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Ruth Ferns-Duncan

FdA Costume Student


Biography

Ruths interest for costume has developed over the years, having drawn inspiration from a mixture of experiences through traveling and work which has led to her current studies at BOVTS, specializing in refined pattern cutting and costume enhancement/dying techniques.  Ruth values the importance of bringing sustainable practices into the industry and hopes to make a positive impact in her future working environment.

Previous credits include: Absolute scenes (The Marble Factory), Troilus & Cressida (The Redgrave), Toy Plastic Chicken (The Wardrobe Theatre), Three Seagulls (Bristol Old Vic), A Sense Of Occasion (Christchurch Studios), While Shepherds Watched (Touring Show), Macbeth (Bristol Old Vic), Pride & Prejudice (The Mount Without), LOAM (Bristol Old Vic), A Midsummer Night’s Dream (The Malcolm X Centre), Two Alone (Christchurch Studios), The Hive (Glastonbury Festival), Improvised dance, Theatre & Play – The Original Spinners (Various locations).

 

One of my favourite parts about BOVTS is that it feels ‘homegrown’. From the set to the costume, lighting, acting and sound, every single aspect of a theatre production or film is down to the students. The location of Clifton is so serene and the School being so small everyone knows each other and it feels so personal and special. Violet Morris, BA Professional Acting Student