Ali Allen

Credits

YearRole / TypeName of Production / DirectorCompany / Venue
✓ 2018 - 2019Set and Costume Designer
Theatre 		Two
Sarah Brigham 		Derby Theatre
Derby Theatre
2017 - 2018Scenic Artist
Theatre 		Various Operas in current tour scheduleOpera North
Grand Theatre Leeds
✓ 2017 - 2018Set and Costume Designer
Theatre 		The shed Crew
Rod Dixon 		Red Ladder Theatre Co.
Albion Electrics Leeds
✓ 2016Set and Costume designer
Theatre 		Leeds Lads
Rod Dixon 		Red Ladder
Carriageworks Leeds
✓ 2016Scenic Artist
Theatre 		Sour Angelica
Unknown 		Opera North
Grand Theatre Leeds
✓ 2015Set and Costume designer
Theatre 		Sleeping Beauty
Kully Thiarai 		Cast Doncaster
Cast Doncaster
✓ 2015Set and Costume designer
Theatre 		Brassed Off
Sarah Brigham 		Derby Theatre
Derby Theatre
✓ 2015DESIGNER
Theatre 		THE TORTOISE AND THE HARE
Daniel d'Andrade 		Northern Ballet Theatre
Touring
✓ 2014Set and Costume designer
Theatre 		Aladdin
Kully Thiarai 		Cast Doncaster
Cast Doncaster
✓ 2014Set and Costume designer
Theatre 		We're Not Going Back
Rod Dixon 		Red Ladder
Touring
2014DESIGNER
Theatre 		WRONG 'UNRed Ladder
TOURING
2013 - 2014DESIGNER
Theatre 		CINDERELLACAST AT DONCASTER
CAST AT DONCASTER
2013 - 2014DESIGNER
Theatre 		THE THREE LITTLE PIGSNorthern Ballet Theatre
TOURING
2013SCENIC ARTIST
Theatre 		CINDERELLANorthern Ballet Theatre
TOURING
2012SCENIC ARTIST
Theatre 		THE GREAT GATSBYNorthern Ballet Theatre
TOURING
✓ 2012DESIGNER
Theatre 		CINDERELLACITY VARIETIES LEEDS
CITY VARIETIES LEEDS
✓ 2012DESIGNER
Theatre 		HAIRSPRAYAberystwyth Arts Centre
ABERYSTWYTH ARTS CENTRE
✓ 2012DESIGNER
Theatre 		BIG SOCIETYRED LADDER THERATRE AND CHUMBAWUMBA
CITY VARIETIES LEEDS
2011PROP MAKER
Theatre 		CLEOPATRANorthern Ballet Theatre
LEEDS GRAND THEATRE AND TOUR
2011DESIGNER
Theatre 		ALADDINCITY VARIETIES LEEDS
CITY VARIETIES LEEDS
✓ 2011DESIGNER
Theatre 		CHESSAberystwyth Arts Centre
ABERYSTWYTH ARTS CENTRE
✓ 2011DESIGNER
Theatre 		SEX AND DOCKS AND ROCK & ROLLRed Ladder
TOURING
2010DESIGNER
Theatre 		CHICAGOAberystwyth Arts Centre
2009DESIGNER
Theatre 		RIOT, REBELLION AND BLOODY INSURRECTIONCHUMBAWUMBA /RED LADDER THEATRE CO
2009PROP MAKER
Theatre 		PETER PANNorthern Ballet Theatre
2009SCENIC ARTIST
Theatre 		UNCLE VANYABristol Old Vic
2009DESIGNER
Theatre 		THE LITTLE MERMAIDDundee Rep Theatre
2008SCENIC ARTIST
Theatre 		PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERTStage One
PALACE THEATRE LONDON
2008DESIGNER
Theatre 		WHERE'S VIETNAM?RED LADDER THEATRE CO
WEST YORKSHIRE PLAYHOUSE
2007DESIGNER
Theatre 		FUNGUS THE BOGEYMANPILOT THEATRE/ARTS DEPOT
2007COSTUME DESIGNER
Event 		INDIAN INTERNATIONAL FILM AWARDSPilot Theatre
SHEFFIELD ARENA
2006DESIGNER
Theatre 		LOOK BACK IN ANGERHarrogate Theatre
2006PROP MAKER
Film 		ELIZABETH IIPinewood Studios
2005DESIGNER
Theatre 		THE TWITSPilot Theatre
2005DESIGNER
Other 		DRACULANorthern Ballet Theatre
2004ASSISTANT DESIGNER TO PETER MUMFORD
Other 		PETER PANNorthern Ballet Theatre
2004HEAD OF PROPS
Theatre 		BATBOYWest Yorkshire Playhouse
2003CO-DESIGNER WITH MARISE ROSE
Theatre 		BLOODTIDEPilot Theatre
2003DESIGNER
Other 		BOLLYWOOD JANELeicester Haymarket
2002DESIGNER
Other 		WUTHERING HEIGHTSNorthern Ballet Theatre
2002DESIGNER
Theatre 		KESLawrence Batley Theatre
2001DESIGNER
Other 		Northern Ballet Theatre
2001DESIGNER
Theatre 		BRASSED OFFLawrence Batley Theatre
1991 - 2000CO- DESIGN/BUILD WITH MARISE ROSE
Event 		CARNIVAL FLOATSBRADFORD FESTIVAL AND OTHERS
1998CO- DESIGN WITH MARISE ROSE
Theatre 		LORD OF THE FLIESPilot Theatre
TOURING
1984 - 1994SCENIC ARTIST/DESIGNER/ COMMUNITY THEATRE
Theatre 		NUMEROUSMAJOR ROAD THEATRE CO, PILOT THEATRE, OXFORD PLAYHOUSE, LEICESTER HAYMARKET, GLYNDEBOURNE OPERA, BRADFORD FESTIVAL, WELFARE STATE INTERNATIONAL, RED LADDER, OPERA NORTH.
1980 - 1984SCENIC ARTIST
Theatre 		OVER 30 PRODUCTIONSWest Yorkshire Playhouse

