Lu Herbert is a Set and Costume designer based in Yorkshire, who’s work has been shared with audiences across the UK, Europe, Australia and the United States. Lu is a graduate from the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland’s BA Production Arts and Design Degree (specialising in Set and Costume design), and Guildhall School of Music and Drama’s MA Collaborative Theatre Production and Design.

Lu is excited by exploration, play and development for new works of theatre and loves experimenting with colour palettes, texture and bringing new stories to the stage. Sustainability and accessibility are some of Lu’s most valued elements of the theatrical process. Most recently, Lu was nominated for a BroadwayWorld award and shortlisted for the JMK Award 2024 with director Zoe Murtagh. Recent projects include the Olivier-nominated ‘Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812’ at the Donmar Warehouse, the West End debut of ‘Murder She Didn’t Write’ at the Duchess Theatre, and ‘Cable Street’ for it’s New York transfer in 2026.

Lu is represented by Cowley, Knox and Guy.

CV attached here: Lu Herbert CV 25-26