Helen Russell
Credits
Year | Job Title Project Type |
Project Name Director / Company |
Location |
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2022 |
Head of Wigs
Theatre |
Rocky Horror Show Trafalgar Entertainment Group |
|
2020 |
Deputy Head of Wigs
Theatre |
Phantom of the Opera UK & Ireland Tour Cameron Mackintosh |
|
2020 |
Head of Wigs
Theatre |
West Side Story Nikolai Foster / Leicester Theatre Trust |
Curve |
2019 |
Head of Wigs and Makeup
Theatre |
Rocky Horror Show Trafalgar Entertainment Group |
|
2018 |
Maker/Cutter & Wig Manager
Theatre |
Casanova, Little Mermaid, Jane Eyre, Three Musketeers Northern Ballet |
|
2016 |
Head of Wigs and Make up
Theatre |
Rocky Horror Show ATG |
|
2016 |
Freelance
Theatre |
Jane Eyre Northern Ballet |
|
2016 |
Head of Wigs and Make up
Theatre |
Annie The Musical UK Tour Nikolai Foster / David Ian Productions Ltd |
Tour |
2015 |
Wig Manager
Theatre |
All rep productions NORTHERN BALLET |
|
2011 |
Wig Assistant
Theatre |
Evita Bill Kenwright Ltd |
International Tour |
2010 |
Deputy Wardrobe/Make-Up/Hair
Theatre |
Whistle Down The Wind Bill Kenwright Ltd |
UK Tour |
2009 |
Deputy Wigs Mistress
Theatre |
Scrooge Bill Kenwright Ltd |
|
2009 |
Wigs Mistress
Theatre |
HMS Pinafore UK Tour Carl Rosa |
|
2009 |
Head of Wigs and Make up
Theatre |
Flashdance The Musical UK Tour Malcolm Ian Productions |
|
2008 |
Deputy Wardobe & Wigs
Theatre |
TinTin In Tibet UK Tour Sonia Friedman Productions |
|
2007 |
Wigs Assistant
Theatre |
The Producers UK Tour Andrew Fell Ltd |
|
2007 |
Wigs Assistant
Theatre |
The Producers Andrew Fell Ltd |
Theatre Royal, Drury Lane |
2006 |
Wigs & Wardrobe
Theatre |
Saturday Night Fever Adam Spiegel |
|
2005 |
Wardrobe Assistant
Theatre |
All In House Productions York Theatre Royal |
Education
Year | Qualification | Where |
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2005 | City & Guilds Barbering | York College |
2005 | City & Guilds Basic Hairdressing | York College |
2005 | WYOCN Media Make-up and Hair | York College |
2002 | BA Hons Costume Production | Rose Bruford |
Equipment
My Equipment/Kit:
I can use:
About me
Head of Wigs/Makeup with 17 years of experience in West End, UK and International touring in Musicals, Rep, Light Opera & Ballet.Additional skills:
Period Styling- The Wig Room Training Academy
Sculpting for Prosthetics course - Shaune Harrison Makeup Academy.
Wig making ,foundation making and knotting -WAM Studio
Basic Hairdressing - Ladies & Gents.
Referees:
Darren Ware
Wig Supervisor (Rocky Horror Show)
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Matt Jones
Production Manager (Annie The Musical & Rocky Horror Show)
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License & Passport
Driver's License: | Yes |
Skills
Secondary Job Title | Wig Maker |
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Job Titles | Wig Maker, General Wigs |
Years in industry | 6+ years |