  • Education

    YearQualificationWhere
    1978BA HONS FINE ARTNEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY

    Additional Skills

    SCENIC ARTIST, PROP MAKER, CARNIVAL FLOATS AND COSTUME, POLYSTYRENE CARVING, WELDING, BASIC CARPENTRY, BASIC COSTUME MAKING, MASKS, PROSTHETICS, PUPPETS, MOLD MAKING AND CASTING

    Referees

    TIM ANGER - PRODUCTION MANAGER OPERA NORTH

    MARCUS ROMER -DIRECTOR PILOT THEATRE

    About me

    I'VE WORKED IN THEATRE AND RELATED VISUAL ARTS FOR AT LEAST 25 YEARS, AND AM STILL EXCITED BY ALL THE NEW CHALLENGES THIS WORK BRINGS. I HAVE MUCH EXPERIENCE IN MANY AREAS INCLUDING OPERA, BALLET, PANTOMIME, CARNIVAL, OUTDOOR EVENTS, AND ENJOY MAKING, PROBLEM SOLVING, AND THE WONDERS OF CREATING AND DESIGNING

  • Skills

    Languages Spoken
    • English
    • French
    Organisation Memberships
    • Equity
    • SBTD (UK)
    Years in industry
    • 6+ years
    Company Experience
    • Children's Theatre
    • Inclusive Theatre
    • Educational Theatre
    • Cross Cultural Theatre
    • Exhibitions
    • International Touring Theatre
    • National Theatre
    • Regional Theatre
    • UK Touring Theatre
    Experienced In
    • Ballet
    • Dance
    • Drama
    • Exhibitions
    • Live Events
    • Musicals
    • Opera
    • Pantomime
    • Shakespeare
    Interested in
    • European Tour
    • Live Events
    • UK Tour
    • World Tour
    DBS checked
    • No