Laura Heffernan
At A Glance
| Job Title | Theatre Designer |
| Industry | Visual Arts, Fashion, Film, Performing Arts, Theatre |
| Profession | View More Costume Designer |
| Expertise | Theatre |
| Level | Management |
| Profession | Set / Production Designer |
| Expertise | Theatre |
| Level | Management |
| Availability | Looking for Work |
| Location | Perth, Western Australia, Australia |
| Will relocate | Yes |
| Residency / Visa | Australia / New Zealand |
My Loop
About Me
Laura is a Visual Artist and Theatre Designer specialising in both scenic and costume design. Her designs have been praised for their ingenuity and elegance in the West Australian and have travelled Western Australia with WAAPA’s touring production of Richard III.
Prior to her WAAPA training, Laura studied installation art, painting and sculpture for two years at the School of Contemporary Arts, ECU.
Education
| 2007 - 2009 |
Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA) BA Performing Arts - Design for Performance |
| 2005 - 2006 |
Edith Cowan University BA Visual Arts |
Employment History
| 2010 |
After Miss Julie Set and Costume Designer Upstairs Hayman Theatre. Directed by Teresa Izzard |
| 2009 |
Wholes Costume Designer and Wardrobe/ Makeup a short film. Directed by Ngaire O'Leary |
| 2009 |
Richard III Costume Designer Roundhouse Theatre, WAAPA. Directed by John Sheedy |
| 2009 |
As You Like It Costume Designer Roundhouse Theatre, WAAPA. Directed by Lee Lewis |
| 2009 |
The Lieutenant of Inishmore Set Designer Roundhouse Theatre, WAAPA. Directed by David Myles |
| 2009 |
Coram Boy Costume Designer Geoff Gibbs Theatre, WAAPA. Directed by Chris Edmund |
| 2008 |
Fidel's Cigar Costume Designer Roundhouse Theatre, WAAPA. Directed by Chris Edmund |
| 2008 |
D.A.S.H Costume Designer Perth Institute of Contemporary Arts. WAAPA Student choreographed works |
| 2008 |
Private Lives of the Master Race Set Designer Enright Studio, WAAPA. Directed by Leith Taylor |
