Josh Ashwell

I am currently studying BA (Hons) Design for Theatre and Live Performance at Nottingham Trent University, with a strong interest in working within theatre, particularly in stage management and production. I’ve always been drawn to the visual side of performance, especially how colour, scale, and movement can shape the way a story is experienced. During my time on the course, I’ve developed a hands-on and intuitive way of working, often starting with model-making to explore ideas and understand how a space functions in performance. My work leans towards abstraction, creating environments that feel immersive and visually expressive rather than strictly realistic. Alongside this, my background in technical theatre and interest in stage management has given me a strong understanding of how productions come together and how design, performance, and technical elements interact. After graduating, I aim to continue developing my skills within theatre production and work across different roles.