Vision Mechanics

Symon has a background in civil engineering, subsequently training in puppetry at Little Angel Theatre, London. He has spent the past 30 years working as a director, producer, performer and puppeteer. Most recently Symon directed, Dark Matter, a site-specific production which was selected as part of the 2013 British Council Edinburgh Showcase, which featured some of the most outstanding new work in the UK.

Kim trained at Central St Martin’s College of Art & Design and at the Little Angel Theatre and is a performer, designer and maker. Kim’s unique and beautiful puppet designs have led to commissions from across the globe for theatre, film and television. Kim designed and carved Big Man Walking and is currently developing a new site-specific production, Embrace, which will tour to Scottish outdoor venues in autumn 2014.

Tom has been with Vision Mechanics since 2015, joining as a producer for In Her Shadows. Tom has previously managed the Beltane Fire Festival and was Site Manager for the Edinburgh International Book Festival. He has served as a trustee for the Stephen Joseph Theatre in Scarborough, Beltane Fire Society. He has a first class honours degree in Events Management from the Manchester Metropolitan University.