Costume at the National Theatre
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Description
This is a pdf document which gives an overview of the Costume Department, including the design of costumes; the sourcing of costumes; an introduction to the dye shop; the use of wigs, hair and make-up; and information on the hire department. The document also includes images from costumes used in past productions and from behind the scenes.
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Dyer and Textile Artist Rosie Maccurrach demonstrates the dyeing of Medea’s bloodied and mud-stained dress, worn by Helen McCrory in the final scenes of the 2014 production of Medea.
Published 06/09/15
Published 06/09/15
See how Designer Rae Smith's costume concepts are turned into beautiful finished pieces in the National Theatre costume workshop. This short film follows the process of creating the beautiful military dress coat worn by Hal Fowler as King Ignacio, from initial sketches to the full detail of the...
Published 04/02/14