Richard Lowdon

Richard Lowdon is a British theatre maker, performer, and designer, best known as a founding member of Forced Entertainment, the experimental performance company established in Sheffield in 1984. Working collaboratively with the ensemble, Lowdon has contributed to the development of an extensive body of innovative theatre and performance work presented internationally. Lowdon's artistic practice combines performance with scenography, visual composition, and the creation of unconventional theatrical environments. Through a sustained engagement with collaborative theatre making, Lowdon has helped develop productions that challenge traditional narrative structures and explore the relationship between performers, objects, space, and audiences. Alongside performance work, Lowdon has designed sets and visual environments for theatrical productions, contributing to the distinctive visual language associated with Forced Entertainment.