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Isabella Van Braeckel

@issyvb_design

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Designer of Theatre, Opera, Dance. London, UK. She/Her
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Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland - @orangetreetheatre The White Rabbit 🐰 , Mouse 🐭 , Queens Guards, Judge, The Roses 🌹 The Duchess, The Sun 🌞 “Visually, it’s very striking. Isabella Van Braeckel has designed some wonderfully absurd costumes, in particular, all sorts of imaginative headgear to allow for quick switches of character. To enable Alice both to grow and shrink, there are large and small doorways, with actors wearing headgear with a conspicuous keyhole to denote their status. The Cheshire Cat sports an especially fine pair of neon sunglasses, and the Queen of Hearts and her consort are resplendent in Barbie-adjacent fluffy pinkness.” ⭐⭐️⭐️⭐️ @thereviewshub Director - @hassallmatt Set & Costume Design - @issyvb_design Lighting Design - #WillReynolds Composer & MD - #PaulaJames Sound Designer - @ellieish4443 Writer - #ChinonyeremOdimba Movement Director - @liamfrancisdance Stage Manager - @nell.macbeth Associate Director- @madimahoneyy Associate MD - #TomAttwood Voice Coach - ShereenIbrahim ASM - Callum Mack PM - @priyaavirdee_ Producer - Francesca Ellis Costume Team ❤️ Costume Supervisor - @bethqualterbuncall_studio Assistant Costume Supervisor - @sorcha_ni_fhloinn Costume Trainees - @abstergrace__ @iriscostumes Makeup Captain - Jumoké Leanne Sowole Huge thank you to @nationalyouththeatre for allowing us to hire so many glorious costume pieces, @cierannekennedybell for your support early in the supervision process & @charlietolleycostumier for your gorgeous puppet costume making skills Cast - OT Young Company JJ Chilton, Megan Diby, Eithne Garricks, Rosie Glynn, Agnes Halladay, Ferah Jennela, Tanya Kovatchka, Izzie Mayhew-Smith, Jessica Millson, Ioan Oosthuizen, Lizzie O’Reilly, Japhia Papa Marfo, Layla Schurmer, Jumoké Leanne Sowole, LeeAnn Sule, Phoebe Sule, Nadia Sweeney, Avani Zarine Production Photography - @stevegregsonphoto taken in Orange Tree Theatre by @issyvb_design
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Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland - @orangetreetheatre The Queen & King of Hearts ♥️🩷 “The detail and wonder conjured by every frame of this production is the most dazzling I’ve seen even in this space.” ⭐⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ @view_from_the_gods Director - @hassallmatt Set & Costume Design - @issyvb_design Lighting Design - #WillReynolds Composer & MD - #PaulaJames Sound Designer - @ellieish4443 Writer - #ChinonyeremOdimba Movement Director - @liamfrancisdance Stage Manager - @nell.macbeth Associate Director- @madimahoneyy Associate MD - #TomAttwood Voice Coach - ShereenIbrahim ASM - Callum Mack PM - @priyaavirdee_ Producer - Francesca Ellis Costume Team ❤️ Costume Supervisor - @bethqualterbuncall_studio Assistant Costume Supervisor - @sorcha_ni_fhloinn Costume Trainees - @abstergrace__ @iriscostumes Makeup Captain - Jumoké Leanne Sowole Huge thank you to @nationalyouththeatre for allowing us to hire so many glorious costume pieces, @cierannekennedybell for your support early in the supervision process & @charlietolleycostumier for your gorgeous puppet costume making skills Cast - OT Young Company JJ Chilton, Megan Diby, Eithne Garricks, Rosie Glynn, Agnes Halladay, Ferah Jennela, Tanya Kovatchka, Izzie Mayhew-Smith, Jessica Millson, Ioan Oosthuizen, Lizzie O’Reilly, Japhia Papa Marfo, Layla Schurmer, Jumoké Leanne Sowole, LeeAnn Sule, Phoebe Sule, Nadia Sweeney, Avani Zarine Production Photography - @stevegregsonphoto taken in Orange Tree Theatre by @issyvb_design
