Fi Russell
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document fileFi Russell Design Portfolio
Credits
Year | Job Title Project Type |
Project Name Director / Company |
Location |
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2022 |
Set and Costume Designer
Theatre |
The City Phoebe Rhodes |
The Quad, Marjon |
2022 |
Set and Costume Designer
Theatre |
Footprints Yusuf Niazi |
Northcott Theatre |
2022 |
Set and Costume Designer - Redesign
Theatre |
A Christmas Carol John Nicholson / Le Navet Bete |
Exeter Northcott |
2021 |
Set and Costume Designer
Theatre |
Rhia and the Tree of Lights Katie Villa / Quirk Theatre |
Exeter Phoenix |
2021 |
Set and Costume Designer - Re-design
Theatre |
The Snow Beast Ensemble / Scratchworks Theatre Company |
Tour |
2021 |
Set and Costume Designer
Theatre |
The A Game Yusuf Niazi / Exeter Northcott Theatre's Kickstart Ensemble |
Southernhay Gardens |
2021 |
Set and Costume Designer
Theatre |
Parliament Square Derek Bond / Marjon University |
Quad Theatre |
2021 |
Set and Costume Designer
Theatre |
The Honey Man Alix Harris / Exeter Northcott |
Exeter Northcott |
2021 |
Set and Costume Designer
Theatre |
Antigone Daniel Buckroyd / Exeter Northcott Theatre in association with Exeter University |
Exeter Northcott |
2020 |
Set Re Design, and Stage Management
Theatre |
Treasure Island John Nicholson / Le Navet Bete |
Exeter Northcott |
2020 |
Costume Maker and Props Supervisor
Event |
Down To Earth Nikki Sved / Theatre Alibi |
South west schools tour |
2020 |
Designer
Event |
St Thomas Story Tours Nikki Sved / Theatre Alibi |
Street Theatre around St Thomas Exeter |
2020 |
Designer
Event |
Cabbage Rebellion Erin Walcon / Doorstep Arts |
Street Theatre around Paignton, Brixham and Torquay |
2020 |
Digital Set Designer and Costume Designer
Theatre |
Love and Information Martin Harvey / Marjon Arts |
|
2020 |
Set Designer
Theatre |
Treasure Island John Nicholson / Le Navet Bete |
The Athenaeum Plymouth |
2020 |
Set and Costume Designer
Theatre |
The Velveteen Rabbit Katie Villa / Quirk Theatre |
Exeter Phoenix |
2020 |
Design Workshop Leader
Theatre |
Creep Alexandra Ogando / Theatre Royal Young Company |
The Drum, Plymouth Theatre Royal |
2019 |
Costume Designer and Superivisor
Theatre |
To the Edge of the World in 80 Days Kerry Boorman / Partners Theatre Company, Reach Inclusive Arts |
Wyvern Theatre |
2019 |
Set and Costume Designer
Theatre |
Alice in Wonderland Polly Ferguson-Carruthers / Doorstep Arts |
Palace Theatre Paignton |
2019 |
Gallery Designer
Event |
The Offering Shelly Castle / Eye-view |
Torquay |
2019 |
Sewing workshop facilitator
Event |
Fabric of Home Amy Pitt / Eye-view Festival |
Oldway Mansion |
2019 |
Set and Costume Designer
Theatre |
The Last Days of Judas Iscariot Yvonne Hurt / Marjon University |
Barbican Plymouth, MAC Birmingham and Jacksons Lane London |
2019 |
Set and Costume Designer
Theatre |
Measure for Measure Linzie Wishart / Marjon University |
Desmond Tutu Theatre |
2019 |
Costume Designer
Theatre |
The Three Musketeers John Nicholson / Le Navet Bete |
Exeter Northcott and UK tour |
2019 |
Costume Designer
Theatre |
The Book Keepers Pip Jones and Lizzie Swinford / Skylarker |
Library tour |
2019 |
Set and Costume Designer
Theatre |
Opus Jade Campbell / Doorstep Arts |
Torquay Museum |
2019 |
Set and Costume Designer
Theatre |
Aladdin John Nicholson / Le Navet Bete |
The Athenaeum Plymouth |
2018 |
Assistant Designer
Theatre |
Table Mates Nikki Svled / Theatre Alibi |
Southwest tour |
2018 |
