THE MAKERS: PORTRAITS FROM BACKSTAGE

The Makers: Portraits from Backstage

27 January - 04 November 2023
National Theatre, South Bank, London

The National Theatre’s first ever artist-in-residence, Curtis Holder, has explored every corner of the theatre’s vast backstage areas selecting ‘makers’ to be part of this solo exhibition. The artworks are a love letter to the dynamic creatives who work behind the scenes to bring the productions to life.

His subjects range from wigs, hair and make-up assistants, to prop and puppet makers, costume makers, technicians, and a stage door supervisor. Normally it’s their work that captivates audiences, but this exhibition puts them centre-stage and celebrates the people behind the craft.

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2022-11 Curtis Holder - National Theatre - The Tailor (David).jpg
2023-01 Curtis Holder - The Makers - National Theatre VII.jpg
2022-12 Curtis Holder - National Theatre - The Stage Door Keeper (Linda).jpg
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2022-11 Curtis Holder - National Theatre - The Wig Stylist (Tilly).jpg
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2023-02 Curtis Holder - National Theatre - The Make-up Artist - Store I.jpg
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2022-12 Curtis Holder - National Theatre - The Puppet Maker (Alan).jpg
2023-01 Curtis Holder - The Makers - National Theatre IV.jpg
British artist Curtis Holder drawing at the National Theatre during his artist residency

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