Peter Pan
This Christmas Season I was Assistant to the Costume Supervisor on Imagine Productions pantomime Peter Pan.
During prep, I was undertaking fittings and then adjusting costumes where need be.
During the run of the show I was dressing our principle cast members and then leading up the quick changes with our ensemble cast. I also worked closely with my supervisor to learn about budgeting and other essential paperwork.
Wardrobe Mistress: Harriet Dyson
Photos: De Montfort Hall, Leicester
Matthew Bourne's Swan Lake
I had the pleasure of being a Dresser on Matthew Bourne's Swan Lake while it was on tour at the Curve Theatre, Leicester.
I was the 2nd Men's Dresser and loved being part of such a prestigious ballet. It was such a great experience learning how to properly execute a successful costume plot.
Wardrobe Master: Scott Sheady
Early Doors Live
During this show I was the Costume Assistant. I helped set up changing rooms, and prepare the costumes ready for the show. During the show I was assisting with quick changes and then helped with the get out at the end of the day.
In the Heights
For the second year running, I was hired as the Wardrobe Assistant on Liverpool Empire's Summer Youth Production. This year was the musical In the Heights.
I love working with my Wardrobe Mistress and we had great fun collecting and making costumes for the production.
Director: Natalie Flynn
Wardrobe Mistress: Carol Wilson
Photos: Liverpool Empire Theatre
Matilda the Musical!
During the shows month's long tour run here in Leicester, I was in charge of Wardrobe Maintenance.
I was in charge of the washing, ironing and sorting of all the costumes in the production. From this I have learnt important maintenance skills and how important it is to be well organised and punctual.
Head Of Wardrobe: Jocelyn Corderoy
Aladdin
Last Christmas Season I was Wardrobe Assistant on Jordan Productions pantomime Aladdin.
Here I was assisting the Costume Supervisor and together we were fitting costumes and sewing the alterations. During shows I was working with the principles to achieve the quick changes.
I took the job knowing that I would need to cover the Costume Supervisor whist she was away on leave. This was important for me as I’m very keen to further my costume career and its great having more experience in higher up roles. Whilst she was away I was in charge of costume maintenance, laundry between shows, and communicating efficiently with the Director and DSM.
Director: Matt Devitt.
Wardrobe Mistress: Chloe Crabtree
Photos: Ferneham Hall
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
Here I was the Wardrobe Assistant on Liverpool Empire Ballet production of The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe. I was working with the Wardrobe Mistress to make these fantasy costumes from scratch. I was also lucky enough to help with the making of the puppet Aslan. During techs and shows I was in charge of quick changes behind the stage and looking after Aslan and all the tutus!
Director: Natalie Flynn
Wardrobe Mistress: Carol Wilson
Photos: Liverpool Empire Theatre
Fame the Musical!
Over the summer of 2017, I was hired to be the Wardrobe Assistant on Liverpool Empire Theatre's Youth production Fame the Musical. Here I was working with the Wardrobe Mistress to source clothes, measure actors, choose costumes for the cast, fit actors, alter clothes and make costumes from scratch. During techs and shows I was in charge of quick changes for the principle girls and organising all the dressing rooms.
Director: Natalie Flynn
Wardrobe Mistress: Carol Wilson
Photos: Liverpool Empire Theatre
Summer on Stage
Here I worked on two Youth Productions- Man Cub and The Children.
There was a small team in the costume department and together we sourced clothes, fitted them, broke them down, altered them and make clothes we couldn't source. During the shows I was in charge of changing the kids from school children into animals by using body paint.
Head of Wardrobe: Christine Dove
Photos: All Edinburgh Theatre.com
Pigeon English
This production was at the Bristol Old Vic. I was working closely with the designer, altering, breaking down, ironing, organising and labelling costumes and then in charge of the washing of clothes in time for a quick turn around in between shows.