Zoe (she/her) is a passionate and imaginative set, costume and puppet designer who’s spent over 15 years bringing stories to life on stages across the UK and around the world. With a background in Performance Design from the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School, she’s carved out a unique space in theatre, dance, and immersive experiences—always looking for ways to surprise and delight audiences.
She’s also the founder and Artistic Director of Pins and Needles Productions, a theatre company close to her heart, dedicated to making bold, beautiful work for family audiences. Through Pins and Needles, Zoe has adapted and designed more than 18 shows, including the Olivier-nominated Oi Frog & Friends!, the UK Theatre Award-winning Little Mermaid, and Mr Popper’s Penguins, which made its way from the West End all the way to the New Victory Theatre in New York.
Zoe loves creating playful, surreal, and visually rich worlds that spark the imagination. She’s at her best when working closely with directors and creative teams, finding joy in the messy, exciting process of making something new. Collaboration, curiosity, and a good creative challenge are what keep her inspired.