5 & 6 Nov 2026 BOOKING OPEN
Costume Supervising for Theatre
Step into the Costume Supervisor role.
Properly prepared.
Two days of practical, industry-led training covering everything you need to supervise a theatre production with confidence — the paperwork, the decisions, the relationships, and the room.
2 Day Workshop In-Person London Bridge Studio 10am - 6pm Each Day
£300
Payment Plan Available
WHAT YOU'LL WALK AWAY WITH
Leave ready to do the job.
A clear understanding of the Costume Supervisor role from day one of prep to opening night
Real frameworks for managing budgets, fittings, paperwork and a costume bible
Confidence working with designers, production teams, wardrobe and cast
Practical experience running a live fitting with a real actor
Knowledge of safeguarding, Equity rules and access needs in a professional context
A professional network of others at the same stage of their career
WHO THIS IS FOR
Is this right for you?
Emerging Costume Supervisors Ready to take on the role and want the frameworks to do it with confidence.
Costume Assistants stepping up Looking to move into supervisory roles and understand the bigger picture.
Practitioners wanting structure You've worked in costume but want clearer frameworks and more confidence on the job.
Costume graduates You've studied costume and want real-world grounding in what supervision actually involves.
“I would highly recommend anyone who is interested in pursuing a career in costume supervision to attend this course. The workshop was thorough, informative, playful and insightful. I came away from it with practical knowledge of how the role of a supervisor fits within a production as well as feeling informed and excited to confidently apply for jobs. Jess’ calm and collaborative approach created a space for discussion and her conscious approach to different learning styles meant there was something for everyone.”
5 & 6 Nov 2026 .
WHAT YOU'LL COVER
Two full days. No filler.
✓ The Costume Supervisor role — responsibilities, contracts & production meetings
✓ Shopping vs making vs hiring — how to make the right call
✓ Working with designers, production & stage management
✓ Understudies — what changes, what stays the same
✓ Safeguarding, Equity rules & working with access needs
✓ Budgets — breakdowns, cost reporting and managing spend
✓ Running fittings with a live actor, managing photos and paperwork
✓ Working with wardrobe teams through tech and previews
✓ Building a professional costume bible and continuity from scratch
✓Organising yourself — the systems that keep you on top of the job
THE SCHEDULE
What to expect, day by day
SMALL GROUP. BIG VALUE.
Limited places to keep it practical and hands-on. Book before it fills up.
WHAT PAST PARTICIPANTS SAY
Heard from the room.
“Went really in-depth with every answer to every question. Gave everyone the time of day.”
“I’m sure everything we learned will support my future work. Right now, I feel I understand the roles in a costume department much more clearly — and I’ve come away feeling more confident.”
“It was very enriching and I feel like I got loads out of it. Great value for money!”
SECURE YOUR PLACE NOW
£300
Payment plan available · Non-refundable booking
5 & 6 Nov 2026 · London Bridge · Limited places
Previous workshops have sold out. Advance booking strongly recommended — don't leave it too late.