Ruby Matthews
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My Contact Number:
07801571751
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Credits
Year | Job Title Project Type |
Project Name Director / Company |
Location |
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2021 |
Prop Maker
Film |
Man & Witch Artem Ltd. |
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2021 |
Prop Maker
Theatre |
Beauty and the Beast Howard Eaton Lighting Ltd. |
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2020 |
Prop Maker
Music & Singing |
Various Opera Titles - Die Zauberflöte, Cendrillon, Madama Butterfly, Hamlet, La damnation de Faust, Hipermestra (to name a few). Glyndebourne Festival Opera |
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2020 |
Dresser
Theatre |
Goldilocks and the Three Bears (Panto) Michael Harrison / Qdos Entertainment |
|
2016 |
Prop Maker/ Scenic Artist
Theatre |
Vamos Cuba! Leviathan Workshop |
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2016 |
Dresser/Swing Dresser
Theatre |
Sunny Afternoon Edward Hall / Sonia Friedman Productions |
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2016 |
Prop Maker/ Fabricator
Event |
Charles Tyrwhitt Window Display Harlequin Design Ltd |
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2016 |
Prop Maker/ Welder
Theatre |
Breakfast at Tiffany's Bowerwood Productions |
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2015 |
Prop Maker
Television |
Outlander Whetton and Grosch |
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2015 |
Prop Maker/ Fabricator
Event |
Harrods Christmas Window MDM Props Ltd |
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2012 |
Costume Designer's Assistant
Music & Singing |
Amanda Palmer and The Grand Theft Orchestra, The Killing Type Tim Pope / Black Label |
Education
Year | Qualification | Where |
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2016 | BATP: Theatre Practice - Prop Making | The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama |
Equipment
My Equipment/Kit:
I can use:
About me
I’m a Freelance Prop Maker based in South-East England and London.I worked as a seasonal contracted member of the Props team at Glyndebourne Festival Opera from 2015 to the end of 2020.
I am a versatile maker and assistant with experience in many different materials and techniques. I work well under pressure and I’m a creative problem solver. I love that I rarely make the same thing and this is what keeps the job challenging and interesting.
I enjoy being part of a team and I work closely with each and every team member to ensure we get the job done to a high standard. I'm also comfortable and confident working as an individual. I am a quick learner with good communication and observational skills.
I also take interest in a running wardrobe department and have experience of being a Dresser in the West End and also undertaking Assistant work to Costume Designers.
Companies I have worked for before include: Artem Ltd, Howard Eaton Lighting Ltd, Leviathan Workshop, MDM Props, Whetton and Grosch, Bowerwood Productions, The National Trust, Qdos Entertainment and Sonia Friedman Productions.
Last Updated: April 2021
Additional skills:
- Advanced painting and finishing scenic techniques.
- Sculpting and model making.
- Sewing and fabric work.
- Plastazote and foam fabrication.
- Mould making and casting.
- Furniture construction, restoration and upholstery.
- Woodwork and Carpentry.
- Design interpretation and creative problem solving.
- Scale drawing and maquette making.
- Costing for prop makes/builds, prop buying and sourcing.
- Set dressing.
- Costume dressing.
- Manual Handling training.
- Experience with working at height.
- Clean Drivers license and own car
For more skills check out my CV via my website.
Referees:
Available on request.
License & Passport
Driver's License: | Yes |
Skills
Secondary Job Title | Props Buyer |
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Job Titles | Wardrobe / Wardrobe Support, Prop Maker, Props Buyer, Set Dresser |
Years in industry | 3 to 6 years |
Organisations / Memberships | BECTU (UK) |