This is a pdf document which gives an overview of the Costume Department, including the design of costumes; the sourcing of costumes; an introduction to the dye shop; the use of wigs, hair and make-up; and information on the hire department. The document also includes images from costumes used in past productions and from behind the scenes.

Costume design in His Dark Materials

Costumes are crucial to any production. They can be sewn from scratch, bought on the high street, or made by altering other clothes. In the National Theatre's Costume Department, a staff of designers, dyers, tailors and buyers work together to produce outfits for every character in every show.