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Leslie Travers @leslietravers.bsky.social · 14h

I hope we get to talk about it when’s you are here.

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Dr Fergus Edwards @drfergusedwards.bsky.social · 21h

Travelling from Tasmania to see Indian Ink at the Hampstead Theatre in December!

(Conveniently can see family at the same time)

The @leslietravers.bsky.social staging will be unusually relevant for a Stoppard; neither the radically determined set of a Jumpers nor the freedom of a Rosencrantz...

Leslie Travers @leslietravers.bsky.social · Jun 25

Happy to share that I am designing sets for Tom Stoppard’s ‘Indian Ink’ at the Hampstead Theatre (opening 3 December) and the Bath Theatre Royal. The production will be directed by Jonathan Kent and cast includes Felicity Kendal.

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Leslie Travers @leslietravers.bsky.social · 1d

‘Don Quichotte’ at the Opera de Lausanne. Lighting by Ben Pickersgill. Costumes by Gabrielle Dalton. Direction by Bruno Ravella. Set design by Leslie Travers #opera #theatre #design

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Leslie Travers @leslietravers.bsky.social · 17d

Rehearsing a scene change in Switzerland. #setdesign #kinetic #leslietravers #opera #design

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Leslie Travers @leslietravers.bsky.social · 20d

Thrilled to be nominated for ‘Designer of The Year’ at the International Opera Awards Part of that is for ‘Giovanna d’Arco’ at Malmö Opera, Sweden. Directed by Philipp Krenn. Video by Douglas O’Connell. Lighting by Alessandro Carletti. Set and costume design by Leslie Travers.

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Leslie Travers @leslietravers.bsky.social · 17d

Rehearsing a scene change in Switzerland. #setdesign #kinetic #leslietravers #opera #design

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Leslie Travers @leslietravers.bsky.social · 20d

Thrilled to be nominated for ‘Designer of The Year’ at the International Opera Awards Part of that is for ‘Giovanna d’Arco’ at Malmö Opera, Sweden. Directed by Philipp Krenn. Video by Douglas O’Connell. Lighting by Alessandro Carletti. Set and costume design by Leslie Travers.

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Leslie Travers @leslietravers.bsky.social · Sep 7

It’s eight years ago since I and Richard’s marraige in Tórshavn in the Faroe Islands. We were the first gay couple to be married in the Faroe Island, fought for by the determined LGBTQI community, it was a real privilege to be the first. Our 23rf year together. Here’s to many more.

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Leslie Travers @leslietravers.bsky.social · 27d

Very exciting! It’s my fourth nomination for Designer of The Year at the International Opera Awards. Thrilled!

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Leslie Travers @leslietravers.bsky.social · 25d

Excited to be designing the opening production, ‘Road’ by Jim Cartwright, for Manchester Royal Exchanges 50th Anniversary Season - Directed by Selina Cartmell. Cast includes Shobna Gulati, Johnny Vegas and Lucy Beaumont. Opening 13 February 2026.

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Leslie Travers @leslietravers.bsky.social · 27d

Very exciting! It’s my fourth nomination for Designer of The Year at the International Opera Awards. Thrilled!

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Leslie Travers @leslietravers.bsky.social · Sep 7

It’s eight years ago since I and Richard’s marraige in Tórshavn in the Faroe Islands. We were the first gay couple to be married in the Faroe Island, fought for by the determined LGBTQI community, it was a real privilege to be the first. Our 23rf year together. Here’s to many more.

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Leslie Travers @leslietravers.bsky.social · Jul 31

Rehearsing ‘Die Walkűre’ at the Santa Fe Opera. Lighting by Malcolm Rippeth. Direction by Melly Still. Choreography by Tinovimbanashe Sibanda. Set and costume design by Leslie Travers. Set built by the in-house team. #kinetic #design #theatre #opera #santafeopera #art

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Leslie Travers @leslietravers.bsky.social · Aug 9

Thank you so much! It was an amazing piece to work on and to realise. Sending you my very best wishes.

Leslie Travers @leslietravers.bsky.social · Jul 31

Rehearsing ‘Die Walkűre’ at the Santa Fe Opera. Lighting by Malcolm Rippeth. Direction by Melly Still. Choreography by Tinovimbanashe Sibanda. Set and costume design by Leslie Travers. Set built by the in-house team. #kinetic #design #theatre #opera #santafeopera #art

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Leslie Travers @leslietravers.bsky.social · Jul 30

‘Die Walkůre’ at the Santa Fe Opera. The amazing Speedo Green as Wotan. Lighting by Malcolm Rippeth. Direction by Melly Still. Choreography by Tinovimbanashe Sibanda. Set and costume design by Leslie Travers. Set built by the in-house team. #kinetic #design #theatre #opera

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Leslie Travers @leslietravers.bsky.social · Jul 28

Thank you :-))))

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Leslie Travers @leslietravers.bsky.social · Jul 28

‘Die Walkůre’ at the Santa Fe Opera. Lighting by Malcolm Rippeth. Direction by Melly Still. Choreography by Tinovimbanashe Sibanda. Set and costume design by Leslie Travers. Set built by the in-house team. #kinetic #design #theatre #opera #santafeopera #art #sculpture #wagner

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Leslie Travers @leslietravers.bsky.social · Jul 26

Opening Night of ‘Die Walkűre’ at the Santa Fe Opera. Lighting by Malcolm Rippeth. Direction by Melly Still. Choreography by Tinovimbanashe Sibanda. Set and costume design by me. #design #tgeatre #opera #light #sculpture #setdesign

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Leslie Travers @leslietravers.bsky.social · Jul 24

‘Bluebeard’s Castle’ at the Greek National Opera. directed by the fabulous Themelis Glynatsis. Set and costume design by Leslie Travers. Lighting by Stella Kaltsou. #opera #theatre #themelisglynatsis #direction #kinetic #design #sculpture #art #music #castle #drama #greece #athens

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Leslie Travers @leslietravers.bsky.social · May 25

Fantastic Opening Night of ‘Salome’ at the beautiful @teatromassimo, Palermo, Sicily. Production originated by the @irishnationalopera in Dublin. #design #theatre #setdesign #kinetic #art #opera #palermo #teatromassimo #irishnationalopera #dublin

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Leslie Travers @leslietravers.bsky.social · Jul 3

Today is a very special day indeed! Richard, my super clever husband has graduated as a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in law from Queens University Belfast. I am so enormously proud of him, it’s an epic achievement. I am so sad not to be there but we will celebrate as soon as he arrives in Santa Fe!

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Leslie Travers @leslietravers.bsky.social · Jul 21

As we prepare to open ‘Die Walkűre’ at the Santa Fe Opera. A quick look back at ‘Rusalka we opened here starring the wonderful Ailyn Perez. Very happy memories. #santafe #opera #design #theatre #setdesign #sculpture #art #ailynperez

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Leslie Travers @leslietravers.bsky.social · Jul 24

Thunderous sky at the Santa Fe Opera this afternoon, which is apt as tonight is our final dress rehearsal for Wagner’s ‘Die Walkűre’. It has been the most amazing experience.

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Leslie Travers @leslietravers.bsky.social · Jul 21

As we prepare to open ‘Die Walkűre’ at the Santa Fe Opera. A quick look back at ‘Rusalka we opened here starring the wonderful Ailyn Perez. Very happy memories. #santafe #opera #design #theatre #setdesign #sculpture #art #ailynperez

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