Here is a first look at one of Joan's costumes for the upcoming production of "Dick Whittington" at The Birmingham Hippodrome.. Joan will wear three costumes in this spectacular show and they are designed by Emmy Award winning designer Hugh Durrant, who is putting the finishing touches to Joan's glamorous gowns. Mandy Rose from The Birmingham Hippodrome met up with Hugh in London at the weekend and she got a preview and a few words from Hugh, who is delighted to be working with Joan again. He previously designed costumes for her tour of "Full Circle"
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| ONE OF JOAN'S THREE COSTUMES FOR "DICK WHITTINGTON" |
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| HUGH WITH JOAN'S COSTUMES SKETCHES |
" Even though I like to create costumes that introduce fantasy and magic to the audience, costumes have to be made to last and they are very expensive. They also have to endure wear and tear and sweaty actors and they have to be maintained. I know there will be a great reaction when Joan makes her entrance! I like to fit the design with the actor and the character and what they like to wear. When I designed Cher's costumes for her "Farewell Tour", I added lots of beads, which I knew she liked!"
Apart from the glamorous creation shown, Joan will also wear a Black & Green number and for the finale and fabulous White Gown adorned with feathers.. A true touch of Hollywood glamour will adorn the stage of The Birmingham Hippodrome this Christmas.. Thanks to Mandy for sharing and I certainly look forward to the show and seeing the designs in the flesh, as where!
She'll never fit in that!!
ReplyDeleteJust what was thinking! I'm sure it has build in panels that can be let out to fit her ample girth!
ReplyDeleteNever get between a diva and a sequined frock.
ReplyDeleteJoan will shimmy into that dress if it's the last thing she'll do.
What? Use a shoehorn and lard to "shimmy in"?!
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