Katie Downey
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document fileCostume CV (August 2023)
Credits
| Year | Job Title Project Type |
Project Name Director / Company |
Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 |
Local Dresser
Theatre |
Jesus Christ Superstar (UK Tour) |
Swansea Arena |
| 2023 |
Local Dresser / Laundry Assistant
Theatre |
Jersey Boys (UK and Ireland Tour) |
Swansea Arena |
| 2023 |
Wig Stylist
Theatre |
Dialogues of the Carmelites Rachael Hewer / Richard Burton Company |
Cardiff |
| 2022 |
Costume Designer / Maker / Wig Stylist
Theatre |
Top Girls Patricia Logue / Richard Burton Company |
Cardiff |
| 2022 |
Costume Maker / Assistant
Theatre |
Sunday in the Park with George Sarah Tipple / Richard Burton Company |
Cardiff |
| 2022 |
Costume Maker / Assistant
Theatre |
Moon Licks Sean Linnen / Richard Burton Company |
Cardiff |
| 2021 |
Costume Maker / Assistant
Theatre |
Phillip Pullman's Grimm Tales Jac Ifan Moore / Richard Burton Company |
Cardiff |
| 2017 |
Costume Maker
Film |
The Rebels Tornado Studios |
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| 2015 |
Costume Assistant
Film |
Survivors BAFTA Ffilm Cymru |
Cardiff |
| 2015 |
Costume Designer
Television |
Doghouse David Harrison and Connor Simmons / Mr. Left Productions |
Cardiff |
| 2015 |
Costume Designer (Concept)
Event |
Far Away Man Ceri Evans / Broadside Productions |
|
| 2015 |
Costume Designer
Film |
Annabel Hannah Enell / University of South Wales |
Newport |
| 2013 |
Costume Designer
Film |
Totality Alex Walker / University of South Wales |
Newport |
Education
| Year | Qualification | Where |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | MA Design for Performance | Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama |
| 2016 | BA Hons Fashion Design | University of South Wales |
Equipment
My Equipment/Kit: Brother Inovis Sewing Machine, Brother Overlocker, Ender 3 V2, Ender 3 SE, MacBook Pro 2022, iPhone XS
I can use: Digital Camera, Garageband, Microsoft Office Suite, Airbrush, Serger, Wix, YouTube, Open Broadcaster Software (OBS), Instagram, TikTok, Macbook Pro / Laptop, Capcut, GIMP, Sewing Machine, Ring Light, iPhone, Hand Sewing, Steamer, Mac Computer, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Indesign, Blender, Canva, Google Suite
About me
Katie Downey is a costume designer, maker and competitive cosplayer based in South Wales, with a wealth of experience between film and theatre. She defines herself on Instagram as both a creator and all-round problem solver, specializing in on-the-spot fixes. A lifelong fan of musical theatre and tabletop role-playing games, Katie loves to explore a heightened sense of reality through collaborative idea generation and re-interpretation of texts with hope of sharing that sense of wonder with future audiences. She is a recent graduate of the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama.A decade of experience in the world of cosplay has afforded Katie a wide array of construction skills; from intricate embellishment to mixing near-realistic prop ice-cream to styling cartoonishly-exaggerated wigs. Her competitive efforts have grown from strength to strength, as she now pursues an opportunity to represent the UK on the global stage with her craftsmanship and stage design skills.
As a neurodivergent woman of a working class background, Katie plans to contribute to a diverse and inclusive workspace. She has been tenacious in securing her place in live theatre and would love to be a part of making the industry more accessible to all backgrounds.
License & Passport
| Passport: | Yes |
| Driver's License: | Yes |
Skills
| Secondary Job Title | Costume Assistant |
|---|---|
| Job Titles | General Wigs, Prop Maker, Graphics Artist / Graphic Designer, Concept Artist, Production Designer, Customer Service, Costume Designer, Costumer Maker, Costume / Costume Support, Wig Maker, Wardrobe / Wardrobe Support, Visual Development Artist, Props Assistant / Support, Art Dept Assistant, Set Dresser |
| Years in industry | 3 to 6 years |