CENTRE STAGE

The storytelling scene setters with their eyes on the prize

- HANNAH SILVER

Kickstarting the careers of previous winners such as Es Devlin, Peter Butler and Rose Revitt, the Linbury Prize has been spotlighting the next generation of theatre set design talent since its inception in 1987. The 12 recipients of this year’s prize are currently showcasing their work in an exhibition at the National Theatre, embracing a variety of forms and mixed media, from sketches, production photography and model boxes to costumes, life-sized puppetry and digital stage designs.

‘What excites me most is to see a production in which the set is as alive as the performers,’ says recipient Finlay Jenner.