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Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland - @orangetreetheatre The Caterpillar 🐛 and Cheshire Cat 🐱 “All the magic and surrealism of the world is brought to life by absolutely fabulous costumes from Isabella Van Braeckel - they were endlessly inventive and a real highlight of the show.” ⭐⭐️⭐️⭐️ Theatre and Tonic Director - @hassallmatt Set & Costume Design - @issyvb_design Lighting Design - #WillReynolds Composer & MD - #PaulaJames Sound Designer - @ellieish4443 Writer - #ChinonyeremOdimba Movement Director - @liamfrancisdance Stage Manager - @nell.macbeth Associate Director- @madimahoneyy Associate MD - #TomAttwood Voice Coach - #ShereenIbrahim ASM - Callum Mack PM - @priyaavirdee_ Producer - Francesca Ellis Costume Team ❤️ Costume Supervisor - @bethqualterbuncall_studio Assistant Costume Supervisor - @sorcha_ni_fhloinn Costume Trainees - @abstergrace__ @iriscostumes Makeup Captain - Jumoké Leanne Sowole Huge thank you to @nationalyouththeatre for allowing us to hire so many glorious costume pieces, @cierannekennedybell for your support early in the supervision process & @charlietolleycostumier for your gorgeous puppet costume making skills Cast - OT Young Company JJ Chilton, Megan Diby, Eithne Garricks, Rosie Glynn, Agnes Halladay, Ferah Jennela, Tanya Kovatchka, Izzie Mayhew-Smith, Jessica Millson, Ioan Oosthuizen, Lizzie O’Reilly, Japhia Papa Marfo, Layla Schurmer, Jumoké Leanne Sowole, LeeAnn Sule, Phoebe Sule, Nadia Sweeney, Avani Zarine Production Photography - @stevegregsonphotos taken in Orange Tree Theatre by @issyvb_design
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Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland - @orangetreetheatre Falling down the rabbit hole, the Caucus Race & the Mock Turtle! Director - @hassallmatt Set & Costume Design - @issyvb_design Lighting Design - #WillReynolds Composer & MD - #PaulaJames Sound Designer - @ellieish4443 Writer - #ChinonyeremOdimba Movement Director - @liamfrancisdance Stage Manager - @nell.macbeth Associate Director- @madimahoneyy Associate MD - #TomAttwood Voice Coach - #ShereenIbrahim ASM - Callum Mack PM - @priyaavirdee_ Producer - Francesca Ellis Costume Team ❤️ Costume Supervisor - @bethqualterbuncall_studio Assistant Costume Supervisor - @sorcha_ni_fhloinn Costume Trainees - @abstergrace__ @iriscostumes Makeup Captain - Jumoké Leanne Sowole Huge thank you to @nationalyouththeatre for allowing us to hire so many glorious costume pieces, @cierannekennedybell for your support early in the supervision process & @charlietolleycostumier for your gorgeous puppet costume making skills Cast - OT Young Company JJ Chilton, Megan Diby, Eithne Garricks, Rosie Glynn, Agnes Halladay, Ferah Jennela, Tanya Kovatchka, Izzie Mayhew-Smith, Jessica Millson, Ioan Oosthuizen, Lizzie O’Reilly, Japhia Papa Marfo, Layla Schurmer, Jumoké Leanne Sowole, LeeAnn Sule, Phoebe Sule, Nadia Sweeney, Avani Zarine Production Photography - @stevegregsonphotos taken in Orange Tree Theatre by @issyvb_design
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4 months ago
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Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland - @orangetreetheatre Alice, little and large! Matt and I built so many ridiculous lists of how we can play with scale, so delighted we built our gorgeous puppets and giant glasses on glittery stalks! Huge bravo to @eithne.g @ @_leesule who absolutely smashed it as our Alices! Director - @hassallmatt Set & Costume Design - @issyvb_design Lighting Design - #WillReynolds Composer & MD - #PaulaJames Sound Designer - @ellieish4443 Writer - #ChinonyeremOdimba Movement Director - @liamfrancisdance Stage Manager - @nell.macbeth Associate Director- @madimahoneyy Associate MD - #TomAttwood Voice Coach - ShereenIbrahim ASM - Callum Mack PM - @priyaavirdee_ Producer - Francesca Ellis Costume Team ❤️ Costume Supervisor - @bethqualterbuncall_studio