Hannah Forbes
Credits
Year | Job Title Project Type |
Project Name Director / Company |
Location |
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2020 |
Wig Deputy
Theatre |
Mamma Mia! Nick Grace Ltd |
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2019 |
Supervisor/Head of Wigs and Makeup
Theatre |
Shrek The Musical Liam Glendinning / Estravaganza Entertainment |
The Tyne Theatre and Oprah House |
2019 |
Wig Assistant
Theatre |
Matilda The Musical Matthew Warchus / The Royal Shakespeare Company |
UK & Ireland Tour |
2018 |
Wig Assistant
Theatre |
Evita Bob Tomson and Bill Kenwright / Bill Kenwright Limited |
UK and International Tour |
2017 |
Casual Wig Assistant
Theatre |
Cilla the Musical Bob Tomson and Bill Kenwright / Bill Kenwright Limited |
UK Tour |
2017 |
Casual Wig Assistant
Theatre |
Aladdin David Bintley / Birmingham Royal Ballet |
The Birmingham Hippodrome |
2017 |
Wigs Assistant
Theatre |
Dirty Dancing - The Classic Story on Stage Federico Bellone / Paul Elliot Productions |
UK, Ireland and Abroad |
2017 |
Casual Wig Assistant
Theatre |
Cinderella David Bintley / Birmingham Royal Ballet |
UK Tour |
2016 |
Casual Wig Assistant
Theatre |
The Tempest David Bintley / Birmingham Royal Ballet |
The Birmingham Hippodrome |
2015 |
Daily Makeup Artist
Film |
London town Derrick Borte / Dutch Tilt Film |
London Locations |
2015 |
Daily Makeup Artist
Film |
The Girl with All the Gifts Colm McCarthy / Poison Chef, BFI Film Fund, Altitude Film Entertainment. |
Various Locations |
2014 |
Daily Makeup Artist
Film |
The Call Up Charles Barker / Red and black Films |
On Location |
Education
Year | Qualification | Where |
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2015 | Specialist Hair and Media Makeup | University College Birmingham |
2011 | Level 3 diploma in Theatrical Hair, Makeup, Special Effects and Prosthetics | University College Birmingham |
2010 | Level 2 NVQ in Hair Dressing and Beauty Therapy | University College Birmingham |
Equipment
My Equipment/Kit:
I can use:
About me
Since graduating in 2015 with a 2:1 in Specialist Hair and Media makeup. I have slowly but steadily been progressing within industry working within the hair, wigs and makeup departments. I have done some film and TV work but I am currently enjoying working in theatres around the country within the wigs department with a plethra of touring companies. I love the profession I have trained in, I am very passionate about what I do and want to take all the opportunities I can to continually develop my skills in all areas of hair, wigs, makeup and prosthetics.Additional skills:
- Hair cutting/ barbering
- Knotting skills
- Finger waving
- Setting
- Styling
- Period hair styling
- Makeup and prosthetic trained
- Wig repairs
- Backstage experience
Referees:
Holly Peckham O'Brien - Head of Wigs, Matilda the Musical
Jess Bishop – Head of Wigs, Dirty Dancing
Fay Johnson – Acting Head of Wigs, Birmingham Royal Ballet
Crew:
I am enthusiastic and passionate about what I do. I love to learn and get involved in whatever production I am part of. I definitely consider myself a team player who loves working with an array of different people.
For the last 9 years I have been up skilling within wigs, hairdressing, Makeup, special effects and prosthetics. I have undertaken several courses to increase my knowledge of all aspects of hair and makeup. Furthermore, along side my studies I have continuously been involved in a plethora of work experiences. As of 2015, I graduated with a degree and have worked in industry since - both film and theatre.
Referees:
Christopher Coles - Head of Wigs - Dirty Dancing Tour
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Fay Johnson - Acting Head of Wigs - Birmingham Royal Ballet
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Skills
Secondary Job Title | Makeup Artist |
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Job Titles | Make-up Artist, General Wigs |
Years in industry | less than a year |
Work Permits | EU |