Meet the people behind it all. A team of creatives specialising in multidisciplinary design, working in harmony to produce artistic work for audiences around the world.
Jenny is a Company Director, Chair of the Board and Universal Design lead at 59. Specialising in story-led design for performance, she’s played a critical role in establishing and developing the spatial design work of the studio. Jenny is passionate about audiences – combining theatrically-driven experience with a deep understanding of the potential interplay between digital and physical design to create new modes of storytelling. Jenny is an ARB registered Architect, having studied at University of Cambridge and the Royal College of Art.
Leo is the Founder and Creative Director of 59. As well as leading and directing many of 59’s flagship projects across the world, he also oversees the work of the studio on behalf of the board, helping to steer the inter-disciplinary design and technical collaboration that is the hallmark of our creative offering.
Lysander is a Director and the Sustainability Lead at 59, as well as creatively leading on numerous productions for the company, working across a broad range of disciplines. He has directed award-winning VR pieces and was the co-director of The Moonwalkers: A Journey with Tom Hanks. Lysander is fascinated by emerging storytelling mediums – forms that exist between traditional formats of Theatre, Opera, Film and Exhibition design.
Mark is the co-founder and director of 59. He works in a range of disciplines and with particular interest in conceptual development and story-telling in immersive art forms. With a history as a writer and producer, Mark has worked in TV and Film in both the UK and US.
Anna is an Associate Producer at 59. Her role encompasses a wide variety of producing responsibilities for the company and involves both leading on projects and acting as an associate to the senior producing team.
Asha is a Designer at 59. Her work within the company centres around design for live performances and exhibitions. Asha has great interest in narrative-led projects, 3D design and model-making, and leads our sustainable materials library, considering the best material choices and sustainable solutions to projects.
Becki is COO at 59. She has a track record working as a Joint-CEO, Executive, Producer and arts finance specialist collaborating with artists and creative businesses to develop pioneering global programmes and create resilient business and finance models for their work. She has largely worked in installation, placemaking, performance in public space, and interaction design. Many of her partnerships have been cross-sector, placing art in other industries.
Ben is an Assistant Designer, specialising in the journey of concept through to production and the realisation of 59’s projects, combining animation and research. A graduate of Central Saint Martins, his interest lies in Animation and Illustration.
Ben joined 59 in 2011, and has been the creative lead on numerous productions for the company. Also a Lighting Designer, Ben has lit or designed projections for Theatre, Opera, and Architectural projects around the world. Ben works from 59’s US Studio in New York City.
Bernie is Head of Studio (parental leave cover) at 59. Working across the breadth of the portfolio, she leads on the scheduling of 59’s interdisciplinary Design department and wider freelance network, focusing on the creative eco-system and professional development of the team. Prior to 59, Bernie has worked in producing roles across theatre organisations including the National Theatre, Barbican and Fuel, and is passionate about supporting artists and creatives to do their best work.
Carl is an Assistant Designer at 59, working between video and spatial design teams, specialising in animation and design. Carl graduated from the Bartlett at UCL with a Masters in Architecture in 2023 and has been freelancing in animation, design, and creative coding since.
Dayoung is an Art Director at 59. Since joining, she has been developing exciting new designs for large-scale events and exhibitions across the globe. She brings extensive knowledge and experience in urban design, architecture, interior design, and product design, and has worked for leading design firms in Berlin, Seoul, and NYC.
Emma is 59’s Producing assistant. Her role involves supporting the producers to deliver a variety of interdisciplinary projects. Her interests lie in sustainability, inclusivity and pushing the boundaries of what art can be and do. Prior to 59, she has worked in the independent theatre sector, both as a freelancer producer and performer, and previously graduated with a Masters in Theatre from the University of Chichester.
Felix is a Senior Designer at 59. He is involved in all stages of a project process – from concept through to production, with experience spanning exhibition design, theatre & performance, extended realities and video projection mapping, installations & artworks. He is particularly interested in the spatial manipulation of moving image & experimentation within multiple disciplines and tools to shape narratives.
Hannah is a Producer at 59, with a background in producing multi-disciplinary experiential events across the globe. Specialising in site-specific work, she also has 10 years of experience working closely with touring performers and musicians across large-scale venues and institutions.
Henry is the Communications Manager at 59, leading the delivery of the communications strategy. He’s responsible for communication campaigns across press & media, stakeholder management, content creation and documentation, and online platforms. His background in English Literature and Creative Writing has applied to copywriting and public-facing storytelling on behalf of companies within Design, Tech and Music.
Jason is an Art Director at 59, a role that involves conceiving, developing, and delivering visual content for all of our wide range of projects. Jason is also responsible for leading teams of animators and designers, and has a particular interest in telling stories on large scales.
