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Costume and wigs

  • Costume making

    Costume department (Overview)

    The different wings of the costume department are spread over all six floors of the National.

  • Design

    Costume department (Overview)

    The different wings of the costume department are spread over all six floors of the National.

  • Running wardrobe

    Running wardrobe (Overview)

    Members of the running wardrobe team keep costumes clean, repaired and looking good, as well as helping dress actors before and during shows.

  • Wigs & Make-up

    Wigs (Overview)

    Many actors wear wigs to help portray their character. Standard stage make-up is used less heavily now that modern stage lighting techniques are so adaptable, but the wigs team is also responsible for special effects make-up.