I have just completed three weeks work experience at Birmingham costume hire and had the most wonderful time. The majority of my time was spent fixing costumes and organising them before they then went out for rental. The company works very efficiently and in an organised way and rent out costumes which they have collected from opera's, films and other theatrical work rooms over the years as well as making their own. They rent out to many different theatres, films, and television productions as well as small amateur theatre company's and schools.
during my time there we organised and packed all sorts of different productions including a 1920's show which meant alot of sewing on beads and sequins. Also we fixed and adjusted costumes for a regency production, and Edwardian.
We would also organise the costumes that were delivered back after being rented out to places like the Minac Theatre. And of course all sorts of small jobs including washing, ironing, sorting.
I have thoroughly enjoyed my time there and met some lovely people.
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