LUCY FOWLER
Set and Costume Designer
ABOUT ME
Cotswolds | Cardiff | London
Growing up I loved to dance, having several opportunities to perform at my local arts centre. In school I participated in music concerts as a singer and a clarinettist, though Art was always my favourite subject. I loved to get stuck into each project experimenting in different mediums from paper maché to painting to photography.
In 2017, I graduated from the BA (Hons) Design for Performance course at the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama. The 3 years gave me a hands-on experience in design and making, set and costumes for stage and performance.
I enjoy being involved in the practical application of designing, making and rendering, whether working in a model box or sewing garments.
Intrigued by the past, people and places, I channel my curiosity into the design process where every stage of rendering provides a different challenge. It is exciting to see a production unfold, from page to stage.
I have always been creative and fascinated by live performance; I feel lucky to have found a career path that combines both.
CV
IDOMENEO
May - October 2019
Set and Costume Designer
Director Michael Moxham, Rose Opera Company, Normansfield Theatre, London
SLEEPING BEAUTY
November 2018 - January 2019
Deputy Wardrobe Mistress
Director Ian Adams, QDOS Productions, Wolverhampton Grand Theatre
CITY OF HUMANITY - BEHIND THE FORTIFICATIONS
Costume Supervisor and Assistant to Designer Nicky Shaw
Director Michael Moxham, Mediterranean Conference Centre, Valletta, Malta
August 2018 - November 2018
BOOMTOWN 2018
July 2018
Painter and Maker
Artist Area Decor, Site Specific
THE THINGS THAT I SAY WHEN I DON'T SAY I LOVE YOU
Set and Costume Designer
Directo Hannah Banister, Sam Brady Ltd, Aldridge Studio, Lowry Theatre, Manchester
January 2018 - February 2018
THE CHIMES
November 2017 - January 2018
Costume Supervisor and Wardrobe Mistress
Director Judith Roberts, St John's Church Cardiff and Waterloo, In Association with Chapter Arts
FURTHER EMPLOYMENT
I have worked in several Wardrobe Departments for a variety of Touring companies and in-house theatres. From Opera, to Plays, ballet and Musical Theatre.
Although working in Wardrobe does not channel my creative aspirations like design does, it has provided exposure to the inner workings of these different live productions. This experience is invaluable for my design process and understanding of how scenic, prop and costume elements can work in a production.
2019
The Provoked Wife | Wardrobe Dresser and Maintenance Wardrobe Mistress Rebecca Rees, Swan Theatre, RSC
Venice Preserved | Wardrobe Dresser and Maintenance Wardrobe Mistress Rebecca Rees, Swan Theatre, RSC
Ice Dancing Dresses | Designer and Maker Commission, Client: Rowena Sirey
Un ballo in maschera | Wardrobe Dresser head of touring wardrobe Judith Russell, Welsh National Opera, Wales Millenium Centre, Cardiff
Cracked | Costume Sourcer designer Becky Davies, Pontardawe Arts Centre, Wales Tour
2018
Sleeping Beauty | Wardrobe Assistant head of Wardrobe Gemma Tucker, Wolverhampton Grand Theatre, Qdos Productions
Almost Never | Crowd Standby (Costume Daily) costume designer Scott Langridge, costume supervisor Jenni Orford, Saltbeef Ltd
Oh My Nellie Bly! | Wardrobe Technician designer Scott Charlesworth, costume supervisor Aylin Altinelli, Bridewell Theatre, London, the Musical Theatre Academy
As long as the Heart beats | Costume Assistant designer Becky Davies, National Theatre Wales, site specific, Royal Gwent Hospital
Miss Saigon | Wardrobe Dresser head of touring wardrobe Katy Kettleborough, Bristol Hippodrome, 3rd UK Tour 2018
Crazy for You | Wardrobe Dresser head of touring wardrobe Rod Bicknell, Wolverhampton Grand Theatre, Tour 2018
'Dip Dye' Wedding Dress | Designer and Maker Commission, Client: Ella Reeves
Mamma Mia! | Wardrobe Maintenance Wolverhampton Grand Theatre, Wolverhampton, Tour 2018
2017
The Chimes | Costume Supervisor director and producer Judith Roberts, St John's Church, Canton and Waterloo, in association with Chapter Arts
Romeo and Juliet | Wardrobe Dresser English National Ballet, Bristol Hippodrome, Tour 2017
Subway Tracksuit Trousers | Costume Maker Commission, Client: Simon Hooper
War Horse | Wardrobe Dresser head of touring wardrobe Jen Shepherd, Bristol Hippodrome, 2nd UK Tour
RAFT | Breakdown Artist and Alterations Assistant choreographer Gwyn Emberton, designer Becky Davies, Gwyn Emberton Dance, Wales Tour 2017
This Country (Season 2) | Costume Assistant (Daily) dir. Tom George, costume designer Miss Jaqueline White, BBC
Deffro’r Gwanwyn (Spring Awakening) | Break Down Artist dir. Angharad Lee, designer Becky Davies, The Gate Arts Centre, Cardiff
Work Experience
2017
Sunset Boulevard, Annie, Vice Versa | Design Assistant shadowing Colin Richmond
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child | Wardrobe Assistant dir. John Tiffany, costume design Katrina Lindsey, Palace Theatre, London
2016
Sleeping Beauty | Costume Maker dir. Peter Doran, designer Sean Crowley, the Torch Theatre, Milford Haven
The Nutcracker Ballet | Costume Assistant costume designer John MacFarlane, Birmingham Royal Ballet
Doctor Who (Season 10) | Costume Assistant costume designer Hayley Nebauer, BBC Studios Wales
Fish Finger Sandwich | Costume Assistant film, dir. Douglas Thomson, designer Alys Bevan
City of the Unexpected | Costume Maker dir. Nigel Jamieson, National Theatre Wales
Kommilitonen! | Wardrobe Dresser designer Gabriella Slade, Welsh National Opera