Set and Costume Designer
Theatre |
The Snow Beast NA - producer Charlie Parker / Scratchworks Theatre |
The Barbican Plymouth |
2018 |
Design Consultant
Theatre |
Wild Katie Villa and Laura Mugridge / The Birth Project |
The Bike Shed |
2018 |
Event designer
Event |
Mardi Gras New Years Eve Party NA / The Boat Shed |
The Boat Shed |
2017 |
Set Redesigner and Costume Designer
Theatre |
Christmas Carol John Nicholson / Le Navet Bete |
The Athenaeum Plymouth |
2017 |
Designer
Event |
The Boat Shed Theatre's Mini Golf Course David Lockwood / The Boat Shed |
The Boat Shed, Exeter |
2017 |
Wardrobe Assistant
Theatre |
Assassins and The Sea Joanna Read and James Kerr / LAMDA |
Sainsbury Theatre |
2017 |
Set Dresser
Film |
Hold the World Dan Smith / Back Drop Design for Factory 42 |
The Natural History Museum |
2017 |
Resident Theatre Designer and Scenic Artist
Theatre |
Over 20 productions Various / Eton College |
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2015 |
Painting Crew
Television |
Toast of London J'Ocular |
West London Film Studios |
2015 |
Assistant Standby
Film |
Crowhurst (working title) Deep Water Productions |
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2015 |
Wardrobe Assistant
Theatre |
The Low Road LAMDA |
The Greenwood Theatre |
2015 |
Set and Costume - Co Designer
Theatre |
Loves Labours Lost Mountview |
Unicorn Theatre and Globe Neusse |
2015 |
Set - Co Designer
Theatre |
Feathers in the Snow Mountview |
Unicorn Theatre |
2015 |
Costume Designer and Wardrobe
Theatre |
A Picture of Dorian Gray European Arts |
UK tour |
2015 |
Set and Costume Designer
Event |
Game Theory Tristan Bates Theatre |
Tristan Bates Theatre |
2015 |
Standby Art Department
Television |
London's Lost Graveyard: The Crossrail Discovery Kenny Scott / True North Productions |
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2014 |
Set and Costume Designer
Theatre |
Ruthless Mountview |
The Karamel Club |
2014 |
Costume Designer
Theatre |
The Laramie Project LAMDA |
The Linbury Studio LAMDA |
2014 |
Costume Designer
Theatre |
Mortal Ash LAMDA |
The Linbury Studio LAMDA |
2014 |
Costume Designer
Theatre |
The English Game LAMDA |
The Linbury Studio LAMDA |
2014 |
Set and Costume Designer
Theatre |
Vernon God Little Mountview |
The Bridewell Theatre |
2014 |
Set and Costume Designer
Theatre |
What's Eating Gilbert Grape Mountview |
The Bridewell Theatre |
2014 |
Art Department
Television |
Spider House J'Ocular Design |
|
2014 |
Art Department
Television |
Conquest of the Skies J'Ocular Design |
|
2014 |
Set and Costume Designer
Theatre |
Gimme Shelter LAMDA |
The Linbury Studio LAMDA |
2014 |
Set and Costume Designer
Theatre |
Pornography LAMDA |
The Linbury Studio LAMDA |
2014 |
Set and Costume Designer
Theatre |
Holiday and Eisteddfod Double Bill Tack Room Theatre and Moya Productions |
Bussey Building |
2014 |
Set Designer
Theatre |
The Art of War Mountview |
Shoreditch Town Hall |
2014 |
Set and Costume Designer
Theatre |
Dreaming America Mountview |
Shoreditch Town Hall |
2014 |
Assistant Art Director
Television |
The Secret Life of Cats J'Ocular Design |
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2013 |
Set and Costume Designer
Theatre |
Kiss Me Kate Ovation Producations |
Upstairs at the Gatehouse |
2013 |
Set and Costume Designer
Theatre |
Jerusalem Mountview |
Riverside Studios |
2013 |
Costume Designer
Theatre |
A Lightning Play LAMDA |
The Linbury Studio LAMDA |
2013 |
Costume Designer
Theatre |
Dangerous Corner LAMDA |
The Linbury Studio LAMDA |
2013 |
