30 Years of Stagecraft
Renowned for exquisite craftsmanship, competitive pricing, and reliability, NSCD is trusted to deliver outstanding costumes – always on time and within budget.
Nigel Shaw has a strong foundation in professionally trained dance, holding formal qualifications and having performed on stage alongside the world’s most renowned artists. This invaluable experience gives him a distinct advantage over his contemporaries – particularly as a highly involved, hands-on costume designer.
Beyond designing, Nigel personally creates stunning costumes for celebrities and full casts of major musical theater productions. His expertise enables him not only to design but also to craft custom garments perfectly tailored to each client's needs. Drawing from his extensive firsthand experience in the international entertainment industry – combined with a profound understanding of movement and physical constraint – he brings a rare, practical perspective to every project.
Nigel is internationally recognized for his meticulous attention to detail, ensuring that before any costume leaves his workroom – regardless of the project's scale – he personally inspects each piece for quality, ensuring it bears his signature touch of elaborate, hand-finished details.
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SIX
Louise Withers, Michael Coppel & Linda Bewick (LWAA) | Associate Costume Designer: Nigel Shaw | Costumes: Nigel Shaw Costume Design | Australia Tour (JUL 2026→)
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Jolin Tsai – PLEASURE World Tour
Production: Opening - Taipei Dome, Taiwan NYE 2025 | Presented by Yongdai Star Entertainment | Title Sponsor: Cathay United Bank | Costumes: Nigel Shaw Costume Design | China tour (2026→)
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Pretty Woman: The Musical
JONES Theatrical Group, ATG Productions, Gavin Kalin Productions | Costume Supervisor: Claire-Louise Rasmussen | Costumes: NSCD ⋆ Remakes and specialist alterations for a film-accurate result; in-house workroom | Australia tour (2025→)
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Putting It Together
Impresario Productions | Producer: Craig Donnell | Creative Producer: Sharon Millerchip | Costumes: Nigel Shaw | The Foundry Theatre, Sydney, Australia (FEB–MAR 2026)
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Back to the Future: The Musical
Crossroads Live Australia, Colin Ingram Ltd, Robert Zemeckis and Bob Gale | Wardrobe craftsmanship: Sue Lyons | Costumes: NSCD ⋆ Extensive alterations and remakes, adapting vintage garments for screen-authentic looks | Sydney, Australia (SEP 2025 – FEB 2026)
Currently Playing Worldwide
★ Moulin Rouge! The Musical - Global Creatures
On Broadway
In the West End
North American Tour
Cologne, Germany + Mehr-BB Entertainment Group
Utrecht, The Netherlands + Stage Entertainment
Tokyo, Osaka, Japan + Toho Co., Ltd.
Seoul, South Korea + CJ ENM
Past Productions
★ SIX the Musical
Australia & New Zealand tour - LWAA (2024-2025)
Australia tour - LWAA (2020-2023)
Associate Costume Designer - Nigel Shaw
★ Moulin Rouge! The Musical
Seoul, Korea tour - Global Creatures and CJ ENM Musical (2022-2023)
Australia tour - Global Creatures (2021-2023)
★ Elvis! The Musical
Australia tour - Bazmark Films and the Jackal Group (2023)
★ Elvis- A Musical Revolution
Australia tour - David Venn Enterprises (2023)
★ MAMMA MIA! The Musical
Australia tour - LWAA (2023)
Australia tour - LWAA (2017-2019)
★ & Juliet
Australia & Singapore tour* - Michael Cassel Group in association with MTM/Leyline (2023 - 2024) *presented by Base Entertainment Asia
★ Frozen the Musical
Australia tour - Disney Theatricals (2020-2022)
★ Pippin
Australia tour - Gordon Frost Organisation in association with Jones Theatrical Group (2021)
★ Muriel's Wedding The Musical
Australia tour
Global Creatures (2020)
★ Hamilton
Australia tour
Michael Cassel Group (2019)
★ Beautiful: The Carole King Musical
Australia tour - Michael Cassel Group (2017-2018)
★ Kinky Boots
Australia tour - Produced by Michael Cassel with Daryl, Hal and Cameron Mackintosh (2016-2017)
★ Aladdin The Musical
Australia tour - Disney Theatrical Productions (2016)
★ Love Never Dies - The Phantom Returns
Japan tour - HoriPro (2014)
★ King Kong The Musical
Australia tour - Global Creatures (2013)
★ Doctor Zhivago - A New Musical
Australia tour - Alexis Productions (2011-2012)
★ Carmen
New Zealand - Presented by: Southern Opera - Supported by local and national arts funding bodies (2007)
★ Long Way To The Top
Australia tour - Michael Chugg Entertainment and Jacobsen Entertainment (2002-2003)
★ Clara's Dream
Singapore - Millennium Entertainment International with John Rowe (2002)
Televised Live Performances
Designing and manufacturing custom costumes for high-profile artists, dance groups, and televised stage productions. Collaborations featured prominently on national award shows and live broadcast events.
