Hazel Low (they/them) is a performance designer, and theatre maker based in London. They are an associate artist of Helikon Theatre.
They have previously been supported by Jerwood Arts, and were shortlisted for the 2024 JMK award with Joanna Pidcock.
Hazel's practice is multidisciplinary, and they value collaboration above all else. They are interested in creating work that challenges form, embraces atmospherics, and design that is intrinsically linked to the performers on stage. As a queer and gender non conforming person, Hazel is passionate about creating work that centres around these themes, and raising awareness of other marginalised voices. They are interested in assemblage and breaking forms, as well as image making through objects on stage. Hazel is also looking for opportunities to forge new connections with experimental directors, choreographers and live artists.
As well as designing performance, Hazel has also worked on design for temporary spaces. Recently they were Associate Designer on transforming an office block into the revolutionary rehearsal complex NDT BROADGATE, and designed the Royal Court Theatre's pop up bar COURT IN THE SQUARE.
currently:
The Glorious French Revolution (or why sometimes it takes a guillotine to get anything done) | Directed by Sam Ward | New Diorama Theatre, 2024.
previously:
Why a Black Woman will Never be Prime Minister | Directed by Kelechi Okafor | Camden People's Theatre, 2024.
Blubber | Directed by Rafaella Marcus | Tech Cube, Summerhall, Edinburgh Fringe, 2024.
Playfight | Directed by Emma Callander | Paines Plough Roundabout, Edinburgh Fringe, 2024.
The Legend of Ned Ludd | Directed by Jude Christian | Liverpool Everyman, 2024.
Succession theme is my ringtone | Directed by Layla Madanat | Rose Theatre, Kingston, 2024.
Tiger | Directed by Myles O'Gorman | Omnibus Theatre, 2023.
Bonfire | Directed by Alice Fitzgerald | Derby Theatre, Sheffield Theatre, Nonsuch Studios, 2023.
Who Killed My Father | A co-design with Blythe Brett | Surrogate Productions, directed by Nora Wardell | Camden People's Theatre, 2023.
As We Face The Sun | Directed by Katie Greenhall and Lynette Linton | Bush Theatre, 2023.
Pass It On | Directed by Katie Greenhall | Bush Theatre, 2023.
Designer and Maker of set for LYNKS festival tours | 2023.
The Suicide | Directed by Oliver Dawe | Sainsbury Theatre, LAMDA, 2023.
Brilliant Jerks | Directed by Katie-Ann McDonough | Southwark Playhouse, 2023.
Splintered | Lagahoo Productions, directed by Emily Aboud | Soho Theatre Main Space, 2023.
Who Killed My Father | A co-design with Blythe Brett | Surrogate Productions, directed by Nora Wardell | Scottish Tour, 2023.
Costume Designer/Associate Designer on Paradise Now | Directed by Jaz Woodcock - Stewart | Bush Theatre, 2022.
Designer/Curator for Route 27 Exhibition | Gate Theatre, Pembridge Road, London, 2022.
Bogeyman | Lagahoo Productions, directed by Emily Aboud | Pleasance Queendome, Edinburgh Fringe, 2022.
The Blue House | Helikon Theatre, directed by Myles O'Gorman | Blue Elephant Theatre, 2022.
Who Killed My Father | A co-design with Blythe Brett | Surrogate Productions, directed by Nora Wardell | Tron Theatre, 2022.
Set Dresser on The Burnt City | Punchdrunk, directed by Felix Barrett | One Cartridge Place, 2022.
Splintered | Lagahoo Productions, directed by Emily Aboud | Soho Theatre Upstairs, 2022.
The Magic Flute | A co-design with Rosie Elnile | directed by Polly Graham | Royal College of Music, 2022.
A Midsummer Night's Dream | Helikon Theatre, directed by Myles O'Gorman | Latimer House, 2021.
Belly Up | Daring Hare Productions, directed by Lauren Dickson | Vault Festival, 2020.
Men Come Second | The Impulse Company, co-directed by Scott Williams and Trine Garrett | Baron's Court Theatre, 2019.
Memories | Prime Presents, directed by Prime Isaacs | Lyric Hammersmtih, 2019.
Feels | Mwarsha Featre, directed by T.D. Moyo | Lyric Hammersmith, 2019.
An Exhibition in First Impressions | Choreographed by Daniel Conant | The Place, 2017.
Delorean | Directed by John Ivay | Assembly Rooms, 2017.
assisting/associate work:
Naomi Kuyck-Cohen
I, Joan | Shakespeare's Globe, London 2022. (As associate)
Naomi Kuyck-Cohen and Joshua Gadsby
Blood Show & Monster Show | Disrupt Festival, Cambridge Junction, 2022. (As associate)
The Winston Machine | New Diorama, 2022. (As associate)
NDT Broadgate | 2 Finsbury Avenue, London 2021. (As associate)
Trainers, Or The Brutal Unpleasant Atmosphere Of This Most Disagreeable Season | Gate Theatre, 2020. (As assistant)
Rosie Elnile
Beautiful Thing | Theatre Royal Stratford East, 2023. (As associate)
Thirst Trap | Fuel Theatre/Ray Young | 2021. (As assistant)