Theatre
Jodie began her career in theatre and events, freelancing for various scenery companies and theatres across the UK. She has assisted Scenic Artists and worked as part of large Scenic teams, gaining valuable experience in the industry.
The images below showcase a variety of some of the shows that Jodie has been a part of throughout her career.
SmashCat - Amy Howerska
Comedy Poster
Project: SmashCat – Amy Howerska
Role: Poster / Flyer Design
Poster design for Smashcat, the show explored themes of growing up, identity, and the fine line between charming and tragic.
The design captures the show’s chaotic wit, bold personality, and Amy’s magnetic stage presence — loud, playful, and full of attitude.Bold, punchy, and a little bit wild, this poster design captures the energy of Amy Howerska’s stand-up comedy show SmashCat.
Curfew - Event Poster
Project: Curfew – Hawiyya Dance Company & El-Funoun Palestinian Dance Troupe
Role: Poster Design
Poster design for Curfew, a contemporary dance production blending Palestinian dabke with modern movement. The show explores themes of resistance, cultural identity, and displacement in a world shaped by surveillance and media saturation. The visual reflects the intensity and urgency of the performance, aiming to provoke thought and amplify its call for social awareness.
Pickwickian - Stephen Carlin
Comedy Poster
Project: Pickwickian
Role: Poster Design
Poster design for Pickwickian, Stephen Carlin’s witty and meandering stand-up show. Anecdotal and character-filled, the show was described as “Charles Dickens but better.” The design reflects its playful tone and literary flair — quirky, clever, and unmistakably Carlin.
Amy Howerska is a Goddess…
•Unless Tired or Hungry
Comedy Poster
Project: Amy Howerska: Goddess… Unless Tired or Hungry
Role: Poster Design
Howerska has released her Inner Goddess! She’s a lazy nightmare who might be holding her back, not ideal when it’s time to start popping out sprogs. Sadly, her goddess prefers gin and cockapoos to toddlers… best tell society then.
The poster design reflects Amy’s sharp, chaotic humour and unfiltered honesty, bold, funny, and full of personality..
The Giant Who Has No Had No Heart In His body –
Likely Story Theatre
Project: The Giant Who Had No Heart In His Body – Likely Story Theatre
Role: Poster Design
A magical family show inspired by a Norwegian fairytale, combining puppetry, live music and humour. Story catchers Agi and Dot gather tales from the sky—until they must tell their own.
The poster captures the show’s wintery charm and folkloric spirit, appealing to both kids and grown-ups.
The Opinionator -
Stephen Carlin
Comedy Poster
Project: The Opinionator – Stephen Carlin
Role: Poster / Flyer Design
Poster and flyer design for The Opinionator, a stand-up comedy show by Stephen Carlin. The design reflects Carlin’s sharp wit and intellectual style. Created to stand out in busy festival environments and spark curiosity.
Taku San – Event Poster
Project: Taku San –
Event Poster Design
Role: Poster Design
Poster design for Taku San, a one-night culinary and music event. Celebrating the work of renowned Japanese chef and designer Taku, the event blended exceptional sushi with curated Japanese music in a cosy, late-night setting.
The design reflects Taku’s refined, understated aesthetic and lifetime dedication to craft, drawing on traditional Japanese influences with a modern edge.
Post-Rational Carlin -
Stephen Carlin
Comedy Poster
Project: Post-Rational Carlin
Role: Poster Design
Venue: Edinburgh Fringe
Poster design for Post-Rational Carlin, a bold and thought-provoking stand-up show by Stephen Carlin. Tackling everything from small-town life to suicide and WWII, the show offers a darkly comic, sideways look at life’s trickier topics. The design reflects the show’s intelligent edge and offbeat humour.
Almost Always Muddy –
Likely Story Theatre
Project: Almost Always Muddy –
Likely Story Theatre
Role: Poster Design
Illustrations: Kirsty Harris
Logo: Suzi Dorey
The poster captures the spirit of hands-on creativity and bold exploration, reflecting the show's themes of risk, adventure, and courage. Designed to appeal to curious young minds and their grown-ups, with playful visuals and a sense of wonder.
Being Pleased with Yourself Isn’t the Same as Being Happy - Pete Dobbing
Comedy Poster
Project: Being Pleased with Yourself Isn’t the Same as Being Happy –
Pete Dobbing
Role: Poster / Flyer Design
Poster and flyer design for Pete Dobbing’s introspective and witty stand-up show. The visual concept captures the tension between self-satisfaction and true happiness, using clever typography and subtle graphic cues to reflect Pete’s thoughtful yet humorous take on modern life. Designed to intrigue and invite reflection — with a smile.