Costume Designer
Theatre |
A Few Good Men LAMDA |
The Linbury Studio LAMDA |
2013 |
Set Designer
Theatre |
Pope Joan NYT |
St Jame's Church Piccadilly |
2013 |
Costume Designer
Theatre |
School For Scandal Red Handed Theatre |
The Park Theatre |
2013 |
Set and Costume Designer
Theatre |
Some Explicit Polaroids LAMDA |
The Linbury Studio, LAMDA |
2013 |
Set and Costume Designer
Theatre |
Love and Money LAMDA |
The Linbury Studio, LAMDA |
2013 |
Wardrobe Mistress
Theatre |
The Secret Garden London Children's Ballet |
The Peacock Theatre Sadler's Wells |
2013 |
Set and Costume Designer
Theatre |
Blood Wedding BADA |
Oval House Theatre |
2013 |
Costume Designer
Theatre |
The Magic Flute The Merry Opera Company |
Riverside Studios and UK tour |
2012 |
Costume Designer
Theatre |
Accrington Pals LAMDA |
The Linbury Studio |
2012 |
Costume Designer
Theatre |
Punk Rock LAMDA |
The Linbury Studio |
2012 |
Costume Designer
Theatre |
Faustus LAMDA |
The Linbury Studio |
2012 |
Set and Costume Designer
Theatre |
Playhouse Creatures Mountview Accademy of Theatre Arts |
The Karamel Club |
2012 |
Set and Costume Designer
Theatre |
The Libertine Mountview Accademy of Theatre Arts |
The Karamel Club |
2012 |
Set and Costume Designer
Theatre |
A Compleat Female Stage Beauty Mountview Accademy of Theatre Arts |
The Karamel Club |
2012 |
Set and Costume Designer
Theatre |
Cressida Mountview Accademy of Theatre Arts |
The Karamel Club |
2012 |
Wardrobe Assistant
Theatre |
The School for Wives LAMDA |
The Lyric Hammersmith |
2012 |
Wardrobe Assistant
Theatre |
One Turbulant Ambassador LAMDA |
The Lyric Hammersmith |
2012 |
Set and Costume Designer
Theatre |
Borders of Paradise LAMDA |
The Linbury Studio LAMDA |
2012 |
Set and Costume Designer
Theatre |
The Game of Love and Chacne LAMDA |
The Linbury Studio LAMDA |
2012 |
Revival Costume Adaptation
Theatre |
A Little Princess London Children's Ballet |
Sadler's Wells - The Peacock Theatre |
2012 |
Costume Designer
Theatre |
La Traviata Merry Opera |
International Tour |
2011 |
Art Department
Film |
R I Christmas Lecture J'Ocular Design |
Royal Institute |
2011 |
Art Department
Film |
Pelican Music Video for the Maccabees Colonal Blimp |
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2011 |
Costume Designer
Theatre |
Pride and Prejudice LAMDA |
The Linbury Studio |
2011 |
Costume Designer
Theatre |
Cressida LAMDA |
The Linbury Studio |
2011 |
Costume Designer
Theatre |
Terra Nova LAMDA |
The Linbury Studio |
2011 |
Production Designer
Film |
Run For Your Wife Run For Your Wife Film Ltd |
Wimbledon Studios |
2011 |
Set and Costume Designer
Theatre |
A Lie of the Mind LAMDA |
The Linbury Studio |
2011 |
Set and Costume Designer
Theatre |
The Trestle at Pope Lick Creek LAMDA |
The Linbury Studio |
2011 |
Set and Costume Designer
Theatre |
James and the Giant Peach and Fantastic Mr Fox Nichola Rees Theatre School |
The Pump House Watford |
2011 |
Set and Costume Designer
Theatre |
Cleveland Street the Musical Boys of the Empire Productions |
Above the Stag |
2011 |
Set and Costume Designer
Theatre |
A Butcher of Distinction The Plays of Rob Hayes |
The Cock Tavern and Kings Head |
2011 |
Set Designer
Theatre |
A Clockwork Orange Fourth Monkey |
The Croydon Clock Tower |
2011 |
Set and Costume Designer
Theatre |
My Beautiful Laundrette Above the Stag Theatre Company |
Above the Stag |
2011 |
Set and Costume Designer
Theatre |
Seduction Above the Stag Theatre Company |
Above the Stag |
2010 |
Set Designer
Theatre |
The Plays of Rob Hayes Ned Bennet Productions |
