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Rachel began her career as a set and costume designer and then began to work more in wardrobe. She has worked as a dresser, wardrobe assistant, wardrobe manager, costume supervisor and occasionally as a costume maker – in various theatres around the country, including on the fringe, West End and UK tours. She recently started writing and producing in her home town of Southend.
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I asked the producers some more questions and did some quick maths and we negotiated a day rate I was happy with…
I remember the designer being massively behind with the set so I stayed one night to help paint it. And on opening night everything costume-wise was as ready as it could be, so I asked if anyone needed any help. The FOH manager asked me if I could hoover and then watched me do it. Keen, foolish, underpaid and exploited.