Charlotte Riddett

FdA Costume Student

Biography

At BOVTS Charly has specialized in costume making, including some weird and wonderful fantasy styles.  On Placement Charly had the chance to advance her previously learnt stretch wear skills, making quick change dresses for the Edinburgh Military Tattoo.  She thrives on making quirky stretch wear and understanding and working with complicated pattern pieces.

BOVTS Credits include: Costume Supervisor on Wilda and the Winter Wonderland (TIE School’s Tour) and Stockholm (Wardrobe Theatre).  Costume Maker on Loam (Bristol Old Vic), Midsummer Night’s Dream (Malcolm X Centre), As You Like It (Malcolm X Centre) and Macbeth (Bristol Old Vic, Weston Studio).  Costume Standby on Lost Horizons (BOVTS TV), Costume Assistant/Dresser on Macbeth (Bristol Old Vic, Weston Studio), Romeo & Juliet (Redgrave Theatre), Loam (Bristol Old Vic) and Stockholm (Wardrobe Theatre).

 

Associated Courses

Full Time Professional Training Courses
FdA/BA (Hons) Costume for Theatre, TV & Film
Students relaxing outside of the School
The School is in a beautiful part of Bristol, overlooking a huge park called the Downs. We sometimes take advantage of our close proximity to the Downs during the summer term, practising fight and dance routines, or voice or singing classes! Dan Hall, BA Professional Acting student
Gi Vasey MA in Performance Design
Two actors in brightly coloured shells suits and balaclavas are breakdancing on stage with graffiti artwork behind them on the set
Saskia Bath FdA Costume for Theatre, TV & Film
Marta Sitarz Performance Design MA