Naomi Gibbs
- Costume Designer
- Costume Maker
Portsmouth
Credits
| Year | Role / Type | Name of Production / Director |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Wardrobe Supervisor Theatre | DREAM Sarah Ellis and Robin McNicholas |
| 2020 - 2021 | Costume Designer Theatre | The Strange Case of Doctor Jekyll and Mr Hyde Nick Lane |
| 2020 - 2021 | Costume designer Theatre | Alice in Wonderland Rosie Hill |
| 2019 - 2020 | Costume and set designer Theatre | Adventures in Slumberton Siobhan Hayes |
| 2019 - 2020 | Costume designer and wardrobe supervisor Theatre | The Nutcracker Scott Ramsay |
| 2019 - 2020 | Costume designer Theatre | Time and Tide Liz Weston |
| 2019 - 2020 | Costume designer Tour | Jane Eyre Adrian Mcdougall |
| 2019 | Costume designer Theatre | Aladdin Adam Stafford |
| 2019 | Costume designer Theatre | Grimm Tales Julian Hirst |
| 2018 - 2019 | Costume designer and wardrobe supervisor Theatre | Peter Pan Scott Ramsay |
| 2018 | Costume Designer and maker Tour | Sherlock Holmes, The Sign of Four Adrian McDougall |
| 2017 - 2018 | Costume Designer Tour | Teechers Adrian McDougall |
| 2017 - 2018 | Costume Designer and Wardrobe Supervisor Theatre | Beauty and the Beast Scott Ramsay |
| 2017 - 2018 | Costume designer and maker, prop buyer and maker Tour | The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde Nick Lane |
| 2017 | Head of Wardrobe Event | Goodwood Revival Fashion Emporium Eunice Denny |
| 2017 | Costume designer and maker Theatre | The Great Big Beautiful Sky Evi Stamatiou |
| 2017 | Costume designer and maker Event | Hypozeuxsis at Victorious Festival Sasha Biloshisky |
| 2017 | Costume designer and maker Theatre | When Angels Cry Donna Bish |
| 2016 | Costume Designer and maker Theatre | Roses and Castles Bernie Byrnes |
| 2016 | Costume Designer and maker Theatre | Moon Language Charlotte Mackie (assistant Producer) |
| 2016 | Costume Designer and Maker Theatre | In Service to Our True God Bernie Byrnes |
| 2016 | Costume designer/maker Tour | Kings of the Wild Frontier Tour Adam Ant |
| 2013 | Costume designer and maker Theatre | Jack Frost's Christmas Adventure Bernie Byrnes |
| 2011 | Corsetiere and milliner Tour | The Good The Mad The Lovely Tour |
| 2010 | Assistant costume designer, supervisor and maker Theatre | Treasure Island |
| 2010 | Costume designer and maker Tour | Adam Ant's Pirate Metal Extravaganza |
| 2007 - 2009 | Seamstress/Manageress Other | Bridal Store |
Education
Year Qualification Where 2006 Pre-Degree Art and Design Fareham College 2004 BTEC Nat Dip Music Practice South Downs College 2002 GNVQ Art and Design Southdowns College Additional Skills
My skills are;
Costume design for theatre and stage performance
Providing and managing a wardrobe crew team
Department budgeting/project management
Script analysis/costume plots
Creating promotional and marketing content for projects I am involved with including learning and participation
Wig maintenance, period hairdressing and stage make up as additional light skills as required.
Wardrobe supervision/dresser work and training others
Production of bespoke corsetry (all eras)
Machining
Embroidery, beadwork, applique and other surface embellishments
Tactful fitting of men women and children
Pattern/block making and draping on the stand
Costume maintenance, alterations and repairs
Detailed costume renderings both traditional mediums and digital
Additional Information
My biggest strength is willingness to pull all of my skills into supporting the teams I am working with and bringing everything I can to make the work a success. As such, I have recently undertaken some light media training to gain skills with interviews, as I am often called upon to help promote shows I am involved with on radio, or record project evaluations on film for The Arts Council. I also sometimes help write copy for brochures and marketing materials for shows I am involved with and contribute to education packs. In addition, I am currently working on audience engagement work alongside my costume work, in the hopes of strengthening bonds between my community and the theatre I work at, and understanding our industry inside and out.
Referees
CEO/director of New Theatre Royal, Scott Ramsay, Charlotte Mackie, Producer at Stopgap Dance Company
Contact details available upon request.
About me
Based in the South of England, I am a costume designer and associate artist/resident designer of the New Theatre Royal Portsmouth, with 10+ years experience and a busy studio located within the New Theatre Royal.
I manage a team of freelancers, to build for shows from my studio, we are capable to undertake builds for other designers.
If you need wardrobe crew for a show or fashion event, I can provide and lead a crew of costume professionals to the strength of a team of 15 individuals.
Currently designing for various shows Outside of my resident theatre, I have a varied career which includes making tour costumes for popular musicians and collaborating with theatre, dance, entertainment and production companies.
I also take on regular wardrobe supervisor roles within theatre and the fashion industry. Examples of my work to date can be found at www.societybelle.co.uk.
Willing and able to work within a 60 mile radius from Portsmouth for all kinds of costume related work.
Skills
- Languages Spoken
- English
- Years in industry
- 6+ years
- Company Experience
- Children's Theatre
- Educational Theatre
- Exhibitions
- Inclusive Theatre
- Regional Theatre
- UK Touring Theatre
- Experienced In
- Comedy
- Community
- Dance
- Drama
- Exhibitions
- Festival
- Fringe
- Inclusive Theatre
- Live Events
- Musicals
- New Writing
- Opera
- Outdoor Events
- Pantomime
- Work Permits
- EU
- Interested in
- Education
- Film / TV
- Live Events
- UK Tour
- DBS checked
- No
