Joyce Lutula

My name is Joyce lutula and I am an aspiring costume designer and maker, wishing to enter the theatre industry. Previously I have studied production arts specialising in costume design at The Brit School of Arts. Working on stage scale productions with theatre, dance and musical theatre students.

I am currently in my final year at Nottingham Trent university studying costume design and construction. Over the past few years I have developed design and construction skills through various projects. I love bringing characters to life from different cultures and backgrounds and I'm always up for a creative challenge.

Costumes maker/dresser at Mahogany Carnival (2024-08-16 – 2024-08-30)

Worked as a maker creating four different looks for Notting Hill carnival.

• for each costume I constructed the skirts, sleeves, and tops.
• organise and pack costumes
• on the day of carnival, I styled and help performers to get ready.

Costume Designer/maker/backstage at The Brit School (2019-09 – 2021-07)

During my time at the Brit school I worked on a variety of large scale productions, designing and making costumes and wardrobe assisting for a live audience.

• The main major productions I worked on were 'The Welkin' theatre show where I was the co-designer and maker for a cast 24 person cast.
• 'Jon & Jen' musical theatre where I was a costume assistant working backstage doing quick changes, alterations and organising performers costume.

BA in Costume Design Construction – Nottingham Trent University (2022-09 – 2025-06)

Level 3 Extended Diploma in Production Arts UAL – The Brit School (2019-09 – 2021-07)