About

Reuben is an award winning set and costume designer who is based in Staffordshire and London. He graduated from the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, studying BA (Hons) Theatre Practice: Design for stage.

He has worked extensively on new writing pieces, Off West End and West End theatres. He enjoys the collaborative nature of the industry, working closely with the creatives and casts on the projects .

Reuben’s mission is to create work that is accessible and educational for all. His aim is to design productions, especially for younger audiences, and creating an environment that immerses all in the storytelling. He has a real passion for site specific and open air performances, from his time helping outside on his family farm and the array of events held there.

Reuben is currently designing the costumes for Into The Woods at ArtsEd directed by Tania Azevado, he has recently designed the set for UK Tour of Everybody Dance with leading lady Claire Richards which will be playing at The London Palladium this autumn. Reuben’s West End transfer of Declan Bennett’s one man show Boy Out The City at The Lyric Theatre, directed by Nancy Sullivan has recently done a short UK Tour. Reuben has also recently worked and collaborated with some of Broadways notably creatives such as Chris Gatelli and Scott Pask on Silence, The Musical, as set supervisor at the Edinburgh Fringe and more recently with director Gabriel Barre, designing the costumes for the workshop production of Winghaven Park The Musical.

Reuben won the 2023 Off Westend Costume award for his design on Doctor Faustus with Lazarus Theatre Company at The Southwark Playhouse.

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Based in the North West and London

www.reubenspeed.com

reuben@reubenspeed.com

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