About

Will Monks is a lighting and video designer for theatre and live events. A Bristol Old Vic Theatre School graduate, his practice is centred around technology in aid of art and using access tools as creative techniques. His work has accessibility at the heart of it, with many video and projection designs centring creative captioning. Driven by collaboration and variety he is always exploring new ways in which the world can be seen.

In 2021, Will received a bursary from MGCfutures to build on learnings made in the pandemic, looking at integrating generative digital technologies into live events. He was also part of the Lumèire 20:20 scheme from the ALPD.

Recognition includes Offie Awards: OnComm For Young People 12+ Winner (I, Cinna (the poet), Unicorn Theatre, 2020), Best Lighting Designer twice nominee (Foxes, Seven Dials Playhouse, 2022; The Dark Room, Theatre503, 2017), Best Video Designer twice nominee (Foxes, Seven Dials Playhouse, 2022; Ali & Dahlia, Pleasance London, 2019), UK Theatre Awards: Best Show for Children & Young People nominee (Petula, a National Theatre Wales, Theatr Genedlaethol Cymru and August012 co-production, 2022), Fringe First Award and Amnesty International Freedom of Expression Award winner (Trojan Horse, Summerhall, 2018).

Will also teaches lighting and projection design, running workshops and mentoring students and peers through their continuing professional development.

Contact

Agent: Andy Brady at Cowley, Knox & Guy
Email: creatives@ckg.management
Phone: 0203 5071897

For other enquiries, please email willmonkstheatre@gmail.com.