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Laura Pogose

BA (Hons) Costume Student


Biography

During her BA Top-Up year, Laura has explored leather working within Costume, researching many of its unique skills and techniques such as: cutting, dyeing, carving, burnishing, embossing, sealing and finishing. Whilst studying, she has taken on work placements Costume Assisting on ‘Beauty & the Beast’ (Disney Tour) and ‘The Meaning of Zong’ (Bristol Old Vic Theatre). Laura also has a keen interest in workroom experience, taking part in placements at ‘Bristol Costume Services’ and making costumes for ‘Scratchworks Theatre Company’. Credits in training: ‘Macbeth’ (Bristol Old Vic) as costume maker; ‘Her Naked Skin’ (Circomedia) and ‘The Laramie Project’ (Bristol Old Vic, Western Studio) as Costume Assistant/Dresser; ‘Chef’ and ‘Silk Road’ (The Wardrobe Theatre) as Supervisor and ‘Dreamers’ as Supervisor/Standby.

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