M.A.C (Midlands Art Centre) |
2010 |
Set and Costume Designer
Theatre |
Robin Hood Queen of Thieves Above the Stag Theatre Company |
Above the Stag |
2010 |
Set and Costume Designer
Theatre |
Follies All Star Productions |
Ye Olde Rose and Crown Theatre Pub |
2010 |
Set and Costume Designer
Theatre |
Irish Curse Above the Stag Theatre Company |
Above the Stag |
2010 |
Set and Costume Designer
Theatre |
Strawberries in January Theatre of the Miraculous |
The New Diorama |
2010 |
Set and Costume Designer
Theatre |
Orphans LAMDA |
The Linbury Studio |
2010 |
Set and Costume Designer
Theatre |
Maurice Above the Stag Theatre Company |
Above the Stag |
2010 |
Set and Props Designer
Theatre |
A Clockwork Orange Fourth Monkey |
Venue 39 Edinburgh Festival |
2010 |
Set and Costume Designer
Theatre |
Blink Twice Above the Stag Theatre Company |
Above the Stag |
2010 |
Design Assistant
Theatre |
Much Ado About Nothing Alma Mater |
The Globe Nuess - Germany and The Linbury Studio LAMDA |
2010 |
Set and Costume Designer
Theatre |
Classic Moments Hidden Treasures Jermyn Street Theatre |
Jermyn Street Theatre |
2010 |
Set and Costume Designer
Theatre |
Dangerous Above the Stag Theatre Company |
Above the Stag |
2010 |
Set and Costume Designer
Theatre |
Clockwork Orange Cable Tie Productions |
BT Studio - Oxford Playhouse |
2010 |
Hair and Make Up Artist - for Tamara Rojo
Film |
Corporate Promotion Nigel Proctor Productions |
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2010 |
Costume Designer and Wardrobe
Theatre |
Selling Clive - Winner of 'best play' the Lost Theatre One Act Play Festival Ned Bennet Productions |
Lost Theatre |
2010 |
Wardrobe mistress / costume designer
Theatre |
West End Eurovision Jermyn Street Theatre |
Picadilly Theatre |
2010 |
Set Props and Costume Designer
Theatre |
High School Musical Sharpe's Academy |
Hatch End High School |
2010 |
Set Designer
Theatre |
Oscar's World Oscar's World Productions |
Above the Stag |
2010 |
Set and Costume Designer
Theatre |
Bitter, Sweet and Dark Dora Frankel Dance |
North East Tour |
2010 |
Set Designer and Scenic Painter
Theatre |
Buddy Ovation |
Upstairs at the Gatehouse |
2010 |
Set Designer and Props Administrator
Theatre |
Clockwork Orange Wise Monkey Productions |
Theatro Technis |
2009 |
Set Designer
Theatre |
High Society Ovation Productions |
Upstairs at the Gatehouse, Highgate |
2009 |
Set Designer
Theatre |
Aladdin Tickled Pink Productions |
T.I.E |
2009 |
Set and Costume Designer
Theatre |
The Peddler's Tale LAMDA |
The Linbury Studio Lamda |
2009 |
Set and Costume Designer
Theatre |
Hydriotaphia LAMDA |
The Linbury Studio Lamda |
2009 |
Set and Costume Designer
Theatre |
Little Eyolf LAMDA |
Linbury Studio at LAMDA |
2009 |
Set and Costume Designer
Theatre |
Roberto Zucco LAMDA |
Linbury Studio, LAMDA |
2007 |
Assistant Designer
Theatre |
Julie Music Theatre Wales |
Tour |
Education
Year | Qualification | Where |
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2009 | Postgraduate Theatre Design Course | LAMDA |
2008 | First Class Joint Honours Degree; majoring in Scenography and Theatre Design, with a minor in Drama and Theatre Studies | University of Aberystwyth |
Equipment
My Equipment/Kit: Overlocker - Singer, Sewing machine - Singer
I can use: Sewing Machine - Singer, Overlocker - Singer
About me
A vibrant theatre designer with experience of over 100 professional productions, covering a wide range of genres.Additional skills:
AutoCAD
SketchUp
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe In Design