Justin is the Technical Design Assistant at 59. Working across a wide array of projects at 59, Justin draws from his experience in both creative drafting and stage management. Being early in his career, Justin is hungry to deliver entertainment to a wide audience.
Kate is Head of Studio at 59. Working across the breadth of the portfolio, she leads on the scheduling of 59’s interdisciplinary Design department and wider freelance network, focusing on the creative eco-system and professional development of the team. Building on her background in theatre, Kate brings dramaturgical and creative input to her role as Line Producer and Assistant Director on a number of projects in the studio.
Liam is a Video Programmer at 59. His role encompasses pre-visualization, content management, workflow implementation and programming both in advance and on-site.
Lorna is a Designer at 59. Her role involves conceiving, developing and delivering creative concepts and visual work for live events, immersive spaces, theatre and performance, exhibitions, and VR. She is especially interested in using technology to create rich, narrative-led experiences that connect with audiences of all kinds.
Lorne leads on the visioning and realisation of a wide variety of projects at 59. With a background in theatre as an Artistic Director, Director, and Writer, he has led major U.K. theatres including National Theatre Wales and Northern Stage as well as Writing/Directing for Musical Theatre and Film. Lorne is passionate about the future of storytelling in all forms, particularly in the application of design and technology to create transformative experiences for global audiences.
Matthew is a video designer at 59 whose work involves conceptualising and creating visual content for theatre, events and exhibitions. He has a particular interest in 3D animation and building workflows to deliver narratives around unique spatial canvases.
Matt is part of the design team at 59, specialising in spatial design for exhibitions and live performance. He’s passionate about creating narrative environments and blurring the boundaries of physical and digital space.
Working across all projects at 59, Morgan leads the technical design team ensuring our technical project requirements enhance and empower our creative output. Drawing from a career spanning over 20 years, Morgan brings influences from live events, international architecture and global project delivery.
Nick is the Head of Video at 59. A Senior Designer with a background in animation and design for stage, they also manage the video team facilitating and scheduling the broad range of projects that require visual design at 59, from theatre, exhibitions, performances, VR and live events.
Nicol is an Art director at 59. His role involves designing, developing, and leading creative teams for 59’s flagship projects. Nicol had a long freelance career in animation and motion graphics before joining 59 and has since used his expertise to design and deliver content for shows and events across the world.
Nour is an Architecture Assistant at 59, involved in all stages of design, from concept through to design development. A graduate of The Bartlett School of Architecture, she is passionate about creating narratives, photography and creating short films which inspire her architectural design process.
Pete is a Producer at 59, working alongside the creative, technical and international partners to take projects forward. Pete has over 15 years experience in producing theatre for Frantic Assembly, English Touring Theatre and the Lyric Hammersmith, and is passionate about producing work for global audiences.
Rebecca is Head of Producing at 59, managing a team of producers working on large-scale live, public events that experiment with new, progressive technology. She specializes in managing complex, creative projects from inception to completion, and brings a background of collaboration with high-calibre talent through her previous time spent in the Film Industry.
Rhia is a Video Design Intern, supporting the development of design work across projects at 59. She graduated from the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland and has worked as a freelance video designer and technician. Her love for live events lies in the storytelling aspects from concept development to technical execution.
Robyn is the Head of Finance and Operations at 59. She works across financial planning/ management, people and operations. Prior to this, Robyn worked with a number of theatre and dance organisations within a similar capacity.
Sharminy is the Finance Manager at 59. She is responsible for the day-to-day bookkeeping and finance functions within the studio. Prior to joining 59, Sharminy worked at Punchdrunk Enrichment and Studio Wayne Mcgregor.
Simran is a Video Designer at 59, working on a range of live performances, including theatre, music, and dance. She enjoys early conceptual development of a show, and creating designs in new and progressive ways, with avid interests in illustration, animation and AI.
Tayla is the Operations and Producing Assistant. Liasing with all departments, she assists the Head of Finance and Operations to support the team at 59 and facilitate the smooth running of the studio.
Teya is a Producer at 59, collaborating with 59’s creative and technical departments to drive the company’s projects forward. Prior to this, Teya worked in theatre and events for over ten years, and is passionate about the positive effects of diversifying arts engagement and participation.
Tom is Head of Design at 59, a role that involves conceiving, developing and delivering ideas and content for exhibitions, performances, VR and live events. Tom uses his work and artistic practice to explore how technology can create new ways of imparting meaning to an audience.
Tundun is the Operations Assistant (Parental Leave Cover) at 59. He works to facilitate the running of the studio spaces and to support the team at large. Tundun has vast experience in places where arts and operations intersect, and is passionate about providing thoughtful, holistic, and people-first experiences.