Ruth Ferns-Duncan FdA Costume Student
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Ruth Ferns-Duncan

FdA Costume Student


Biography

Ruths interest for costume has developed over the years, having drawn inspiration from a mixture of experiences through traveling and work which has led to her current studies at BOVTS, specializing in refined pattern cutting and costume enhancement/dying techniques.  Ruth values the importance of bringing sustainable practices into the industry and hopes to make a positive impact in her future working environment.

Previous credits include: Absolute scenes (The Marble Factory), Troilus & Cressida (The Redgrave), Toy Plastic Chicken (The Wardrobe Theatre), Three Seagulls (Bristol Old Vic), A Sense Of Occasion (Christchurch Studios), While Shepherds Watched (Touring Show), Macbeth (Bristol Old Vic), Pride & Prejudice (The Mount Without), LOAM (Bristol Old Vic), A Midsummer Night’s Dream (The Malcolm X Centre), Two Alone (Christchurch Studios), The Hive (Glastonbury Festival), Improvised dance, Theatre & Play – The Original Spinners (Various locations).

 

Students drinking coffee in Clifton Village
The training provided by the MFA programme is superb. The depth with which we explore, paired with unyielding curiosity that is met with the most knowledgeable, passionate, expert tutors is what makes BOVTS programme one of the finest around. I feel honoured to call BOVTS my grad school. Rachel McVay, MA Professional Acting Student