https://simplecast.com Angels Costumes Behind The Seams A series of interviews covering every aspect of the costume process including Angels work, training, our customers and working in the Industry. The aim of these is to inform and entertain and to give insights into the costume industry and the workings of the world’s largest costume house . 2020 Angels All rights reserved. en Mon, 14 Dec 2020 19:41:49 +0000 Mon, 14 Dec 2020 19:41:59 +0000 https://www.angelsbehindtheseams.com/ Angels Costumes Behind The Seams https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/65561d23-db87-4836-bf03-2fdf34f431bb/7425d471-4873-49d3-a0a0-4a735a55e937/3000x3000/61rkgoo8kvl.jpg?aid=rss_feed https://www.angelsbehindtheseams.com/ episodic A series of interviews covering every aspect of the costume process including Angels work, training, our customers and working in the Industry. The aim of these is to inform and entertain and to give insights into the costume industry and the workings of the world’s largest costume house . Angels Costumes no https://feeds.simplecast.com/EZ89E9Zc behind the seams, costume, angels behind the seams, angels costumes, angels costumiers, career in costume, costume design, costume designers, film, theatre, tv Angels Costumes angels@angels.co.uk e8a11873-e603-4226-8e2f-c50289bed2e1 Angels Behind the Seams, Review of the Year 2020 This week’s episode is the final one we are releasing this year and Jonathan, Jeremy and Richard discuss what has happened over this strangest of times and how costume has changed this year.  We answer some of the questions we have been sent in and look at what’s to come in 2021.  

We hope you have enjoyed the podcasts this year - we certainly have been enjoying them and learning more about the interviewees and this great industry of ours and we look forward to introducing our more episodes next year.

]]> Mon, 14 Dec 2020 19:41:49 +0000 angels@angels.co.uk (Richard Green, Jonathan Lipman, Jeremy Angel) https://www.angelsbehindtheseams.com/podcast/episode0045/ This week’s episode is the final one we are releasing this year and Jonathan, Jeremy and Richard discuss what has happened over this strangest of times and how costume has changed this year.  We answer some of the questions we have been sent in and look at what’s to come in 2021.  

We hope you have enjoyed the podcasts this year - we certainly have been enjoying them and learning more about the interviewees and this great industry of ours and we look forward to introducing our more episodes next year.

]]> Angels Behind the Seams, Review of the Year 2020 Richard Green, Jonathan Lipman, Jeremy Angel 00:30:48 This week’s episode is the final one we are releasing this year and Jonathan, Jeremy and Richard discuss what has happened over this strangest of times and how costume has changed this year. We answer some of the questions we have been sent in and look at what’s to come in 2021. This week’s episode is the final one we are releasing this year and Jonathan, Jeremy and Richard discuss what has happened over this strangest of times and how costume has changed this year. We answer some of the questions we have been sent in and look at what’s to come in 2021. no full 45 5848b21b-6b7e-4af7-8fb3-71774bb7414a Behind the Seams, an Interview with Philip Goldsworthy Phil (Goldy) Goldsworthy’s CV reads like a list of the epic films made by UK crew of the last 20 years. Beginning your film work on Fifth Element is a pretty good start for any one and as you will hear, Phil has been involved in most of the large crowd productions (although not apparently Gladiator) since then.

What is not so well known is that prior to his involvement with Fifth Element he had co won Young Engineer of Great Britain – and we have the footage to prove it from back in the day when mullets were a hairstyle of choice.

A thoroughly conscientious and diligent wardrobe man,  Phil has been at the very sharp end of a huge number of films and his passion for the industry shines through this interview.

]]> Tue, 8 Dec 2020 15:13:42 +0000 angels@angels.co.uk (Richard Green, Jonathan Lipman, Philip Goldsworthy, Jeremy Angel) https://www.angelsbehindtheseams.com/podcast/episode0044 Phil (Goldy) Goldsworthy’s CV reads like a list of the epic films made by UK crew of the last 20 years. Beginning your film work on Fifth Element is a pretty good start for any one and as you will hear, Phil has been involved in most of the large crowd productions (although not apparently Gladiator) since then.

What is not so well known is that prior to his involvement with Fifth Element he had co won Young Engineer of Great Britain – and we have the footage to prove it from back in the day when mullets were a hairstyle of choice.

A thoroughly conscientious and diligent wardrobe man,  Phil has been at the very sharp end of a huge number of films and his passion for the industry shines through this interview.

]]> Behind the Seams, an Interview with Philip Goldsworthy Richard Green, Jonathan Lipman, Philip Goldsworthy, Jeremy Angel 00:56:22 Phil (Goldy) Goldsworthy’s CV reads like a list of the epic films made by UK crew of the last 20 years. Beginning your film work on Fifth Element is a pretty good start for any one and as you will hear, Phil has been involved in most of the large crowd productions (although not apparently Gladiator) since then. Phil (Goldy) Goldsworthy’s CV reads like a list of the epic films made by UK crew of the last 20 years. Beginning your film work on Fifth Element is a pretty good start for any one and as you will hear, Phil has been involved in most of the large crowd productions (although not apparently Gladiator) since then. no full 44 abf61ab6-4a8a-4167-b689-475a1c39939c Behind the Seams, an Interview with Matt Price Matt Price is a British Costume Designer who has been working in the industry for 20 years. His chat today with Jeremy examines the journey he has takento where he is today.

Matt always had a passion for photography which led to studying Theatre Designat Saint Martin’s and upon graduationhe started his career as a costumier in the contemporary department at Angels under the leadership of Richard Davies.

Seven years  later he left Angels to become a freelance costume designer as he found that the relationships he had made while organising music nights in his spare time helped him to break into the music video industry. From there Matt kept striving to move further into the industry and established himself as a designer for both TV and Film productions. Over the 10 years he has now been designing, he has worked across most mediums, and has become known for the realism he creates in his characters. 

Matt believes in the strength of narrative that comes from creating a character’s costumes, and has used that knowledge to further the projects he works on and to grow as a designer.

His productions credits include Fighting With My Family, The Nest, The Selfish Giant, Brexit: The Uncivil War and the soon to be released Supernova.

]]> Mon, 30 Nov 2020 11:05:33 +0000 angels@angels.co.uk (Matt Price, Richard Green, Jonathan Lipman, Jeremy Angel) https://www.angelsbehindtheseams.com/podcast/episode0043/ Matt Price is a British Costume Designer who has been working in the industry for 20 years. His chat today with Jeremy examines the journey he has takento where he is today.

Matt always had a passion for photography which led to studying Theatre Designat Saint Martin’s and upon graduationhe started his career as a costumier in the contemporary department at Angels under the leadership of Richard Davies.

Seven years  later he left Angels to become a freelance costume designer as he found that the relationships he had made while organising music nights in his spare time helped him to break into the music video industry. From there Matt kept striving to move further into the industry and established himself as a designer for both TV and Film productions. Over the 10 years he has now been designing, he has worked across most mediums, and has become known for the realism he creates in his characters. 

Matt believes in the strength of narrative that comes from creating a character’s costumes, and has used that knowledge to further the projects he works on and to grow as a designer.

His productions credits include Fighting With My Family, The Nest, The Selfish Giant, Brexit: The Uncivil War and the soon to be released Supernova.

]]> Behind the Seams, an Interview with Matt Price Matt Price, Richard Green, Jonathan Lipman, Jeremy Angel 00:41:39 Matt Price is a British Costume Designer who has been working in the industry for 20 years. His chat today with Jeremy examines the journey he has taken to where he is today. Matt Price is a British Costume Designer who has been working in the industry for 20 years. His chat today with Jeremy examines the journey he has taken to where he is today. no full 43 1484da91-789b-449b-a344-651a0615fda5 Behind the Seams, an Interview with Howard Burden Howard Burden is a highly respected Costume Designer who has been working in the industry for over 30 years.  In his conversation with Richard, Howard looks back at his career from Wimbledon college to the BBC days to his highly successful career as a freelance designer. Along the way Howard has worked on some iconic TV series including Dr Who, Red Dwarf, Poldark and Wurzel Gummidge.

A great believer in the strength of the team, he see his role as a collaborative one – he is  equally at home putting looks together at Costume Houses or finding ways to make the costumes with his team.  He is not too proud to be found towards the end of a filming day doing the laundry on the Wardrobe truck if it means his team can get home earlier.

Howard has an infectious joy about him when he is talking about costume or around costume, always projecting a sense of calm no matter what chaos is happening on a film set.  He has forged great relationships with actors, crew and directors which has led him to the position he now has in the industry.  His body of work and growing list of collaborators is testament to that

]]> Mon, 23 Nov 2020 16:58:17 +0000 angels@angels.co.uk (Richard Green, Jonathan Lipman, Howard Burden, Jeremy Angel) https://www.angelsbehindtheseams.com/podcast/episode0042/ Howard Burden is a highly respected Costume Designer who has been working in the industry for over 30 years.  In his conversation with Richard, Howard looks back at his career from Wimbledon college to the BBC days to his highly successful career as a freelance designer. Along the way Howard has worked on some iconic TV series including Dr Who, Red Dwarf, Poldark and Wurzel Gummidge.

A great believer in the strength of the team, he see his role as a collaborative one – he is  equally at home putting looks together at Costume Houses or finding ways to make the costumes with his team.  He is not too proud to be found towards the end of a filming day doing the laundry on the Wardrobe truck if it means his team can get home earlier.

Howard has an infectious joy about him when he is talking about costume or around costume, always projecting a sense of calm no matter what chaos is happening on a film set.  He has forged great relationships with actors, crew and directors which has led him to the position he now has in the industry.  His body of work and growing list of collaborators is testament to that

]]> Behind the Seams, an Interview with Howard Burden Richard Green, Jonathan Lipman, Howard Burden, Jeremy Angel 00:54:15 Howard Burden is a highly respected Costume Designer who has been working in the industry for over 30 years. In his conversation with Richard, Howard looks back at his career from Wimbledon college to the BBC days to his highly successful career as a freelance designer. Along the way Howard has worked on some iconic TV series including Dr Who, Red Dwarf, Poldark and Wurzel Gummidge. Howard Burden is a highly respected Costume Designer who has been working in the industry for over 30 years. In his conversation with Richard, Howard looks back at his career from Wimbledon college to the BBC days to his highly successful career as a freelance designer. Along the way Howard has worked on some iconic TV series including Dr Who, Red Dwarf, Poldark and Wurzel Gummidge. no full 42 72f9d983-fc56-432a-8c24-031e8cdc4499 Behind the Seams, an Interview with Sarah Bowern MBE Sarah Bowern is a highly-respected costume supervisor in the UK and internationally. She explores with Jonathan how her experiences as a design student in the Young Vic wardrobe department gave her the technical insights to embark on a career that spans the NT, RSC and West End, amongst others. This journey led to a role as Costume Production Manager at the ENO, where she is currently Deputy Head of Costume.

Her creative and leadership skills - combined with recent efforts to mobilise teams of makers to manufacture PPE for key workers during the COVID19 crisis - were recognised in the Queen’s 2020 Birthday Honours list with an MBE for services to opera and charity. 

Sarah’s ongoing focus on supporting many of the industry’s most influential designers makes her an integral part of the creative process, a role she describes with eloquence and passion.  

]]> Mon, 16 Nov 2020 12:51:34 +0000 angels@angels.co.uk (Richard Green, Sarah Bowern MBE, Jonathan Lipman, Jeremy Angel) https://www.angelsbehindtheseams.com/podcast/episode0041 Sarah Bowern is a highly-respected costume supervisor in the UK and internationally. She explores with Jonathan how her experiences as a design student in the Young Vic wardrobe department gave her the technical insights to embark on a career that spans the NT, RSC and West End, amongst others. This journey led to a role as Costume Production Manager at the ENO, where she is currently Deputy Head of Costume.

Her creative and leadership skills - combined with recent efforts to mobilise teams of makers to manufacture PPE for key workers during the COVID19 crisis - were recognised in the Queen’s 2020 Birthday Honours list with an MBE for services to opera and charity. 

Sarah’s ongoing focus on supporting many of the industry’s most influential designers makes her an integral part of the creative process, a role she describes with eloquence and passion.  

]]> Behind the Seams, an Interview with Sarah Bowern MBE Richard Green, Sarah Bowern MBE, Jonathan Lipman, Jeremy Angel 01:11:25 Sarah Bowern is a highly-respected costume supervisor in the UK and internationally. She explores with Jonathan how her experiences as a design student in the Young Vic wardrobe department gave her the technical insights to embark on a career that spans the NT, RSC and West End, amongst others. This journey led to a role as Costume Production Manager at the ENO, where she is currently Deputy Head of Costume. Sarah Bowern is a highly-respected costume supervisor in the UK and internationally. She explores with Jonathan how her experiences as a design student in the Young Vic wardrobe department gave her the technical insights to embark on a career that spans the NT, RSC and West End, amongst others. This journey led to a role as Costume Production Manager at the ENO, where she is currently Deputy Head of Costume. no full 41 bd3f2cb3-df8d-490c-8c16-d461e1909798 Behind the Seams, an Interview with Amy Roberts Amy Roberts is a four times BAFTA winner and Emmy Award winning British Costume Designer.  Throughout her career Amy has garnered a fantastic reputation for her eye for detail, design ideas and approach to all her work.  She has worked in TV, Theatre and Film, beginning her career working at the BBC and worked on productions including Dr Who, Play for Today, The Tale of Beatrix Potter, The Legend of King Arthur and An Englishman Abroad.

Richard and Amy have a long established relationship which comes across well in the conversation, Amy discusses what it was like working at the BBC in the 1970s and 80s and the reputation that her peers at the BBC had.  Amy had already established herself as a designer of note when as a freelance she started working in feature films, in Theatre as well as continuing her TV work on productions such as Brassed Off, The Virgin Queen, Swallows and Amazons and Oliver Twist.

Today Amy is probably best known as the designer for Seasons 3 and 4 of the Crown, (with Season 5 due to begin next year) a challenge that she has comfortably risen to, being able to design the costumes for large set piece scenes such as the Investiture of Charles as Prince of Wales and Diana and Charles wedding as well as the more intimate scenes of Royal family life.

Amy has built up an incredible team around her, one that she feels supports her as much as she supports them and to her the team are an essential part of what makes a great production.   A thoroughly nice person she is a pleasure to work both for and with.

