Costume designer, costume assistant and a maker

Born and raised in Edinburgh, I felt drawn to the theatre and to film from a very young age.  When I saw "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" in the West End, I was completely inspired by how the sets and costumes set the scene before a single word was uttered. I was drawn to how they contributed to the story telling as the performance proceeded.  I knew from then on that I wanted a career as a designer within the performing arts. 

My experiences so far in costume designing and assisting have only confirmed that long-held desire. I love developing designs in collaboration with the rest of the team: the director, the actors, the set and lighting designers.  It feels so satisfying to work as a part of a team, to combine our talents and create something that has a lasting impact on its audience.