About Me
2024 BA (Hons) Costume Design and Construction graduate aspiring to work and gain experience within the TV, Film and theatre industries. I am an enthusiastic and highly motivated individual, who is keen to work and collaborate with a team. I am confident and able to work on my initiative. I am a driven, aspirational individual who is keen to tackle new challenges. I am always looking for ways to expand upon and develop my growing body of skills.
Brenner, M. (2023). Mark Benson and Faye Wiggan in Village Idiot. Nottingham Playhouse.
Work Experience
February – March 2023
Nottingham Playhouse (Production: Village Idiot)
Writer: Sam Hawkins
Director: Nadia Fall
Set & Costume Designer: Lily Arnold
Costume Supervisor: Emilie Carter
My Roles:
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Quick change & costume alterations
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Pattern drafting and constructing a gold leotard for Actor Mark Benson
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Costume maintenance and organization
Skills
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Industrial & Domestic Sewing Machinery
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Costume Breakdown
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Photoshop
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Drawing/Design
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Millinery
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Costume props & mixed materials
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Project Research
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Budgeting/Finances
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Pattern drafting
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Fitting & altering clothes/costumes
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Clear communication & instruction
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Teamwork & collaboration
Hobbies & Interests
- My final year university projects allowed me to explore my passion within historical and dystopian costuming which I would love to explore further in future projects.
- Costume breakdown was a fundamental part of my self-directed university project. I loved the process/outcome and I would love to develop my skills in this area.
- I have a fascination with culture and history which encourages my love for research-based projects.
- I have always had a love for musicals and TV period dramas. Oliver!, Bugsy Malone & Peaky Blinders are
favourites of mine.
- I have a passion for live music events and festivals; I thrive in vibrant, exciting environments which allow me to experience new things.
- I have a large collection of vinyl records which display my broad taste in music.
- I enjoy learning new things and welcome new challenges.