Rachel Forbes
set designer

Rachel Forbes is an award-winning set and costume designer creating for theatre, dance, opera and film. Her designs have been seen on stages, sites and screens all across Canada. Rachel is particularly interested in the development of new works, interdisciplinary explorations, experimental creation methods and designer-led theatre projects. She is the recipient of the 2026 Virginia and Myrtle Cooper Award for costume design. Rachel proudly serves on the board of directors of the Associate Designers of Canada and is an avid mentor, teacher, and supporter of young in craft designers. Her work includes collaborations with Soulpepper Theatre, Canadian Stage, Stratford Festival, Tapestry Opera, Shaw Festival, Neptune Theatre, Obsidian Theatre and many more.