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Tertiary education2017-2020 RADA The Royal Academy of Dramatic ArtI completed my degree in Technical Theater and Stage Management, specialising in Scenic
Art, Construction and Design (references letters from each department on request)2011-2013 Cape Peninsular University of TechnologyI have my Nation Diploma in Interior Design
About Kim BednallKim Bednall is a versatile creative professional with a strong foundation in design and a passion for craftsmanship. Originally from Cape Town, South Africa, Kim's journey in the creative field began with the study of Interior Design at Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT). In 2014, she relocated to the UK/EU, where she explored a variety of fields, including a notable project—a ceiling mural she painted in Germany over the course of nine months.In 2018, Kim further honed her skills by studying Technical Theatre & Set Design at Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) in London. It was here that she discovered a deep love for theatre and its dynamic blend of conceptual craft and technical excellence. Drawn back to South Africa by the country's vibrant creative community, Kim now works across the film and theatre industries while also pursuing her passion for landscape painting in her personal time.Kim thrives in collaborative, creative environments where the process is as valued as the end result. She believes in the transformative power of teamwork to drive innovation and success. In her role at The Herds, Kim specializes in the digital design and reproduction of the animals, applying her expertise in 3D modeling and drafting to create detailed digital blueprints and build guides. With a unique combination of precision and creativity, Kim assists the team in translating physical creations into digital designs.
A Vast act of Theatre
The Herds
October 2024 - May 2025The Herds was 'a vast act of theatre' that was a groundbreaking public art and climate initiative designed to inspire action and renew our bond with the natural world. From April to August 2025, life-size puppet animals swept through city centers on a 20,000km journey from the Congo Basin to the Arctic Circle, fleeing climate disaster.Events and performances by world-class artists responded as the herds moved, bringing together the worlds of arts and science in an urgent call for climate action.The technical process behind each puppet is a stunning display of intricate designs going through multiple processes (and a lot of collaboration) to produce highly accurate elements that can be assembled around the word, irrespective of language or level of experience.I was based in Ukwanda's workshop focusing on the digital design, test builds and producing the corresponding technical documents that where used by volenteers and professionals around the world.
Film Work
2024 Set Designer, They Will Kill You (film)3D models / construction packs and oversight / design breakdown
(not released yet)2024 Set Designer, Novocaine (film)3D models / construction packs and oversight / design breakdown2023 Draftsperson, Wheel of Time - S3 (Amazon series)3D models / construction packs and oversight / design breakdown2023 Draftsperson, SHAKA (CBS series)3D models / construction packs and oversight / design breakdown
(not released yet)2022 Junior Draftsperson, Hammarskjold (film)3D models / construction packs and oversight / design breakdown
Theatre Productions while at RADA
(to name a few)
The Rakes ProgressThe British Youth Opera
Composed by Igor Stravinsky
Directed by Stephen Unwin
Designed by James Cotterill
- Assistant Designer and scenic artistJourneys EndRADA's production of Journey's End
Directed by Prasanna Puwanarajah
Designed by James Cotterill
- Scenic artist and dresser and assistant stage managerInto The WoodsRADA's Production of Into The Woods
Directed by James Bonas and Designed by Tom Paris
- I worked as a scenery builder and scenic artist on this production.Escape Room OneThis three-month project was my final work for my third year. I designed and pitched the
challenges, oversaw the cross departmental planning and was heavily involved in the props
department, set dressing and oversaw the get-in/get-out.Blasted directed
Directed by Jenny Sealey
- HOD of constructionMysterious Bruises
Directed by Rikki Beadle-Blair
- Assistant HOD ConstructionKeffiyeh / Made in China
Directed by Zoe Lafferty
- Assistant HOD ConstructionShakespeare for Young Audiences
Julius Caesar
Directed by Hal Chambers
Cymbeline
Directed by Federay Holmes
As You Like It
Directed by Nancy Meckler
- Construction Scenery MakerIntimate Apparel
Directed by Chipo Chung
- Set Designer and Scenic Artist3 Winters
Directed by Eleanor Rhode
- Scenic Art Assistant
Film work while at RADA
GlamourWritten and Directed by Richard Perry
Set Designer: Isobel Power Smith Art Director: Luke Harcourt
RADA Festival
When Swallows CryI produced and designed this powerful production written by Mike Van Graan and directed by Greg Homann. Partnered with photographer Sue Grant, we paired the play with a series of images she captured of local refugees, with poems honouring their personal journey's and lending itself to the narrative of the production.
My RADA graduate portfolioAt RADA I was exposed to an incredibly diverse range of techniques, some of which are:SCENIC ART
Marbling, texturising, wood graining (2D and 3D), face bricking, painting, wallpapering, polystyrene carving, sign writing, enlarging/ replicating/ simplifying design references, aging, spray painting, tiling, orders and budgeting materials ( to name a few)DESIGN
Extracting concepts from a scrips / brief, presentation of conceptual ideas, white card model making, high detail 1:50 model making, clear instructions/ list of requirements and references delegated to supporting crew, assisting with construction drawings and basic plans, assisting with scenic art.CONSTRUCTION
Reading/ drawing basic CAD bend drawings, working out a costing and ordering, pulling measurements off 1:50 models, basic Sketchup/ 3D rendering. Tig and stick welding, woodwork and carpentry.