Anthony Tester
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Credits
Year | Job Title Project Type |
Project Name Director / Company |
Location |
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2015 |
Wardrobe Master
Theatre |
Snow White Panto UK Productions |
Floral Pavilion, New Brighton |
2014 |
Wardrobe and Wigs
Theatre |
Michael Flatley, Lord Of The Dance Michael Flatley |
London Palladium |
2014 |
Wardrobe Dep
Theatre |
WestSide Story ATG |
UK Tour |
2014 |
Wardrobe Staff
Theatre |
Ant & Dec Takeaway Arena Tour ITV Productions |
UK Tour |
2014 |
Make up, Wigs and Hair
Theatre |
Annie 2015 Tour Promo shots David Ian Productions |
UK Tour |
2014 |
Wigs, Wardrobe and Make Up
Theatre |
Priscilla Queen of the Desert - West End Live David Ian Productions |
West End Live |
2014 |
Head of wigs / Wardrobe deputy
Theatre |
20th century boy Mark Goucher |
UK Tour |
2014 |
Wardrobe Assistant
Theatre |
Priscilla Queen of the Desert David Ian Productions |
UK Tour |
2013 |
Make-Up Tutor
Theatre |
Priscilla Queen of the Desert David Ian Productions |
UK Tour |
2013 |
Creative Team and Maker
Theatre |
Priscilla Queen of the Desert David Ian Productions |
UK Tour |
2013 |
Creative Team and Maker
Theatre |
A Chorus Line Mark Goucher |
London Palladium |
2013 |
Production Publicity Make-Up Artist
Theatre |
Priscilla Queen of the Desert David Ian Productions |
UK Tour |
2013 |
Dresser
Theatre |
The Entertainment business |
Garrick Theatre |
2012 |
Creative Team, Maker and Wig Master
Theatre |
Toms Midnight Garden Birmingham Stage Company |
Bloomsbury Theatre |
2012 |
Hair, Wigs and Make Up Technician
Theatre |
The Wizz The WAC Performing Arts & Media College |
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2012 |
WARDROBE MASTER
Theatre |
Barmy Britain Birmingham Stage Company |
Garrick Theatre |
2012 |
WARDROBE ASSISTANT
Theatre |
Our Father Watford Palace Theatre |
Watford Palace Theatre |
2012 |
WIG DRESSER
Theatre |
Barmy Britain Birmingham Stage Company |
Garrick Theatre |
2012 |
WIGS & WARDROBE ASSISTANT (Pre-Production)
Theatre |
Horrible Histories Terrible Tudors / Vile Victorians Birmingham Stage Company |
Prep for 2012 UK Tour |
2012 |
DEPUTY WARDROBE MASTER
Theatre |
Dick Whittington UK Productions |
Theatre Royal, Bath |
2012 |
HAIR & MAKE-UP ARTIST
Event |
Freelance Self Employed |
Private Bookings |
2012 |
WIG DRESSER
Theatre |
Various Artistes & DJs ITP Leisure |
Funny Girls / The Flying Handbag |
2011 |
PRODUCTION ASSISTANT
Theatre |
Booze, Birds & Blackpool Rock! Miss.Chief Management |
Paradise Rooms, Blackpool Pleasure Beach |
2010 |
WIG DRESSER for 'Hyacinth' Wig
Theatre |
Keeping Up Appearances The Comedy Theatre Company |
Grand Theatre, Blackpool |
Education
Year | Qualification | Where |
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2005 | GCSE's | Littlehampton Community School |
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About me
I am a highly focused and motivated individual from the south of England with a passion for costume, wigs and make up. I am currently on tour as wardrobe assistant with one of the largest costume based productions, Priscilla Queen of the Desert, until April 2014.As well as working within the wardrobe department I was also the makeup tutor for the tour startup where I used my experience in theatrical make up to adapt the designers concepts and ideas to create the image that is Priscilla Queen of the Desert.
I have been working with wigs since a young age creating pieces ranging from the most outrageous of designs to common basic styles. I have extensive experience in roller sets, cage work, lace fronts, both human and acrylic hair, Knotting hair and darting/adjusting wig caps to fit the actor.
I have experience in large scale UK touring productions including get in’s, load outs and the general daily running in a wide range of Venues. I’ve also spent some time on west end productions including; A Chorus Line, Loserville and Horrible Histories. Whilst being a fun bubbly character I have professional ability to pull a team together and delegate various roles to ensure that every aspect of the job is completed efficiently and safely.
I have broad experience in preparing for productions, I'm also very technically minded and pick up new skills and working methods very quickly. I know that no matter how meticulous the preparation, planning and maintenance, unexpected problems can occur at the most inopportune moment and I am proud of my ability to quickly resolve issues with a calm level-headed solution.
Additional skills:
I have skills and experience in repair, restoration and maintenance of a comprehensive range of costume items including male and female garments, headdresses, shoes, feathers, masks, hats, leatherwear, skins, amongst many other items from the most basic of items through to complex extravagant pieces. I have the ability and necessary experience to recreate designs, figure out how certain pieces are made and repair almost anything costume related.
I have good experience in preparing for productions prior to opening. Sometimes working with previously used costumes from past productions, sorting, preparing and altering them for the new production and cast based on bibles and designers specifications. On original new productions I’ve worked alongside designers and heads of wardrobe, sourcing items, making pieces and developing ideas into a delivered product.
Referees:
Claire Tucker
Wardrobe mistress - priscilla queen of the desert
removed
Tony Priestley -
Wardrobe/Costume Supervisor
Barmy Britain, Garrick Theatre
removed
Jackie Trusdale
Costume/Set designer
Barmy Britain, Garrick Theatre
removed
Debbie Bennett
Costume supervisor & wardrobe mistress
removed
Skills
Secondary Job Title | Wardrobe Manager |
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Job Titles | Stage Manager, Make-up Artist, Costume Designer, Costumer Maker, Wardrobe / Wardrobe Support, Prop Maker, Set Dresser, General Wigs |
Years in industry | 3 to 6 years |