Maya Maduike
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ABOUT

FILM & TV CREDITS
Slow Horses – Alterations Trainee (dailies)
Dear England – Alterations Trainee (dailies)
Prodigies – Crowd Trainee (dailies)
Dreaming Whilst Black – Crowd Trainee (dailies)
THEATRE CREDITS
The Phantom of the Opera: His Majesty's Theatre, West End – Deputy Dresser
Birmingham Royal Ballet: The Nutcracker (2025) – Dresser
Birmingham Hippodrome – Touring productions: Moulin Rouge! (Workroom Assistant & Alterations), Mary Poppins (Costume Maintenance & Dressing), Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (Costume Maintenance), Aladdin (Workroom Repairs)
PLACEMENT & PROJECTS
Dege & Skinner, Savile Row – Finisher & Alterations Assistant, hand-finishing trousers and assisting with jacket/trouser alterations
Elmhurst Ballet School – MODE at The Shaw Theatre (Graduation Production) – Designed and constructed an abstract tutu for a zero-waste project, embedding tessellation while maintaining movement and silhouette
National Theatre – The Witches & The Odyssey – Assisted with fittings, alterations, sourcing, and backstage support
TRAINING & FOUNDATIONS
I graduated with a First-class BA (Hons) in Costume Design and Practice. My work is grounded in tailoring, blending womenswear and menswear, and focused on creating garments that reflect and elevate the wearer’s individuality. Early training on Savile Row and theatre placements at the National Theatre strengthened my understanding of traditional techniques and precision.
CREATIVE APPROACH
I am passionate about designing with purpose, creating costumes that bring character to life while considering sustainability beyond materials – from preserving traditional techniques to thoughtful collaboration with performers and colleagues. I focus on craft, identity, and care, striving to contribute to an evolving industry that values both people and process.
My final-year collection, Liberation, explored freedom of expression through historical references, symbolism, and storytelling, with each look embodying a form of social, cultural, or emotional release.