Allan Stichbury

BFA University of Alberta
Professor
Design

Phoenix Building, Rm. 111
By appointment | Phone 250-721-8007
astichbu@uvic.ca

Areas of Research & Creative Activity
Stage Design (scenic, costumes and lighting), Canadian theatre

THEA 251:    Introduction to Design: I
THEA 252:    Introduction to Design: II
THEA 348:    Lighting for the Theatre: I
THEA 349:    Lighting for the Theatre: II
THEA 351:    Introduction to Scenic Design
THEA 352:    Scenic Design

Allan Stichbury is a set, lighting and costume designer who has been on faculty at UVic since 1988. He has worked for theatres across Canada including both the Stratford and Shaw Festivals. He is the Past President of Associated Designers of Canada, and has exhibited at both the 1995 and 1999 Prague Quadrennials, serving as Canada’s commissioner in 1999. Internationally he has designed the lighting for Mr. Lincoln at Ford’s Theatre in Washington, DC, as well as on Broadway.

He has just returned from Thailand where, under an Orion Fellowship, he taught at Chulalongkorn University and designed a new Thai play, Sita: Sriram? at The Arts Theatre, Bangkok. Allan also served as design Consultant for Traditional Thai Mask Dance at Sala Chalermkrung. He is currently consulting on the renovation to the theatre at The Stock Exchange of Thailand. Stage design (scenic, costumes, and lighting) and contemporary Canadian theatre are his main areas of specialization.

Recent professional achievements

  • Theatre renovation and redesign consultant. Stock Exchange, Thailand (2006).
  • Blue/Orange. Set and Costume Designer. Belfry Theatre and Prairie Theatre Exchange (2003)
  • Beauty Queen of Leenane. Set and Costume Designer. Alberta Theatre Projects (2002)
  • Mystery of Edwin Drood. Set and Lighting Designer. Shaw Festival (2001)
  • Sylvia. Lighting Designer. Belfry Theatre (2000)

Recent awards and honours

  • Nomination, Critics’ Spotlight Award for Best Set Design, Blue/Orange (2003/04)
  • Nomination, Betty Mitchell Award for Best Set Design, Beauty Queen of Leenane (2001/02)

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