Hamlet
Hamlet - William Shakespeare
Richard Burton Theatre Company, Autumn 2025
Costume making and assisting
Director
Joanna Bowman
Costume Designer
Isabel Southey
Set Designer
Martha Ma
Lighting Designer
Gabriella Thomas
Photographer
Simon Gough
Black Mesh Dress
Worn by the character ‘Ophelia’. This comprises multiple gathered layers with the neck and armholes finished in a neat and comfortable way.
The Design:
White Satin Slip
Worn by the character ‘Gertrude.’ A slip of asymmetrical design to be layered in Gertrude’s costume.
The Design:
Alterations, Dyeing and Breakdown
Various alterations carried out on trousers, hats, shoes, and the ghost costume.
Dyeing carried out on Ophelia’s cardigan, and breakdown carried out on the costumes of Horatio, Ophelia, and the Grave Digger.
Assisting and Dressing
Tasks carried out include sourcing, taking garments to the printers, setting up the dressing rooms, dressing the shows, laundry, and reapplying breakdown for each show.
Admin tasks such as spreadsheet set-up, hire liaising, and budget tracking were also carried out.
