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.
Costume Design
Throughout my career, I have designed costumes for numerous stage performances, primarily in musical and dance theatre, as well as plays and short films. I have designed for productions in a variety of countries including the UK, Europe, America, and Canada, in a variety of formats and settings, including both indoor and outdoor venues, each presenting unique challenges and opportunities for creativity that I wholeheartedly embrace.
Costume Supervisor
During my career, I have supervised many theatre, film and television productions.
In the UK I supervised many theatre productions for a variety of companies, including Spirit Productions, Ann Pinnington, The National Youth Theatre and Carl Rosa Opera
In Australia I have supervised film and television productions for Fremantle Media, Wicked Of Oz and Stan.
Costume Maker
Throughout my career I have made many costumes for productions, undertaken costume making work in professional film and theatre workrooms and altered hundreds of costumes. As well as making costume for stage and screen, I also make costumes for private clients.
I have also worked in bridal alterations at Always & Forever, Melbourne.
Wardrobe Supervisor
I have worked as a wardrobe supervisor on multiple productions, both touring and stationary. I have toured in many countries throughout the world, including the UK, Ireland, America, Canada, Belgium, Germany, India, Israel, Australia and New Zealand.
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.
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.