Assistant Costume Supervisor - @sorcha_ni_fhloinn Costume Trainees - @abstergrace__ @iriscostumes Makeup Captain - Jumoké Leanne Sowole Huge thank you to @nationalyouththeatre for allowing us to hire so many glorious costume pieces, @cierannekennedybell for your support early in the supervision process & @charlietolleycostumier for your gorgeous puppet costume making skills Cast - OT Young Company JJ Chilton, Megan Diby, Eithne Garricks, Rosie Glynn, Agnes Halladay, Ferah Jennela, Tanya Kovatchka, Izzie Mayhew-Smith, Jessica Millson, Ioan Oosthuizen, Lizzie O’Reilly, Japhia Papa Marfo, Layla Schurmer, Jumoké Leanne Sowole, LeeAnn Sule, Phoebe Sule, Nadia Sweeney, Avani Zarine Production Photography - @stevegregsonphotos taken in Orange Tree Theatre by @issyvb_design
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Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland - @orangetreetheatre Falling down the rabbit hole, school trip and the swimmers! Director - @hassallmatt Set & Costume Design - @issyvb_design Lighting Design - #WillReynolds Composer & MD - #PaulaJames Sound Designer - @ellieish4443 Writer - #ChinonyeremOdimba Movement Director - @liamfrancisdance Stage Manager - @nell.macbeth Associate Director- @madimahoneyy Associate MD - #TomAttwood Voice Coach - #ShereenIbrahim ASM - Callum Mack PM - @priyaavirdee_ Producer - Francesca Ellis Costume Team ❤️ Costume Supervisor - @bethqualterbuncall_studio Assistant Costume Supervisor - @sorcha_ni_fhloinn Costume Trainees - @abstergrace__ @iriscostumes Makeup Captain - Jumoké Leanne Sowole Huge thank you to @nationalyouththeatre for allowing us to hire so many glorious costume pieces, @cierannekennedybell for your support early in the supervision process & @charlietolleycostumier for your gorgeous puppet costume making skills Cast - OT Young Company JJ Chilton, Megan Diby, Eithne Garricks, Rosie Glynn, Agnes Halladay, Ferah Jennela, Tanya Kovatchka, Izzie Mayhew-Smith, Jessica Millson, Ioan Oosthuizen, Lizzie O’Reilly, Japhia Papa Marfo, Layla Schurmer, Jumoké Leanne Sowole, LeeAnn Sule, Phoebe Sule, Nadia Sweeney, Avani Zarine Production Photography - @stevegregsonphotos taken in Orange Tree Theatre by @issyvb_design
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Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland - @orangetreetheatre I can’t underestimate what a vast undertaking this magical show was. Creating Wonderland in-the-round with a huge cast and big visual transformation, there were a lot of very late nights, a huge number of makes, lots of lengthy, detailed chats and possibly my longest ever design presentation. Very glad to have amazing friends to work with on this one, particular shout out to @nell.macbeth the most extraordinarily caring and dedicated SM in town. You never fail to leave me in awe. Director - @hassallmatt Set & Costume Design - @issyvb_design Lighting Design - #WillReynolds Composer & MD - #PaulaJames Sound Designer - @ellieish4443 Writer - #ChinonyeremOdimba Movement Director - @liamfrancisdance Stage Manager - @nell.macbeth Associate Director- @madimahoneyy Associate MD - #TomAttwood Voice Coach - #ShereenIbrahim ASM - Callum Mack PM - @priyaavirdee_ Producer - Francesca Ellis Costume Team ❤️ Costume Supervisor - @bethqualterbuncall_studio Assistant Costume Supervisor - @sorcha_ni_fhloinn Costume Trainees - @abstergrace__ @iriscostumes Makeup Captain - Jumoké Leanne Sowole Huge thank you to @nationalyouththeatre for allowing us to hire so many glorious costume pieces, @cierannekennedybell for your support early in the supervision process & @charlietolleycostumier for your gorgeous puppet costume making skills Cast - OT Young Company JJ Chilton, Megan Diby, Eithne Garricks, Rosie Glynn, Agnes Halladay, Ferah Jennela, Tanya Kovatchka, Izzie Mayhew-Smith, Jessica Millson, Ioan Oosthuizen, Lizzie O’Reilly, Japhia Papa Marfo, Layla Schurmer, Jumoké Leanne Sowole, LeeAnn Sule, Phoebe Sule, Nadia Sweeney, Avani Zarine Production Photography - @stevegregsonphotos taken in Orange Tree Theatre by @issyvb_design
