Patricia Birch
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Credits
Year | Job Title Project Type |
Project Name Director / Company |
Location |
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2016 |
Dresser/wigs FX make-up
Theatre |
Into The Woods West Yorkshire Playhouse |
West Yorkshire Playhouse |
2016 |
Dresser/wigs FX make-up
Theatre |
Great Expectations West Yorkshire Playhouse |
West Yorkshire Playhouse |
2016 |
Dresser
Theatre |
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang West Yorkshire Playhouse |
West Yorkshire Playhouse |
2015 |
Dresser/wigs FX make-up
Theatre |
Richard III West Yorkshire Playhouse |
West Yorkshire Playhouse |
2015 |
Dresser
Theatre |
The Glass Menagerie West Yorkshire Playhouse |
West Yorkshire Playhouse |
2015 |
Dresser
Theatre |
Rolling Stone West Yorkshire Playhouse |
West Yorkshire Playhouse |
2015 |
Dresser
Theatre |
Anna Karenia West Yorkshire Playhouse |
West Yorkshire Playhouse |
2015 |
Dresser/Wigs/FX make-up
Theatre |
The Crucible West Yorkshire Playhouse |
West Yorkshire Playhouse |
2015 |
Head Dresser
Theatre |
White Christmas West Yorkshire Playhouse |
West Yorkshire Playhouse |
2014 |
Dresser/wigs FX make-up
Theatre |
Uncle Vanya West Yorkshire Playhouse |
West Yorkshire Playhouse |
2014 |
Wardrobe Mistress/ costume maker
Theatre |
Footstorm James Grant |
|
2014 |
Props and Puppetry/ dressing
Theatre |
The Lion King Disney |
Bradford Alhambra |
2014 |
Props and Puppetry/ dressing
Theatre |
Lion King Disney |
Edinburgh Playhouse |
2013 |
Wardrobe Assistant/ dressing
Event |
Jesus Christ Superstar Arena Tour |
Leeds Arena |
2013 |
Wardrobe Assistant, Personal Seamstress
Event |
Rod Stewart Live Nation |
Leeds Arena |
2013 |
Wardrobe Assistant
Event |
Elton John Live Nation |
Leeds Arena |
2013 |
Dresser
Theatre |
Hairspray Stage Entertainment |
Leeds Grand Theatre |
2013 |
Wardrobe assistant/ Wardrobe Maintenance/ Dressing
Theatre |
Northern Ballet |
|
2013 |
Wardrobe Assistant / Wardrobe Maintainence / fittings and construction
Theatre |
The Great Gatsby Northern Ballet |
|
2013 |
Costume Construction, fittings and alterations
Theatre |
Ugly Duckling Northern Ballet |
|
2013 |
Costume Construction, fittings and alterations
Theatre |
Ondine Northern Ballet |
|
2013 |
Wardrobe Assistant / Wardrobe Maintainence / fittings and construction
Theatre |
Beauty and The Beast Northern Ballet |
|
2013 |
Wardrobe assistant/ Wardrobe Maintenance/ Dressing
Theatre |
Peter Andre S.J.M |
|
2013 |
Wardrobe Maintenance/ Dressing
Theatre |
Priscilla Queen of the Desert David Ians |
Leeds Grand Theatre |
2013 |
Wardrobe Maintenance/ Dressing
Theatre |
Ghost the Musical David Ians |
Leeds Grand Theatre |
2013 |
Wardrobe Maintenance/Dressing
Theatre |
Rocky Horror Show A.T.G |
Leeds Grand Theatre |
2013 |
Wardrobe Maintenance/Dressing
Theatre |
9-5 A.T.G |
Leeds Grand Theatre |
2013 |
Wardrobe Maintenance/ Dressing
Theatre |
Dirty Dancing A.T.G |
Leeds Grand Theatre |
2013 |
Dressing
Theatre |
Top Hat A.T.G |
Leeds Grand Theatre |
2013 |
Wardrobe Maintenance/ Dressing
Theatre |
South Pacific Rodgers and Hammerstein |
Leeds Grand Theatre |
2013 |
Dressing
Theatre |
Sister Act Stage Entertainment |
Leeds Grand Theatre |
2013 |
Dressing
Theatre |
We Will Rock You Phil McIntyre |
Leeds Grand Theatre |
2013 |
Wardrobe assistant/ Wardrobe Maintenance/ Dressing
Theatre |
Travelling Light National Theatre |
Leeds Grand Theatre |
2013 |
Dressing
Theatre |
Oliver! Cameron McIntosh |
Leeds Grand Theatre |
2013 |
Dressing
Theatre |
Phantom of the Opera Cameron McIntosh |
Leeds Grand Theatre |
2012 |
Wardrobe Maintenance/Dressing
Theatre |
Opera North |
|
2012 |
Wardrobe Maintenance/Dressing
