Elise Baker
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Credits
Year | Job Title Project Type |
Project Name Director / Company |
Location |
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2022 |
Head of Wigs, Hair and Makeup
Theatre |
Sister Act the Musical Jamie Wilson Productions |
London And UK |
2021 |
Head of Wigs, Hair and Makeup
Theatre |
Bedknobs and Broomsticks Michael Harrison Entertainment |
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2020 |
Hair and Makeup
Commercials & Industrials |
Woo Woo Advert |
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2020 |
Head of Wigs Hair and Make Up
Theatre |
We Will Rock You Phil McIntyre Entertainment |
UK and Ireland Tour |
2019 |
Deputy Wigs, Hair and Make Up
Theatre |
The Rocky Horror Show Trafalgar Entertainment Ltd |
UK and Ireland Tour |
2018 |
Wig Technician
Television |
Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance Jim Henson Company Ltd |
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2018 |
Repeat Wigs Cover
Theatre |
Young Frankenstein |
London |
2017 |
Cover Head of Wigs, Hair and Makeup
Theatre |
Barnum Menier Chocolate Factory |
London |
2017 |
Running Wigs Senior Technician
Theatre |
Opera Festival and Tour Glyndebourne Opera Theatre |
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2015 |
Wig maker and Dresser
Theatre |
Romeo and Juliet. And Misc. Northern Ballet |
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2012 |
Running Wigs Assistant
Theatre |
Opera Festival and Tour 2012 Glyndebourne Opera Theatre |
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2012 |
Wig Maker and Dresser
Theatre |
Beauty and the Beast Northern Ballet |
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2011 |
Running Wigs Assistant
Theatre |
Touring Opera 2011 Glyndebourne Touring Opera |
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2011 |
Running Wigs Assistant
Theatre |
Opera Festival 2011 Glyndebourne Opera Theatre |
Glyndebourne, East Sussex |
2011 |
Deputy Head of Wigs
Theatre |
Scrooge Bill Kenwright Ltd |
Uk and Ireland |
2011 |
Wig Maker
Theatre |
Cleopatra Northern Ballet |
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2009 |
Deputy Head of Wigs
Theatre |
Evita Bill Kenwright Ltd |
Uk and Europe |
2010 |
Hair Stylist
Event |
Post Premier Party Staff Brilliant Face Painting |
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2008 |
Wig Assistant
Theatre |
Evita Bill Kenwright Ltd |
Uk and Ireland |
Education
Year | Qualification | Where |
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2008 | Theatrical Media Make Up and Costume | Worcester University |
2005 | Foundation Art | University of Portsmouth |
2004 | Fashion and Photography Make Up | Chichester College |
2004 | NVQ Level 2 Hairdressing Units | Chichester College |
2004 | Wig Making | Chichester College |
Equipment
My Equipment/Kit:
I can use:
About me
I am a driven and competent Wig Technician. I am currently working at Glyndebourne Opera Theatre, where I have progressed from an assistant to a Senior Technician. I work primarily with principal singers but dress wigs across the whole company. I am accustomed to the pressure of working in rep theatre, using forward planning and organisation to ensure that I maintain high standards of wig dressing. Although my work is mainly for theatre, our productions are also filmed in HD to be broadcast in cinemas so I have experience working with HD lace and the necessary measures to make sure it's not seen.I previously worked for Bill Kenwirght for three years, moving from Assistant to Deputy, proving a highly reliable and useful member of the team. I thrive on the live aspect of theatre and when I'm not working on a show, I spend my spare time watching other productions.
Additional skills:
Hair Cutting.
Knotting/ Weaving.
Prosthetics.
Casualty and Ageing Makeup.
Synthetic and Real Hair Wigs.
Eyelash Tinting.
Period Styling.
Afro and textured hair styling
Referees:
Available on request
Additional information:
I have great passion for the industry I work in and this pushes me to work to the highest standard I can. I am very observant and learn quickly.
License & Passport
Passport: | Yes |
Driver's License: | Yes |
Skills
Secondary Job Title | Wig Dresser |
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Job Titles | Wig Maker, General Wigs |
Years in industry | 6+ years |
Organisations / Memberships | BECTU (UK) |
Highlights
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Helen Russell (Wig Master / Mistress)
Extremely capable wig knotter/dresser. An absolute pleasure to work with, would definitely work with her again