He trained in costume design at Central St Martins, having previously studied acting at Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts. Whilst no longer an actor, his background enriches his work as a costume designer, giving him a unique insight into building character through costume.

 

He designed costumes for The Mouse and Late, both making impact on the short film festival circuit, and most recently After The Word, which is currently in post-production. Notably, he won an Emmy for his work on Tim Burton’s Wednesday and has also contributed as assistant designer on high-profile projects like Shondaland’s Bridgerton & Universal’s film version of Wicked. He is currently working on season 2 of Wednesday.

 

Bobby was the associate costume designer for Bill Kenwright’s Saturday Night Fever, worked with Simon Callow on The Man Jesus, and assisted on commercials for brands like Heineken and Vodafone. Crime, a collaboration with Bezna Theatre, won Best Production at the FIST Arts Festival in Bucharest. Until recently, he was the resident designer for Changeling Theatre.

 

His dance design credits include projects with Rambert School of Ballet & Contemporary Dance and English National Youth Ballet, as well as developing three new works with Jamaal Burkmar for Matthew Bourne’s Re:Bourne.

 

He has extensive experience as a costume maker on projects like Star Wars, Phantom Thread, and Harry Potter & The Cursed Child, as well as The King and Outlaw King for Jane Petrie, whom he as also worked for as an assistant.

 

Bobby is a member of BAFTA Connect & was recently on the BAFTA Television Awards costume jury.