Biography

Currently in her final year of a BA (Hons) Costume degree at the Arts University Bournemouth, Verity Joy is a historical costumier and classical Soprano specialising in historical re-enactmant and recreation.

During her degree, she has developed a keen passion for research-based reproduction, using extant garments to inform and inspire her creations. Verity has worked on commissions for museums across England, including collaborating with The Square Pianist to craft bespoke costumes for performance.

Verity is now planning to develop her skills through a Masters in Historical Costume, with a focus on museum-based conservation and curation.

For CV or commission enquiries, please get in touch via the 'Contact' tab above.

Collaboration with The Square Pianist at Shibden Hall, Halifax.

Costume: Verity Joy

Model/performer: Verity Joy

Milliner: Lisa Timbs

Image credit: Elliott Smith, 2023.

Upcoming events

The Marriage of Figaro

University Music Bournemouth's production features music scholars from Arts University Bournemouth and Bournemouth University. Verity Joy will be playing the role of the Countess Rosina.

Thursday 6th June, 2024.

Reserve a seat now: email music@aub.ac.uk

Arts University Bournemouth Exhibition

Join the BA (Hons) Costume class of 2024 for their Summer Exhibition. Featuring costumes made by Verity Joy.

Location: Arts University Bournemouth, 7 Fern Barrow, Wallisdown, Poole BH12 5HH.

July - August 2024.

Amusing Aunt Jane

Join Verity Joy (soprano), Lisa Timbs (piano) and Annemarie Rhys-Jones (harp) for a costumed performance of Jane Austen's music collection at the Jane Austen Festival, Bath 2024.

Sunday 15th September, 6pm.

Buy tickets here:

Benjamin Lester costume

Commissioned by Poole Museum, Verity Joy's Final Major Project from her BA (Hons) Costume degree will be on exhibition in early 2025.