Fifty Nine Productions
Peter Stenhouse (1981-2011) - Director of Animation for 59 Productions
Peter Stenhouse was 59's director of animation from 2009 to 2011, and was responsible for some of the most spectacular effects used in our various productions. He first worked with the company on the animated centrepiece for the Metropolitan Opera House's 125th Gala Anniversary, which was widely acclaimed and became - for some -the highlight of the show. He since worked on many productions, most notably the animation for Jonsi's live tour, which stunned fans and critics across the world in 2010.
Peter tragically drowned while swimming on holiday in Galicia, northern Spain, in August 2011.
A selection of the key shows on which Peter collaborated is listed below...
The Enchanted Island
Metropolitan Opera, New York
from December 31st 2011
Opera
This new opera, with a new libretto by Jeremy Sams, is assembled from the greatest hits of the Baroque opera era, and is based on the Shakespearean stories of A Midsummer Night's Dream, and The Tempest.
Les Miserables - US tour
Cameron Mackintosh / Networks
Tour, From Nov 2010
Musical
After the spectacular success of the European tour of this re-design and re-imagining of Schoenberg and Boubel's 25-year old classic - featuring animation and projection by 59 Productions throughout - this North-American tour was launched in November 2011.
War Horse - New York
Vivian Beaumont Theatre
Lincoln Center, from April 14th 2011
Theatre
The National Theatre's West End smash hit War Horse - featuring new projection and animation design by 59 - opened in New York at the Lincoln Centre on the 14th April 2011, before going on to win innumerable awards including 5 TONYs.
Go Live - DVD
Klikk Film/Fifty Nine Productions/EMI Records
On general release, Released on DVD November 29th 2010
Film & TV
‘Go Live’ is the official DVD film release of jonsi’s hugely acclaimed solo show, designed by 59 Productions.
Invitus Invitam
Royal Ballet, Covent Garden
October 2010
Dance
Choreographed by Kim Brandstrup, Invitus Invitam is a new Royal Ballet commission based around Racine's Reine Berenice. The solid brick walls that dominate the stage slowly take on the shape and depth of a Roman theatre, thanks to projection by 59.
Jonsi
Frakkur / 59
World tour, April - Dec 2010
Live Music
Jonsi - lead singer of Sigur Ros - toured the world in 2010 with a brand new show, entirely designed by 59 Productions, to mark the release of his album, 'Go'.
Les Miserables - UK & Europe
Cameron Mackintosh
UK and European Tour, 2009-2010
Musical
For it's 25th anniversary Cameron Mackintosh has created a new touring version of this best-loved musical. The new design features projection throughout, and includes some spectacular animated moments including Valjean's walk through the Paris sewers, and Javert's suicide.
