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The Linbury Prize for Stage Design is the most prestigious prize for emerging stage designers with professional focus on theatre, dance, and opera companies in the
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. Since 1987, it has been awarded every two years.


History

In 1973, Lord Sainsbury of Preston Candover KG (John Sainsbury) and his wife Lady Sainsbury, CBE, the former
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Anya Linden, founded the
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Linbury Trust (''Linbury'' is a
portmanteau A portmanteau word, or portmanteau (, ) is a blend of wordsLinbury Prize winners 1987–2019
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Website


Official website


References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Linbury Prize Awards established in 1987 Fellowships Design awards