User:DrThneed/Peter Lees-Jeffries

Peter Dominic Lees-Jeffries (dates–1992) was an artist, illustrator, teacher, and theatrical and costume designer in New Zealand.

Work

The Centre of Contemporary Art in Christchurch held an exhibition of Lees-Jeffries's work from 18 May to 12 June 2004, titled "Peter Lees-Jeffries : a precise imagination : designs for the theatre, 1973–1992".

Costumes or designer for


 * The Caretaker, Court Theatre, 1973
 * First Return, Court Theatre, 1974
 * (If I Bought Her the) Wool, Court Theatre, 1975
 * As You Like It, James Hay Theatre, 1975
 * Tartuffe, James Hay Theatre, 1975
 * Hay Fever, Court Theatre, 1977
 * Hamlet, Court Theatre, 1980
 * Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead, Court Theatre, 1980
 * Hedda Gabler, Court Theatre, 1981
 * The Lady's Not for Burning, Court Theatre, 1981
 * Pygmalion, Court Theatre, 1981
 * Ring Round the Moon, Court Theatre, 1981
 * The Rivals, Court Theatre, 1981

Peter Lees-Jeffries Memorial Scholarship
The Dame Malvina Major Foundation offers an occasional award in memory of Lees-Jeffries. The scholarship of $2,500 supports "the professional development of young New Zealand designers and directors".

Scholarship winners

 * 2021 Antonia Kamu, director
 * 2019 Abigail Boyle, ballet dancer
 * 2018 Jacqueline Coats, opera director
 * 2015 Kate Middleton-Olliver, freelance stage manager for Opera New Zealand and the Royal New Zealand Ballet
 * 2012 Jessica Verryt
 * 2010 Andrew McKenzie
 * 2009 Hedda Oosterhoff, set designer