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Katie Helen Unwin
Costume for Stage and Screen
Thursford Christmas
Spectacular
"Europe's Largest Christmas Show"
The Thursford Christmas Spectacular is an international renowned variety show in the heart of Norfolk performed annually during the Christmas season.
Designed by Stephen Adnitt (whose credits include ITV's Dancing on Ice), the show's costume are arguably the most spectacular element.
Following a successful undergrad placement with the show in 2018, Katie went on the join the company as a Wardrobe Assistant for the 2019 season. This was Katie's first professional contract.
des. Stephen Adnitt
prod. John Cushing OBE
Trailer and production photos copyright Thursford Christmas Spectacular. No copyright infringement intended.
Some photos taken by Martin McLachlan.
As wardrobe assistant, Katie was part of the team responsible for the fitting and preparation of the costumes before the running; dressing, daily costume maintenance and laundry during the run; and cleaning and packing the costumes at the end of the run.
Typical daily maintenance included rhinstoning, zip replacements and mending rips and holes.
Onstage at Thursford 2019
Behind the Scenes Thursford 2019
Thursford 2018 (professional placement)
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