]]> Mon, 9 Nov 2020 16:36:57 +0000 angels@angels.co.uk (Richard Green, Jonathan Lipman, Amy Roberts, Jeremy Angel) https://www.angelsbehindtheseams.com/podcast/episode0040/ Amy Roberts is a four times BAFTA winner and Emmy Award winning British Costume Designer.  Throughout her career Amy has garnered a fantastic reputation for her eye for detail, design ideas and approach to all her work.  She has worked in TV, Theatre and Film, beginning her career working at the BBC and worked on productions including Dr Who, Play for Today, The Tale of Beatrix Potter, The Legend of King Arthur and An Englishman Abroad.

Richard and Amy have a long established relationship which comes across well in the conversation, Amy discusses what it was like working at the BBC in the 1970s and 80s and the reputation that her peers at the BBC had.  Amy had already established herself as a designer of note when as a freelance she started working in feature films, in Theatre as well as continuing her TV work on productions such as Brassed Off, The Virgin Queen, Swallows and Amazons and Oliver Twist.

Today Amy is probably best known as the designer for Seasons 3 and 4 of the Crown, (with Season 5 due to begin next year) a challenge that she has comfortably risen to, being able to design the costumes for large set piece scenes such as the Investiture of Charles as Prince of Wales and Diana and Charles wedding as well as the more intimate scenes of Royal family life.

Amy has built up an incredible team around her, one that she feels supports her as much as she supports them and to her the team are an essential part of what makes a great production.   A thoroughly nice person she is a pleasure to work both for and with.

]]> Behind the Seams, an Interview with Amy Roberts Richard Green, Jonathan Lipman, Amy Roberts, Jeremy Angel 00:41:18 Amy Roberts is a four times BAFTA winner and Emmy Award winning British Costume Designer. Throughout her career Amy has garnered a fantastic reputation for her eye for detail, design ideas and approach to all her work. She has worked in TV, Theatre and Film, beginning her career working at the BBC and worked on productions including Dr Who, Play for Today, The Tale of Beatrix Potter, The Legend of King Arthur and An Englishman Abroad. Amy Roberts is a four times BAFTA winner and Emmy Award winning British Costume Designer. Throughout her career Amy has garnered a fantastic reputation for her eye for detail, design ideas and approach to all her work. She has worked in TV, Theatre and Film, beginning her career working at the BBC and worked on productions including Dr Who, Play for Today, The Tale of Beatrix Potter, The Legend of King Arthur and An Englishman Abroad. no full 40 fd53afd0-aefd-45a7-b9c4-16397393a182 Behind the Seams, an Interview with Emma Wright Emma Wright is a senior Angels costumier. Her conversation with Jeremy charts the progress of her career, from joining the intern programme to becoming a highly-regarded member of the renowned civilian costume department.  

 Balancing work with family life, Emma derives huge satisfaction from her daily interactions within the vast Angels collection. She juggles the complex requirements of visiting design-teams with the logistics of ensuring that all selected costumes and accessories are dispatched in good order and in good time.

 Emma remains excited by the variety of projects that enable her to realise her passions, both for storytelling and the power of the imagination.

]]> Mon, 2 Nov 2020 13:43:32 +0000 angels@angels.co.uk (Richard Green, Emma Wright, Jonathan Lipman, Jeremy Angel) https://www.angelsbehindtheseams.com/podcast/episode0039/ Emma Wright is a senior Angels costumier. Her conversation with Jeremy charts the progress of her career, from joining the intern programme to becoming a highly-regarded member of the renowned civilian costume department.  

 Balancing work with family life, Emma derives huge satisfaction from her daily interactions within the vast Angels collection. She juggles the complex requirements of visiting design-teams with the logistics of ensuring that all selected costumes and accessories are dispatched in good order and in good time.

 Emma remains excited by the variety of projects that enable her to realise her passions, both for storytelling and the power of the imagination.

]]> Behind the Seams, an Interview with Emma Wright Richard Green, Emma Wright, Jonathan Lipman, Jeremy Angel 00:31:24 Emma Wright is a senior Angels costumier. Her conversation with Jeremy charts the progress of her career, from joining the intern programme to becoming a highly-regarded member of the renowned civilian costume department. Emma Wright is a senior Angels costumier. Her conversation with Jeremy charts the progress of her career, from joining the intern programme to becoming a highly-regarded member of the renowned civilian costume department. no full 39 d62f0a83-9454-4d57-9d6b-00b3b2fdbc3e Behind the Seams, an Interview with Estelle Cleary Estelle is chief cutter in the ladies' making department at Angels. Born and educated in France, she commenced her costume training at the Paris Opéra. Upon arrival in the UK, she continued honing her skills within the British costume industry. At Angels, she and her team of makers have developed an essential and growing aspect of the company - creating costumes for the most successful designers working in the industry today.

]]> Mon, 26 Oct 2020 12:18:35 +0000 angels@angels.co.uk (Richard Green, Estelle Cleary, Jonathan Lipman, Jeremy Angel) https://www.angelsbehindtheseams.com/podcast/episode0038/ Estelle is chief cutter in the ladies' making department at Angels. Born and educated in France, she commenced her costume training at the Paris Opéra. Upon arrival in the UK, she continued honing her skills within the British costume industry. At Angels, she and her team of makers have developed an essential and growing aspect of the company - creating costumes for the most successful designers working in the industry today.

]]> Behind the Seams, an Interview with Estelle Cleary Richard Green, Estelle Cleary, Jonathan Lipman, Jeremy Angel 00:50:36 Estelle is chief cutter in the ladies' making department at Angels. Estelle is chief cutter in the ladies' making department at Angels. no full 38 3999c4b5-d854-4408-961f-9799c05734e1 Behind the Seams, an Interview with Jane Marcantonio The interview this week is Jeremy’s chat with Jane Marcantonio, Costume Supervisor for Strictly Come Dancing.  Jane has worked on Strictly for 10 years and her and her team help to create all the looks for the performers every week on the show.

She studied Design & Applied Arts specialising in Fashion, at Edinburgh College of Art and graduated with a BA Hons after graduating Jane started working on films and worked her way to be Supervisor working  on projects including The Jacket, Mansfield Park, Rush, Salmon Fishing In The Yemen and Rush.  As well as working on films Jane is also a milliner and has her own business designing luxury fascinators and headpieces

She started working on Strictly in 2010 working as Supervisor for designer Vicky Gill.

Jane discusses her career in the industry, how she manages to maintain her family life while working on a live TV show and discusses her approach to trainees and how valuable they are to her team.

www.marcantonio.biz

]]> Mon, 19 Oct 2020 09:00:00 +0000 angels@angels.co.uk (Richard Green, Jonathan Lipman, Jeremy Angel, Jane Marcantonio) https://www.angelsbehindtheseams.com/podcast/episode0037/ The interview this week is Jeremy’s chat with Jane Marcantonio, Costume Supervisor for Strictly Come Dancing.  Jane has worked on Strictly for 10 years and her and her team help to create all the looks for the performers every week on the show.

She studied Design & Applied Arts specialising in Fashion, at Edinburgh College of Art and graduated with a BA Hons after graduating Jane started working on films and worked her way to be Supervisor working  on projects including The Jacket, Mansfield Park, Rush, Salmon Fishing In The Yemen and Rush.  As well as working on films Jane is also a milliner and has her own business designing luxury fascinators and headpieces

She started working on Strictly in 2010 working as Supervisor for designer Vicky Gill.

Jane discusses her career in the industry, how she manages to maintain her family life while working on a live TV show and discusses her approach to trainees and how valuable they are to her team.

www.marcantonio.biz

]]> Behind the Seams, an Interview with Jane Marcantonio Richard Green, Jonathan Lipman, Jeremy Angel, Jane Marcantonio 00:41:40 The interview this week is Jeremy’s chat with Jane Marcantonio, Costume Supervisor for Strictly Come Dancing. Jane has worked on Strictly for 10 years and her and her team help to create all the looks for the performers every week on the show. The interview this week is Jeremy’s chat with Jane Marcantonio, Costume Supervisor for Strictly Come Dancing. Jane has worked on Strictly for 10 years and her and her team help to create all the looks for the performers every week on the show. no full 37 31e01b32-fbbd-4bdd-aded-58b2bb84979a Behind the Seams, an Interview with James Clutton James has worked as an independent producer of plays, musicals and opera over the course of an immensely successful career. He now helms Opera Holland Park and has made it London’s premier summer opera festival. The event has gained enormous respect from critics, performers, and audiences for its unique and hugely accessible brand of opera. 

He discusses how he works with the costume designer and why they are such an integral part to the productions OHP puts on.  What comes across is that James’ has a strong commitment and passion to making opera accessible to all and he has created a number of initiatives to reach out to schools and the wider community. 

]]> Mon, 12 Oct 2020 09:00:00 +0000 angels@angels.co.uk (Richard Green, Jonathan Lipman, Jeremy Angel, James Clutton) https://www.angelsbehindtheseams.com/podcast/episode0036 James has worked as an independent producer of plays, musicals and opera over the course of an immensely successful career. He now helms Opera Holland Park and has made it London’s premier summer opera festival. The event has gained enormous respect from critics, performers, and audiences for its unique and hugely accessible brand of opera. 

He discusses how he works with the costume designer and why they are such an integral part to the productions OHP puts on.  What comes across is that James’ has a strong commitment and passion to making opera accessible to all and he has created a number of initiatives to reach out to schools and the wider community. 

]]> Behind the Seams, an Interview with James Clutton Richard Green, Jonathan Lipman, Jeremy Angel, James Clutton 00:54:08 The interview this week is Richard’s with James Clutton, the Director of Opera Holland Park. Angels have been closely associated with James and OHP for many years and supply the costumes used in every opera that OHP stage in their summer seasons. The interview this week is Richard’s with James Clutton, the Director of Opera Holland Park. Angels have been closely associated with James and OHP for many years and supply the costumes used in every opera that OHP stage in their summer seasons. no full 36 7eee6f08-3fb8-4db8-b178-a71ecbd69856 Behind the Seams, an Interview with Ian Fulcher Ian like several of our interviewees did not study costume at University, instead he gained his degree in Fashion Design, Marketing and Manufacturing at the University of Huddersfield before he went onto set up his own fashion label.

Ian has worked throughout the industry in several roles including Assistant Designer and Costume Supervisor forging great relationships along the way that have stood him in good stead as his career has evolved.  Ian is passionate about what he does and believes very strongly in aiming high to achieve the goals he sets for each production.  Key to all of this is also how he feels about the teams he works with and how important it is not just for him but for the team themselves that they are all there to support each other and provide the best results for each production.

Ian has designed for Internationally acclaimed TV Series including Humans (AMC, Channel 4), The Man in an Orange Shirt (Hulu Channel 4) and Giri Haji (Netflix) as well as on BAFTA winning productions including Marvellous and Murdered by My Boyfriend.  His latest project It’s a Sin was written by Russel T Davies for HBO and Channel 4 and comes out later this year.

http://www.ianfulcher.co.uk/

 

]]> Mon, 5 Oct 2020 09:00:00 +0000 angels@angels.co.uk (Richard Green, Ian Fulcher, Jeremy Angel) https://www.angelsbehindtheseams.com/podcast/episode0035 Ian like several of our interviewees did not study costume at University, instead he gained his degree in Fashion Design, Marketing and Manufacturing at the University of Huddersfield before he went onto set up his own fashion label.

Ian has worked throughout the industry in several roles including Assistant Designer and Costume Supervisor forging great relationships along the way that have stood him in good stead as his career has evolved.  Ian is passionate about what he does and believes very strongly in aiming high to achieve the goals he sets for each production.  Key to all of this is also how he feels about the teams he works with and how important it is not just for him but for the team themselves that they are all there to support each other and provide the best results for each production.

Ian has designed for Internationally acclaimed TV Series including Humans (AMC, Channel 4), The Man in an Orange Shirt (Hulu Channel 4) and Giri Haji (Netflix) as well as on BAFTA winning productions including Marvellous and Murdered by My Boyfriend.  His latest project It’s a Sin was written by Russel T Davies for HBO and Channel 4 and comes out later this year.

http://www.ianfulcher.co.uk/

 

]]> Behind the Seams, an Interview with Ian Fulcher Richard Green, Ian Fulcher, Jeremy Angel 00:58:31 Ian Fulcher is a British Costume Designer who has been working in the industry for over 20 years, he started his career in the film industry as a Costumier in the Angels Ladies Department in 2000 before stepping away in 2003 to begin his journey to becoming a costume designer. Ian Fulcher is a British Costume Designer who has been working in the industry for over 20 years, he started his career in the film industry as a Costumier in the Angels Ladies Department in 2000 before stepping away in 2003 to begin his journey to becoming a costume designer. no full 35 46c0ed9f-fb11-4752-8259-b5c31986561a Behind the Seams, an Interview with Annie Symons Annie Symons is a British costume designer who brings a unique artistic approach to the many films and TV productions she’s been associated with over the past 40 years. Her perspective has been embraced by many innovative directors including Derek Jarman, John Maybury, Steven Poliakoff and Terence Davies. Her award-winning work includes ‘Worried About The Boy' (BAFTA), The Crimson Petal And The White (RTS) and Great Expectations (Emmy).

Jonathan and Annie chat about their close and longstanding association, and explore how Angels has supported Annie’s vision over the years.

Annie studied Fine Art at Hornsey, following which her formative experiences included the costume departments of local theatre companies and summer seasons with the National Youth Theatre. She later cut her teeth on many short films, commercials and music videos - the perfect starting-point from which to develop her craft.

Today, Annie feels that motherhood and the embrace of technological advancements within the industry are two factors that have defined her long, rewarding and satisfying career.

https://www.anniesymonscostumedesign.com

 

]]> Mon, 28 Sep 2020 09:00:12 +0000 angels@angels.co.uk (Richard Green, Jonathan Lipman, Jeremy Angel, Annie Symons) https://www.angelsbehindtheseams.com/podcast/episode0034 Annie Symons is a British costume designer who brings a unique artistic approach to the many films and TV productions she’s been associated with over the past 40 years. Her perspective has been embraced by many innovative directors including Derek Jarman, John Maybury, Steven Poliakoff and Terence Davies. Her award-winning work includes ‘Worried About The Boy' (BAFTA), The Crimson Petal And The White (RTS) and Great Expectations (Emmy).

Jonathan and Annie chat about their close and longstanding association, and explore how Angels has supported Annie’s vision over the years.

