Two Gentlemen of Verona - and still here!

Yes, despite Covid, I am still here and working away! 

Alongside repairing costumes for a hire store, I have recently designed, sourced and made the costumes for a production of Two Gentlemen of Verona for Facsimile Productions - which was performed at the socially distanced New Normal Festival, hosted by Le Gothique at The Royal Victoria Patriotic Building in London.

The full cast in costume

The production was set in the 1920's and created some interesting challenges - not least that the measurements had to be taken by the cast themselves and emailed to me, and the first time I met any of them in person was to do the costume hand over the week before the show! - but despite this the costumes fit well, the cast were in good spirits at their socially distanced rehearsal, the handover went well and I have now got production photos to post. 

In terms of makes, I was delighted to be able to make the red tartan waistcoat worn by Thurio (the 'Doublet') the purple tartan waistcoat worn by Antonio, the white waistcoat worn by the Duke, the green dress worn by Julia, and the apron, skirt and headband for performer Laura playing Lucetta, Panthino, Host and Outlaw.

                                         Thurio                                            Antonio                            The Duke

 

                                                Julia                                              Lucetta

Social distancing rules were used to enhance the comedic nature of the play to brilliant effect. 

Proteus and Valentine

Julia

Antonio and Panthino

Valentine, The Duke, Thurio and Silvia

Valentine, Silvia and Thurio