Theatrical costume, set, puppet & media design, Creative video content & campaigns…

Hi, I’m James. I’m a South England based performance designer and maker with a love for bringing interesting stories to life through all forms of media. I’ve created sets, costumes, props, puppets and video projections for a variety of live events, ranging from award winning fringe theatre to touring family shows and youth theatre productions. Whether it's using a camera, paintbrush, foam or needle and thread, I love nothing more than helping to bring a character or world to life.

Have a browse through my website to see more, and if you’d like to work together please don’t hesitate to get in touch!

Alongside an extensive background in theatre, I am also a first class graduate of Bournemouth University's Film Production and Cinematography course and have produced a huge range of video content across a broad range of sectors, with a particular focus on the arts industry.

Find out more about my film & video work here.

"The costumes are designed to be recognisable for each animal group, and James Henderson has achieved designs that ease the actors into their characters and make them instantly familiar to the audience."

Overtures Live on Stage | The Wind in the Willows
"The characterisations are emphasised by the incredible costumes, from dazzling sequins to dowdy cleaner's overalls, the creations of Costume Designer James Henderson."

Overtures Live on Stage | Bugsy Malone
"The outstanding creative team headed by James Henderson, provided so much attention to detail in the stunning array of costumes, hair and makeup, props and scenery."

Scene One Plus | The Little Mermaid Jr
"The production design is just objectively brilliant - Candace traverses the senses in the language and this is reflected so beautifully in the set and props."

Binge Fringe | Saint
“A fantastic and essential script delivered beautifully inside a really effective minimal and utilitarian set.”

Audience Review | Cardboard Village

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Theatrical costume, set, puppet & media design, Creative video content & campaigns…

"The costumes are designed to be recognisable for each animal group, and James Henderson has achieved designs that ease the actors into their characters and make them instantly familiar to the audience."

"The characterisations are emphasised by the incredible costumes, from dazzling sequins to dowdy cleaner's overalls, the creations of Costume Designer James Henderson."

"The outstanding creative team headed by James Henderson, provided so much attention to detail in the stunning array of costumes, hair and makeup, props and scenery."

"The production design is just objectively brilliant - Candace traverses the senses in the language and this is reflected so beautifully in the set and props."

“A fantastic and essential script delivered beautifully inside a really effective minimal and utilitarian set.”