Pitlochry Theatre Work Experience

Last month I spent a week in Pitlochry Festival Theatre in the wardrobe department. I absolutely loved it there, everyone was so kind and welcoming and I learnt a lot when I was there. During the summer Pitlochry have 6 shows going on at the same time, they start the season with the first 3 or 4 plays on and then open up the last 2/3 a few weeks later, meaning for the last month or so all six shows are up and running. The idea behind this is you can go to Pitlochry for a week’s holiday and see a different show every night.

When I arrived the final show, ‘Dr Angelus’, was about to open. I was so lucky with the week I went as I got to be involved in rehearsals, making of costumes, maintenance and dressing. I learnt how to use an over-locking machine while making a dress for the autumn play ‘Whisky Galore’ and was shown how a theatre is run behind the scenes – literally!

The first half of my week involved watching the last few rehearsals of ‘Dr Angelus’, watching the opening show, fixing broken costumes and making costumes. The second half of my week was making costumes, maintenance and dressing. Dressing is definitely a passion of mine; I love the backstage vibe and being on hand for quick changes, fixing things if something doesn’t go to plan. Everything went to plan of course but it was fun being at the ready if not!

I was lucky enough to go backstage for ‘Privates on Parade’ and ‘Trelawny of the Wells’ – both very different from each other so it was great to see the different costumes.

As I said I loved my work experience at Pitlochry Theatre and would recommend everyone get down and see a play there! The actors, sets and costumes are all fabulous and definitely worth going to see!

http://www.pitlochry.org.uk/


Dr Angelus





Privates on Parade





Trelawny of the Wells