Rehearsing a scene change in Switzerland. #setdesign #kinetic #leslietravers #opera #design

Thrilled to be nominated for ‘Designer of The Year’ at the International Opera Awards Part of that is for ‘Giovanna d’Arco’ at Malmö Opera, Sweden. Directed by Philipp Krenn. Video by Douglas O’Connell. Lighting by Alessandro Carletti. Set and costume design by Leslie Travers.

Rehearsing a scene change in Switzerland. #setdesign #kinetic #leslietravers #opera #design

Thrilled to be nominated for ‘Designer of The Year’ at the International Opera Awards Part of that is for ‘Giovanna d’Arco’ at Malmö Opera, Sweden. Directed by Philipp Krenn. Video by Douglas O’Connell. Lighting by Alessandro Carletti. Set and costume design by Leslie Travers.

It’s eight years ago since I and Richard’s marraige in Tórshavn in the Faroe Islands. We were the first gay couple to be married in the Faroe Island, fought for by the determined LGBTQI community, it was a real privilege to be the first. Our 23rf year together. Here’s to many more.

Very exciting! It’s my fourth nomination for Designer of The Year at the International Opera Awards. Thrilled!

Excited to be designing the opening production, ‘Road’ by Jim Cartwright, for Manchester Royal Exchanges 50th Anniversary Season - Directed by Selina Cartmell. Cast includes Shobna Gulati, Johnny Vegas and Lucy Beaumont. Opening 13 February 2026.

Very exciting! It’s my fourth nomination for Designer of The Year at the International Opera Awards. Thrilled!

It’s eight years ago since I and Richard’s marraige in Tórshavn in the Faroe Islands. We were the first gay couple to be married in the Faroe Island, fought for by the determined LGBTQI community, it was a real privilege to be the first. Our 23rf year together. Here’s to many more.

Rehearsing ‘Die Walkűre’ at the Santa Fe Opera. Lighting by Malcolm Rippeth. Direction by Melly Still. Choreography by Tinovimbanashe Sibanda. Set and costume design by Leslie Travers. Set built by the in-house team. #kinetic #design #theatre #opera #santafeopera #art

Rehearsing ‘Die Walkűre’ at the Santa Fe Opera. Lighting by Malcolm Rippeth. Direction by Melly Still. Choreography by Tinovimbanashe Sibanda. Set and costume design by Leslie Travers. Set built by the in-house team. #kinetic #design #theatre #opera #santafeopera #art

‘Die Walkůre’ at the Santa Fe Opera. The amazing Speedo Green as Wotan. Lighting by Malcolm Rippeth. Direction by Melly Still. Choreography by Tinovimbanashe Sibanda. Set and costume design by Leslie Travers. Set built by the in-house team. #kinetic #design #theatre #opera

‘Die Walkůre’ at the Santa Fe Opera. Lighting by Malcolm Rippeth. Direction by Melly Still. Choreography by Tinovimbanashe Sibanda. Set and costume design by Leslie Travers. Set built by the in-house team. #kinetic #design #theatre #opera #santafeopera #art #sculpture #wagner

Opening Night of ‘Die Walkűre’ at the Santa Fe Opera. Lighting by Malcolm Rippeth. Direction by Melly Still. Choreography by Tinovimbanashe Sibanda. Set and costume design by me. #design #tgeatre #opera #light #sculpture #setdesign

‘Bluebeard’s Castle’ at the Greek National Opera. directed by the fabulous Themelis Glynatsis. Set and costume design by Leslie Travers. Lighting by Stella Kaltsou. #opera #theatre #themelisglynatsis #direction #kinetic #design #sculpture #art #music #castle #drama #greece #athens

Fantastic Opening Night of ‘Salome’ at the beautiful @teatromassimo, Palermo, Sicily. Production originated by the @irishnationalopera in Dublin. #design #theatre #setdesign #kinetic #art #opera #palermo #teatromassimo #irishnationalopera #dublin

Today is a very special day indeed! Richard, my super clever husband has graduated as a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in law from Queens University Belfast. I am so enormously proud of him, it’s an epic achievement. I am so sad not to be there but we will celebrate as soon as he arrives in Santa Fe!

As we prepare to open ‘Die Walkűre’ at the Santa Fe Opera. A quick look back at ‘Rusalka we opened here starring the wonderful Ailyn Perez. Very happy memories. #santafe #opera #design #theatre #setdesign #sculpture #art #ailynperez

Thunderous sky at the Santa Fe Opera this afternoon, which is apt as tonight is our final dress rehearsal for Wagner’s ‘Die Walkűre’. It has been the most amazing experience.

As we prepare to open ‘Die Walkűre’ at the Santa Fe Opera. A quick look back at ‘Rusalka we opened here starring the wonderful Ailyn Perez. Very happy memories. #santafe #opera #design #theatre #setdesign #sculpture #art #ailynperez

Saturdays garden visitor in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

Costume designing. #work

Today is a very special day indeed! Richard, my super clever husband has graduated as a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in law from Queens University Belfast. I am so enormously proud of him, it’s an epic achievement. I am so sad not to be there but we will celebrate as soon as he arrives in Santa Fe!

A vivid sense of style & stagecraft with some of the best Handel singers around: Rodelinda at Garsington Opera, director Ruth Knight, conductor Peter Whelan & the English Concert with Lucy Crowe, Tim Mead, Ed Lyon, Brandon Cedel. My opera review: www.planethugill.com/2025/06/a-vi...

