Costume design by Lez Brotherston for Anne-Marie Hetherington as Queen Alpise in the opera "Les Boreades", Royal Academy of Music, London, November 21st 1985.

Costume design for Anne-Marie Hetherington as Queen Alpise. The design depicts two full length female figures wearing late 17th century style costumes. The figure on the left wears a tight fitting, off the shoulder black bodice with long sleeves ending in trailing ruffles; and a black overskirt decorated with gold patterns, which is centre parted, gathered at the back, and worn over a long black underskirt. The figure on the right shows a back view of this costume. Unsigned by the artist.

Given by the designer

This costume design by Lez Brotherston is part of an extensive collection of designs donated to the Theatre Museum by the artist in 2002. The design was executed for the British stage premiere of Rameau' opera "Les Boreades" performed by the Royal Academy of Music on November 21st 1985. The production was directed by Stephen Lawless and conducted by Roger Norrington.

Reason For Production: Commission

The design by Lez Brotherston was executed for the British stage premiere of Rameau' opera "Les Boreades" performed by the Royal Academy of Music on November 21st 1985. The production was directed by Stephen Lawless

S.263-2002