 2022 |
| Girl In The Machine | Theatre |
The Wardrobe Theatre, Bristol Bristol Old Vic Theatre School |
Lighting & Projection / Video Designer |
Director: Ellie Jay Stevens Set designer: Hugo Dodsworth |
May 2022 |
| The Last Days of Judas Iscariot | Theatre |
The Station Bristol Old Vic Theatre School |
Lighting Designer |
Director: Nik Partridge Set designer: Hugo Dodsworth |
Mar 2022 |
| Romeo and Juliet | Theatre |
The Redgrave Theatre Bristol Old Vic Theatre School |
Lighting Designer |
Director: Aaron Parsons Set designer: Aldo Vasquez |
Dec 2021 |
Location availability:
- Worldwide
| Contact method | Details |
|---|---|
| Email address | hugo@hugododsworth.com |
Theatre:
- Regional (Main House)
- Regional (Studio)
- Small Scale Touring
- Fringe / Pub Theatre
- Education Establishment
- Projection / Video Design
Musical:
- Regional (Main House)
Opera:
- Small scale
Dance:
- Education Establishment
Concert:
- Education Establishment
News
Appearing here soon... a collection of articles from the Focus magazine archives.
Portfolio
Press quotes
Catastrophe Bay
Lighting by the BOVTS’ own Hugo Dodsworth delivers clarity while retaining that most precious commodity: not being too obvious while transforming the mood literally at the flick of a switch.
Bryan J Mason, Bristol 24/7 28/06/2022
Girl In The Machine
The Last Days of Judas Iscariot
Mirrored blocks and strips of mobile lighting make up a clever set and lighting design from Hugo Dodsworth, that serve to shine a light and hold up a mirror to those of us watching on.
Jamie Rees, Theatre Jam 08/03/2022
