About Hildegard Bechtler
Born 1951. Hildegard Bechtler is a German costume designer and scenographer.
Hildegard Maria Bechtler (born 14 November 1951) is a German costume and set designer. Born in Baden and raised in Stuttgart, she moved to London in the 1970s and has been working there ever since. She has created designs for numerous plays on the London stage. She has also worked extensively in opera. She won the 2011 Olivier Award for Best Costume Design for her work on the National Theatre revival of After the Dance, and was nominated for the 2026 Tony Award for Best Scenic Design of a Play for Oedipus.
Personal life In 1984, Bechtler married the actor Bill Paterson. They have a son and daughter.
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Who is Hildegard Bechtler?
German costume and set designer
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Hildegard Bechtler was born on 14 November 1951 in Stuttgart.
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Hildegard Bechtler is a costume designer and scenographer.
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Hildegard Bechtler is German.
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