Annie studied Fine Art at Hornsey, following which her formative experiences included the costume departments of local theatre companies and summer seasons with the National Youth Theatre. She later cut her teeth on many short films, commercials and music videos - the perfect starting-point from which to develop her craft.

Today, Annie feels that motherhood and the embrace of technological advancements within the industry are two factors that have defined her long, rewarding and satisfying career.

https://www.anniesymonscostumedesign.com

 

]]> Behind the Seams, an Interview with Annie Symons Richard Green, Jonathan Lipman, Jeremy Angel, Annie Symons 01:05:27 Annie Symons is a British costume designer who brings a unique artistic approach to the many films and TV productions she’s been associated with over the past 40 years. Annie Symons is a British costume designer who brings a unique artistic approach to the many films and TV productions she’s been associated with over the past 40 years. yes full 34 1a2114ce-45c0-4ec1-8d9f-6a2836b1dcf4 Behind the Seams, an Interview with Alex Fordham Richard’s interview explores his coming into costume with a History degree at Bermans and Nathan’s, and how his love of history, art, music and European cinema has been invaluable in working with different briefs. A firm believer that a broad range of interests and references inform creative decisions, he has been able to offer whoever he works with a thorough grasp of period costume and the worlds that they come from.

As an Assistant Designer, he has also developed the vital relationships needed within the different disciplines of the department to ensure that the creative vision of the Designer reaches the screen.

  

]]> Mon, 21 Sep 2020 09:00:03 +0000 angels@angels.co.uk (Richard Green, Jonathan Lipman, Jeremy Angel, Alex Fordham) https://www.angelsbehindtheseams.com/podcast/episode0033/ Richard’s interview explores his coming into costume with a History degree at Bermans and Nathan’s, and how his love of history, art, music and European cinema has been invaluable in working with different briefs. A firm believer that a broad range of interests and references inform creative decisions, he has been able to offer whoever he works with a thorough grasp of period costume and the worlds that they come from.

As an Assistant Designer, he has also developed the vital relationships needed within the different disciplines of the department to ensure that the creative vision of the Designer reaches the screen.

  

]]> Behind the Seams, an Interview with Alex Fordham Richard Green, Jonathan Lipman, Jeremy Angel, Alex Fordham 00:59:53 Alex Fordham is an Assistant Costume Designer best known for working alongside Michele Clapton. But he has worked with many other designers especially in Europe. Alex Fordham is an Assistant Costume Designer best known for working alongside Michele Clapton. But he has worked with many other designers especially in Europe. no full 33 1f078ba2-be28-4e6a-987d-4d31241f56c6 Behind the Seams, an Interview with Nat Turner After doing a foundation course Nat trained at Central Saint Martins in performance design.  After graduating he worked for six years at Angels, but went freelance in 2005. Since then he has worked internationally with many talented people on projects ranging from the smallest short film to the biggest of US blockbusters. 

Nat believes very passionately that the details matter in costume and that even the smallest one can have a huge impact on the final look, he loves to get lost in his research and exploring and learning about the period of time he is working in.  He has a great knowledge and interest in Youth Culture and has been fortunate to work on productions that have taken advantage of this passion such as This is England and Pirates.

Nat has designed for productions including Babylon, In Darkness, Ashes to Ashes and the soon to be released Creation Stories and Pirates, his commitment and enthusiasm to costume and the craft is very apparent and it comes across in all his projects.

 

]]> Mon, 14 Sep 2020 13:35:38 +0000 angels@angels.co.uk (Richard Green, Jonathan Lipman, Jeremy Angel, Nat Turner) https://www.angelsbehindtheseams.com/podcast/episode0032 After doing a foundation course Nat trained at Central Saint Martins in performance design.  After graduating he worked for six years at Angels, but went freelance in 2005. Since then he has worked internationally with many talented people on projects ranging from the smallest short film to the biggest of US blockbusters. 

Nat believes very passionately that the details matter in costume and that even the smallest one can have a huge impact on the final look, he loves to get lost in his research and exploring and learning about the period of time he is working in.  He has a great knowledge and interest in Youth Culture and has been fortunate to work on productions that have taken advantage of this passion such as This is England and Pirates.

Nat has designed for productions including Babylon, In Darkness, Ashes to Ashes and the soon to be released Creation Stories and Pirates, his commitment and enthusiasm to costume and the craft is very apparent and it comes across in all his projects.

 

]]> Behind the Seams, an Interview with Nat Turner Richard Green, Jonathan Lipman, Jeremy Angel, Nat Turner 01:12:42 Nat Turner is an English Costume designer, he has spent over 20 years working in the costume industry covering many roles from Costumier, Supervisor, Assistant Designer and Costume Designer. His chat today with Jeremy goes into his path to becoming a designer, how much importance he has put in choosing his projects and what he enjoys about the process of costume design. Nat Turner is an English Costume designer, he has spent over 20 years working in the costume industry covering many roles from Costumier, Supervisor, Assistant Designer and Costume Designer. His chat today with Jeremy goes into his path to becoming a designer, how much importance he has put in choosing his projects and what he enjoys about the process of costume design. no full 32 b99983fd-c725-4cf9-b9dd-2eb0f669edb3 Behind the Seams, an Interview with Sinéad Kidao She has now successfully progressed to designing her own productions, working with directors including Joe Wright on an episode of the cult TV phenomenon ‘Dark Mirror’; Steve McQueen on the upcoming TV drama ‘Small Axe’; and her current collaboration with the actress Emily Mortimer on her directorial debut ‘The Pursuit of Love’.

Her chat with Jonathan focuses on her journey from Trinity College Dublin to the costume design training at RADA, exploring how these formative experiences helped her locate synergy between artistic integrity and the complex skills required to navigate the entire filmmaking process.

Sinéad is also a passionate and outspoken advocate for sustainability within the industry. She shares her views on our collective responsibility to ensure we use the safest and least-wasteful methods possible to protect our environment. She’s also published the Costume Directory - a compendium of suppliers who prioritise sustainability, environmental responsibility and fair trade. Sinéad is an ambassador for ‘Albert Sustainable’, an organisation governed by an industry consortium supporting everyone working in the film and TV industries to create positive environmental change for a sustainable future.

Sinéad's Website: https://www.sineadkidao.com/

Link to Costume Directory: https://bit.ly/3iiYEx6

We Are Albert: https://wearealbert.org/

]]> Mon, 7 Sep 2020 10:41:43 +0000 angels@angels.co.uk (Richard Green, Jonathan Lipman, Jeremy Angel, Sinéad Kidao) https://www.angelsbehindtheseams.com/podcast/episode0031 She has now successfully progressed to designing her own productions, working with directors including Joe Wright on an episode of the cult TV phenomenon ‘Dark Mirror’; Steve McQueen on the upcoming TV drama ‘Small Axe’; and her current collaboration with the actress Emily Mortimer on her directorial debut ‘The Pursuit of Love’.

Her chat with Jonathan focuses on her journey from Trinity College Dublin to the costume design training at RADA, exploring how these formative experiences helped her locate synergy between artistic integrity and the complex skills required to navigate the entire filmmaking process.

Sinéad is also a passionate and outspoken advocate for sustainability within the industry. She shares her views on our collective responsibility to ensure we use the safest and least-wasteful methods possible to protect our environment. She’s also published the Costume Directory - a compendium of suppliers who prioritise sustainability, environmental responsibility and fair trade. Sinéad is an ambassador for ‘Albert Sustainable’, an organisation governed by an industry consortium supporting everyone working in the film and TV industries to create positive environmental change for a sustainable future.

Sinéad's Website: https://www.sineadkidao.com/

Link to Costume Directory: https://bit.ly/3iiYEx6

We Are Albert: https://wearealbert.org/

]]> Behind the Seams, an Interview with Sinéad Kidao Richard Green, Jonathan Lipman, Jeremy Angel, Sinéad Kidao 01:17:48 Sinéad Kidao is an Irish costume-designer working mainly in the UK film and TV industry. She developed her craft as an assistant, immersed in every aspect of the costume design process. During this period she was closely associated with esteemed designers Jaqueline Durran, Lindy Hemming and Guy Speranza, amongst others. Sinéad Kidao is an Irish costume-designer working mainly in the UK film and TV industry. She developed her craft as an assistant, immersed in every aspect of the costume design process. During this period she was closely associated with esteemed designers Jaqueline Durran, Lindy Hemming and Guy Speranza, amongst others. no full 31 fafa11a4-e152-4c77-b2aa-054653c4879f Behind the Seams, an Interview with Suttirat Anne Larlarb Suttirat knew from an early age that she was heading for an artistic career. The opportunities afforded by outstanding academic institutions including Stanford and Yale enabled her to realise a unique artistic process of storytelling through visual presentation. She explains how her endeavour is to root everything in close observation of both environment and character, creating a heightened visceral experience for her audiences. The substance of a project always informs the style. This is exemplified by her detailed references to the longstanding collaboration she enjoys with the iconic director Danny Boyle. Their work has taken them on amazing journeys, from the beaches of Thailand to the heat of Mumbai, the Arizona desert to the 2012 opening ceremony of the London Olympics. It is her embrace of the technical challenges for each of these adventures that highlights the unique synergy, depth and complexity of Suttirat’s artistry..

]]> Tue, 1 Sep 2020 06:44:44 +0000 angels@angels.co.uk (Richard Green, Jonathan Lipman, Suttirat Anne Larlarb, Jeremy Angel, Sinéad Kidao) https://www.angelsbehindtheseams.com/podcast/episode0030 Suttirat knew from an early age that she was heading for an artistic career. The opportunities afforded by outstanding academic institutions including Stanford and Yale enabled her to realise a unique artistic process of storytelling through visual presentation. She explains how her endeavour is to root everything in close observation of both environment and character, creating a heightened visceral experience for her audiences. The substance of a project always informs the style. This is exemplified by her detailed references to the longstanding collaboration she enjoys with the iconic director Danny Boyle. Their work has taken them on amazing journeys, from the beaches of Thailand to the heat of Mumbai, the Arizona desert to the 2012 opening ceremony of the London Olympics. It is her embrace of the technical challenges for each of these adventures that highlights the unique synergy, depth and complexity of Suttirat’s artistry..

]]> Behind the Seams, an Interview with Suttirat Anne Larlarb Richard Green, Jonathan Lipman, Suttirat Anne Larlarb, Jeremy Angel, Sinéad Kidao 01:06:28 Suttirat Anne Larlarb is a North American set and costume designer with a highly-regarded international career in the film, TV and theatre industries. Her chat with Richard explores how she views her role within each of these worlds, and how she effectively manages to navigate them. Suttirat Anne Larlarb is a North American set and costume designer with a highly-regarded international career in the film, TV and theatre industries. Her chat with Richard explores how she views her role within each of these worlds, and how she effectively manages to navigate them. no full 30 a3207894-8f74-40ef-a334-633ae59b84fa Behind the Seams, an Interview with Daniel Angel Daniel started as a junior costumier in 1994, under the guidance of senior members of staff, and quickly learned how to effectively utilise the stock. Immersing himself in every aspect of the costuming process has impressed on Daniel the importance of teamwork and collaboration. Early on, he understood how to balance the vision of designers with the constraints of deadlines and budgets.

Today, having absorbed and refined these skills, Daniel is proud to fill the role of Head of Costume, successfully managing a diverse group of individuals who are as passionate and committed as he is to the creative spirit which lies at the very heart of Angels.

]]> Mon, 24 Aug 2020 09:00:12 +0000 angels@angels.co.uk (Richard Green, Daniel Angel, Jonathan Lipman, Suttirat Anne Larlarb, Jeremy Angel) https://www.angelsbehindtheseams.com/podcast/episode0029/ Daniel started as a junior costumier in 1994, under the guidance of senior members of staff, and quickly learned how to effectively utilise the stock. Immersing himself in every aspect of the costuming process has impressed on Daniel the importance of teamwork and collaboration. Early on, he understood how to balance the vision of designers with the constraints of deadlines and budgets.

Today, having absorbed and refined these skills, Daniel is proud to fill the role of Head of Costume, successfully managing a diverse group of individuals who are as passionate and committed as he is to the creative spirit which lies at the very heart of Angels.

]]> Behind the Seams, an Interview with Daniel Angel Richard Green, Daniel Angel, Jonathan Lipman, Suttirat Anne Larlarb, Jeremy Angel 00:36:54 Daniel Angel is the seventh-generation member of his family to have joined the company. Alongside his father Tim and siblings Emma and Jeremy, he is responsible for the day-to-day running of the organisation. Here, he and Jeremy explore their family dynamic and how this reflects the ethos and values of the Angels brand. Daniel Angel is the seventh-generation member of his family to have joined the company. Alongside his father Tim and siblings Emma and Jeremy, he is responsible for the day-to-day running of the organisation. Here, he and Jeremy explore their family dynamic and how this reflects the ethos and values of the Angels brand. no full 29 60bc64e1-8de1-458d-aed5-4e78e4afc071 Behind the Seams, an Interview with Robert Jones Art, architecture and storytelling are among Rob's passions, and given his meticulous attention to detail, he particularly thrives on seeking out fresh design techniques to lend aliveness and vitality to his process. His repeat collaborators include Trevor Nunn, Gregory Doran, David McVicar and Josie Rourke, working at renowned venues such as the NT, the Donmar, the Metropolitan Opera, and the RSC, where he serves as an Associate Artist.

Rob and Jonathan chat fondly about their recent shared experience on Trevor Nunn’s production of 'Fiddler on the Roof' at the Menier/Playhouse Theatre. Rob’s beautifully-executed and poignant set designs were the perfect platform for Jonathan’s costumes and Tim Lutkin’s lighting, which together enhanced the vanished world of early 20th. century Jewish Russia that Rob had set out to conjure. The synchronicity and collaborative nature of this journey clearly made for a special experience for the team, cast and audience.

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]]> Mon, 17 Aug 2020 09:00:27 +0000 angels@angels.co.uk (Richard Green, Robert Jones, Daniel Angel, Jonathan Lipman, Jeremy Angel) https://www.angelsbehindtheseams.com/podcast/episode0028 Art, architecture and storytelling are among Rob's passions, and given his meticulous attention to detail, he particularly thrives on seeking out fresh design techniques to lend aliveness and vitality to his process. His repeat collaborators include Trevor Nunn, Gregory Doran, David McVicar and Josie Rourke, working at renowned venues such as the NT, the Donmar, the Metropolitan Opera, and the RSC, where he serves as an Associate Artist.

