Deborah Tallentire
Credits
| Year | Job Title Project Type |
Project Name Director / Company |
Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 |
Tailor and Alterations specialist
Theatre |
Damnation of Faust English National Opera |
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| 2011 |
Bespoke and Theatrical Tailor
Theatre |
The Batman Arena Tour Water Lane Productions |
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| 2011 |
Bespoke and Theatrical Costume Maker
Theatre |
Shrek the musical Playful Productions |
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| 2011 |
Bespoke and Theatrical Tailor
Film |
360 Production House, London. |
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| 2011 |
Bespoke and Theatrical Tailor
Theatre |
Love Never Dies. Really Useful Group |
|
| 2010 |
Bespoke and Theatrical Costume Maker
Theatre |
Spamalot on Tour Ambassadors Theatre Group |
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| 2010 |
Bespoke and Theatrical Tailor
Theatre |
Stephen and the Sexy Partridge Cal McCrystal / Trafalgar Studios, Ambassador Theatre Group. |
|
| 2010 |
Wardrobe Assistant
Theatre |
Priscilla Queen of the Desert, the musical. Really Useful Group |
|
| 2009 |
Costume Production Assistant
Theatre |
Sister Act, the musical. Stage Entertainment |
|
| 2009 |
Tailor/Costume Maker
Television |
Various Productions Rainbow Production Ltd |
|
| 2009 |
Designers Assistant
Performing Arts |
The West End and Beyond. Beau Productions |
|
| 2009 |
Bespoke and Theatrical Tailor
Theatre |
Wicked. Angels the Costumiers |
|
| 2009 |
Made to Measure Menswear Manager.
Event |
Billionaire Italian Couture Billionaire Retail UK Ltd |
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| 2008 |
Bespoke and Theatrical Tailor
Event |
The Sandpaper Suit. (Private Commission) Hamish Pringle. |
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| 2008 |
Bespoke and Theatrical Tailor
Theatre |
Various Theatre Costume Productions - Wicked, 39 Steps, Phantom of the Opera, Manon, Angels the Costumiers |
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| 2008 |
Bespoke and Theatrical Tailor
Film |
Various Film Costume Productions - Dorian Gray, The Immaginarium of Doctor Parnasuss, Sweendy Todd, Brideshead Revised, Stardust, Golden Compass. Angels the Costumiers |
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| 2004 |
Costume Designer
Film |
The Lotus Flowers Peter Boothby / Boothby and Roberts |
Education
| Year | Qualification | Where |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 3 yr. Costume Production | Bournemouth Art Institute |
Equipment
My Equipment/Kit:
I can use:
About me
removedExcellent understanding of gentleman historical cut and construction which spans across traditional, contemporary and military dress styles.
Impeccable eye for detail and silhouette during the design and construction process. I have a good eye for line, silhouette and visual look, as well as interpretation skills involved in realising designs.
Good knowledge of pattern cutting and drafting which includes garment replication, adaptation and alteration.
Skilled in the art of fit sessions and fittings for ladies and gentleman's attire within costume and fashionable garments.
A trustworthy, reliable and imaginative personality compliment my tenacious nature and working style as I progress through the entertainment world developing and networking. I continually strive to extend my knowledge and develop new and enlightening skills.
Discretion and professionalism complimented by clientele support and understanding are at the heart of my business.
Experienced in sourcing, buying, and shopping for productions I feel able to problem solve and master tasks quickly and efficiently.
I have good communication skills attained from giving presentations, and can debate and discuss ideas tactfully and diplomatically.
Knowledgeable machinist.
Skilled theatrical and bespoke tailor.
Worked in Costume Production since 2004.
Additional information:
I have focused upon a career in tailoring, tailored period costume and menswear in which my passionate approach has allowed me to develop further my self awareness, problem solving, product and industry knowledge, and discipline. A strong knowledge of stage, screen and luxury brands re-enforces my ability to motivate, manage and organize myself within a team. The consistency of my work and my factual knowledge has enabled me to become increasingly more pro-active and relate to clients in an innovative, empathetic and genuinely unique manner.
License & Passport
| Driver's License: | Yes |
Skills
| Secondary Job Title | Costume Designer |
|---|---|
| Job Titles | Continuity Supervisor, Production Support, Costume Designer, Costumer Maker, Costume / Costume Support, Wardrobe / Wardrobe Support, Props Assistant / Support, Set Dresser |
| Years in industry | 3 to 6 years |