Katie Balmforth

@katiebalmforth89

DSM | Props Supervisor | Wedding Coordinator
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Proud and in awe of the talent from every inch of our production of Kiss of the Spider Woman @curve_leicester what a joy to share the room with such powerful theatre makers 🕸️ Director: @paulfoste Choreographer: @jgoodwindance Set Designer: @davidwoodhead Costume Designer: @sladegabriella Lighting Designer: @howardhudsonlighting Sound Designer: @mattpeploesound Video Design and Creation: @andrzejgoulding Wig Designer: @sam.james.cox Make up Designer: @by.jackie__ Fight Director: Kate Waters  Orchestrations & Musical Arrangements: Sarah Travis Musical Supervisor & Musical Director: Dan Glover Casting Director: Stuart Burt, CDG CDA Production Manager: Chris Easton Assistant Director: Mia Grant Costume Supervisor: Justin Allin Props Supervisor: @katiebalmforth89 Prop Makers: @properlymade_ltd @charlotte.neville.902 @tomwparis Prop Hire: @chichesterft , @ancientlightstv , @medicalhire Print Props: @datareprographics 📸 @marcsbrenner “Obsession or salvation? One kiss from the Spider Woman can change everything” #props
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1 month ago
A wonderful ‘One Night Only’ performance of @rosie_the_musical at the Adelphi Theatre. A joy to be a tiny part of it 🌹 Original Concept, Book, Music & Lyrics: Chris Broom Director & Choreographer: Cressida Carré Assistant Director & Choreographer: Charlotte Scott Musical Director: Yshani Perinpanayagam Assistant Musical Director: Erika Gundesen  Set Designer: Steve Howell Lighting Designer: Jamie Platt Sound Designer: Paul Smith Production Manager: Pete Kramer Casting Director: Sarah-Jane Price Costume Supervisor: Rachel Perry Props Supervisor: @katiebalmforth89 Prop Makers: @propsbyflo @tomwparis Print Props: @datarepro Prop Hire: @new_vic_theatre 📸 @danny_with_a_camera “an uplifting and inspirational story which still resonates today” #props
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1 month ago
It’s such a privilege to produce work at @donmarwarehouse with one of the most supportive teams in the business. A truly gorgeous story with heaps of relatable content 🦏 Writer: ANNA ZIEGLER Director: DIYAN ZORA Designer: BASIA BINKOWSKA Lighting Designer: NATASHA CHIVERS Composer and Sound Designer: ADAM CORK Associate Director: LUCY JANE ATKINSON Dialect Coach: AUNDREA FUDGE Voice Director: BARBARA HOUSEMAN Movement Director: SARA GREEN Costume Supervisor: ROSY EMMERICH Catalyst Assistant Set & Costume Designer: MANA SANDRI IRANI Catalyst Assistant Lighting Designer: AMELIA HAWKES Props Supervisor: @katiebalmforth89 Props Assistant: @setsbylauren Prop Makers: @props.by.flo @tomwparis @tallpaulldn Print Props: @datareprographics 📸 @marcsbrenner “Witty and heartbreakingly human” #props
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2 months ago
A beast of a show to start off my year of props. Grateful for the opportunity to ‘Follow The Band’ for Barnum @bklproductions It was a hell of a journey and I hope audiences enjoy every second of the incredible detail and hard work from all involved 🎪 Director: JONATHAN O’BOYLE Choreographer: OTI MABUSE Arranger, Orchestrator & Musical Supervisor: GEORGE DYER Set & Costume Designer: @leenewbydesign Co-Choreographer: MATT NICHOLSON Lighting Designer: JAI MORJARIA Sound Designer: TOM MARSHALL Associate Director/Choreographer: JESS ELLEN KNIGHT Circus Director: AMY PANTER Magic Consultant: @richardpinner Circus Instructors: IONA LUVSANDORJ & SABRINA JOSHUA Puppet Designers: MERVYN MILLAR & TRACY WALLER FOR SIGNIFICANT OBJECT Puppetry Director: HELEN FOAN FOR SIGNIFICANT OBJECT Circus Consultants: ZIPPOS CIRCUS & THE NATIONAL CENTRE FOR CIRCUS ARTS Props Supervisor: @katiebalmforth89 Props Assistant: @setsbylauren Prop Makers: Sarah Crispin @properlymade_ltd @tomwparis @alexamoorecostuming Print Props: @datareprographics 📸 @peachyraith “Audiences are certain to delight at every sight, wonder and miracle that the name Barnum stands for!” #props
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2 months ago
We were brought onboard last minute to support @imsorryprimeminister at the Apollo Theatre, and what a triumph it is 🎓catch it in London or on tour! Writer & Co-Director: Jonathan Lynn Co-Director: Michael Gyngell Set and Costume Designer: @leenewbydesign Lighting Designer: Mark Henderson Sound Designers: Ben and Max Ringham Casting Director: Marc Frankum Assistant Director: Nadia Papachronopoulou Costume Supervisor: Carol Lingwood Video Design: Leo Flint  Props Supervisors: @katiebalmforth89 @setsbylauren Propmakers: @j.c.power @props.by.flo @tomwparis @tallpaulldn Book Hire: @skoobbookslondon 📸 @perssonphotography “ more double-speak than a press briefing, this is political comedy at its most timeless ” #props
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3 months ago