Rob and Jonathan chat fondly about their recent shared experience on Trevor Nunn’s production of 'Fiddler on the Roof' at the Menier/Playhouse Theatre. Rob’s beautifully-executed and poignant set designs were the perfect platform for Jonathan’s costumes and Tim Lutkin’s lighting, which together enhanced the vanished world of early 20th. century Jewish Russia that Rob had set out to conjure. The synchronicity and collaborative nature of this journey clearly made for a special experience for the team, cast and audience.

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]]> Behind the Seams, an Interview with Robert Jones Richard Green, Robert Jones, Daniel Angel, Jonathan Lipman, Jeremy Angel 01:11:06 Robert Jones is a prolific and multiple award-winning set and costume designer. Based in the UK, he works internationally across theatre, musicals, opera and film. Jonathan traces Rob’s career from his design training at Central, to finding his artistic voice and the subsequent sharpening of his practice in today’s highly-competitive environment. Robert Jones is a prolific and multiple award-winning set and costume designer. Based in the UK, he works internationally across theatre, musicals, opera and film. Jonathan traces Rob’s career from his design training at Central, to finding his artistic voice and the subsequent sharpening of his practice in today’s highly-competitive environment. no full 28 c899dc64-0e46-4089-b77a-b0af69be13e1 Behind the Seams, an Interview with Annie Hardinge Annie is a multi award-winning British costume designer. Her career started at the BBC, where over a period of 15 years she developed a unique niche collaborating with the sharpest comedy brains to create iconic characters including ‘Black Adder’, ‘The Royle Family’, ‘The IT Crowd’ and ‘Little Britain'.

Upon leaving for a freelance career, the relationships forged at the BBC propelled her to fresh challenges and new artistic heights.

https://www.anniehardingecostume.com/

 

]]> Mon, 10 Aug 2020 21:21:32 +0000 angels@angels.co.uk (Richard Green, Annie Hardinge, Robert Jones, Jonathan Lipman, Jeremy Angel) https://www.angelsbehindtheseams.com/podcast/episode0027 Annie is a multi award-winning British costume designer. Her career started at the BBC, where over a period of 15 years she developed a unique niche collaborating with the sharpest comedy brains to create iconic characters including ‘Black Adder’, ‘The Royle Family’, ‘The IT Crowd’ and ‘Little Britain'.

Upon leaving for a freelance career, the relationships forged at the BBC propelled her to fresh challenges and new artistic heights.

https://www.anniehardingecostume.com/

 

]]> Behind the Seams, an Interview with Annie Hardinge Richard Green, Annie Hardinge, Robert Jones, Jonathan Lipman, Jeremy Angel 00:47:15 To accompany our chat with Matt Lucas, we’re thrilled to present Richard’s conversation with Annie Hardinge. Annie and Matt’s longstanding collaboration is a perfect example of creative synchronicity, highlighting our quest to illuminate the costuming process from as many perspectives as possible. To accompany our chat with Matt Lucas, we’re thrilled to present Richard’s conversation with Annie Hardinge. Annie and Matt’s longstanding collaboration is a perfect example of creative synchronicity, highlighting our quest to illuminate the costuming process from as many perspectives as possible. no full 27 b642621a-d086-4254-addc-806fe2ff70a3 Behind the Seams, an Interview with Matt Lucas Exploring his career from the mid-1990’s - including the comedy sensation for which he's best known: ‘Little Britain’ - Matt describes the costuming process as one of the most important aspects of realising his characters. His close collaboration with costume designers, in particular Annie Hardinge, whose interview with Richard is coming up soon, demonstrates the complexity and excitement of creating unforgettable characters with a true comedy genius.

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]]> Mon, 3 Aug 2020 12:02:11 +0000 angels@angels.co.uk (Richard Green, Annie Hardinge, Jonathan Lipman, Matt Lucas, Jeremy Angel) https://www.angelsbehindtheseams.com/podcast/episode0026 Exploring his career from the mid-1990’s - including the comedy sensation for which he's best known: ‘Little Britain’ - Matt describes the costuming process as one of the most important aspects of realising his characters. His close collaboration with costume designers, in particular Annie Hardinge, whose interview with Richard is coming up soon, demonstrates the complexity and excitement of creating unforgettable characters with a true comedy genius.

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]]> Behind the Seams, an Interview with Matt Lucas Richard Green, Annie Hardinge, Jonathan Lipman, Matt Lucas, Jeremy Angel 01:08:14 Matt Lucas is an internationally-renowned British comedy performer who acts, writes, produces and directs across a variety of media. He has a highly-innovative approach to his craft, and we’re thrilled he's made time to chat with Jeremy about his artistic process, in particular the centrality of his relationship to costume. Matt Lucas is an internationally-renowned British comedy performer who acts, writes, produces and directs across a variety of media. He has a highly-innovative approach to his craft, and we’re thrilled he's made time to chat with Jeremy about his artistic process, in particular the centrality of his relationship to costume. no full 26 bdd9e101-1177-400c-b6f8-96dedb69b269 Behind the Seams, an Interview with Lisa Duncan Following a successful career in fashion journalism, Lisa pursued her passions for cinema and costume by switching to design, styling for commercials and short films, which ultimately led to costume design for film, TV and theatre.

Lisa shares her early experiences, her love of storytelling through watching movies, and describes how her respect for the craft of costuming is expressed in the productions she has worked on, which include CROWHURST, BEEN SO LONG and CHIMERICA (C4) and yet to be broadcast SMALL AXE directed by Steve McQueen. 

Deconstructing her rigorous methods of research and presentation, Lisa also illuminates how this crucial process helps a performer find their character’s voice within the overall dramatic and visual narrative.

www.lisaduncan.co.uk

 

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]]> Thu, 30 Jul 2020 09:00:05 +0000 angels@angels.co.uk (Richard Green, Lisa Duncan, Jonathan Lipman, Matt Lucas, Jeremy Angel) https://www.angelsbehindtheseams.com/podcast/episode0025 Following a successful career in fashion journalism, Lisa pursued her passions for cinema and costume by switching to design, styling for commercials and short films, which ultimately led to costume design for film, TV and theatre.

Lisa shares her early experiences, her love of storytelling through watching movies, and describes how her respect for the craft of costuming is expressed in the productions she has worked on, which include CROWHURST, BEEN SO LONG and CHIMERICA (C4) and yet to be broadcast SMALL AXE directed by Steve McQueen. 

Deconstructing her rigorous methods of research and presentation, Lisa also illuminates how this crucial process helps a performer find their character’s voice within the overall dramatic and visual narrative.

www.lisaduncan.co.uk

 

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]]> Behind the Seams, an Interview with Lisa Duncan Richard Green, Lisa Duncan, Jonathan Lipman, Matt Lucas, Jeremy Angel 01:00:55 Lisa Duncan talks with Jonathan about her impressive CV of costume-design in film and TV. Lisa Duncan talks with Jonathan about her impressive CV of costume-design in film and TV. no full 25 244cc933-5cd3-411c-9f9b-4d1a61e9f73b Behind the Seams, an Interview with Suzie Harman Having graduated with a degree in graphic design, an opportunity in fashion led her to create costumes for commercials, photoshoots and low-budget feature and TV productions. 

Her collaborations with directors at the early stages of their careers included Guy Ritchie, Lenny Abrahamson and Paul Greengrass, and these strong bonds led to successive return productions. Suzie’s extensive work with director Armando Iannucci has brought substantial acknowledgement, multiple awards and deep personal satisfaction, including productions as diverse as ‘The Death of Stalin', ‘The Personal History of David Copperfield' and most recently ‘Avenue 5’ for HBO. 

www.suzieharman.co.uk

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]]> Mon, 27 Jul 2020 09:00:06 +0000 angels@angels.co.uk (Richard Green, Lisa Duncan, Jonathan Lipman, Jeremy Angel, Suzie Harman) https://www.angelsbehindtheseams.com/podcast/episode0024 Having graduated with a degree in graphic design, an opportunity in fashion led her to create costumes for commercials, photoshoots and low-budget feature and TV productions. 

Her collaborations with directors at the early stages of their careers included Guy Ritchie, Lenny Abrahamson and Paul Greengrass, and these strong bonds led to successive return productions. Suzie’s extensive work with director Armando Iannucci has brought substantial acknowledgement, multiple awards and deep personal satisfaction, including productions as diverse as ‘The Death of Stalin', ‘The Personal History of David Copperfield' and most recently ‘Avenue 5’ for HBO. 

www.suzieharman.co.uk

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]]> Behind the Seams, an Interview with Suzie Harman Richard Green, Lisa Duncan, Jonathan Lipman, Jeremy Angel, Suzie Harman 00:41:13 Jeremy’s chat with British costume designer Suzie Harman further illustrates the importance of passion for building a successful career in today’s highly-competitive film and TV environment. Jeremy’s chat with British costume designer Suzie Harman further illustrates the importance of passion for building a successful career in today’s highly-competitive film and TV environment. no full 24 ee01cb03-e5f7-4b17-8817-e7d97bd4325e Behind the Seams, an Interview with Charlotte Finlay and Charlotte Sewell Both Charlottes have individually clocked up an extraordinary list of production-credits, perhaps unsurprising given their unique understanding of how the costume department functions within the overall structure of a production. Amongst other topics, they discuss how they’ve recently become co-chairs of the costume and wardrobe film and TV branch of BECTU .

As they talk, the value they both place on fairness, respect and equality within the workplace emerges clearly. Both believe that within the highly-pressurized working environment of a film or TV production, errors are unfortunately inevitable in terms of safe working-practices. During their tenure at BECTU, they will strive to build up a strong membership, to protect and promote the best working-practices and to encourage a creative and harmonious space for their members. 

bectucostume.com

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]]> Thu, 23 Jul 2020 09:17:09 +0000 angels@angels.co.uk (Richard Green, Jonathan Lipman, Jeremy Angel, Charlotte Sewell, Charlotte Finlay, Suzie Harman) https://www.angelsbehindtheseams.com/podcast/episode0023 Both Charlottes have individually clocked up an extraordinary list of production-credits, perhaps unsurprising given their unique understanding of how the costume department functions within the overall structure of a production. Amongst other topics, they discuss how they’ve recently become co-chairs of the costume and wardrobe film and TV branch of BECTU .

As they talk, the value they both place on fairness, respect and equality within the workplace emerges clearly. Both believe that within the highly-pressurized working environment of a film or TV production, errors are unfortunately inevitable in terms of safe working-practices. During their tenure at BECTU, they will strive to build up a strong membership, to protect and promote the best working-practices and to encourage a creative and harmonious space for their members. 

bectucostume.com

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]]> Behind the Seams, an Interview with Charlotte Finlay and Charlotte Sewell Richard Green, Jonathan Lipman, Jeremy Angel, Charlotte Sewell, Charlotte Finlay, Suzie Harman 01:10:51 Charlotte Finlay and Charlotte Sewell - costume supervisor and assistant costume designer - chat with Richard about their prolific careers in the film and TV industry. Charlotte Finlay and Charlotte Sewell - costume supervisor and assistant costume designer - chat with Richard about their prolific careers in the film and TV industry. no full 23 d5d37979-5054-4ba0-a992-06e93198ccc3 Behind the Seams, an Interview with Morgan Large Having qualified with a degree in theatre and performance design from the Liverpool Institute of Performing Arts, Morgan next focused on gaining experience as an assistant to a number of highly-influential theatre designers. This period enabled him to develop the skills, contacts and confidence that eventually led him to take on his own design jobs. Since then, his CV has flourished with wonderfully accomplished projects for a variety of UK and international productions, including, to date, three collaborations with Jonathan as costume designer.

Morgan discusses his focused and rigorous approach to every aspect of production design. He acknowledges that the work can be all-consuming, but believes that maintaining a sense of fun is equally essential for a truly creative environment. 

https://www.morganlarge.com/

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]]> Mon, 20 Jul 2020 10:00:04 +0000 angels@angels.co.uk (Richard Green, Jonathan Lipman, Jeremy Angel, Morgan Large) https://www.angelsbehindtheseams.com/podcast/episode0022 Having qualified with a degree in theatre and performance design from the Liverpool Institute of Performing Arts, Morgan next focused on gaining experience as an assistant to a number of highly-influential theatre designers. This period enabled him to develop the skills, contacts and confidence that eventually led him to take on his own design jobs. Since then, his CV has flourished with wonderfully accomplished projects for a variety of UK and international productions, including, to date, three collaborations with Jonathan as costume designer.

Morgan discusses his focused and rigorous approach to every aspect of production design. He acknowledges that the work can be all-consuming, but believes that maintaining a sense of fun is equally essential for a truly creative environment. 

https://www.morganlarge.com/

www.angelsbehindtheseams.com

 

 

]]> Behind the Seams, an Interview with Morgan Large Richard Green, Jonathan Lipman, Jeremy Angel, Morgan Large 00:54:30 Morgan Large, a British set and costume designer, chats with Jonathan about his theatre career. Morgan Large, a British set and costume designer, chats with Jonathan about his theatre career. no full 22 c6d783b2-5f8f-4632-9221-215120118313 Behind the Seams, an Interview with Viveene Campbell A passion for clothing, inspired by family links to the garment manufacturing industry, led to studies in womenswear and technology at the London College of Fashion. This was followed by a junior position sewing and making costumes in the wardrobe department of the Theatre Royal Stratford East. During this time, she enrolled on the vocational training programme FT2, the aim of which was to provide practical insights into the many creative departments within film and TV production. 

Viveene shares her process and inspirations. Her experience, enthusiasm and achievements speak for themselves.

To find out more about the school outreach programme Viveene mentions please email theblackcostumenetwork@gmail.com

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]]> Thu, 16 Jul 2020 09:20:05 +0000 angels@angels.co.uk (Richard Green, Jonathan Lipman, Jeremy Angel, Morgan Large, Viveene Campbell) https://www.angelsbehindtheseams.com/podcast/episode0021 A passion for clothing, inspired by family links to the garment manufacturing industry, led to studies in womenswear and technology at the London College of Fashion. This was followed by a junior position sewing and making costumes in the wardrobe department of the Theatre Royal Stratford East. During this time, she enrolled on the vocational training programme FT2, the aim of which was to provide practical insights into the many creative departments within film and TV production. 

Viveene shares her process and inspirations. Her experience, enthusiasm and achievements speak for themselves.

