Theatre Maker and Designer
SUSIE BEARE
Scenic Art
I have a varied range of scenic art experience, starting at age 14 at my local amateur theatre group. I painted for many of their shows and my own projects up until coming to university where I studied Scenic Art. I enhanced my skills during my teaching and completed two show roles in my time there. Since then I have mainly used my scenic art skills on my puppets and for creating signs etc. for events but hope to do more theatrical art work.
Twerton Mural
Scenic Artist
As Part of the Festival 'Twert Lush' (2023) Bath Carnival provided a mural for the community of Twerton, Bath. Designed by Carnival artist Katy Hoste, the mural portrayed British flowers and insects. I helped to paint the lettering on it ready for the community to add their own touches to the final piece.
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![Shoot/Get Treasure/Repeat](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1f79d3_dfb8d65e22404ccc8d6c7ff0cb7a8140~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_980,h_653,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/1f79d3_dfb8d65e22404ccc8d6c7ff0cb7a8140~mv2.jpg)
![Shoot/Get Treasure/Repeat](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1f79d3_236cfe794bc6453b8b4f48c0d1e1d491~mv2.jpeg/v1/fill/w_980,h_653,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/1f79d3_236cfe794bc6453b8b4f48c0d1e1d491~mv2.jpeg)
![Shoot/Get Treasure/Repeat](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1f79d3_dd9900a11a8048b5b4400d46a9ba696a~mv2.jpeg/v1/fill/w_980,h_653,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/1f79d3_dd9900a11a8048b5b4400d46a9ba696a~mv2.jpeg)
![Shoot/Get Treasure/Repeat](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1f79d3_dfb8d65e22404ccc8d6c7ff0cb7a8140~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_980,h_653,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/1f79d3_dfb8d65e22404ccc8d6c7ff0cb7a8140~mv2.jpg)
Shoot/Get Treasure/Repeat
Head of Scenic Art
The Ustinov, Bath
March 2021
Director: Emma Williams
Set Designer: Josh Nicoll
Costume Designer: Charlie Conway
Lighting Designer: Ben Adams
Sound Designer: Will Holmes
Photos: Nick Spratling
This show was the adaptation of Mark Ravenhill's book Shoot/Get Treasure/Repeat . It looks at the impact on war in modern society. The show had an abstract feel and a bold and striking design.
I really enjoyed my role as head of scenic art and working with such a bright pallette. It was so different from any of my previous work.
The Middle Class Gentleman
Assistant Scenic Artist
The Egg, Bath
May 2021
Director: Feargus Woods Dunlop
Set Designer: Holly Glover
Costume Designer: Holly Glover
Lighting Designer: William Desbordes
Sound Designer: Ollie Imrie
Photos: Nick Spratling
![The Middle Class Gentleman](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1f79d3_96d4f0bf71fe4178af1d699e142c6d54~mv2.jpeg/v1/fill/w_980,h_653,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/1f79d3_96d4f0bf71fe4178af1d699e142c6d54~mv2.jpeg)
![The Middle Class Gentleman](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1f79d3_1b5c258f875743ebae6378d23e85bb4d~mv2.jpeg/v1/fill/w_980,h_653,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/1f79d3_1b5c258f875743ebae6378d23e85bb4d~mv2.jpeg)
![The Middle Class Gentleman](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1f79d3_f1ddc4a086f44950af66ab5b3094fd87~mv2.jpeg/v1/fill/w_980,h_653,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/1f79d3_f1ddc4a086f44950af66ab5b3094fd87~mv2.jpeg)
![The Middle Class Gentleman](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1f79d3_96d4f0bf71fe4178af1d699e142c6d54~mv2.jpeg/v1/fill/w_980,h_653,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/1f79d3_96d4f0bf71fe4178af1d699e142c6d54~mv2.jpeg)
The Middle Class Gentleman (Le Bourgeois gentilhomme) is a satire of the french class system in the 17th Century and tells the story of a tradesman's rise in status and his attempt to move amongst higher circles.
![Flower Festival](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1f79d3_152e4501f1614f58a2e12a79d373f3aa~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_980,h_735,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/1f79d3_152e4501f1614f58a2e12a79d373f3aa~mv2.jpg)
![Flower Festival](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1f79d3_1a5ed48a6b0943d196137e93af191993~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_980,h_735,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/1f79d3_1a5ed48a6b0943d196137e93af191993~mv2.jpg)
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Flower festival
Scenic Artist
In 2019 I designed and painted the backdrop and boat for a flower festival. I used washes to build up the weathered effect on the boat.
Fame
Scenic Artist
In 2017 I painted two graffiti panels for the show 'Fame' which was put on by Saffron Walden Musical Theatre Company. This put my lettering skills to the test and was a great challenge.
![Fame Musical](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1f79d3_9f55503d29b04a32b0cdbd72c2997f15~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_518,h_365,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/1f79d3_9f55503d29b04a32b0cdbd72c2997f15~mv2.jpg)