Rachel Croft
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document fileRachel M Croft CV
Credits
Year | Job Title Project Type |
Project Name Director / Company |
Location |
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2015 |
Costume Assistant
Theatre |
A State Affair Paul Foster / Musical Theatre Academy |
Bernie Grant Arts Centre |
2015 |
Costume Assistant
Theatre |
La Traviata Heritage Opera |
Hatfield House, Herts |
2015 |
Wardrobe Assistant
Theatre |
Peter Pan Chickenshed |
|
2014 |
Installation Assistant
Event |
Come to Where I'm From Paines Plough |
Southbank Centre |
2014 |
Wardrobe Assistant/Maker
Theatre |
Dance Overture London Studio Centre |
|
2014 |
Costume Maker
Theatre |
Missing (Tour of Colombia) Gecko |
|
2014 |
Costume Supervisor
Theatre |
Institute Gecko |
Derby Theatre and national tour inc Linbury Studio, Royal Opera House |
2014 |
Costume Assistant
Theatre |
Oh What a Lovely War Theatre Royal Stratford East |
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2013 |
Costume Assistant
Theatre |
Thumbelina's Great Big Adventure Dancing Brick |
Cambridge Junction |
2011 |
Costume Assistant
Theatre |
Sexing the Cherry Metta Theatre |
Purcell Room, Southbank Centre |
Education
Year | Qualification | Where |
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2017 | Costume Design and Making: Georgian | Morley College |
2016 | Costume Design and Making: Tudor | Morley College |
2016 | Costume Design and Making: Edwardian | Morley College |
2016 | Period Corsetry of the 19th Century: Victorian and Edwardian | Morley College |
2016 | Costume Design and Making: Late Victorian | Morley College |
2015 | Costume Design and Making: Early Victorian | Morley College |
2013 | Costume for Performance | Morley College |
2013 | Romantic Tutu | Morley College |
2012 | Costume Design for Stage and Screen | Central St Martins |
2011 | Garment Construction | Morley College |
2010 | Pattern Cutting - Womenswear | London College of Fashion |
2009 | BA Textiles | Goldsmiths College, University of London |
Equipment
My Equipment/Kit: Dress stand, Overlocker, Sewing Machine
I can use: Sewing Machine, Overlocker, Dress Stand
About me
I’m a Freelance Costume Assistant/Maker and Goldsmiths Graduate (BA Textiles) who has gained valuable knowledge and skills over the past few years assisting a variety of talented people in the theatre and arts sectors.In recent times I have worked with the critically acclaimed physical dance theatre company Gecko and the inclusive theatre company Chickenshed.
I am passionate about all aspects of costume, from researching period styles and choosing suitable fabrics to constructing garments and achieving a great fit.
In addition to costume making for Theatre, I have been privileged to assist the artist Hew Locke on a number of his major projects, including 'How Do You Want Me?' (2008) (costumes) and 'The Kingdom of the Blind' (2008) (sculpture).
My positive outlook and calm demeanor help me to work under pressure to tight deadlines and to build excellent working relationships with colleagues - be they theatre designers, actors or professional dancers.
License & Passport
Driver's License: | Yes |
Skills
Secondary Job Title | Wardrobe Assistant |
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Job Titles | Costume Designer, Costumer Maker, Costume / Costume Support, Wardrobe / Wardrobe Support, Set Dresser |
Years in industry | 1 to 3 years |
Organisations / Memberships | BECTU (UK) |
Work Permits | EU |