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Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland - @orangetreetheatre I can’t underestimate what a vast undertaking this magical show was. Creating Wonderland in-the-round with a huge cast and big visual transformation, there were a lot of very late nights, a huge number of makes, lots of lengthy, detailed chats and possibly my longest ever design presentation. Very glad to have amazing friends to work with on this one, particular shout out to @nell.macbeth the most extraordinarily caring and dedicated SM in town. You never fail to leave me in awe. Director - @hassallmatt Set & Costume Design - @issyvb_design Lighting Design - #WillReynolds Composer & MD - #PaulaJames Sound Designer - @ellieish4443 Writer - #ChinonyeremOdimba Movement Director - @liamfrancisdance Stage Manager - @nell.macbeth Associate Director- @madimahoneyy Associate MD - #TomAttwood Voice Coach - #ShereenIbrahim ASM - Callum Mack PM - @priyaavirdee_ Producer - Francesca Ellis Costume Team ❤️ Costume Supervisor - @bethqualterbuncall_studio Assistant Costume Supervisor - @sorcha_ni_fhloinn Costume Trainees - @abstergrace__ @iriscostumes Makeup Captain - Jumoké Leanne Sowole Huge thank you to @nationalyouththeatre for allowing us to hire so many glorious costume pieces, @cierannekennedybell for your support early in the supervision process & @charlietolleycostumier for your gorgeous puppet costume making skills Cast - OT Young Company JJ Chilton, Megan Diby, Eithne Garricks, Rosie Glynn, Agnes Halladay, Ferah Jennela, Tanya Kovatchka, Izzie Mayhew-Smith, Jessica Millson, Ioan Oosthuizen, Lizzie O’Reilly, Japhia Papa Marfo, Layla Schurmer, Jumoké Leanne Sowole, LeeAnn Sule, Phoebe Sule, Nadia Sweeney, Avani Zarine Production Photography - @stevegregsonphotos taken in Orange Tree Theatre by @issyvb_design
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Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland - @orangetreetheatre I can’t underestimate what a vast undertaking this magical show was. Creating Wonderland in-the-round with a huge cast and big visual transformation, there were a lot of very late nights, a huge number of makes, lots of lengthy, detailed chats and possibly my longest ever design presentation. Very glad to have amazing friends to work with on this one, particular shout out to @nell.macbeth the most extraordinarily caring and dedicated SM in town. You never fail to leave me in awe. Director - @hassallmatt Set & Costume Design - @issyvb_design Lighting Design - #WillReynolds Composer & MD - #PaulaJames Sound Designer - @ellieish4443 Writer - #ChinonyeremOdimba Movement Director - @liamfrancisdance Stage Manager - @nell.macbeth Associate Director- @madimahoneyy Associate MD - #TomAttwood Voice Coach - #ShereenIbrahim ASM - Callum Mack PM - @priyaavirdee_ Producer - Francesca Ellis Costume Team ❤️ Costume Supervisor - @bethqualterbuncall_studio Assistant Costume Supervisor - @sorcha_ni_fhloinn Costume Trainees - @abstergrace__ @iriscostumes Makeup Captain - Jumoké Leanne Sowole Huge thank you to @nationalyouththeatre for allowing us to hire so many glorious costume pieces, @cierannekennedybell for your support early in the supervision process & @charlietolleycostumier for your gorgeous puppet costume making skills Cast - OT Young Company JJ Chilton, Megan Diby, Eithne Garricks, Rosie Glynn, Agnes Halladay, Ferah Jennela, Tanya Kovatchka, Izzie Mayhew-Smith, Jessica Millson, Ioan Oosthuizen, Lizzie O’Reilly, Japhia Papa Marfo, Layla Schurmer, Jumoké Leanne Sowole, LeeAnn Sule, Phoebe Sule, Nadia Sweeney, Avani Zarine Production Photography - @stevegregsonphotos taken in Orange Tree Theatre by @issyvb_design
