From the Screen to the Seams

A performance showcasing the spectacular costumes created by students at Wimbledon College of Arts inspired by the V&A's film material

+44 (0)20 7942 2000
  • V&A South Kensington

    Cromwell Road
    London, SW7 2RL
  • Raphael Gallery, Room 48a, Level 0

  • Free event

Experience the creativity of students from Wimbledon College of Arts as they bring iconic film characters to life in a spectacular performance in the V&A Galleries. Drawing inspiration from the V&A's collection of film objects - such as props, posters and costumes - this live performance will showcase costumed actors in a colourful, immersive, and exciting experience. Journey through various decades of film, embracing the familiar and celebrating the enchanting art of transformation.

The performance will happen at 11:00, 13:00 and 15:00.

Creative Team:
Costume Led by Natalia Stewart & Gabriella Slade

Directed & Movement Directed by Phoebe Stapleton
Composition & Sound Design by Innes Yellowlees
Assistant Director: Holly Cicely Gibson
Stage Manager: Alexandra Anzemberger
Movement Support: Laura Game’
Costume by:
Kaiqi Zhang, Fanqi Xu, Jiehong (Sylvia) Yang, Lucia Bertinetto, Rouzhen Chen, Abi Johnstone, Ivy Ross Stewart, Xindi Lin, Libertie Dobson, Katie Whitehead, Luoxuan (Regina) Li, Ilaria Edmans, Johanna Zhang, Hannah Williams, Leonor Clemente, Emily Nield, Evyn Gensurowsky, Amber Archer, Matilda Winner, Parker Chandler, Catrin Murphy, Alli Hepper
Performances by:
Abbie-May Prince-Wright, Ester Hercegova, Victoria Beristain, Ellie Todd, Simon Chantler, Maggie Sapyta, Martina Ceglie, Lili Kerényi, Andrea Midteide, Ellie Leinweber, Oscar Reynolds, Louise Rose, Sophie Mia Carter, Simone Anthanasiou, Gunes Soysal, Kabir Arora, Duru Agirbas, Mairead Jordan, George Williams Lane, Erica Lima, Sophia Arens, Ryas Low
Costume Supervisors:
Tash Fuller, Maria Dwyer, Sophia Blackburn, Tianxin Xia, Sasha Earney
UAL Team:
Kathleen Mckee, Joshua Dobrik, Naomi Isaak, Hester Woodward, Caroline Akselson, Jessica Chan, Lara Mantell, Catherine Busk, Steven Kavuma, Tyson Howard.

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