Around 20 Media Make-up students showcased their own designs and costumes on the catwalk for their Final Show, in the Peter Barkworth Theatre at Stockport College.
The show was a sell-out and the packed audience was spellbound by the quality of the work presented on the night, which was themed around Cirque de Surreal.
They worked on their final designs and creations for a number of months and a tremendous amount of attention to detail has gone into their work.
The students used a combination of make-up and prosthetics, model-making, costume design, sewing, wig-making and hair styling skills to create the finished looks.
Student Leah Mclellan, 19 from Burnage
(pictured left) , showcased her model as a
zombie bride, she said:
“It was a fantastic opportunity to develop my
skills. I chose to create a zombie bride so I
could further my development with prosthetics.
“The course is fun and exciting and I would
highly recommend it to anyone who wants to
build their skills for a career in the make-up
industry. I love this course – enrolling on it was
the best decision I have ever made.”
The models who acted in the show included
animals, clowns, mime artists and a
ringmaster who hosted the show.
Media Make-up Lecturer Gill Mellor said:
“The students have worked incredibly hard for
several months preparing for this show and
have achieved results that were over and above
our expectations. Their ideas and imagination
have absolutely wowed us all. They are totally
professional and have worked so hard, we are
very proud of them.
“We wish all our second year students the very best in their future careers.”
Proceeds from the show went towards to the ‘SOPHIE LANCASTER Foundation’ (S.O.P.H.I.E – Stamp Out Prejudice, Hatred and Intolerance Everywhere).
Following the horrific murder of Sophie Lancaster, her family wanted to ensure a lasting legacy to their beautiful, bright creative daughter and so The Sophie Lancaster Foundation was established and it became a registered charity in 2009.
Greater Manchester Police, in consultation with the Sophie Lancaster Foundation, recognises alternative sub-culture as a broad term to define a strong sense of collective identity and a set of group-specific values and tastes. This typically centres on distinctive style, clothing, make up, body art and music preference. Those involved usually stand out to both fellow participants and to those outside the group. Groups typically under the ‘alternative’ umbrella include Goths, Emos, Punks and Metallers however this list is not exhaustive.