Opera North's Down in the Valley

Jennie Opera North's "Down in the Valley " Jennies costume was created so she stands out from all the other girls. She was portrayed as an angel and pristine. Her headpiece and petticoat both include LED lights to indicate this significance. Colour palette chosen from pottery researched from the period.	The Preacher Opera North's "Down in the Valley " The Preacher was to look older and more towering over the rest of the cast. Costume heavily gathered and made for a quick change.	The Guards Opera North's "Down in the Valley " The Guards costumes were very iconic as the designer wanted to keep the initial uniform look. Adding In brown corduroy makes them relate more to the period.
Toile ( Preacher) Trying out different positions and draping on the stand to find the correct amount of gathers needed.	Toile ( Jennie & Jennies Dad) To the left is a toile of Jennies dad's costume. Made to deep south farm life dungarees. To the left Jennies Costume toile.	Toile ( Guards & Jennies father) The left costume toile shows the guards costume and deciding alternative ways in making up the shirts.
Toile ( Jennies) Toile showing Jennies over coat and finding the right length by draping on the stand.	Toile ( Jennie) Toile showing Jennies over coat and finding the right length by draping on the stand.

Hannah Ramsey