Professional Career for the Stage & Screen
After obtaining my degree in Costume Design at Wimbledon School Of Art in London, I have subsequently enjoyed an extensive international career in the costume industry. I have designed and supervised productions in the UK, USA, Canada, India, Israel, Spain, Monaco, France, Germany, Belgium, Ireland, Australia and New Zealand. During my career I have successfully undertaken a range of costume roles covering a wide variety of productions, including opera, ballet, contemporary dance, musical theatre, contemporary and period drama, mass participation events, feature film and television. I have worked with many internationally recognised, prestigious companies including The Royal National Theatre, The National Youth Theatre, Warner Bros, Fremantle Media and the BBC.
My diverse international experience has enabled me to develop a vast knowledge of the field of costume and a broad understanding of the performing arts industry throughout the world. This experience has equipped me with the ability to adapt to new environments and challenging circumstances with ease and confidence. I believe that I am a valuable asset to any production, able to bring the benefit of my rich, varied knowledge and experience, alongside a lifelong passion for costume and the performing arts to the production team. Committed and hardworking with strong creative, practical and organisational skills, I have the drive, energy and enthusiasm required to excel in all roles that I undertake.
Below are highlights from my work in both fields with links to trailers and galleries of further images.
My full theatre, film & television credits are listed here.
Screen
Neighbours
Costume Buyer- 2023- Present
Costume Coordinator - 2019-2022
Assistant Costume Designer- 2015-2016
Costume Supervisor- 2012- 2015
Fremantle Media
Neighbours is Australia’s longest running television series and is broadcast in over fifty countries worldwide.
I have worked in various roles at Neighbours over the last 12 years, allowing me to immerse myself in the fast-paced world of television production. Throughout this journey, I have honed my skills and developed a comprehensive understanding of costume design within this dynamic industry.
I currently work part-time as a costume buyer at Neighbours, which provides me with the flexibility to dedicate my time to developing new pieces for Imaginarium while also taking on personalised commissions for my clients. This balance allows me to explore my creativity and contribute to both the television industry and individual costume needs.
Heat
Costume Supervisor
Fremantle Media 2023
Costume Designer: Nicholas Wakerley
Director: Kate Kendall
Cast: Danny Dyer, Pia Miranda, Jane Allsop, Darren McMullen
A compelling drama unfolds, focusing on the intertwined lives of two families residing in the serene Australian Countryside. Against the backdrop of the vast bushlands, a looming bushfire threatens to disrupt their lives, adding tension and uncertainty to their already complex relationships.
Riptide
Costume Supervisor
Fremantle Media 2023
Costume Designer: Nicholas Wakerley
Director: Scott Major
Cast: David Berry, Jo Joyner, Peter O’Brien
Drama set by the Australian Coast. Newlyweds Alison and Sean appear to have an idyllic life. When Sean fails to return, having gone surfing, police conclude that he has drowned. However, Alison suspects something more sinister.
Lie With Me
Costume Supervisor
Fremantle Media 2021
Costume Designer: Nicholas Wakerley
Director: Scott Major
Cast: Charlie Brooker, Phoebe Roberts, Brett Tucker
A British woman and her husband seek a fresh start in Australia after infidelity in their marriage. They hire a young local nanny who isn't as innocent as she appears with deadly consequences.
Bloom Season 1
Costume Supervisor
Playmaker Media and Stan Australia 2019
Costume Designer: Zed Dragojlovich
Director: John Curran & Mat King
Cast: Jacki Weaver, Bryan Brown, Pheobe Tonkin and Ryan Corr.
Bloom is a ‘Stan Originals’ supernatural drama series shot on location in Victoria.
Bloom Season 2
Costume Supervisor
Playmaker Media and Stan Australia 2020
Costume Designer: Zed Dragojlovich
Director: John Curran & Mat King
Cast: Bryan Brown, Pheobe Tonkin & Anne Charleston.
Bloom is a ‘Stan Originals’ supernatural drama series shot on location in Victoria.
Blood Vessel
Costume Supervisor
Wicked Of Oz Studios 2019
Costume Designer: Zed Dragolovich
Director: Justin Dix
Cast: Nathan Phillips, Alyssa Sutherland, Robert Taylor
During World War II, a group of lifeboat survivors find themselves in an unimaginable predicament as they reluctantly board a German boat, only to discover that their vessel is teeming with bloodthirsty vampires, adding a terrifying twist to their fight for survival.
Erinsborough High
Costume Coordinator & Standby
Fremantle Media 2019
Costume Designer: Nicholas Wakerley
Director: Johnathon Dutton
Cast: Georgie Stone, Ben Turland, Olivia Junkeer, Jemma Donovon
Erinsborough High is a Neighbours special spin off mini series focusing on the students of the High School.
Troy
Costume Maker
Warner Bro’s Productions 2002
Costume Designer; Bob Ringwood
Director: Wolfgang Peterson
Cast: Brad Pitt, Eric Bana, Diane Kruger, Peter O’Toole
Feature film based on the Ancient Greek legend of Troy.
Nominated for an Academy Award for ‘Best Costume Design’
Stage
Le Cabaret- Spice
Costume Designer
Societe des Bains de Mer & Spirit Productions
Monaco 2010
Director/Choreographer; Michael Rand and Alan Harding
Cabaret show, featuring Burlesque, Dance, Acrobatic & Aerial performance for HRH Prince Albert and the Casino de Monte Carlo’s exclusive members club.
Unfortunately I no longer have photographs from this show.
Man In The Mirror
Costume Designer
Spirit Productions
Fallsview Casino at Niagara Falls & USA Tour 2010
Director/Choreographer; Neil Dorward & Emma Rogers.
