A Conversation with Es Devlin on Life, Language and Light

Presented by the Cameron Mackintosh Visiting Professorship of Contemporary Theatre at St Catherine’s College

Book now via Eventbrite or simply join us on the day.

From Beyoncé’s Renaissance Tour to the Olympic Games and Super Bowl halftime show, Es Devlin has reimagined how the world experiences live performance.

Her large-scale sculptures and stage designs have illuminated venues from Tate Modern and Trafalgar Square to the V&A and Lincoln Center, and her Tony Award-winning work for Trilogy has shaped modern theatre design. She was also the first woman to design the UK Pavilion at Expo 2021.

In this special conversation, Es reflects on the ideas, language and collaborations behind her most ambitious projects, and how art and design can change how we see the world.

Event Details

Friday, 21st November 2025
5.00pm
Riverside Lecture Theatre, St Catherine’s College

Free entry – everyone welcome
Book now via Eventbrite, or simply join us on the day.

If you have any access requirements, please include these when booking. For queries, contact Gabriel at gabriel.zimmerer@humanities.ox.ac.uk.

 

Also Coming Up: Get-Together with Es Devlin for students

Artist and stage designer Es Devlin invites students to join her for three Q&A sessions which will form the basis of a book. All students who participate in the Q&A will become co-authors of the book.

You don’t need to study theatre or have creative experience – all students are welcome!

Workshop Details

Free entry, with tea and biscuits provided!
First session on Friday 21 November, 2-3.3opm

To register your interest or ask questions, please email Gabriel the producer at gabriel.zimmerer@humanities.ox.ac.uk.

Image courtesy of Amer Ghazzal

Date

21 November, 2025

Time

5pm

Venue

Riverside Lecture Theatre, St Catherine's College

Price

Free - Booking via Eventbrite recommended