★ Kylie Minogue – 'All the Lovers' Performance – Production: Hey Hey It's Saturday | Venue: Melbourne, Australia | Network: Nine Network | Year: 2010
Costume re-creation for Kylie Minogue’s dancers, faithfully replicating designs from her original music video.
★ Rogue Traders – 'Would You Raise Your Hands' Performance – Production: 52nd Annual TV Week Logie Awards | Venue: Crown Palladium, Melbourne | Network: Nine Network | Year: 2010
Specialized costume construction and original design for the Rogue Traders' dancer ensemble, with creative collaboration from The Squared Division.
Feature Film & Screen Production
Professional contributions to major international screen productions, specializing in costume construction and execution for large-scale feature films. Collaborated with leading creative teams to bring visionary concepts to life with precision and craftsmanship across both theatrical releases and streaming originals.
★ Fangs – Production: Ahimsa Films, Aggregate Films, Truant Pictures & Screen Australia | Location: Australia | Year: 2025 (In Production)
★ Play Dirty – Production: Amazon MGM Studios | Location: Australia | Year: 2024 (Released October 2025)
★ Elvis The Movie – Production: Bazmark Films & The Jackal Group | Location: Australia | Years Active: 2020–2022 (Released 2022)
★ The Great Gatsby – Production: Warner Bros. Pictures, Village Roadshow Pictures, A&E Networks, Bazmark Films & Red Wagon Entertainment | Location: Australia | Years Active: 2011–2013 (Released 2013)
Television & Multi-Platform Entertainment
Showcasing contributions across award-winning children’s programming, talent shows, and globally distributed entertainment - featured on television, streaming platforms, and educational networks.
Reality & Talent Competition Shows
★ Australia’s Got Talent - Production: Crackerjack Productions & FremantleMedia Australia | Location: Australia | Years Active: 2007–2022 | Platforms: Seven Network, Nine Network, 7plus, 9Now, YouTube
★ Dance Boss - Production: Seven Studios | Location: Australia | Year: 2018 | Platforms: Seven Network, 7plus
★ X Factor Australia - Production: FremantleMedia Australia | Location: Australia | Years Active: 2005–2016 | Platforms: Seven Network, YouTube, iTunes
★ Everybody Dance Now - Production: FremantleMedia Australia | Location: Australia | Year: 2012 | Platforms: Network Ten, TenPlay
★ New Zealand’s Next Top Model - Production: TV3 | Location: New Zealand | Years Active: 2009–2011 | Platforms: TV3, international syndication, online catch-up
Children’s Television & Educational Entertainment
★ Hi-5 - Production: Nine Network | Location: Australia | Years Active: 1998–2012 | Platforms: Nine Network, DVDs, YouTube
★ Hi-5 House - Production: Asiasons | Locations: Australia & Singapore | Years Active: 2013–2019 | Platforms: Disney Channel Asia, DVDs, YouTube, Netflix
★ Jay's Jungle - Production: Ambience Entertainment | Location: Australia | Year: 2016 | Platforms: 7TWO, DVDs, educational streaming services
★ The Wiggles – 'Sing a Song of Wiggles' & 'A Sailor Went To Sea/Hornpipe' – Production: The Wiggles Pty Ltd | Location: Australia | Year: 2008 | Platforms: DVD, YouTube, Netflix, Stan
International Artist Collaborations
Custom costume construction and support for major international recording artists, enhancing live televised concerts, exclusive broadcast events, and global promotional appearances.
★ Kylie Minogue – Yasalam After-Race Concert – Production: Formula 1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix | Venue: Du Arena, Abu Dhabi, UAE | Creative Direction: The Squared Division | Dancer Costumes: Design & Construction by Nigel Shaw Costume Design (NSCD) | Ms Minogue’s Wardrobe: Styled separately | Additional Ensemble Wardrobe: Supplied by production team | Year: 2012
★ Lady Gaga – 'Gaga Live at Sydney Monster Hall' | Venue: Sydney Town Hall (renamed Sydney Monster Hall) | Broadcast: Austereo Network, Nine Network's GO!, and Channel [V] | Year: 2011
★ Cliff Richard – 'Wanted On Tour' | Presented by Frontier Touring | Location: Australia, New Zealand, Asia | Year: 2003
★ Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Performances | Location: Sydney, Australia
NSCD has made notable contributions to the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras, one of the world’s largest and most celebrated LGBTQIA+ festivals, delivering custom costumes for international headliners and featured performers across live broadcast events.
★ Kylie Minogue (2022 & 2019)
★ Wynter Gordon (2011)
★ David Guetta (2010)
★ Amanda Lepore (2010)
★ George Michael (2010)
★ Kelly Rowland (2010)
★ Tina Arena (2005)
★ Darren Hayes (2005)