Kathryn ( Katy) Downton
Academic and research departments
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, Institute for Sustainability research.About
Biography
Senior Lecturer in Theatre Production at Guildford School of Acting specialising in the scenic arts.
Before coming to Surrey I worked for 20 years as a freelance production creative working in theatre, events, T.V and film making props, painting sets and creating wonderful environments. For many years I taught alongside my industry career in H.E, F.E and the apprenticeship sector, and I now specialise in sustainable production practices.
As an advocate for the Theatre Green Book, I sit on their advisory committee and convene the education panel.
ResearchResearch interests
As a Fellow of the Institute for Sustainability at the University of Surrey, I co-lead the 'Sustainability, Creativity and Communication' research programme.
Research interests
As a Fellow of the Institute for Sustainability at the University of Surrey, I co-lead the 'Sustainability, Creativity and Communication' research programme.
Teaching
I deliver on the BA Theatre Production and MA Stage & Production Management programme at Guildford School of Acting.
Externally I am an Associate Training Partner at ISLA ; the Industry body for sustainability in the events sector and I deliver training to their members .