The Linbury Prize For Stage Design Exhibit At London's National Theatre

The Linbury Prize for Stage Design is the UK's only national scenic design award and has been instrumental in recognizing some of Britain's most accomplished designers, including Tony and Olivier-winning production designer Es Devlin.

Created in 1987 by philanthropist and former ballerina, Lady Anya Sainsbury, the prize offers 12 recipients the opportunity to work with some of Britain's leading performing arts companies. The exhibition runs until June in the Lyttelton Lounge, upstairs at the National Theatre. 

Below is some of the featured work of these emerging designers.

Model box for Madame-Butterfly by Zidi Wu

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Model box for La Voix Humaine by James Stibilj

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Design for Hansel and Gretel by Kathy Udaondo.

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Model box for Antigone by Yuhe Zhang.

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Model box for Paradise Rot by Emily Mahon.

Model box for Paradise Rot by Emily Mahon.

Model box for The Rear Window by Willoughby Brow.

Model box for The Rear Window by Willoughby Brow.

Model box for Oedipus by Yi Gao.

Model box for Oedipus by Yi Gao.

Model box for My Manana Comes by Kezi Ferguson.

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Model box for Paradise by Isaac O’Brien.

Model box for The Visit by Yi Gao

Model box for The Visit by Yi Gao

Costumes for The Inseparables by Kathy Udaondo.

White, full-length dresses for The Inseparables evoking the 1700s

Photos by Rory Murphy and H.Kinnersley