Marmaduke Designs

Marmaduke Designs Freelance Graphic Designer. Based in Thirsk specialising in theatre and performing arts. Welcome to Marmaduke Designs

Hello!

I’m Stuart, the founder of Marmaduke Designs. I officially launched the brand in September 2019, although I’ve been freelance designing for over a decade. Entirely self-taught, I specialise in high-quality digital and print designs, primarily for the Performing Arts sector, working closely with local organisations to bring their creative visions to life. With roots in the world of theatre and the

Arts, I have enjoyed years of performing in plays and musicals. My passion for the stage fuels my design work, inspired by countless trips to iconic venues, including London’s West End, New York’s Broadway, and beloved local theatres. Over the years, I've had the pleasure of collaborating with numerous clients, including Corporate Entertainment UK on their production of West End and Friends, which starred the incredible Kerry Ellis and original Six the Musical Queen, Maiya Quansah-Breed. Other exciting projects have involved D3 Productions and shows starring Lee Mead, Jake Quickenden, and Divina De Campo from Drag Race UK.

Delighted to work with Imagine That Performing Arts on the artwork for Maggie(s), a powerful new play by Cormac Myles ba...
02/06/2026

Delighted to work with Imagine That Performing Arts on the artwork for Maggie(s), a powerful new play by Cormac Myles based on the 18th Century Scottish folklore, Maggie Ramsey - often referred to as the “Witch o’ the Auld North Burn.” 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿✨

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat will always be a guilty pleasure of mine. 🌈🎭I’ve designed for it, I’ve per...
27/05/2026

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat will always be a guilty pleasure of mine. 🌈🎭

I’ve designed for it, I’ve performed in it, I’ve seen it more times than I can probably admit… and I’ve loved working on the programme for Buttershaw St Paul's AODS production.

A huge break a leg to everyone involved on your opening night - I hope you all have an amazing run! ✨

One of my favourite little details hidden in the programme: each name label fabric swatch is taken from a different colour of Joseph’s iconic coat from the song. A subtle nod for the fans who know their way around a rainbow.

It got me thinking… we all know the coat, but do we actually remember all the colours?

Who can name them all without Googling? 👀🌈

It’s back… 🎄✨ A Christmas Carol returns this December with Be Amazing Arts!The team were keen for a fresh new look whils...
22/05/2026

It’s back… 🎄✨ A Christmas Carol returns this December with Be Amazing Arts!

The team were keen for a fresh new look whilst keeping the traditional essence of this much-loved story alive. A little refresh, but still rooted in the magic, nostalgia and spirit of Dickens’ classic.

Always a pleasure bringing theatre artwork to life. More to come… 👀

Break a leg to everyone at York Musical Theatre Company on their opening night of the heartwarming Calendar Girls The Mu...
20/05/2026

Break a leg to everyone at York Musical Theatre Company on their opening night of the heartwarming Calendar Girls The Musical at the Joseph Rowntree Theatre, York 🌼

I had the pleasure of working with them on the programme artwork and even played Lawrence Sugden in a production back in 2022 - such a beautiful show with music and lyrics by Gary Barlow and Tim Firth.

Take tissues… you’ll laugh and cry 💛

Have you caught The Band by BrassNeck Theatre yet? 🎶✨ I saw it on opening night and was completely blown away!Still time...
16/05/2026

Have you caught The Band by BrassNeck Theatre yet? 🎶✨ I saw it on opening night and was completely blown away!

Still time to catch it today at Yeadon Town Hall Theatre - matinee or evening. “Everything Changes” when you walk in… you’ll “Never Forget” it. “Pray” you’ve got a ticket! 🎭👏 (Sorry… I couldn’t resist 😂)

Huge congratulations to everyone involved.

Next up: Dear Evan Hansen in 2027. I missed the stage production, but the film had me sobbing all the way through 😭💙 Who spotted the roller banners and flyers? Loved working with the wonderful team at BrassNeck Theatre on this one - it’s going to be special. ✨

I’ve got my copy of Brass Hits for tonight’s entertainment by the fabulous BrassNeck Theatre - always a great feeling se...
12/05/2026

I’ve got my copy of Brass Hits for tonight’s entertainment by the fabulous BrassNeck Theatre - always a great feeling seeing my designs in print! 🎭✨

Break a leg to everyone involved tonight!

🌸 Hay Fever by Noël Coward 🌸 - a wonderfully chaotic comedy where the Bliss family each invite guests for a quiet countr...
10/05/2026

🌸 Hay Fever by Noël Coward 🌸 - a wonderfully chaotic comedy where the Bliss family each invite guests for a quiet country weekend… with very un-quiet results.

I played Sandy Tyrell over a decade ago and still vividly remember the hiccups scene - pure Coward: ridiculous, precise, and brilliantly timed. A sharp, witty classic that never loses its edge.

Not only is this hitting the West End this September, but Harrogate Dramatic Society will stage the show in May 2027 - be sure to look out for information about auditions and tickets.

“Romeo, Romeo, wherefore art thou Romeo?”When ReAct Performing Arts came to me with the idea of a Peaky Blinders-inspire...
08/05/2026

“Romeo, Romeo, wherefore art thou Romeo?”

When ReAct Performing Arts came to me with the idea of a Peaky Blinders-inspired take on Romeo and Juliet, I knew this was going to be a fun project. An edgy, modern twist on Shakespeare’s most iconic tragic love story - sharp suits, smoky backdrops and high-stakes romance.

Designing for bold concepts like this is exactly where the magic happens. 🖤

Back to theatre posters today - and this one was a lot of fun 🏴‍☠️✨The Pirate Queen and the Lost Ruby!A magical, pirate-...
06/05/2026

Back to theatre posters today - and this one was a lot of fun 🏴‍☠️✨

The Pirate Queen and the Lost Ruby!
A magical, pirate-packed pantomime full of daring quests, mischievous villains and ocean magic.

Branding ✨Not my usual lane, but one I always enjoy stepping into…Chris came to me as he launched his new venture as a c...
05/05/2026

Branding ✨

Not my usual lane, but one I always enjoy stepping into…

Chris came to me as he launched his new venture as a celebrant, and it was a joy to help shape the look and feel of Love Actually Celebrant Services. We landed on something elegant, with just the right touch of theatrical flair.

If you’re after a celebrant who puts you and your family at the heart of every moment, he’s well worth a look.

(And as a bonus… he’s also an incredible singer 🎤)

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