Desmonde Downing b. 1920

Also known as Desmonde Florence Downing
  • Artist (Painter)
A set and costume designer, actor and singer, working in Sydney and Melbourne during the 1950s and the 1960s.

Theatrical designer, actor and singer, designed many sets for Sydney theatrical productions as well as National Theatre productions in Melbourne (c.1950-60). Her best-known theatrical work is probably the sets and costumes for John Summer’s production of Douglas Stewart’s play, Ned Kelly ; thirteen of her watercolours, including costume designs for Policeman, Barmaid, Joe Byrne and Aaron Sherritt, are in Benalla Art Gallery.

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Writers:
Staff Writer
Date written:
1999
Last updated:
2011