ABOUT
UNDERWRAPS
All our shows are a product of combined skillsets and talent. Our contributors are experienced
professionals, who have forged strong working relationships with Underwraps over many years of
collaboration. Knowledge of these strengths and abilities and trust to deliver as promised, are
implicit in all that we do together.
OUR TEAM
RUTH TRANTOR, FOUNDER AND DIRECTOR
Since founding Underwraps in 1996, Ruth has been creating, designing, and delivering shows to the global live entertainment industry for over 25 years. It is a source of great pride that many of her clients have been working with Underwraps for almost as long as the company has been in business.
From London’s O2 Arena, to a Naval aircraft carrier in the South China sea, (and every conceivable venue in between), she has made memorable events for clients all over the world.
Projects include:
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Production shows for Global Village Dubai, Ferrari World, Nickelodeon, Mattel, Butlins
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Brand launches for Emirates, Mercedes, Renault, Mars, PepsiCo, GlaxoSmithKline
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Corporate events for Google, Forever Living, HSBC, ING, England Rugby
SIMON BARNUM - SENIOR CHOREOGRAPHER
Simon is our Senior choreographer. He began his choreographic career working as an assistant on productions such as X-Factor for Cheryl Cole...
DAVID ANDERSON - CHOREOGRAPHER
David brings his extensive experience working as a dancer for world-class artistes (Rihanna, Coldplay, Jay Z, One Direction) and in top-ranking TV shows...
ASHLEE BARRETT-BOURMIER - COSTUME DESIGNER & STYLIST
Our Head of Costume is Ashlee Barrett-Bourmier, a Costume Designer and Stylist based in London. Educated in Fine Arts and then later a degree in Fashion...
CHARLOTTE CHAPMAN - KIDS THEATRE
Charlotte is our Kids Theatre choreographer with vast experience working for top brands in this field. Recent projects include shows at Global Village, Dubai, for PJ Masks...
ROBIN SCOTT - COMPOSER & ARRANGER
Robin composes and creates all our original soundtracks. A talented musician and singer in his own right, he has had the pleasure of sharing the stage...
JARED DOUGHTY - FLYING & RIGGING CONSULTANT
Jared is our advisor on all aspects of performer flying and rigging. After 15 years with Fly By Foy, it is safe to say that Jared has rigged every conceivable arena...
TONY MASON - PUPPETS, MASKS & PROPS
Tony makes all our large-scale puppets as well as masks, props, and unusual costume pieces. He graduated with a Fine Arts degree in Painting & Film and after
TERRY GRANT - CONSULTANT IN SPECIAL EFFECTS
Terry is our consultant for stunt work and large-scale special effects. His experience in the live event
and film world us unparalleled. He is the one of...