PETER BUTLER


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Biography



Peter is a visual artist designing set and costume for theatre. He trained at Central Saint Martins school of art where he graduated with a First Class BA (hons) in Performance Design & Practice. Shortly after graduating he was awarded The 2021 Linbury Prize for Stage Design.



Work includes: Shut Up, I’m Dreaming at the National Theatre; Abigail’s Party and A Taste of Honey at the Royal Exchange Theatre Manchester; In Praise of Love at Orange Tree Theatre; Boy Parts at Soho Theatre; Short Big Show for Hope at Somerset House as Co-director; The Shape of Things for Park 200 (2023 Stage Debut Award nomination for Best Design); The Last quiz night on Earth at The New Vic: Attempts on Her Life at Guildhall School of Music & Drama; Anthem & Horizon at the Bush; The Beat of Our Hearts at Exeter Northcott; Patient Light on UK tour: Mnemonic at The National Theatre (as associate set designer) and Cabaret: Prologue at the KitKat Club, Playhouse Theatre (as associate set designer).


Next


The Last Stand of Mrs. Mary Whitehouse | Nottingham Playhouse | Director Sarah Frankcom



Awards + Nominations


L’Orfeo | Graz Schauspielhaus | The Ring Award Audience and Bühnen Graz prize| Director Franciska Éry


The Ring Award 2025 | finalist

The Ring Award Audience Award 2025 | won

The Arts Foundation Futures Award 2025 | shortlisted

2024 UK Theatre Awards nomination for best play revival - A Taste of Honey | nomination

2023 Stage Debut Awards: Best Design - The Shape of Things | nomination

2021 Linbury Prize for stage design | won