Theatre |
Carousel Opera North |
|
2012 |
Wardrobe Maintenance/Dressing
Theatre |
Norma Opera North |
|
2011 |
Wardrobe Maintenance/Dressing
Theatre |
Queen of Spades Opera North |
|
2011 |
Wardrobe Assistant
Theatre |
Cinderella Qudos Entertainment |
|
2010 |
Wardrobe Manager
Theatre |
Joseph and the Technicolour Dreamcoat Bill Kenwright |
|
2009 |
Dresser
Theatre |
Romeo and Juliet Northern Ballet |
Leeds Grand Theatre |
2009 |
Wardrobe Assistant
Theatre |
Plan B S.J.M |
|
2009 |
Wardrobe Assistant
Theatre |
N-Dubz S.J.M |
|
2009 |
Wardrobe Maintenance/Dressing
Theatre |
Ruddigore Opera North |
|
2009 |
Wardrobe Maintenance/Dressing
Theatre |
La Boheme Opera North |
|
2009 |
Wardrobe Assistant
Theatre |
Mikka S.J.M |
|
2008 |
Wardrobe Assistant
Theatre |
Boyzone Production North |
|
2006 |
Wardrobe Maintenance/Dressing
Theatre |
Canterbury Tales R.S.C |
Education
Year | Qualification | Where |
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2008 | BA Art and Design Interdiscplinary | Leeds College of Art and Design |
2000 | Art Foundation | Leicester College |
1998 | A-Level Art | Hull College Riley Centre |
1998 | A-Level Fashion | Hull College Riley Centre |
1998 | BTEC Nat Dip in Fashion and Textiles | Hull College Riley Centre |
Equipment
My Equipment/Kit:
I can use:
About me
I consider myself to be a highly professional and friendly individual who has just over seven years experience working within the wardrobe and costume departments for Ballets, Operas, Musicals and Live music Concert events. I have an extensive knowledge of working on productions, including managing budgets, workloads and teams of staff and assistants. I have strong and competent technical abilities in sewing, construction, fittings and alterations with previous college and educational training to working as a Touring Wardrobe Manager. As a hard working, honest and reliable person, I am keen to learn and develop on each new production that I work on, and give everything that I can, back to the industry that I love.Additional skills:
// Excellent hand and machine sewing skills including over locking
// Proficient in prioritising and organising workloads
// Professional and friendly attitude
// Strong ability to carry out repairs, alterations, buying and sourcing
// Capability of garment construction and breaking down of costumes
// An extensive knowledge of fabrics, their handling and maintenance
// Strong stamina and high levels of concentration and endurance
// Excellent memory and efficiency to working quickly and resolving dressing problems on the spot
// Experience of effectively communicating and managing teams of in-house dressers
// An outstanding ability to work well as part of a team within all departments
// Outstanding capability to perform physical tasks, recording of costumes and equipment and load ins and outs
// Knowledge of Ballet costumes, footwear and attire
// Knowledge of period costumes, dyed fabrics, their care and maintenance
// Great knowledge of Tech Rehearsals, planning and writing of dressing plots
// Efficient with fittings and alterations of costumes
// Extremely proficient in ironing, steaming, washing and dry cleaning of costumes to a high standard
// Experienced in managing budgets, small and large
// Great ability to consistently work hard with high levels of concentration and endurance
Referees:
Alan Dawson
Technical Stage Manager
References from any of my jobs can be called upon on request
Skills
Job Titles | Costume Designer, Costume / Costume Support, Wardrobe / Wardrobe Support, Set Dresser |
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Years in industry | 6+ years |
Work Permits | EU |