After completing a fashion design degree, Vanda decided that her calling was in theatre rather than the fashion industry after securing a position in the costumes department at Glyndebourne Opera in the United Kingdom. Following on from this her career has led her to work in many of the theatre genres starting in Opera and moving onto Repertory Theatre including regional theatres and The National Theatre, London. She has worked extensively on West End musicals, mainly working for Cameron Mackintosh as Head of Wardrobe on large scale tours such as Phantom of the Opera and Miss Saigon.
Vanda started working for Birmingham Royal Ballet 2006 assisting with designer on various new productions and supporting existing production. In Her Position as Costume Production Coordinator, she supports the hiring of BRB productions worldwide. Vanda Also assists companies reproduce works on behalf of the estates for designers, La Fille Mal Gardee being one of her favorites.