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OFFIES DESIGN AWARD WINNER 2026 Such an honour to win for the incredible Production of ‘Die Rheinnixen’ @gothic_opera ! It takes a village, and in the absence of speeches, I want to write a few words. @gothic_opera the work you do is rare and incredible. To rediscover operas lost to time and welcome them to new hearts and minds. Plus, who doesn’t love a gothic Halloween twist? @maxrhoehn thank you for being such an inspiring collaborator, your concepts, rigorous and vivid ideas and stunning research images. Katie Higgins & @guildhallcostume Students @iriscostumes & @pashath.exe your professionalism, attention to detail, managing double casts and sourcing stunning costumes was a joy to work with. This would not have been half this show without you. You are INCREDIBLE @amberillustrati your film work full of dreaminess brought so much life and movement to the stage @hannah.von.wiehler and your orchestra, you totally rose to the challenge of being centre stage, I’m so glad your incredible performance could be highlighted. When orchestras are small, there isn’t a moment to drop focus & each and every audience member was entranced. @its.luca.panetta the atmosphere created through lighting added depth and mystery to this hollowed out textured space. @carriecroft_ what you managed to pull together at the very last minute was incredible. The show came together even more beautifully than I could have dreamt and all those phone calls and emails and brainstorming how to make swords stand up and deliver tonnes of aggregates to lay safely on the floor of a listed building, I am indebted @corafrank.eu & @vendyp_sm thank you for being my Sanity (and my insanity) you are friends for life. The gorgeous casts - your support, performances and swagger really brought these characters to life. Your interaction with the space brought the audience ever closer and created something truly unique. And of course, thank you to my Mamma & my Partner for your love, fixing me when I am post-show-broken, and only sometimes telling me off for all the stuff I leave everywhere. You are everything. #offies #design #theatre #awards #winner @offwestendcom by @issyvb_design
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OFFIES DESIGN AWARD WINNER 2026 Such an honour to win for the incredible Production of ‘Die Rheinnixen’ @gothic_opera ! To win yesterday felt especially pertinent. The fringe opera world is small, brilliant and full of fire but facing against so much adversity. These companies are ensuring opera can be accessible, exciting and not one bit fusty. Last year I designed two groundbreaking productions, a full Ring Cycle on the Fringe with @regentsopera followed by this magical, rare and fizzing production of Die Rheinnixen with @gothic_opera So please employ me for more opera, thank you! #offies #design #theatre #awards #winner @offwestendcom taken in Central Hall Westminister by @issyvb_design
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OFFIES DESIGN AWARD WINNER 2026 Such an honour to win for the incredible Production of ‘Die Rheinnixen’ @gothic_opera ! But also want to take a moment to celebrate the other two nominated shows I worked on last year! Huge Congratulations Team ‘The Flowers of Srebrenica’ @legalalienstheatre & ‘As Long As We Are Breathing’ @arcolatheatre. These shows are absolute winning examples of why we make theatre and why this art form will continue to be as vital as ever. It was so wonderful celebrating these special pieces with you last night! And a moment to celebrate what an incredible Design Community we have that champions each other through thick and thin. You are incredible people. #offies #design #theatre #awards #winner taken in Central Hall Westminister by @issyvb_design
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