BOVTS Graduate Exhibition 2024 - with Free Draping Demonstration

Join us for an exhibition of outstanding work, launching the careers of Bristol Old Vic Theatre School’s designers, costume makers and theatre technicians.

Each year we celebrate the creativity, ingenuity and artisanship of the students reaching the end of their training on the MA Performance Design, BA/FdA Production Arts and BA/FdA Costume for Theatre, Film and TV programmes. Enjoy an immersive exhibition at Paintworks Events Space, and marvel at the colours, textures and artistic prowess which form an essential part of the Theatre School’s work.

This year’s event will be held at the Events Space in Paintworks, Bristol’s creative quarter, from 26 to 29 Jun 2024. Please see exhibition times below.

Open to the general public (free event, no booking required):

Wed 26 Jun        2PM – 5.30PM

Thu 27 Jun          10AM – 6PM

Fri 28 Jun             10AM – 7.30PM

Sat 29 Jun               10AM – 3PM

Private view for industry and alumni:

Please contact rsvp@oldvic.ac.uk to confirm your attendance

Wed 26 Jun        6PM – 8.30PM

We’re delighted to announce that Lois Edmunds (Costume Making Tutor) will be leading a free, one-hour draping demonstration as part of this exhibition. See details below.

The Art of Draping with Lois Edmunds

Lois Edmunds (Costume Making Tutor) will be leading a demonstration in the art of draping.

Lois has years of industry experience and has worked within the costume department’s of the country’s major theatres and production companies. Her experience includes Liverpool Everyman and Playhouse, Welsh National Opera, Leeds Playhouse and Birmingham Stage Company.

Please join Lois on the below dates for a free, one-hour demonstration:

Thu 27 Jun    12PM-1PM

Fri 28 Jun    12PM-1PM