Linbury Prize celebrates future of stage design with exhibition

Showcasing the next generation of theatre designers from across the UK, the Linbury Prize for Stage Design 2023 has opened a free exhibition at the National Theatre, Southbank. 

Featuring the work of 12 emerging designers who have been selected as recipients of the 2023 Linbury Prize, the exhibit also shows their submissions in model boxes, costumes, life-sized puppetry, sketches, digital stage designs and production photography. 

‘As the creative industries continue to grow faster than any other sector in the wider economy, it is vital that we are all doing our part to open pathways into the industry and welcome everyone's unique experiences, talents and skills to this sector,’ said Kate Varah, executive director of the National Theatre. ‘We hope everyone who visits this exhibition will be inspired by the brilliant creations and we can’t wait to see what these talented designers do next!’