Not currently on display at the V&A

Costume Design

1999 (Painted, drawn)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

The design by Lez Brotherston was executed for a production of Noel Coward's play "Nude With Violin" performed at the Manchester Royal Exchange Theatre, July 1st 1999. The production was directed by Marianne Elliott, and the cast included Derek Griffiths as Sebastien Lacreole.

Object details

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Object type
Materials and techniques
Pencil, pen & ink, felt-tip pen, crayon, and watercolour, on paper.
Brief description
Costume design by Lez Brotherston for an unidentified female character in the play "Nude With Violin", Royal Exchange Theatre, Manchester, July 1st 1999.
Physical description
Costume design for an unidentified female character. The design depicts a full length female figure wearing a 1950's style costume. The costume consists of a black knee length suit with white collar and cuffs, black gloves and shoes, and a small black pillbox hat with a black plume at the front. The figure holds a lit cigarette in her left hand, and carries a black handbag under her left arm. Unsigned by the artist.
Dimensions
  • Height: 355mm
  • Width: 456mm
The sheet has been torn out of a spiral bound sketch book.
Production typeUnique
Credit line
Given by the designer
Object history
This costume design by Lez Brotherston is part of an extensive collection of designs donated to the Theatre Museum by the artist in 2002.
Production
Reason For Production: Commission
Subjects depicted
Association
Literary referenceNude With Violin
Summary
The design by Lez Brotherston was executed for a production of Noel Coward's play "Nude With Violin" performed at the Manchester Royal Exchange Theatre, July 1st 1999. The production was directed by Marianne Elliott, and the cast included Derek Griffiths as Sebastien Lacreole.
Collection
Accession number
S.333-2002

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Record createdFebruary 3, 2003
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