2025 was a fantastic year, @katiebalmforth89 agreeing to make me the happiest person and at our favourite place in the world. Moving in together into our new home. Watching Lacey blossom both in person and on stage. While there were tough periods the highs massively outnumbered the lows. 2026 you have a hell of a job following that year. Happy new year from all of us here, wishing everyone a happy 2026
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4 months ago
Fantastic little evening out with @katiebalmforth89 and Lacey to watch @wilddroneshow , really enjoyed it and can’t imagine how long it took to rehearse and program it all
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6 months ago
What an achievement for Team Props bringing this fierce and fiery show to the stage 🔥 @othelloonstage it’s slick and sexy, go and see it DIRECTED BY: TOM MORRIS MUSIC BY: PJ HARVEY DESIGNED BY: TI GREEN SOUND DESIGN & ADDITIONAL MUSIC BY: JON NICHOLLS LIGHTING DESIGN BY: RICH HOWELL PROJECTION DESIGN BY: NINA DUNN CASTING BY: ANNA COOPER CDG MOVEMENT AND INTIMACY DIRECTION BY: YARIT DOR FIGHT DIRECTION BY: KATE WATERS MAKE-UP DESIGN BY: DOMINIC SKINNER HAIR & WIGS DESIGN BY: SUZANNE SCOTCHER ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR: KATIE HENRY ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: BETHAN MARY-JAMES COSTUME SUPERVISOR: SABIA SMITH ASSISTANT COSTUME SUPERVISOR: MARIAMA BOJANG PRODUCTION MANAGER: DAMIAN PARTINGTON TECHNICAL DIRECTORS: ROB CASEY AND GENNA HILL FOR AMMONITE STUDIOS PROPS SUPERVISORS: @katiebalmforth89 @zoehere_ PROPMAKERS: @mildtremor @penny_workshop ASSOCIATE SOUND DESIGN BY: ZACHARY WOODMAN ASSOCIATE WIG & HAIR: KELLON KUTZ VOICE COACH: CAROL FAIRLAMB DIALECT COACH: AUNDREA FUDGE SINGING COACH: DOM COYOTE DRAMATHERAPIST: SAMANTHA E ADAMS PHYSIOTHERAPY: NEUROTOUR 📸 BRINKHOF-MÖGENBURG “ an epic story of manipulation, jealousy and toxic masculinity explores the darker side of power, rage and desire” #props
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6 months ago
A career highlight to bring the World Premier of Midsomer Murders to the stage with an incredibly talented team. I’m exhausted, proud and extremely grateful. Go and see it at a theatre near you, it’s such fun and the props are great 😉🪓🩸 @midsomeronstage Original Novel’s Author: Caroline Graham Writer & Director: @guy.unsworth Set & Costume Designer: @davidwoodhead Lighting Designer: Matt Haskins Sound Designer: Ella Wahlström Composer: Max Pappenheim Associate Director: Sarah Stacey Costume Supervisor: Bristol Costume Services Wigs, Hair and Make-Up Supervisor: Suzy Barrett Props Supervisor: @katiebalmforth89 Assistant Props Supervisor: @poppy_props Propmakers: Sarah Crispin @mildtremor @tallpaulldn Michael Smart Prop Artwork and graphics: @tomwparis Props Runner/Buyer: @setsbylauren 📸 @manuelharlanphotography “DCI Tom Barnaby and Sergeant Gavin Troy are called in to investigate, uncovering a world of hidden passions, long-buried secrets and deadly rivalries” #props
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6 months ago
Back in one of my favourite places bringing Safe Space to the Minerva Theatre @chichesterft with a wonderfully cool and talented bunch of humans 🎓 Director: Roy Alexander Weise
Designer: Khadija Raza Lighting Designer: Laura Howard
Composer & Sound Designer: Giles Thomas
Musical Director & Additional Arrangements : Michael Henry
Movement Director: Mateus Daniel Fight & Intimacy Director: Haruka Kuroda
Voice & Dialect Coach: Aundrea Fudge
Assistant Director: Tramaine Trace
Costume Supervisor: Maariyah Sharjil
Props Supervisor: @katiebalmforth89 📸 @helenmurraypix ‘In this pressure cooker environment, everyone has to pick a side.‘’ #props
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7 months ago
When our mini Elphie came to Oz 💚 I am very proud of my job but there’s nothing quite like the feeling of being able to share it with this kiddo. She sings Defying Gravity in the car and reads her Wicked programme while we dry her hair and at the weekend we made a core memory with a visit to Oz. Thank you to everyone for making it so special ✨
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7 months ago
Beyond thrilled to bring this stunning piece to @theatreroyalbath1805 before its short tour. I’ve loved creating Ceci’s vision on stage and sourcing gorgeous antiques. Go well Emma, you’ve been a treat 🪭 Director: Stephen Unwin Set & Costume Designer: Ceci Calf Lighting Designer: Ben Ormerod Sound Designer: John Leonard Casting Director: Ginny Schiller Associate Director: Millie Gaston Choreographer: Natasha Harrison Composer: Matthew Scott Production Manager: Andrew Pye Costume Supervisor: Heather Leat Props Supervisor: @katiebalmforth89 Propmaker: @mildtremor 📸 @simonannandphotography ‘as the romantic web she weaves amongst her friends becomes ever more entangled, will Emma herself get swept up in true love’s wake..?’ #props
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8 months ago