Where is my costume?

Costumes are an essential part of the theatre shows and maintaining them day-to-day, and season to season is a demanding job.  We have a seven nights a week programme so you can only imagine the preparation that goes into each show.

The costumes range from legendary to traditional clothes, distressed items, regal attire, work and ecclesiastical wear, and the all-important accessories that complete the look. These collections were created by many costume designers for a varied range of productions over many years, including Leonore McDonagh, Diego Pitarch, Conor Murphy and Joan Hickson.

Cast numbers for the various shows can range from 15 – 25 people, so the laundry room is a hive of activity every day.  Repairs of props and garments are often required and the sewing box is always ready for use. 

Stage manager Gemma Hurley takes it all in her stride and has everyone kitted out and on stage each night ready for the show.
We do our best for the environment when we can and take advantage of any fine weather to hang the washing to dry outside the stage door!