StrangeWorks was started in 2006 by a group of artists who design, construct and facilitate theatrical performances that are specific to people, place and occasion. Founded by William Bock, Mary Doyle and Georgia Jacob who all studied theatre design at Central Saint Martins and have worked collaboratively since 2002.
StrangeWorks works alongside local community groups, arts collectives and individuals to create provocative, inspirational performances and workshops.
Georgia Jacob is a Puppet maker, Illustrator and theatre designer. Outside StrangeWorks she has worked with:
Hide and Seek festival at The South Bank
Coney Theatre company
The House of FairyTales
The BAC
Latitude festival
Georgia is co-founder of 'The Drawing Room' with Steph Von Reiswitz and is currently collaborating with The House of FairyTales and The Tate More info at newdrawingroom.blogspot.com
William Bock is a freelance Set designer, Painter and Maker. Outside of StrangeWorks he has worked as:
Facilitator for creative community workshops in Tower hamlets and Hackney, London
Scenic Artist for The Hayward Gallery, The Southbank Centre and The BAC
Set Designer for The International Performance Art Library (PSI)
Commissioned Painter
William is currently pursuing a personal arts project to uncover and document the stories within his own european family tree
Click here to see his latest work: thelastbock.blogspot.com
Mary Doyle is a Theater Designer, activities worker for St. Mungo's Homeless Charity and co-founder of the online storytelling Radio, 'Seven Seas'. Outside StrangeWorks Mary has worked as a designer with:
Director Emma Burnard on shows devised for elderly performers
Ladder to the Moon Theatre Company creating shows for people with Dementia
Galway Youth Theatre,
Various theatre projects in Ireland collaborating with Director Max Hafler
Mary is currently working as Theatre designer in London and Galway, Ireland
