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Frocking Up: The Art of the Costume Maker
What are the special needs of an opera singer, a ballet dancer, or an actor portraying an historical character, a Greek god or a dinosaur? Drawing on theatre, opera, and dance costumes and drawings from the QPAC Museum Collection, Frocking Up will feature examples of costumes created for different performance styles, and will examine the special requirements that designer and costume maker need to consider.

The costume maker's ability to interpret the designer's two-dimensional concept drawing into a fully-formed garment can greatly assist the performer to make the transformation into his/her stage character.

By documenting the development of an elaborate costume for the Queensland Conservatorium's 2009 opera production of Handel's Saul, the exhibition will explore the processes involved -- from initial discussions with the designer, through fabric selection, patternmaking, cutting, sewing/assembly, fittings and finally in performance.

Frocking Up: The Art of the Costume Maker
Venue: Tony Gould Gallery, QPAC, South Bank, Brisbane
Dates: 22/10/09-06/02/10
Cost: Free
Official Site: www.qpac.com.au

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