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Patrick Du Wors is an Associate Professor of Theatre at the University of Victoria specializing in set, costume, and lighting design. He has a diverse portfolio that includes site-specific opera and contemporary devised work, and his contributions to the field have been recognized both nationally and internationally. He has collaborated with prestigious organizations such as the Banff Centre and the Canadian Opera Company, and has also worked as an assistant designer for major European theatre and ballet companies, including the Royal Shakespeare Company and the Royal Opera Covent Garden. Patrick holds a BFA from the University of Victoria and an MFA from the University of Alberta. He has taught at various universities including the University of Calgary, where he received the Great Supervisor Award in 2014. His notable works include designing for productions like 'Voyage Donald Crowhurst' and curating exhibitions for the Prague Quadrennial, notably 'Shared Space'. He has served on the board of directors for the Associated Designers of Canada and was an International Selection Juror for the World Stage Design 2017. Patrick is an active member of the Canadian theatre community and continues to influence the field of theatre design.
University of Victoria • Victoria, BC, Canada
Teaching set, costume, and lighting design within the Theatre Department.
University of Calgary • Calgary, AB, Canada
Taught various courses related to theatre design.
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