Peter participated in 42 productions at the Barn.
Peter died on 5th June after a short illness. He and Kris had worked as a team on many productions and their names became inseparable on the programmes. Kris began working on Props in 1976 and Pete joined her when she was with the crew of her second play in 1977. He then disappeared from the archives until 2004 by which time Kris had worked on over 50 productions, and he joined her on the crew of The Last of the Red Hot Lovers as one of the set builders.
From then on, usually working together, they concentrated on set dressing and for the next 20 years Pete was involved in over 40 plays. Making or sourcing props, furniture and interior decoration, they regularly created authentic detailed stage sets which delighted directors and amazed audiences.
Sometimes after a discussion with the director, Pete would appear at the next rehearsal with an unusual prop he’d built, or the right piece of period furniture (not very expensive from a dealer), repainted if necessary or modified to fit the space. On other occasions he would build set pieces for the stage such as the wooden box he transformed into a safe – totally visually correct in a grey metal finish with combination lock and maker’s name for Whipping It Up. He was a fund of useful ideas and he would produce the goods in double-quick time. Working with Pete on a play was a pleasure. His knowledge and craftsmanship were a significant and good-natured contribution and we will miss his friendship and skills.
We send our deepest condolences to Kris and the family and their friends.
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