The final moments of ‘Natasha, Pierre And The Great Comet of 1812’ at the Donmar Warehouse. December, January 2024-2025

Happy to share that I am designing sets for Tom Stoppard’s ‘Indian Ink’ at the Hampstead Theatre (opening 3 December) and the Bath Theatre Royal. The production will be directed by Jonathan Kent and cast includes Felicity Kendal.

The final moments of ‘Natasha, Pierre And The Great Comet of 1812’ at the Donmar Warehouse. December, January 2024-2025

Heading to Santa Fe, New Mexico. So looking forward to starting rehearsals for ‘Die Walkűre’ on Monday at the Santa Fe Opera. #opera ##setdesign #costumedesign #wagner #santafe #newmexico

‘Rodelinda’ at Garsington Opera. Conductor Peter Whelan. Director Ruth Knight. Designer Leslie Travers. Lighting designer Ben Pickersgillz. Movements director / Assistant Director Rebecca Meltzer. #opera #theatre #Handel #garden

Fantastic five star review!

‘Rodelinda’ @garsingtonopera.bsky.social Conductor Peter Whelan. Director Ruth Knight. Designer @leslietravers.bsky.social Lighting designer Ben Pickersgillz. Movements director / Assistant Director Rebecca Meltzer. #opera #theatre #Handel #garden

Heading to Santa Fe, New Mexico. So looking forward to starting rehearsals for ‘Die Walkűre’ on Monday at the Santa Fe Opera. #opera ##setdesign #costumedesign #wagner #santafe #newmexico

‘Rodelinda’ @garsingtonopera.bsky.social Conductor Peter Whelan. Director Ruth Knight. Designer @leslietravers.bsky.social Lighting designer Ben Pickersgillz. Movements director / Assistant Director Rebecca Meltzer. #opera #theatre #Handel #garden

Fantastic five star review!

‘Rodelinda’ at Garsington Opera. Conductor Peter Whelan. Director Ruth Knight. Designer Leslie Travers. Lighting designer Ben Pickersgillz. Movements director / Assistant Director Rebecca Meltzer. #opera #theatre #Handel #garden

Tuesday - Opening Night of ‘Salome’ at Teatro Massimo, Palermo, Sicily. Great reception! Production originated by the Irish National Opera in Dublin. #design #theatre #setdesign #leslietravers #kinetic #art #opera #palermo #teatromassimo #teatromassimopalermo

Fantastic Opening Night of ‘Salome’ at the beautiful @teatromassimo, Palermo, Sicily. Production originated by the @irishnationalopera in Dublin. #design #theatre #setdesign #kinetic #art #opera #palermo #teatromassimo #irishnationalopera #dublin

Saturday, home at Torr. #NorthernIreland #Garden #Summer #Atlantic #Coast

Tuesday - Opening Night of ‘Salome’ at Teatro Massimo, Palermo, Sicily. Great reception! Production originated by the Irish National Opera in Dublin. #design #theatre #setdesign #leslietravers #kinetic #art #opera #palermo #teatromassimo #teatromassimopalermo

When we made ‘Francesca da Rimini’ by Zandonai at Teatro alla Scala. Winner of best set design in Italy 2019. Film made from the daide stage as the cannons fired heralding the interval. #design #leslietravers #opera #theatre #setdesign #kinetic #sculpture #teatroallascala #lascala #Milano #Italia

Today at Garsington Opera. Utterly magical. I have no idea what this phenomena is called but we’ve had an incredible start to rehearsals for Hansel’s Rodelinda so I’m taking it as a good omen. #Garsingtonopera #joy #sunshine #love #Handel

When we made ‘Francesca da Rimini’ by Zandonai at Teatro alla Scala. Winner of best set design in Italy 2019. Film made from the daide stage as the cannons fired heralding the interval. #design #leslietravers #opera #theatre #setdesign #kinetic #sculpture #teatroallascala #lascala #Milano #Italia

Sunrise this morning at Torr Head #home #spring #causewaycoastandglens #northernireland #home #torrhead #atlanticocean #atlantic #sunrise

When we made ‘Francesc da Rimini’ at #teatroallascala. Winner, Franco Abbiati Award, best set design in Italy. 2019. #lascala #setdesign #opera #theatre #milano #italia #francoabbiati

Saturday in Helsinki. Day off and having lunch with Richard in my place of magic, Kappeli on the Esplanadi #helsinki #work #Finland #dayoff #joy

‘Don Pasquale’ @opera_de_lausanne #Switzerland #Lausanne #opera #theatre #design #performance

My design for the opening of Act One of ‘Peter Grimes’ in Magdeburg, Germany.

My design for ‘The Liverpool Oratorio’. The house would eventually be moved by visible characters from Liverpool’s history. Directed by Caroline Clegg. #opera #design #theatre #setdesign #kinetic #sculpture #architecture #vistual #storytelling #leslietravers #art #Liverpool #paulmccartney

Saturday in Helsinki. Day off and having lunch with Richard in my place of magic, Kappeli on the Esplanadi #helsinki #work #Finland #dayoff #joy

When we made ‘Francesc da Rimini’ at #teatroallascala. Winner, Franco Abbiati Award, best set design in Italy. 2019. #lascala #setdesign #opera #theatre #milano #italia #francoabbiati