To find out more about the school outreach programme Viveene mentions please email theblackcostumenetwork@gmail.com

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]]> Behind the Seams, an Interview with Viveene Campbell Richard Green, Jonathan Lipman, Jeremy Angel, Morgan Large, Viveene Campbell 00:41:34 Viveene Campbell is a much-in-demand British costume supervisor, and we’re excited to present her chat with Jeremy. Viveene Campbell is a much-in-demand British costume supervisor, and we’re excited to present her chat with Jeremy. no full 21 c357bad2-84e3-4ad4-a744-2c31b8c8efbb Behind the Seams, an Interview with Chris Silk Chris joined Angels as a trainee on the unique apprentice scheme created by Tim Angel and Shelley Thompson, where applicants are immersed in every aspect of the company’s costuming process. Over a period, they experience all the varied in-house working environments – civilian costume and military sections as well as the alteration workroom, returns and fancy dress.

Based on Chris’s fascination with all aspects of military history, once his initial training was completed he became a member of the uniform team. Ten years later, he’s the departmental manager. 

With the guiding support of Richard’s military and creative expertise, Chris and his team of costumiers produce a phenomenal output of highly-specialised work which reflects the unit's world-renowned reputation. 

Chris and Richard’s chat highlights the career opportunities available at Angels for those with the passion, dedication and focus. 

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]]> Mon, 13 Jul 2020 09:00:27 +0000 angels@angels.co.uk (Richard Green, Chris Silk, Jonathan Lipman, Jeremy Angel, Viveene Campbell) https://www.angelsbehindtheseams.com/podcast/episode0020 Chris joined Angels as a trainee on the unique apprentice scheme created by Tim Angel and Shelley Thompson, where applicants are immersed in every aspect of the company’s costuming process. Over a period, they experience all the varied in-house working environments – civilian costume and military sections as well as the alteration workroom, returns and fancy dress.

Based on Chris’s fascination with all aspects of military history, once his initial training was completed he became a member of the uniform team. Ten years later, he’s the departmental manager. 

With the guiding support of Richard’s military and creative expertise, Chris and his team of costumiers produce a phenomenal output of highly-specialised work which reflects the unit's world-renowned reputation. 

Chris and Richard’s chat highlights the career opportunities available at Angels for those with the passion, dedication and focus. 

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]]> Behind the Seams, an Interview with Chris Silk Richard Green, Chris Silk, Jonathan Lipman, Jeremy Angel, Viveene Campbell 00:37:44 As part of our ‘behind the seams’ chats, we’re pleased to introduce Richard’s conversation with Chris Silk, head of our uniform department. As part of our ‘behind the seams’ chats, we’re pleased to introduce Richard’s conversation with Chris Silk, head of our uniform department. no full 20 a4be4cda-8710-4731-bb31-8c384d1f9f92 Behind the Seams, an Interview with David Davenport David believes that regardless of the scale of production, an effective supervisor functions not only with passion but with a deep understanding of the complex and intricate filmmaking process.

His first steps into the industry were as a trainee to costume designer Van Smith, subsequently immersing himself into the ‘filmmaking family’ of legendary auteur John Waters.  There, he developed departmental job-skills that enable him to manage not only the costume design process, but liaise effectively with the many other filmmaking creative and administrative departments on and off-set. He’s now become the go-to supervisor for many of the most influential designers, directors and producers working today. 

By ensuring he’s always part of the wider production unit conversations, David very skilfully steers his costume teams -  advising and protecting his designers to ensure the successful delivery of their artistic vision.

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]]> Thu, 9 Jul 2020 09:00:31 +0000 angels@angels.co.uk (Richard Green, David Davenport, Chris Silk, Jonathan Lipman, Jeremy Angel) https://www.angelsbehindtheseams.com/podcast/episode0019 David believes that regardless of the scale of production, an effective supervisor functions not only with passion but with a deep understanding of the complex and intricate filmmaking process.

His first steps into the industry were as a trainee to costume designer Van Smith, subsequently immersing himself into the ‘filmmaking family’ of legendary auteur John Waters.  There, he developed departmental job-skills that enable him to manage not only the costume design process, but liaise effectively with the many other filmmaking creative and administrative departments on and off-set. He’s now become the go-to supervisor for many of the most influential designers, directors and producers working today. 

By ensuring he’s always part of the wider production unit conversations, David very skilfully steers his costume teams -  advising and protecting his designers to ensure the successful delivery of their artistic vision.

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]]> Behind the Seams, an Interview with David Davenport Richard Green, David Davenport, Chris Silk, Jonathan Lipman, Jeremy Angel 01:04:42 Jonathan’s chat today with US film costume supervisor David Davenport is an insightful exploration of an often misunderstood key role within the costume department. Jonathan’s chat today with US film costume supervisor David Davenport is an insightful exploration of an often misunderstood key role within the costume department. no full 19 30366acd-0ab8-4d78-ae32-9c091cd48291 Behind the Seams, an Interview with Ann Maskrey Ann completed her education at Wimbledon and started her career as a costume maker for various UK and international opera and theatre companies. With a flexible approach and a willingness to learn as many costume making skills as possible, she quickly moved through the ranks of in–house costume departments and then out into the freelance world.

We’ll discover that the extensive knowledge Ann acquired during this time put her in a unique position to set up manufacturing workrooms specifically in order to create costumes for a variety of designers working on many large scale film and tv productions.

In addition Ann’s efforts and accomplishments in other areas of the costuming process culminated in the opportunity for her to design her first film ‘Thunderpants’. Subsequently she’s designed the costumes for many TV and film productions including;‘The Hobbit, ‘Britannia’and the soon to be broadcast television drama‘The Singapore Grip’.   Ann is proud to acknowledge that none of this work could have been achieved without the many years of hard slog that enabled her to perfect her craft whilst working with a host of other practitioners along the way.

www.annmaskrey.net

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]]> Mon, 6 Jul 2020 09:00:05 +0000 angels@angels.co.uk (Richard Green, David Davenport, Jonathan Lipman, Jeremy Angel, Ann Maskrey) https://www.angelsbehindtheseams.com/podcast/episode0018 Ann completed her education at Wimbledon and started her career as a costume maker for various UK and international opera and theatre companies. With a flexible approach and a willingness to learn as many costume making skills as possible, she quickly moved through the ranks of in–house costume departments and then out into the freelance world.

We’ll discover that the extensive knowledge Ann acquired during this time put her in a unique position to set up manufacturing workrooms specifically in order to create costumes for a variety of designers working on many large scale film and tv productions.

In addition Ann’s efforts and accomplishments in other areas of the costuming process culminated in the opportunity for her to design her first film ‘Thunderpants’. Subsequently she’s designed the costumes for many TV and film productions including;‘The Hobbit, ‘Britannia’and the soon to be broadcast television drama‘The Singapore Grip’.   Ann is proud to acknowledge that none of this work could have been achieved without the many years of hard slog that enabled her to perfect her craft whilst working with a host of other practitioners along the way.

www.annmaskrey.net

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]]> Behind the Seams, an Interview with Ann Maskrey Richard Green, David Davenport, Jonathan Lipman, Jeremy Angel, Ann Maskrey 01:00:29 Jeremy’s chat today is with British costume designer Ann Maskrey. Ann firmly believes that with the basics covered (through study and ‘on the job’ learning) working within todays costume industry can be a rewarding and fulfilling experience. Jeremy’s chat today is with British costume designer Ann Maskrey. Ann firmly believes that with the basics covered (through study and ‘on the job’ learning) working within todays costume industry can be a rewarding and fulfilling experience. no full 18 5aace02c-3961-4014-89c7-68ffe0cd3b3b Behind the Seams, an Interview with Jill Taylor After graduating from Northumbria University with a degree in fashion design, Jill decided to refocus on costume design when an opportunity arose for her to relocate to London and join the pool of assistant designers within the highly respected and busy BBC costume department. 

It is well known that during the 1980’s and 90’s the working environment at the BBC (costume department) was considered the ultimate place to learn, gain experience and hone your craft.  During her time there, Jill went on to become a designer working on a number of the BBC’s Screen One and Screen Two prestigious series of one-off films, including Antonia Bird’s Priest.

During this period of intense productivity, Jill forged great, life -  long associations with an amazing variety of co-designers, producers, directors and performers; enabling her, at the right point, to seamlessly  transition into the freelance sector. She went on to design three films for Woody Allen, Matchpoint, Scoop and Cassandra’s Dream. Her work on The Life and Death of Peter Sellers and My Week with Marilyn was acknowledged with multiple award recognitions from BAFTA, The Emmy’s and the US Costume Design Guild. Further credits include Johnny English, The Full Monty and Sliding Doors.

When it comes to Jill deciding if a project is right for her, she explains that there are two prime considerations; the script and the director.   With those factors in place, the process of creating the costume narrative and her subsequent journey will fall into place resulting in many months of enjoyable and intense application and focus.

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]]> Thu, 2 Jul 2020 12:25:14 +0000 angels@angels.co.uk (Richard Green, Jill Taylor, Jonathan Lipman, Jeremy Angel, Ann Maskrey) https://www.angelsbehindtheseams.com/podcast/episode0017 After graduating from Northumbria University with a degree in fashion design, Jill decided to refocus on costume design when an opportunity arose for her to relocate to London and join the pool of assistant designers within the highly respected and busy BBC costume department. 

It is well known that during the 1980’s and 90’s the working environment at the BBC (costume department) was considered the ultimate place to learn, gain experience and hone your craft.  During her time there, Jill went on to become a designer working on a number of the BBC’s Screen One and Screen Two prestigious series of one-off films, including Antonia Bird’s Priest.

During this period of intense productivity, Jill forged great, life -  long associations with an amazing variety of co-designers, producers, directors and performers; enabling her, at the right point, to seamlessly  transition into the freelance sector. She went on to design three films for Woody Allen, Matchpoint, Scoop and Cassandra’s Dream. Her work on The Life and Death of Peter Sellers and My Week with Marilyn was acknowledged with multiple award recognitions from BAFTA, The Emmy’s and the US Costume Design Guild. Further credits include Johnny English, The Full Monty and Sliding Doors.

When it comes to Jill deciding if a project is right for her, she explains that there are two prime considerations; the script and the director.   With those factors in place, the process of creating the costume narrative and her subsequent journey will fall into place resulting in many months of enjoyable and intense application and focus.

www.angelsbehindtheseams.com

 

]]> Behind the Seams, an Interview with Jill Taylor Richard Green, Jill Taylor, Jonathan Lipman, Jeremy Angel, Ann Maskrey 00:48:13 British costume designer Jill Taylor chats today with Richard and together they explore Jill’s well-established and respected career designing many illustrious film and tv productions. British costume designer Jill Taylor chats today with Richard and together they explore Jill’s well-established and respected career designing many illustrious film and tv productions. no full 17 8ce3e908-c984-441b-9855-b208b7c85e33 Behind the Seams, an Interview with Katrina Lindsay Jonathan and Katrina, who know each other well, chat extensively about how after she graduated from Central with a degree in Theatre Design,  opportunities at the start of her career took her on a worldwide journey of artistic discovery and a world that has subsequently led to international recognition and numerous awards. 

Katrina, in line with other designers we’ve enjoyed interviewing, truly understands the value of having the best possible relationships with her design teams, producers, performers and directors.   A designer can have the most inspiring and innovative artistic vision, but the most successful designers like Katrina,  also understand the processes required to realise it.  

Her philosophy is simple; be true to your vision of the narrative and precisely drive your concept forward to rigorously achieve the best possible results for the piece.  Her advice to aspiring designers is equally simple – understand what you find interesting about something - follow your gut – follow your passion.

Katrina won the 2018 Tony Award and 2017 Olivier Award for Outstanding Costume Design on Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, currently playing in the West End, on Broadway, Melbourne, San Francisco and the 2008 Tony, Outer Critics Circle and Drama Desk Awards for Outstanding Costume Design for Les Liaisons Dangereuses on Broadway. She is an Associate of the National Theatre. A recipient of an Arts Foundation bursary and is part of the Linbury design for Stage committee. 

www.scene-change.com/

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]]> Mon, 29 Jun 2020 11:57:49 +0000 angels@angels.co.uk (Richard Green, Jill Taylor, Jonathan Lipman, Katrina Lindsay, Jeremy Angel) https://www.angelsbehindtheseams.com/podcast/episode0016 Jonathan and Katrina, who know each other well, chat extensively about how after she graduated from Central with a degree in Theatre Design,  opportunities at the start of her career took her on a worldwide journey of artistic discovery and a world that has subsequently led to international recognition and numerous awards. 

Katrina, in line with other designers we’ve enjoyed interviewing, truly understands the value of having the best possible relationships with her design teams, producers, performers and directors.   A designer can have the most inspiring and innovative artistic vision, but the most successful designers like Katrina,  also understand the processes required to realise it.  

Her philosophy is simple; be true to your vision of the narrative and precisely drive your concept forward to rigorously achieve the best possible results for the piece.  Her advice to aspiring designers is equally simple – understand what you find interesting about something - follow your gut – follow your passion.

Katrina won the 2018 Tony Award and 2017 Olivier Award for Outstanding Costume Design on Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, currently playing in the West End, on Broadway, Melbourne, San Francisco and the 2008 Tony, Outer Critics Circle and Drama Desk Awards for Outstanding Costume Design for Les Liaisons Dangereuses on Broadway. She is an Associate of the National Theatre. A recipient of an Arts Foundation bursary and is part of the Linbury design for Stage committee. 

www.scene-change.com/

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]]> Behind the Seams, an Interview with Katrina Lindsay Richard Green, Jill Taylor, Jonathan Lipman, Katrina Lindsay, Jeremy Angel 01:00:16 Katrina Lindsay is a renowned and award-winning Set and Costume Designer. With her work spanning design in theatre, dance, opera, TV and film, she is one of the most sought-after practitioners working in the industry today. Katrina Lindsay is a renowned and award-winning Set and Costume Designer. With her work spanning design in theatre, dance, opera, TV and film, she is one of the most sought-after practitioners working in the industry today. no full 16 53ff07bb-94fe-4ac0-b314-494e3a2a2a37 Behind the Seams, an Interview with Verity Hawkes Verity graduated from Wimbledon School of Art with a degree in Theatre Design and subsequently entered the industry knowing specifically that she wanted to be a costume designer. 

She began as an intern at Thames Television which led to a permanent role as a costume assistant within their busy costume department.  It was these formative years and the contacts she made during that time, that eventually paved the way for her advance into the freelance sector.  