Dress making and Alterations
Model making
Prop making
Dresser
Can read from a musical score
Research
Sourcing - costumes and props
Referees:
Available on request
Additional information:
Testimonials from some directors and designers who are not members of Stage Jobs Pro
Testimonial provided by Director Penny Cherns:
She has a terrific eye for balance and detail and managed to create a strong visual impact with limited resources. The set was also extremely practical and absolutely served the needs of the production. She is also just a very energetic and lively person who is a joy to have on board. I cannot recommend her highly enough and would be happy to provide further references if needed.
Testimonial Provided by Designer Sara Perks:
I found Fi to be diligent, hardworking and generally pleasant all round to work with. She was particular in attention to detail, and I always felt secure that she would deliver the goods with a high spec and good grace. Invaluable and dependable, with a good critical eye!
Testimonial from Director Stephen Jameson.
I collaborated with Fi on Roy Williams Days of significance for which she created a wonderful minimal design which facilitated the play extraordinarily well. She is hard working, dedicated and has a natural empathetic relationship with both other creatives and the company. I cannot recommend her highly enough.
Testimonial from Freelance Designer and Director Philip Engleheart:
Fi's organisation and preparation underpins the creative work she relishes. She has a rigorous eye for detail and has a very practical understanding of the work involved. I highly recommend her for future design work.
Testimonial from Choreographer Dora Frankel:
Fi's imagination seems endless and on a small budget she produced quite beautiful work which integrated well into my ideas. She is also an incredibly hard worker!
Skills
Secondary Job Title | Costume Designer |
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Job Titles | Stage Manager, Costume Designer, Costumer Maker, Costume / Costume Support, Wardrobe / Wardrobe Support, Props Master, Prop Maker, Props Buyer, Set Dresser, Set Artist / Designer |
Years in industry | 6+ years |
Organisations / Memberships | Equity (UK), SBTD (UK) |
Highlights
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Alison Jacobson (Costume Maker)
I have really enjoyed working for Fi as a costume maker. Her designs were beautiful and creative, she is very professional, caring and flexible in approach. I recommend her as someone to work for. -
Fourth Monkey Actor Training Company
Exceptional and personable designer with a wonderful eye and attention to detail.
Steven Green
Fourth Monkey Theatre Co -
Upstairs at the Gatehouse
We can recommend Fi Russell who has designed two very successful shows for Ovation at Upstairs at the Gatehouse. Fi proved to be an excellent part of the team, listening to all the ideas and concerns of the different departments before coming up with imaginative and workable designs. Ovation has a reputation for producing ‘big’ musicals in a small space. On both High Society and Buddy-The Buddy Holly Story Fi certainly helped us to enhance our reputation. -
Ben Blaber (Lighting Technician)
I have worked with Fi 3 times now and I have never seen someone put so much thought and effort into her designs. It is always great to work with someone who knows what there talking about and Fi certainly does. A great team player and I hope to work with her again in the near future.