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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The Wardrobe Chronicles.
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As a freelance maker the question I get asked most often by newbies to the industry is ‘What should I charge for my work?’. I
We believe that pantomime contracts for Wardrobe are grossly underpaid. The weekly wage is not increased from the industry norm – even though you are working a 12 show week compared to the normal 8. There are no bonuses or time and a half for working Sundays or bank holidays. And no extra compensation for working around the Christmas holidays often away from home.
Competition for jobs in the arts is staggering; especially for full time positions – with