Oliver Roberts (Charles)
Oliver Charles Gardens & Associates Ltd
Director and Designer

With over 20 years of experience in stage lighting within theatre and television, Oliver transferred into horticulture six years ago. His background in theatre production has uniquely influenced his approach to garden design, blending storytelling and spatial awareness into his projects.

He began his stage lighting career at the National Theatre, later freelancing in London and Manchester. This led to his joining the BBC, where he worked on live broadcasts, including Live8 in Hyde Park, VE Day 60th Anniversary of VE Day in Trafalgar Square, and the Queen's Golden Jubilee at Buckingham Palace.

Building on this production experience, Oliver now combines theatre with garden design, bringing spatial awareness, storytelling, creativity, and professionalism to horticulture and inspiring confidence in his approach.

Blending his theatrical creativity with his passion for the outdoors, Oliver founded his company early in 2024. He is committed to continuous growth, drawing on his experience as an inspiring designer and storyteller to bring fresh ideas to the industry.

Oliver is actively advancing his expertise through the British Academy of Garden Design, working towards a diploma in Garden Design, which he expects to complete in 2027. He is also an Associate Designer member of the British Association of Landscape Industries (BALI), underscoring his professional standing in the industry.