Jessica Padday

FdA Costume


Biography

Jess has pursued her dream to study at BOVTS from a self taught background. During her time on the FdA Jess has seized opportunities in costume supervision and developed a keen interest in tailored period womenโ€™s wear, specifically corsetry. Recent internships/placements include Dorset Opera and BCS. Jess is preparing to continue her career in ballet and opera.

BOVTS credits: Costume Supervisor on The Picture of Dorian Grey (The Wardrobe Theatre), Tiger Country (Tobacco Factory). Costume Maker on Radium Girls (Weston Studio BOV), The Picture of Dorian Grey (The Wardrobe Theatre), Jekyll & Hyde (Tobacco Factory). Costume Assistant/Dresser on Radium Girls (Weston Studio BOVTS), Robin Hood (Redgrave Theatre), Jekyll & Hyde (Tobacco Factory), The Nativity: Wilda & the Winter Whirlwinds (Tour). Costume Standby on Scattered (BOVTV).

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