Ali Poynter

Costume Tutor

Biography

Ali joined Bristol Old Vic Theatre School in 2017 on a permanent basis, having been a visiting tutor for ten years and a freelance costume maker for the last twenty three years. She holds a BA in Fashion (Middlesex University) and graduated from the BOVTS Costume course in 1999.

Ali has spent many years working across Theatre, TV, Film and in the Fashion Industry. Production credits include: Young Vic Theatre, ENO, BBC, Endermol, and Coast – ranging from Opera & Fashion to Light Entertainment.

Ali teaches costume making to undergraduates on the FdA and BA (Hons) programme. Current modules include pattern drafting and cutting, garment development and construction, sewing and corsetry techniques, and design interpretation. The Costume department works alongside the Acting, Design and Production Arts departments to produce costumes for the many productions. Ali provides technical support to the students in realisation of a particular garment and finish.

Associated Courses

FdA/BA (Hons) Costume for Theatre, TV & Film

Students developing and growing in confidence during their time here, seeing their work reaching professional standards in approach and execution; a student who intends to be a stage manager producing a wonderful sound design; a first year student making a lovely recording of a song for their recording project; tracking the careers of former students and seeing them be successful; being able to find a job opportunity for a recent graduate. Frank Bradley, Sound Tutor