I hold a degree in Fashion Textile Design and Business Studies from Brighton University, complemented by an MA in Set and Costume Design from RWCMD. With over two decades of experience in the Theatre industry, my career has been characterised by a diverse and comprehensive portfolio.
My work has encompassed an array of projects, spanning Opera, Theatre, Children’s & Educational shows, Site-specific productions, Community engagements, and Inclusive Theatre.
This extensive exposure has enabled me to work both domestically and internationally.
In the specialised field of costume, my skills extend to professional role as a Senior Tailor. I have also worked as a Dyer/Breakdown artist. Additionally, I have demonstrated my expertise as a professional Scenic Painter, Prop Maker, model maker, and illustrator.
I have undertaken Set and Costume Design work for companies, which include:
Glyndebourne Opera
English Touring Opera
Buxton Opera
Royal Opera House
Silent Opera
Mahogany Opera Group
Shadwell Opera
Jubilee Opera
London Philharmonic Orchestra
Temple Music
Royal Academy Opera
Barbican Theatre
Theatr na nÓg
Hijinx Theatre
Vaults Theatre
Rose Theatre
Y Consortiwm Cymraeg
I have undertaken workroom duties for companies, which include:
Glyndebourne Opera (Senior Tailor)
Glyndebourne Opera (Dye room / Breakdown)
Welsh National Opera ( Dye room / Breakdown )
National Theatre (Tailoring )
Robert Allsopp and Associates ( Costume Prop / Sewing Room )
Institute Le Rosey (Costume)
Thursford (Costume Dept)
I have undertaken Teaching/ Workshop work for companies, which include:
National Youth Theatre (Introduction to stage and screen )
RWCMD (Workshop Leader - Tailoring)
Glyndebourne Education ( European Opera Days )
Buxton Festival (Schools Costume Design Workshops)
I have undertaken TV work which includes:
Willow - Lucas films/ Disney. (Dyer - Series 1.)
The Bastard Executioner (Crowd Daily - Series 1.)
Doctor Who - BBC TV ( Assistant Costume Designer / Costume Daily)
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