20. First year in London studying theatre design at the Wimbledon School of Art

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. Lighting by Thomas Hase. #opera #theatre #setdesign #kinetic #sculpture #architecture #Liverpool #paulmccartney #map

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

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

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

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

Early evening stroll through Marleybone. Walking is the best meditation.

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

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

A delightful production of Handel’s “Rodelinda” at Garsington Opera. More to follow 👉 The Critic.

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

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

The art of theatre design helps remind us it is far, far better to create than to destroy.

Ruth Knight puts together an endless stream of memorable images that articulate narrative while highlighting atmosphere: 4 stars from me in The Stage for Garsington Opera's Rodelinda

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

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.

Today is a special day! Richard, my super clever husband has graduated as a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in law from Queen’s University Belfast. I am so 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!