Verity explains to Jeremy how after many years of experience, she still finds the whole design process as joyous as when she first started, demonstrating again how crucial it is to have a passion for what you do. 

Verity is a much sought-after designer who has worked on advertising campaigns for the majority of big brands, as well on productions like Black Mirror, About Time and Snatch which demonstrate her versatility.  However, it her long-standing relationships with her assistants, suppliers and makers that fill her with pride and a huge sense of accomplishment 

www.verityhawkes.co.uk

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]]> Thu, 25 Jun 2020 09:00:11 +0000 angels@angels.co.uk (Richard Green, Verity Hawkes, Jonathan Lipman, Katrina Lindsay, Jeremy Angel) https://www.angelsbehindtheseams.com/podcast/episode0015 Verity graduated from Wimbledon School of Art with a degree in Theatre Design and subsequently entered the industry knowing specifically that she wanted to be a costume designer. 

She began as an intern at Thames Television which led to a permanent role as a costume assistant within their busy costume department.  It was these formative years and the contacts she made during that time, that eventually paved the way for her advance into the freelance sector.  

Verity explains to Jeremy how after many years of experience, she still finds the whole design process as joyous as when she first started, demonstrating again how crucial it is to have a passion for what you do. 

Verity is a much sought-after designer who has worked on advertising campaigns for the majority of big brands, as well on productions like Black Mirror, About Time and Snatch which demonstrate her versatility.  However, it her long-standing relationships with her assistants, suppliers and makers that fill her with pride and a huge sense of accomplishment 

www.verityhawkes.co.uk

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]]> Behind the Seams, an Interview with Verity Hawkes Richard Green, Verity Hawkes, Jonathan Lipman, Katrina Lindsay, Jeremy Angel 00:40:49 Verity Hawkes is a costume designer who, for over 20 years has worked in film television and commercials. Verity Hawkes is a costume designer who, for over 20 years has worked in film television and commercials. no full 15 ba870122-fbd5-4050-b1fa-763ef23576de Behind the Seams, an Interview with Kenny Crouch His training and vast experience on a wide range of productions has enabled him to become the vital link between the costume department and the rest of production. Negotiating budgets, staffing and shooting schedules that best support his designer’s vision. 

Kenny’s formidable experience of setting up a costume department and shooting epic international productions means that he has become the go-to supervisor for producers and costume designers to forecast film budgets for production that are in the early stages of development.

One of his key strength is that he has kept abreast of all the technological developments in film- making ensuring that he is part of the dialogue in finding solutions to this complex process at the earliest possible stage.

Richard and Kenny have worked together for many years and which makes for a great listen.

]]> Mon, 22 Jun 2020 12:35:05 +0000 angels@angels.co.uk (Richard Green, Kenny Crouch, Verity Hawkes, Jonathan Lipman, Jeremy Angel) https://www.angelsbehindtheseams.com/podcast/episode0014 His training and vast experience on a wide range of productions has enabled him to become the vital link between the costume department and the rest of production. Negotiating budgets, staffing and shooting schedules that best support his designer’s vision. 

Kenny’s formidable experience of setting up a costume department and shooting epic international productions means that he has become the go-to supervisor for producers and costume designers to forecast film budgets for production that are in the early stages of development.

One of his key strength is that he has kept abreast of all the technological developments in film- making ensuring that he is part of the dialogue in finding solutions to this complex process at the earliest possible stage.

Richard and Kenny have worked together for many years and which makes for a great listen.

]]> Behind the Seams, an Interview with Kenny Crouch Richard Green, Kenny Crouch, Verity Hawkes, Jonathan Lipman, Jeremy Angel 01:01:18 The subject of today’s podcast is the esteemed British costume supervisor Kenny Crouch, who in a fascinating conversation with Richard, charts his 51-year career in the business. Kenny began at the renowned costumiers Bermans as a 16-year-old school leaver apprentice and through the decades moved through the ranks to be become the leading costume supervisor for the largest scale international film and TV productions. The subject of today’s podcast is the esteemed British costume supervisor Kenny Crouch, who in a fascinating conversation with Richard, charts his 51-year career in the business. Kenny began at the renowned costumiers Bermans as a 16-year-old school leaver apprentice and through the decades moved through the ranks to be become the leading costume supervisor for the largest scale international film and TV productions. no full 14 a8642148-3d92-4561-aaad-36fc80835f32 Behind the Seams, an Interview with Bart Cariss Bart studied theatre design at Rose Bruford whilst selling vintage clothing to support his education.  He first became aware of Angels during this time and realised that he could make a career by combining his love of men’s clothing and storytelling, leading him to apply for a trainee position.

Over a six-year period he learnt all there was to know about being an in-house costumier as well as a deep understanding of the history of men’s clothing.  During this time he also had the advantage of working with the best costume teams around, thereby forging good contacts and links with the freelance industry.

When he left Angels, he spent 11 years working alongside a wide variety of designers and their teams on productions including:Atonement; The Theory of Everything; One Day; RocknRolla; Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy and The Night Manager.

Three years ago, he began to work on his own projects as costume designer.  He has designed two feature films Churchill and My Name is Lenny and TV work including the BBC/Netflix eight-part series Black Earth Rising and the aforementioned White Lines.

https://bartholomewcariss.com/

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]]> Thu, 18 Jun 2020 09:00:04 +0000 angels@angels.co.uk (Richard Green, Kenny Crouch, Jonathan Lipman, Bart Cariss, Jeremy Angel) https://www.angelsbehindtheseams.com/podcast/episode0013 Bart studied theatre design at Rose Bruford whilst selling vintage clothing to support his education.  He first became aware of Angels during this time and realised that he could make a career by combining his love of men’s clothing and storytelling, leading him to apply for a trainee position.

Over a six-year period he learnt all there was to know about being an in-house costumier as well as a deep understanding of the history of men’s clothing.  During this time he also had the advantage of working with the best costume teams around, thereby forging good contacts and links with the freelance industry.

When he left Angels, he spent 11 years working alongside a wide variety of designers and their teams on productions including:Atonement; The Theory of Everything; One Day; RocknRolla; Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy and The Night Manager.

Three years ago, he began to work on his own projects as costume designer.  He has designed two feature films Churchill and My Name is Lenny and TV work including the BBC/Netflix eight-part series Black Earth Rising and the aforementioned White Lines.

https://bartholomewcariss.com/

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]]> Behind the Seams, an Interview with Bart Cariss Richard Green, Kenny Crouch, Jonathan Lipman, Bart Cariss, Jeremy Angel 00:44:39 Today we are pleased to share Jonathan’s conversation with Bart Cariss – a British costume designer whose most recent project White Lines, has proved to be one of Netflix’s ‘must watch’ shows during lockdown. Today we are pleased to share Jonathan’s conversation with Bart Cariss – a British costume designer whose most recent project White Lines, has proved to be one of Netflix’s ‘must watch’ shows during lockdown. no full 13 460cf7cd-5377-4f13-a124-749c9eaa22d0 Behind the Seams, an Interview with Gabriella Slade and Justin Allin Over a relatively short period, this pair have developed a very special working relationship and together have accomplished a significant body of work in the theatre.  This illustrates their focus and determination to achieve great results but also to enjoy every aspect of the design process.  Their many varied credits include projects such as the Spiceworld Tour last year and Gabriella’s Olivier nominated SIX.

It is clear from their chat together that this working relationship flourishes because throughout the design process they both successfully play to each other’s strengths.  They maintain great communication and support with each other but as importantly to their suppliers, assistants, and makers to ensure that the design process goes as smoothly and effectively as possible.

Demonstrating such a combination of skills this pair will continue to enjoy successful careers for many years to come.

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]]> Mon, 15 Jun 2020 13:51:56 +0000 angels@angels.co.uk (Richard Green, Justin Allin, Jonathan Lipman, Bart Cariss, Gabriella Slade, Jeremy Angel) https://www.angelsbehindtheseams.com/podcast/episode0012 Over a relatively short period, this pair have developed a very special working relationship and together have accomplished a significant body of work in the theatre.  This illustrates their focus and determination to achieve great results but also to enjoy every aspect of the design process.  Their many varied credits include projects such as the Spiceworld Tour last year and Gabriella’s Olivier nominated SIX.

It is clear from their chat together that this working relationship flourishes because throughout the design process they both successfully play to each other’s strengths.  They maintain great communication and support with each other but as importantly to their suppliers, assistants, and makers to ensure that the design process goes as smoothly and effectively as possible.

Demonstrating such a combination of skills this pair will continue to enjoy successful careers for many years to come.

www.angelsbehindtheseams.com

 

]]> Behind the Seams, an Interview with Gabriella Slade and Justin Allin Richard Green, Justin Allin, Jonathan Lipman, Bart Cariss, Gabriella Slade, Jeremy Angel 00:46:58 Something new for today – we are pleased to share Jeremy’s conversation with two industry professionals. Gabriella Slade, a Set and Costume Designer who trained at the Royal Welsh College in Design for Performance and Justin Allin, a Costume Supervisor who trained at Royal Central in Theatre Practice – Costume Construction. Something new for today – we are pleased to share Jeremy’s conversation with two industry professionals. Gabriella Slade, a Set and Costume Designer who trained at the Royal Welsh College in Design for Performance and Justin Allin, a Costume Supervisor who trained at Royal Central in Theatre Practice – Costume Construction. no full 12 1019bdef-e723-4269-af74-649db780a31c Behind the Seams, an Interview with Jonathan Lipman He joined Angels in 1984, and he was apprenticed to Roger Tonks and his team of costumiers at Shaftesbury Avenue. He was later given the opportunity by Tim Angel to develop a new department, servicing the expanding demand for contemporary costume. Jonathan worked on projects including music videos for Culture Club, Duran Duran and Wham; commercials for companies such as BT and BA; feature films such as The Witches and  Four Weddings and a Funeral; and numerous TV productions including Inspector Morse. During the course of this work, he has developed long-standing associations with many of the most successful costume designers in the UK and abroad.

With Angels acquisition of two major costume collections - Bermans and BBC Costume - Jonathan’s role expanded to include supervising and administering complete in-house shows, managing all aspects of the costume-hire process with a particular focus on the workrooms and manufacturing.

 In recent years, Jonathan has been designing costumes in his own right, culminating in a 2020 Olivier costume design nomination for the acclaimed Menier/West End production of Fiddler on the Roof, directed by Sir Trevor Nunn.

www.jonathanlipman.co.uk

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Photograph: ©Tania Diez  www.taniadiez.co.uk

]]> Thu, 11 Jun 2020 10:45:32 +0000 angels@angels.co.uk (Richard Green, Justin Allin, Jonathan Lipman, Gabriella Slade, Jeremy Angel) https://www.angelsbehindtheseams.com/podcast/episode0011 He joined Angels in 1984, and he was apprenticed to Roger Tonks and his team of costumiers at Shaftesbury Avenue. He was later given the opportunity by Tim Angel to develop a new department, servicing the expanding demand for contemporary costume. Jonathan worked on projects including music videos for Culture Club, Duran Duran and Wham; commercials for companies such as BT and BA; feature films such as The Witches and  Four Weddings and a Funeral; and numerous TV productions including Inspector Morse. During the course of this work, he has developed long-standing associations with many of the most successful costume designers in the UK and abroad.

With Angels acquisition of two major costume collections - Bermans and BBC Costume - Jonathan’s role expanded to include supervising and administering complete in-house shows, managing all aspects of the costume-hire process with a particular focus on the workrooms and manufacturing.

 In recent years, Jonathan has been designing costumes in his own right, culminating in a 2020 Olivier costume design nomination for the acclaimed Menier/West End production of Fiddler on the Roof, directed by Sir Trevor Nunn.

www.jonathanlipman.co.uk

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Photograph: ©Tania Diez  www.taniadiez.co.uk

]]> Behind the Seams, an Interview with Jonathan Lipman Richard Green, Justin Allin, Jonathan Lipman, Gabriella Slade, Jeremy Angel 00:31:12 Richard’s chat today with Jonathan charts his progress through the company to his current role of Production Director, as well as his successful freelance costume design career. Richard’s chat today with Jonathan charts his progress through the company to his current role of Production Director, as well as his successful freelance costume design career. no full 11 252f0131-ec81-4279-b0cb-d212223c069b Behind the Seams, an Interview with Sandy Powell Together they discuss how Sandy’s very distinctive bold style, artistry and precise attention to detail has earned her the respect from the greatest film and theatre directors and producers working today and how her regular teams of collaborators support her vision and always enable her to effectively drive forward the process of her designs.

Photograph by Tim Walker

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]]> Mon, 8 Jun 2020 09:00:04 +0000 angels@angels.co.uk (Richard Green, Jonathan Lipman, Sandy Powell, Jeremy Angel) https://www.angelsbehindtheseams.com/podcast/episode0010 Together they discuss how Sandy’s very distinctive bold style, artistry and precise attention to detail has earned her the respect from the greatest film and theatre directors and producers working today and how her regular teams of collaborators support her vision and always enable her to effectively drive forward the process of her designs.

Photograph by Tim Walker

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]]> Behind the Seams, an Interview with Sandy Powell Richard Green, Jonathan Lipman, Sandy Powell, Jeremy Angel 01:04:02 Today, Jonathan and Sandy Powell’s chat reveals that first and foremost for a costume designer to succeed it’s all about having passion for the craft. The conversation between the pair explores how this passion was first recognised and then channelled to create the career she has today that is internationally acknowledged with multiple awards and personal acclaim. Today, Jonathan and Sandy Powell’s chat reveals that first and foremost for a costume designer to succeed it’s all about having passion for the craft. The conversation between the pair explores how this passion was first recognised and then channelled to create the career she has today that is internationally acknowledged with multiple awards and personal acclaim. no full 10 4082b40b-1dd5-47d9-aa75-3849effbc076 Behind the Seams, an Interview with Vanessa Lingham Vanessa is a costume lecturer at the prestigious GUILDHALL SCHOOL in London working on the BA (Hons) Production Arts course (costume pathway).  

With an MA in the History and Culture of Fashion from the London College of Fashion, she went on to spend 15 years in the freelance costume industry.  During that time she also worked in the BBC costume department and as a costumier at Angels. 

It’s clear that Vanessa places great value on education and is herself, whilst working at Guildhall, pursuing a PhD.  She is passionate about ensuring her costume students understand every aspect of the industry and throughout their studies encourages them to explore all the processes and resources available.  

