Alterations | Becoming Walker | National Theatre

'There is a thing that happens when you take great pride in how you look.'

Join Arinzé Kene, Frankie Bradshaw, and the National Theatre costume makers as they explore the bold shifts in fashion that took place in the 1970s, the process of designing these costumes with practicality in mind, and tailoring the designs to suit each character, including our ambitious protagonist, Walker Holt.

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Walker Holt has big dreams for his tailor’s shop, and an even bigger order to complete. Over the course of 24 hours he must work tirelessly to satisfy his new client’s impossible tailoring needs.

But as the night goes on, it’s not just the trouser hems that start to fray as tensions rise and Walker’s friendships and relationships are pushed to their limits. His success comes at a cost, but what price is he willing to pay?

Lynette Linton (Blues for an Alabama Sky, Shifters) directs Michael Abbensetts’ (Sweet Talk, Empire Road) era-defining drama, with additional material by Trish Cooke, in its largest ever staging.

Alterations is playing in the Lyttelton Theatre until 5 April.

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