Avril Gardiner
Credits
Year | Job Title Project Type |
Project Name Director / Company |
Location |
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2015 |
wardrobe supervisor/dresser
Theatre |
Siddhartha the musical Broadway Asia Ltd |
Folies Bergere Paris,France |
2015 |
dresser
Theatre |
Shrek the musical UK tour Edinburgh playhouse |
|
2015 |
maintenance/laundry
Theatre |
Dirty Dancing UK tour |
Edinburgh playhouse |
2015 |
dresser
Theatre |
wicked UK tour |
Edinburgh playhouse |
2014 |
dresser
Theatre |
Jersey Boys Uk Tour |
Edinburgh Playhouse |
2014 |
wardrobe supervisor
Theatre |
Siddhartha the musical Broadway Asia international/James Seabright Ltd |
|
2013 |
buyer/maker
Theatre |
a christmas wish MGA academy of performing arts |
|
2013 |
buyer/maker
Theatre |
various corporate gigs Macciato entertainment |
|
2013 |
swing dresser
Theatre |
The Lion King Disney |
Playhouse theatre Edinburgh |
2013 |
dresser
Theatre |
Don Giovanni Scottish Opera |
|
2013 |
Dresser
Theatre |
The Flying Dutchman Scottish Opera |
|
2012 |
Dresser
Theatre |
The Magic Flute Scottish Opera |
Edinburgh's Festival Theatre |
2012 |
dresser/costume co-ordinator
Theatre |
Acorn Antiques the musical Tempo theatre co. |
|
2011 |
Wardrobe Supervisor
Theatre |
Aladdin Alhambra theatre & Alyson Orr Ltd |
Alhambra theatre Dunfermline |
2011 |
assistant
Theatre |
BC/EFA Broadway Barks Bernadette Peters, Mary Tyler Moore |
Schubert Alley, New York, NY |
2011 |
Wardrobe assistant
Theatre |
BC/EFA Broadway Bares Broadway Cares/Equity fights Aids |
Roseland Ballroom, New York, NY |
2011 |
star dresser
Theatre |
Gypsy Tempo theatre co. |
|
2010 |
Wardrobe supervisor
Theatre |
BC/EFA Gypsy of the year competition 2010 Broadway Cares/Equity fights Aids |
New Amsterdam Theatre New York, NY |
2010 |
Wardrobe supervisor/wig supervisor
Theatre |
Venus Fly Trap Marcia Milgrom Dodge |
Active TheatreCo New York, NY |
2010 |
Dresser/wardrobe/wig maintenance
Theatre |
Reel to Real Broadway Asia International / james seabright |
|
2010 |
lead dresser/wardrobe maintenance
Theatre |
Joseph and his technocolour dreamcoat uk tour Bill Kenwright Ltd..Alhambra theatre |
Alhambra theatre |
2010 |
dresser
Theatre |
Jesus christ superstar melodramatics theatre co. |
|
2010 |
wardrobe supervisor/dresser
Theatre |
Bugsy Malone SMYCMS |
|
2010 |
lead dresser
Theatre |
singing in the rain bohemian lyric opera co. |
|
2010 |
lead dresser
Theatre |
Beauty and the beast southern light opera company |
|
2010 |
dresser
Theatre |
Honk Tempo theatre co. |
|
2009 |
lead dresser/wardrobe maintenance
Theatre |
Christmas with the Rat Pack Paul Walden and Derek Nicol..Alhambra theatre |
|
2009 |
dresser/wardrobe maintenance
Theatre |
blood brothers bill kenwright..Alhambra theatre |
|
2009 |
dresser
Theatre |
the rink melodramatics theatre co. |
|
2009 |
dresser
Theatre |
kiss of the spiderwoman melodramatics theatre co. |
|
2008 |
dresser/asm
Theatre |
into the woods melodramatics theatre co. |
|
2007 |
dresser
Theatre |
the secret garden melodramatics theatre co. |
Education
Year | Qualification | Where |
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2014 | HND Costume construction & Design | Edinburgh's Telford College |
1995 | HNC drama and technical theatre | edinburgh telford college |
Equipment
My Equipment/Kit: Domestic sewing machine
I can use: Sewing Machine, domestic sewing machine, industrial overlocker, domestic overlocker, Industrial steam iron
About me
* run a busy wardrobe dept backstage during the run of the show* set up quick change areas and assist with quick changes where needed
* repair costumes and make alterations if needed
* train dressers and assign said dressers to cast members
* draw up dressing plots for dressing purposes
* set up wardrobe area, including ironing area, steaming, sewing area, costume racks for laundry etc
* make sure everything is labelled and set up in actors changing rooms
* launder costumes and personals
* preset before a show
* make sure wig dept set up if needed
* prep wig heads for use
* style wigs
* do wig dressing as well as costume changes
* work with the costume designer to make sure his costumes are worn in the proper fashion
* work with the rest of the stage management team and liaise accordingly
* work with the rest of the wardrobe team
* liaise with actors re what is expected of them re laundry and costume care
* star dresser
Referees:
Marcia Milgrom Dodge - Director - TONY AWARD nominee Ragtime Broadway
Peter Lawrence - Ass Director - Shrek Broadway
Bobby Pearce - Costume designer - TONY AWARD nominee Taboo Broadway
PLEASE CONTACT ME FOR CONTACT DETAILS
License & Passport
Driver's License: | Yes |
Skills
Secondary Job Title | Dresser |
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Job Titles | Wardrobe / Wardrobe Support, Set Dresser, General Wigs |
Years in industry | 6+ years |
Organisations / Memberships | BECTU (UK) |
Work Permits | EU |
Highlights
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Simon Gillies (Company Stage Manager)
Avril worked with me on the British Amateur Premier production of Beauty & The Beast at the Kings Theatre in Edinburgh, Feb 2010. She is a hard working dresser, who tackled difficult situations and used her initiative to solve issues throughout the whole run. Avril is very professional backstage and performs well either on her own, or along with the other member of the wardrobe team. She has a friendly personality, a great people person with a calming influence on both cast and other members of the crew. I look forward to working with Avril again in the future.