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]]> Thu, 4 Jun 2020 09:00:01 +0000 angels@angels.co.uk (Vanessa Lingham, Richard Green, Jonathan Lipman, Sandy Powell, Jeremy Angel) https://www.angelsbehindtheseams.com/podcast/episode0009 Vanessa is a costume lecturer at the prestigious GUILDHALL SCHOOL in London working on the BA (Hons) Production Arts course (costume pathway).  

With an MA in the History and Culture of Fashion from the London College of Fashion, she went on to spend 15 years in the freelance costume industry.  During that time she also worked in the BBC costume department and as a costumier at Angels. 

It’s clear that Vanessa places great value on education and is herself, whilst working at Guildhall, pursuing a PhD.  She is passionate about ensuring her costume students understand every aspect of the industry and throughout their studies encourages them to explore all the processes and resources available.  

www.angelsbehindtheseams.com

]]> Behind the Seams, an Interview with Vanessa Lingham Vanessa Lingham, Richard Green, Jonathan Lipman, Sandy Powell, Jeremy Angel 00:34:41 Today we are delighted to present Richard’s chat with Vanessa Lingham. Today we are delighted to present Richard’s chat with Vanessa Lingham. no full 9 49759828-c6b3-45aa-97be-f907117c78f4 Behind the Seams, an Interview with Tim Angel CBE With Angels being, as many consider, the foremost supplier of costume throughout the world, they discuss how through Tim’s passion and business acumen, this position was achieved and how this will be maintained for future generations. 

As most listeners will know, Angels is a vast and inspiring emporium of clothing, accessories and manufacturing.   Its vast and comprehensive stock covers all points in history meaning that the costume designer’s unique and creative desires can be realised within a practical business setting.   

Tim’s passion and determination to rigorously maintain and expand Angels quality collection has set a standard of excellence that is unique amongst its competitors, all whilst retaining the family atmosphere that has been such an integral part of the business for seven generations.

As a custodian of this valuable and irreplaceable resource for the current and future generations of designers, Tim with the support of his family and a loyal team of employees, has placed Angels at the epicentre of the costume industry. 

Tim was Chairman of BAFTA for three years and has also served as a Governor of the BFI.

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]]> Mon, 1 Jun 2020 15:03:00 +0000 angels@angels.co.uk (Vanessa Lingham, Richard Green, Jonathan Lipman, Tim Angel CBE, Jeremy Angel) https://www.angelsbehindtheseams.com/podcast/episode0008 With Angels being, as many consider, the foremost supplier of costume throughout the world, they discuss how through Tim’s passion and business acumen, this position was achieved and how this will be maintained for future generations. 

As most listeners will know, Angels is a vast and inspiring emporium of clothing, accessories and manufacturing.   Its vast and comprehensive stock covers all points in history meaning that the costume designer’s unique and creative desires can be realised within a practical business setting.   

Tim’s passion and determination to rigorously maintain and expand Angels quality collection has set a standard of excellence that is unique amongst its competitors, all whilst retaining the family atmosphere that has been such an integral part of the business for seven generations.

As a custodian of this valuable and irreplaceable resource for the current and future generations of designers, Tim with the support of his family and a loyal team of employees, has placed Angels at the epicentre of the costume industry. 

Tim was Chairman of BAFTA for three years and has also served as a Governor of the BFI.

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]]> Behind the Seams, an Interview with Tim Angel CBE Vanessa Lingham, Richard Green, Jonathan Lipman, Tim Angel CBE, Jeremy Angel 00:39:04 The conversation today between Jeremy and his father Tim Angel CBE, Chairman and CEO of Angels, is an eagerly anticipated contribution to our podcasts. The conversation today between Jeremy and his father Tim Angel CBE, Chairman and CEO of Angels, is an eagerly anticipated contribution to our podcasts. no full 8 ca5fcf4f-cb26-4eb5-91e6-0d214c061650 Behind the Seams, an Interview with Giles Gale Giles started his career working within the costume department at the BBC in London. Over a number of years, he progressed through various job roles within the department working on a great range of productions. All during a period when the Corporation was at the height of its creative output. 

In the 1990’s and with his skills and contacts established, the opportunity arose for him to branch out into the freelance sector.  He explains that since that point and because of his ‘on the job’ training, hard work and a passion for the craft, he has rarely had a day without work. 

As a TV and film costume supervisor he has been working continuously alongside some of the most influential Costume Designers working today on productions including Game of Thrones, The Crown and The Secret Garden.   During the same period, he has also worked as a costume designer on his own productions including Father Brown, Doc Martin and WPC 56.

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]]> Thu, 28 May 2020 09:00:21 +0000 angels@angels.co.uk (Richard Green, Jonathan Lipman, Tim Angel CBE, Giles Gale, Jeremy Angel) https://www.angelsbehindtheseams.com/podcast/episode0007 Giles started his career working within the costume department at the BBC in London. Over a number of years, he progressed through various job roles within the department working on a great range of productions. All during a period when the Corporation was at the height of its creative output. 

In the 1990’s and with his skills and contacts established, the opportunity arose for him to branch out into the freelance sector.  He explains that since that point and because of his ‘on the job’ training, hard work and a passion for the craft, he has rarely had a day without work. 

As a TV and film costume supervisor he has been working continuously alongside some of the most influential Costume Designers working today on productions including Game of Thrones, The Crown and The Secret Garden.   During the same period, he has also worked as a costume designer on his own productions including Father Brown, Doc Martin and WPC 56.

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]]> Behind the Seams, an Interview with Giles Gale Richard Green, Jonathan Lipman, Tim Angel CBE, Giles Gale, Jeremy Angel 00:37:29 Today, we are thrilled to share Richard’s chat with Giles Gale, a UK based Costume Supervisor and Costume Designer. Giles reveals that in his opinion, some of the critical skills required for both these jobs are to have an open mind, a willingness to learn and the ability to pay attention to detail. Today, we are thrilled to share Richard’s chat with Giles Gale, a UK based Costume Supervisor and Costume Designer. Giles reveals that in his opinion, some of the critical skills required for both these jobs are to have an open mind, a willingness to learn and the ability to pay attention to detail. no full 7 b0a6df59-f6cc-4bf2-a462-580a33d1927e Behind the Seams, an Interview with Andrew Hunt Andrew trained at Mountview Theatre in design, stage management and technical theatre. In 1989 he started working as a dresser for the RSC in Stratford-upon-Avon and as a costumier in the RSC Hire Wardrobe. During this time he designed a variety of theatre shows in London.  In 1997, Andrew joined the teams of productions including Shakespeare in Love, Chocolat, Anna and the King and Gosford Park as a costume standby. Ten years later he was costume supervisor on productions that included  Fast & Furious 6 , 7 & 9, The Huntsman Winter War, The Mummy and The Alienist. 

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]]> Mon, 25 May 2020 09:00:07 +0000 angels@angels.co.uk (Richard Green, Andrew Hunt, Jonathan Lipman, Giles Gale, Jeremy Angel) https://www.angelsbehindtheseams.com/podcast/episode0006 Andrew trained at Mountview Theatre in design, stage management and technical theatre. In 1989 he started working as a dresser for the RSC in Stratford-upon-Avon and as a costumier in the RSC Hire Wardrobe. During this time he designed a variety of theatre shows in London.  In 1997, Andrew joined the teams of productions including Shakespeare in Love, Chocolat, Anna and the King and Gosford Park as a costume standby. Ten years later he was costume supervisor on productions that included  Fast & Furious 6 , 7 & 9, The Huntsman Winter War, The Mummy and The Alienist. 

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]]> Behind the Seams, an Interview with Andrew Hunt Richard Green, Andrew Hunt, Jonathan Lipman, Giles Gale, Jeremy Angel 00:37:41 Jeremy’s chat with Andrew Hunt is our next podcast. Andrew is a highly experienced costume supervisor and it is fascinating to hear him talk about how he has honed his skills through many years of focus and dedication to the craft. After he finished his studies, Andrew’s early days as a costume dresser and standby, and then his gradual progression through the ranks to supervisor, have given him the ability and confidence to successfully manage costume teams and budgets all within the very demanding nature of today’s fast paced film and tv production sector. Jeremy’s chat with Andrew Hunt is our next podcast. Andrew is a highly experienced costume supervisor and it is fascinating to hear him talk about how he has honed his skills through many years of focus and dedication to the craft. After he finished his studies, Andrew’s early days as a costume dresser and standby, and then his gradual progression through the ranks to supervisor, have given him the ability and confidence to successfully manage costume teams and budgets all within the very demanding nature of today’s fast paced film and tv production sector. no full 6 f8d36b11-c882-471f-94dc-49caf5ea07b2 Behind the Seams, an Interview with Catherine Zuber Catherine and Jonathan delve into the fascinating process of how she builds a world around the production that feeds directly into the creation of the costume narrative. They also examine Catherine’s longstanding working relationship with Angels and in particular how the combined resources of the stock hire and manufacturing departments facilitate her practise.

Her current biog. includes productions as follows

Broadway: Moulin Rouge, Mrs. Doubtfire, My Fair Lady (Tony Award, Drama Desk Awards, Outer Critics Circle Award), War Paint (Drama Desk Award, Outer Critics Circle Award, Tony nomination), Oslo, Fiddler on the Roof, The King & I (Tony Award, Olivier Award, Outer Critics Circle Award), Gigi (Drama Desk Award), Golden Boy (Tony nomination), The Big Knife, Enemy of the People, How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying (Tony nomination), Born Yesterday, (Tony nomination), Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown, The Royal Family (Tony Award), South Pacific (Tony Award), The Coast of Utopia (Tony Award), The Light in the Piazza (Tony Award), Edward Albee’s Seascape (Tony nomination), Awake and Sing! (Tony Award), Joe Turner’s Come and Gone (Outer Critics Circle nomination), Blood & Gifts, Oleanna, Cry-Baby, Mauritius, Doubt, Little Women, Dinner at Eight (Tony nomination, Outer Critics Circle and Drama Desk nominations), Twelfth Night (Tony nomination, Drama Desk nomination), Ivanov, Triumph of Love (Drama Desk nomination), The Sound of Music, The Red Shoes among others. Opera: Rigoletto, Berlin State Opera; Le Grand Macabre, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg; Porgy & Bess, Otello, L’Elisir d’Amour, Le Compte d’Ory, Les Contes d’Hoffman, Doctor Atomic, Il Barbiere di Siviglia, The 125th Anniversary Gala (The Metropolitan Opera); Porgy & Bess, Two Boys, Carmen (ENO); Roméo et Juliette ( Metropolitan Opera, Salzburger Festspiele, La Scala); Des Ring des Nibelungen (Washington National Opera, San Francisco Opera); South Pacific (Sydney Opera House). Off-Broadway: BAM/Old Vic’s The Bridge Project 2009, 2010, 2011 (Richard III, The Cherry Orchard, The Winter’s Tale, As You Like It, The Tempest). Television: 2014 The Sound of Music, Live NBC; 2015 Peter Pan Live NBC. 2012 Olivier Award nomination, 2003 and 2004 Henry Hewes Award for Outstanding Costume Design, 2004 Lucille Lortel Award, 2004 Ovation Award, 1997 and 2005 Obie Award for Sustained Achievement. In 2016, Catherine was inducted into The Theatre Hall of Fame and received the Irene Sharaff Lifetime Achievement Award. Other: 1999 Fête des Vignerons, Vevey, Switzerland. Catherine is a graduate of the Yale School of Drama.

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]]> Thu, 21 May 2020 09:00:02 +0000 angels@angels.co.uk (Richard Green, Andrew Hunt, Jonathan Lipman, Catherine Zuber, Jeremy Angel) https://www.angelsbehindtheseams.com/podcast/episode0005 Catherine and Jonathan delve into the fascinating process of how she builds a world around the production that feeds directly into the creation of the costume narrative. They also examine Catherine’s longstanding working relationship with Angels and in particular how the combined resources of the stock hire and manufacturing departments facilitate her practise.

Her current biog. includes productions as follows

Broadway: Moulin Rouge, Mrs. Doubtfire, My Fair Lady (Tony Award, Drama Desk Awards, Outer Critics Circle Award), War Paint (Drama Desk Award, Outer Critics Circle Award, Tony nomination), Oslo, Fiddler on the Roof, The King & I (Tony Award, Olivier Award, Outer Critics Circle Award), Gigi (Drama Desk Award), Golden Boy (Tony nomination), The Big Knife, Enemy of the People, How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying (Tony nomination), Born Yesterday, (Tony nomination), Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown, The Royal Family (Tony Award), South Pacific (Tony Award), The Coast of Utopia (Tony Award), The Light in the Piazza (Tony Award), Edward Albee’s Seascape (Tony nomination), Awake and Sing! (Tony Award), Joe Turner’s Come and Gone (Outer Critics Circle nomination), Blood & Gifts, Oleanna, Cry-Baby, Mauritius, Doubt, Little Women, Dinner at Eight (Tony nomination, Outer Critics Circle and Drama Desk nominations), Twelfth Night (Tony nomination, Drama Desk nomination), Ivanov, Triumph of Love (Drama Desk nomination), The Sound of Music, The Red Shoes among others. Opera: Rigoletto, Berlin State Opera; Le Grand Macabre, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg; Porgy & Bess, Otello, L’Elisir d’Amour, Le Compte d’Ory, Les Contes d’Hoffman, Doctor Atomic, Il Barbiere di Siviglia, The 125th Anniversary Gala (The Metropolitan Opera); Porgy & Bess, Two Boys, Carmen (ENO); Roméo et Juliette ( Metropolitan Opera, Salzburger Festspiele, La Scala); Des Ring des Nibelungen (Washington National Opera, San Francisco Opera); South Pacific (Sydney Opera House). Off-Broadway: BAM/Old Vic’s The Bridge Project 2009, 2010, 2011 (Richard III, The Cherry Orchard, The Winter’s Tale, As You Like It, The Tempest). Television: 2014 The Sound of Music, Live NBC; 2015 Peter Pan Live NBC. 2012 Olivier Award nomination, 2003 and 2004 Henry Hewes Award for Outstanding Costume Design, 2004 Lucille Lortel Award, 2004 Ovation Award, 1997 and 2005 Obie Award for Sustained Achievement. In 2016, Catherine was inducted into The Theatre Hall of Fame and received the Irene Sharaff Lifetime Achievement Award. Other: 1999 Fête des Vignerons, Vevey, Switzerland. Catherine is a graduate of the Yale School of Drama.

