Katy sewing some patchwork worm burrows
Photo by: Alison Hepburn

When someone asked me recently: “what is it you actually do?” a friend replied: “Katy is some sort of designer/maker/painter dressed up in a big coat”

I am originally from York – a lover of tea and woolly socks. I currently split my time between Bristol and London. I can usually be found telling odd stories in strange places. Designing theatre shows in abandoned swimming pools, the occasional short films, puppets and generally making shows in different ways. My work focuses on set/costume and puppet design for theatre and live performance. I work in theatre, circus, and events across the country. 

In 2022 I was awarded an Arts Council Develop your own creative practice grant to develop my puppet-making and designing skills – with the support of Bath Carnival.

My recent credits include:
Designer for DIRT! a circus adventure underground with She Said Jump (2023 & 2025), Set & Costume Designer for Table, The Maladies, Shakespeare in Love & Women Playing Hamlet at Italia Conti. Assistant Director for Elerie Jones at Theatr Brecheiniog. Designer for Bristol School of Acting’s Mr Burns & The Watsons, Associate Designer Dear Young Monster Bristol Old Vic. Supporting artist with Bath Carnival & freelance work with Lamplighters CIC and work as a freelance scenic painter.

My full, shiny, printable CV can be found here>>

Or say Hi Katy@khostedesigns.co.uk