Michael Jackson Tribute Show.
Stylised, contemporary dance.
Solid Gold Motown
Costume Designer
Spirit Productions
Fallsview Casino at Niagara Falls 2008
Director/Choreographer; Neil Dorward
Motown inspired musical performance
Rock Around The Clock
Costume Designer
Spirit Productions
The Sporting, Monte Carlo, 2009
Director/Choreographer; Neil Dorward
1950’s inspired musical performance and dance
All You Need Is Love
Costume Designer
Spirit Productions
Uk Tour 2008
Director/Choreographer; Neil Dorward
1960’s inspired musical performance & dance
Dancing Queen
Costume Designer
Spirit Productions
Original costume design for The Sporting, Monte Carlo
Subsequent supervision of over 20 further productions of this show worldwide including the UK, USA, Canada, China, Dubai and Europe. Now a resident show in Las Vegas.
High octane dance and musical performance based on the music of Abba.
Director/Choregrapher; Alan Harding
Androcles & The Lion
Costume Designer
The Steam Industry
The Scoop Amphitheatre, London 2004
Drama set in Ancient Greece.
Directed by Phil Wilmott
Agamemmnon
Costume Designer
The Steam Industry
The Scoop Amphitheatre London
2004
Drama set in Ancient Greece.
Directed by Phil Wilmott
The National Youth Theatre
Orpheus & Eurydice
The Old Vic Tunnels
August 2011
An original operetta staging of the ancient Greek myth with music by Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds.
Deputy Head Of Costume
Seasons 2009-2011
The National Youth Theatre of Great Britain is a world-leading youth arts organisation. Established in 1956 as the world’s first youth theatre, we have nurtured the talent of hundreds of thousands of young people over 60 years. Alumni include Helen Mirren, Daniel Craig, Daniel Day Lewis, Rosamund Pike and many more.
The costume department at the National Youth Theatre realises costumes for the all of the NYT shows, whilst also functioning as an extremely valuable learning environment for young persons interested in careers in costume by giving them the opportunity to assist with this process and mentoring them throughout.
Head Of Costume; Kate O’Farrell- 2009
Richard Gellar- 2010 & 2011
Costume Designers; Chloe Lamford, James Button, Fiammatta Horvat.
Relish
The Tramshed, London
August 2010
Drama based on the biography ’Relish’ of Alexis Sawyer, the World’s first ‘celebrity’ chef.
Our Days Of Rage
Promenade Performance at The Old Vic Tunnels August 2011
Drama charting four decades of political turmoil in Libya under the Gaddafi regime and the ongoing threat of riots and terrorism in London.
Slick
Parkhill Estate, Sheffield
September 2011
Site Specific mass participation performance.
Cast of 300 lead the audience through a ship onto an island of recycled plastic, culminating in a spectacluar finale involving aerial performance and dance routines.
Can’t Stop Loving You
Costume Supervisor
Spirit Productions
Mumbai 2007
Ray Charles Tribute show
Blend of period inspired and contemporary costume
Le Grande Cirque
Costume Supervisor
Spirit Productions
UK Tour 2007
Acrobatic Circus show, fantastical circus costumes.
This show has since enjoyed three extremely successful runs at the Sydney Opera House in Australia.
Spirit Of Broadway
Life Is A Cabaret
Costume Supervisor
Spirit Productions
Over 10 UK & International productions
2006-2008
Musical and dance performance inspired by all the great Broadway Musicals
Razzle Dazzle
Spirit Of Christmas
Costume Supervisor
Spirit Productions.
Partial costume design & subsequent supervision of over 10 further productions of this show worldwide
2006-2008
Christmas Musical and dance show.
Spirit Of The Dance
Costume Supervisor
Spirit Productions.
Over 30 UK & International productions
2006-2008
Dance show featuring Irish, Salsa, Tango, Scottish, Flamenco, Street and Modern Jazz
Park Avenue Cat
Costume Supervisor
Therapy Theatre
The Arts Theatre, London 2011
Play following the love triangle of a contemporary L.A. 30 somethings’
After Troy
Wardrobe Supervisor
Lifeblood Theatre
UK Tour 2011
Ancient Greek drama, chronicling the fate of the women left behind following the destruction of Troy.
Bette & Joan
Wardrobe & Props Supervisor
Ann Pinnington Productions Ltd
The Arts Theatre, London, 2011
Drama imagining the backstage musings of Bette Davis and Joan Crawford during the making of ‘Whatever Happened To Baby Jane’. With Greta Scaachi and Anita Dobson
Carl Rosa Opera
The Merry Widow
Wardrobe Supervisor
UK Tour 2005
Operetta by Franz Lehar.
Decadent, glamourous early 20th century costume.
HMS Pinafore
Wardrobe Supervisor
Australia & New Zealand Tour 2004
Gilbert and Sillivan Operetta.
Late 19th century costume & Naval uniform.
Costume Design & Supervision
For assistance with designing, supervising or making costumes for your production or for any further information please don’t hesitate to contact me.
Sequins & Feathers
Looking for suppliers?
Many years of designing dance and musical theatre, modern and historical drama and everything in-between has allowed me to build up a vast contact list of excellent costume makers and suppliers. If you are in need of help or advice sourcing costumes then I can point you in the direction of some excellent suppliers. I believe in sharing contacts to support businesses and keep the industry thriving.
Dancing Queen
Costume Designer
Original costume design for The Sporting, Monte Carlo 2006
Subsequent supervision of over 20 further productions of this show worldwide including the UK, USA, Canada, China, Dubai and Europe. Now a resident show in Las Vegas.
Director/Choregrapher; Alan Harding
High octane dance and musical performance based on the music of Abba.
