Hannah Birt

Education

Equipment

My Equipment/Kit: Sewing Machine, Overlocker

I can use: Sewing Machine, Overlocker

About me

I am currently working at The Royal Opera House as a casual wardrobe technician and dresser. Over the winter season I was head of wardrobe at New Wimbledon Theatre for their pantomime, Aladdin. Previously to this I was living and working abroad in Asia and thoroughly enjoyed every moment. I thrive from travelling and get a thrill of exploring new places with work. During my career working in wardrobe I have developed my skills as a technician, dresser and attendant here are some examples below;

Organising team of dressers and delegating roles.
Dressing lead performers in various productions.
Creating and running dressing tracks backstage on numerous shows.
Arranging get in and outs of touring production.
Conducting fittings for costumes and completing alterations.
Completing maintenance and laundry for costumes.
Maintaining and fitting headpieces for performers.

I have obtained a vast amount of knowledge about running wardrobe and have experience working in many different sections in the performing arts industry including; opera, ballet, circus, events, theatre and film. This has given me a wider understanding of the workings of backstage in theatre and on film set. I have worked on numerous shows with varied genre and time period which has help widen my knowledge of costume history. The most recent productions I have worked on are as follows:

Aladdin - New Wimbledon Theatre (Head of Wardrobe) - Theatre
Destiny - MGM China (Senior Wardrobe Technician) - Theatre
Kylie Minogue - MGM China (Senior Wardrobe Technician) - Event
Various - Royal Opera House (Running Wardrobe) - Opera and Ballet
The House of Dancing Water (Wardrobe Technician) - Circus
Frank (Head of Wardrobe) - Short Film

I am always enthusiastic to learn new abilities and techniques to broaden my skill set as a wardrobe attendant. I feel my strengths are working backstage during a production as I thrive from the fast pace of shows but, I am an advanced and knowledgeable seamstress that can alter and maintain costumes to a high standard. I believe I have much to bring to your company as I am hard working and function well within a team and individually. I am always punctual and I am great at organising and prioritising different tasks that need to completed.
Referees:
Helen Raw - Shooglypeg Productions
Susan Laudner - Head of Wardrobe - The House of Dancing Water
Ruth McComish - Head of opera Wardrobe - Royal Opera House

Skills

Secondary Job Title	Wardrobe Assistant
Job Titles	Costume Designer, Costumer Maker, Wardrobe / Wardrobe Support, Set Dresser
Years in industry	6+ years
Work Permits	EU