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]]> Behind the Seams, an Interview with Catherine Zuber Richard Green, Andrew Hunt, Jonathan Lipman, Catherine Zuber, Jeremy Angel 00:40:56 Catherine Zuber is one of the most sought after costume designers working today. Based in NYC there are very few theatrical institutions in North America and around the world that Catherine hasn’t worked with and her award acknowledgements for the wide range of productions she has designed are officially record breaking. Catherine Zuber is one of the most sought after costume designers working today. Based in NYC there are very few theatrical institutions in North America and around the world that Catherine hasn’t worked with and her award acknowledgements for the wide range of productions she has designed are officially record breaking. no full 5 1e435c46-9b5a-40c3-89ec-7a72c3dbb3ad Behind the Seams, an Interview with Ray Holman Ray has worked in all genres of entertainment but as we will discover his greatest achievements are in the world of TV.  For many years now, consistently high-ranking quality TV dramas that are broadcast all over the world, have featured Ray’s costume designs. His artistic input and collaborative process has led top level directors and producers to repeatedly bring him on board to their productions, presenting him with many amazing creative opportunities.  

Ray’s skill in all genres of design, combined with his experience in pulling together the right combination of staff, mean everyone on board knows exactly what is required of them and throughout the process invariably produce their best work.  For entry level juniors at the start of their career, Ray’s process offers them incredible opportunities to learn on the job, something he is passionate about.

Ray studied theatre design at the prestigious Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama in Cardiff and then trained at BBC Wales where he was subsequently taken on as a full-time member of staff. 

After going freelance he specialised in costume design for television through various genres. 

His CV includes Drama, Comedy, Sci-Fi and creature design along with costumes for Theatre. 

Currently he is attached to The Pact and Doctor Who where he works with local colleges and training schemes to offer work experience and trainee opportunities in his costume departments.  

www.costume-designer.co.uk

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]]> Mon, 18 May 2020 09:00:04 +0000 angels@angels.co.uk (Richard Green, Jonathan Lipman, Catherine Zuber, Ray Holman, Jeremy Angel) https://www.angelsbehindtheseams.com/podcast/episode0004 Ray has worked in all genres of entertainment but as we will discover his greatest achievements are in the world of TV.  For many years now, consistently high-ranking quality TV dramas that are broadcast all over the world, have featured Ray’s costume designs. His artistic input and collaborative process has led top level directors and producers to repeatedly bring him on board to their productions, presenting him with many amazing creative opportunities.  

Ray’s skill in all genres of design, combined with his experience in pulling together the right combination of staff, mean everyone on board knows exactly what is required of them and throughout the process invariably produce their best work.  For entry level juniors at the start of their career, Ray’s process offers them incredible opportunities to learn on the job, something he is passionate about.

Ray studied theatre design at the prestigious Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama in Cardiff and then trained at BBC Wales where he was subsequently taken on as a full-time member of staff. 

After going freelance he specialised in costume design for television through various genres. 

His CV includes Drama, Comedy, Sci-Fi and creature design along with costumes for Theatre. 

Currently he is attached to The Pact and Doctor Who where he works with local colleges and training schemes to offer work experience and trainee opportunities in his costume departments.  

www.costume-designer.co.uk

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]]> Behind the Seams, an Interview with Ray Holman Richard Green, Jonathan Lipman, Catherine Zuber, Ray Holman, Jeremy Angel 00:50:02 Today’s chat between Jeremy and Ray Holman reveals a fascinating insight into Ray’s very successful career as a British costume designer. Today’s chat between Jeremy and Ray Holman reveals a fascinating insight into Ray’s very successful career as a British costume designer. no full 4 5468efc0-de72-4f6b-8dc9-a866ba3b2a30 Behind the Seams, an Interview with Janty Yates Janty will offer us a fascinating insight into her long standing very collaborative relationship with Sir Ridley Scott. on such diverse films as Hannibal, American Gangster,  Kingdom of Heaven, Robin Hood, Prometheus,  Exodus Gods & Kings, The Martian, Alien: Covenant,  All the Money in the World and Gladiator for which Janty’s designs won her an Academy award.                              

During her career she has worked with Michael Mann (Miami Vice with Colin Farrell & Jamie Fox) Jean Jaques Annaud ( Enemy at the Gates with Jude Law, Ed Harris & Rachel Weisz), Irwin Winkler, (De-lovely with Kevin Kline & Ashley Judd), John Amiel (The Man who Knew Too Little with Bill Murray), Michael Winterbottom (Jude with Kate Winslet & Christopher Eccleston and Welcome to Sarajevo with Woody Harrelson, Marisa Tomeii & Jimmy Nesbit ) Gillian Armstrong (Charlotte Grey with Cate Blanchett ) & Jake Scott (Plunkett & Maclean with Johnny Lee Miller,Liv Tyler & Robert Carlisle)

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]]> Thu, 14 May 2020 09:00:17 +0000 angels@angels.co.uk (Richard Green, Jonathan Lipman, Ray Holman, Jeremy Angel, Janty Yates) https://www.angelsbehindtheseams.com/podcast/episode0003 Janty will offer us a fascinating insight into her long standing very collaborative relationship with Sir Ridley Scott. on such diverse films as Hannibal, American Gangster,  Kingdom of Heaven, Robin Hood, Prometheus,  Exodus Gods & Kings, The Martian, Alien: Covenant,  All the Money in the World and Gladiator for which Janty’s designs won her an Academy award.                              

During her career she has worked with Michael Mann (Miami Vice with Colin Farrell & Jamie Fox) Jean Jaques Annaud ( Enemy at the Gates with Jude Law, Ed Harris & Rachel Weisz), Irwin Winkler, (De-lovely with Kevin Kline & Ashley Judd), John Amiel (The Man who Knew Too Little with Bill Murray), Michael Winterbottom (Jude with Kate Winslet & Christopher Eccleston and Welcome to Sarajevo with Woody Harrelson, Marisa Tomeii & Jimmy Nesbit ) Gillian Armstrong (Charlotte Grey with Cate Blanchett ) & Jake Scott (Plunkett & Maclean with Johnny Lee Miller,Liv Tyler & Robert Carlisle)

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]]> Behind the Seams, an Interview with Janty Yates Richard Green, Jonathan Lipman, Ray Holman, Jeremy Angel, Janty Yates 00:37:02 Today it’s great to present Richard’s chat with Janty Yates, a British costume designer who’s amazing career has taken her all over the world working on many varied projects, set in many varied periods and for many different Directors. We’ll hear about the value she places on having great support from her costume teams and her resources to facilitate her process. Today it’s great to present Richard’s chat with Janty Yates, a British costume designer who’s amazing career has taken her all over the world working on many varied projects, set in many varied periods and for many different Directors. We’ll hear about the value she places on having great support from her costume teams and her resources to facilitate her process. no full 3 4c00ea77-6b3f-4e2f-97b1-6ecb04a568d0 Behind the Seams, an Interview with Shelley Thompson  Shelley has spent many of her working years at Angels and has a deep understanding of how the industry operates and a particular interest in helping young people wanting to take their first steps on the ladder. Shelley and Jonathan will chat about the successful and highly respected training and internship scheme  she’s created and how it’s specifically tailored to be relevant to the very demanding standards of today’s film tv and theatre industry.

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]]> Mon, 11 May 2020 09:00:09 +0000 angels@angels.co.uk (Richard Green, Jonathan Lipman, Jeremy Angel, Shelley Thompson) https://www.angelsbehindtheseams.com/podcast/episode0002  Shelley has spent many of her working years at Angels and has a deep understanding of how the industry operates and a particular interest in helping young people wanting to take their first steps on the ladder. Shelley and Jonathan will chat about the successful and highly respected training and internship scheme  she’s created and how it’s specifically tailored to be relevant to the very demanding standards of today’s film tv and theatre industry.

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]]> Behind the Seams, an Interview with Shelley Thompson Richard Green, Jonathan Lipman, Jeremy Angel, Shelley Thompson 00:20:33 Shelley Thompson today will give us an insight in to how Angels Costumes provides the perfect training ground for passionate and dedicated lovers of costume or history, and the different pathways into how they can enter our business. Shelley Thompson today will give us an insight in to how Angels Costumes provides the perfect training ground for passionate and dedicated lovers of costume or history, and the different pathways into how they can enter our business. no full 2 fffce10a-585f-434c-9dc4-bf0ee434dad3 Behind the Seams, an Interview with Julian Day Julian earned BAFTA, CDG and Critics Choice nominations for his work on the Queen biopic Bohemian Rhapsody, starring Rami Malek. His designs can also be seen in Dexter Fletcher’s Rocketman chronicling the life of Elton John, for which he received the Hollywood Critics Association Award, the Phoenix Film Critics Society Award and again picked up CDG and Critics Choice nominations.

Other varied film credits include Otto Bathurst’s Robin Hood, Susanna White’s Our Kind of Traitor, Burr Steers’s Pride and Prejudice and Zombies, Peter Strickland’s Berberian Sound Studio, Lasse Hallström’s Salmon Fishing in the Yemen, Rowan Joffe’s Brighton Rock, Sam Taylor-Wood’s Nowhere Boy, and Anton Corbijn’s Control.

Julian has collaborated extensively with Director Ron Howard, designing costumes for Inferno, In the Heart of the Sea and Rush, for which he received a Satellite Award Nomination for Best Costume Design, and on the Emmy-nominated series Genius for Fox Network. Julian has also worked several times with Director Tom Harper on The Scouting Book for Boys, Demons for ITV and the BBC drama Dis/Connected. Other television credits include BBC thriller Page Eight directed by David Hare, Peter Kosminsky’s Britz, and Sarah Gavron’s This Little Life. 

 

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]]> Thu, 7 May 2020 13:37:01 +0000 angels@angels.co.uk (Richard Green, Julian Day, Jonathan Lipman, Jeremy Angel, Shelley Thompson) https://www.angelsbehindtheseams.com/podcast/episode0001 Julian earned BAFTA, CDG and Critics Choice nominations for his work on the Queen biopic Bohemian Rhapsody, starring Rami Malek. His designs can also be seen in Dexter Fletcher’s Rocketman chronicling the life of Elton John, for which he received the Hollywood Critics Association Award, the Phoenix Film Critics Society Award and again picked up CDG and Critics Choice nominations.

Other varied film credits include Otto Bathurst’s Robin Hood, Susanna White’s Our Kind of Traitor, Burr Steers’s Pride and Prejudice and Zombies, Peter Strickland’s Berberian Sound Studio, Lasse Hallström’s Salmon Fishing in the Yemen, Rowan Joffe’s Brighton Rock, Sam Taylor-Wood’s Nowhere Boy, and Anton Corbijn’s Control.

Julian has collaborated extensively with Director Ron Howard, designing costumes for Inferno, In the Heart of the Sea and Rush, for which he received a Satellite Award Nomination for Best Costume Design, and on the Emmy-nominated series Genius for Fox Network. Julian has also worked several times with Director Tom Harper on The Scouting Book for Boys, Demons for ITV and the BBC drama Dis/Connected. Other television credits include BBC thriller Page Eight directed by David Hare, Peter Kosminsky’s Britz, and Sarah Gavron’s This Little Life. 

 

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]]> Behind the Seams, an Interview with Julian Day Richard Green, Julian Day, Jonathan Lipman, Jeremy Angel, Shelley Thompson 00:43:12 Today’s chat with British costume designer Julian Day is hosted by Jonathan. We’ll discover what got him started in the business. Insights into his process of preparation for a production, his relationships with his teams of collaborators and some personal details about the many and varied productions he’s designed. Today’s chat with British costume designer Julian Day is hosted by Jonathan. We’ll discover what got him started in the business. Insights into his process of preparation for a production, his relationships with his teams of collaborators and some personal details about the many and varied productions he’s designed. yes full 1 0d4aa20d-1845-41af-97bf-3aa329b3ec3c Introduction to Angels Costumes Behind the Seams Interviews Angels Costumes the largest privately owned collection of costume for film, theatre and television anywhere in the world. Established in 1840 and run by the 7th Generation of the founding family, and has  supplied costumes to over 30 films that have won the Oscar for Best Costume

Introduction by
Jeremy Angel
Richard Green
Jonathan Lipman

Interviews featured:
Shelley Thompson – Angels Costumes
Julian Day – Costume Designer (Rush, Bohemian Rhapsody, Rocketman)
Ray Holman – Costume Designer (Dr Who, Fleabag, Broadchurch)
Janty Yates – Costume Designer (Gladiator, The Martian, Prometheus)
Tim Angel CBE – Angels Costumes
Catherine Zuber – Costume Designer (My Fair Lady, The King and I, South Pacific)

 

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]]> Tue, 5 May 2020 12:26:28 +0000 angels@angels.co.uk (Richard Green, Julian Day, Jonathan Lipman, Tim Angel CBE, Catherine Zuber, Ray Holman, Jeremy Angel, Shelley Thompson, Janty Yates) https://www.angelsbehindtheseams.com/podcast/introduction Angels Costumes the largest privately owned collection of costume for film, theatre and television anywhere in the world. Established in 1840 and run by the 7th Generation of the founding family, and has  supplied costumes to over 30 films that have won the Oscar for Best Costume

Introduction by
Jeremy Angel
Richard Green
Jonathan Lipman

Interviews featured:
Shelley Thompson – Angels Costumes
Julian Day – Costume Designer (Rush, Bohemian Rhapsody, Rocketman)
Ray Holman – Costume Designer (Dr Who, Fleabag, Broadchurch)
Janty Yates – Costume Designer (Gladiator, The Martian, Prometheus)
Tim Angel CBE – Angels Costumes
Catherine Zuber – Costume Designer (My Fair Lady, The King and I, South Pacific)

 

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]]> Introduction to Angels Costumes Behind the Seams Interviews Richard Green, Julian Day, Jonathan Lipman, Tim Angel CBE, Catherine Zuber, Ray Holman, Jeremy Angel, Shelley Thompson, Janty Yates 00:16:02 An Introduction to Angels Costumes Behind The Seams Interviews, a series of conversations with Costume Designers, Costume Supervisors, Wardrobe Supervisors, Trainees, Apprentices, Assistants and many more people from the costume world to learn about the industry and the craft of costume. An Introduction to Angels Costumes Behind The Seams Interviews, a series of conversations with Costume Designers, Costume Supervisors, Wardrobe Supervisors, Trainees, Apprentices, Assistants and many more people from the costume world to learn about the industry and the craft of costume. angels costumes no full 0