Theatre NewsOctober 24, 2016

Work of leading British theatre designer Peter Rice under the microscope in Staffordshire

A theatre design forum is to be held at New Vic Theatre in Newcastle under Lyme on 7 November 2016 to discuss the past work of British stage and costume designer Peter Rice

British Theatre Designer Peter Rice

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]A theatre design forum is to be held at New Vic Theatre on 7 November 2016 to discuss the past work of British stage and costume designer Peter Rice.

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Peter Rice was one of the preeminent stage and costume designers in modern British opera and theatre. His name was synonymous with the the highest calibre of stage design and production, in commercial and subsidised theatre alike. And although it was not unusual for a designer to take charge of both sets and costumes, Rice was unusually successful at both and his lavish and atmospheric work graced Opera Holland Park, the Royal Ballet, the Royal Opera House and many West End theatre. He passed away aged 87 in December 2015

The session will explore his most exciting and innovative works during his lifetime, in the context of the history and practice of theatre design.

The discussion panel will consist of Tom Hawkes (internationally recognised theatre and opera director: Sadler’s Wells, English National Opera, Opera Holland Park), Lis Evans (resident designer, New Vic Theatre), Kate Burnett (Nottingham Trent University, leading theatre design historian), Michael Holt (stage designer for Alan Ayckbourn at the Stephen Joseph Theatre, Scarborough; and for ‘The Woman in Black’).

The discussion will be chaired by author, designer and artist Matthew Rice, son of Peter Rice, and who is also married to Staffordshire pottery queen Emma Bridgwater.

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TICKETS

The event takes place at the New Vic Theatre in Newcastle under Lyme, Staffordshire on 7 November 2016 and for tickets call the box office on 01782 717962. The event is one of a series of events being organised by Arts Keele at Keele University celebrating the long and remarkable creative lives of both Peter Rice and his wife, leading textile designer Pat Albeck.

Back to the Drawing Board

An exhibition called ‘Back To The Drawing Board’ exploring the fascinating family dynamic, of Pat and Peter, their son Matthew Rice and his partner Emma Bridgewater can also be seen over at Keele University art gallery from 9th November 2016 until 26th January 2017

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