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Wind in the Willows Costumes

13/10/2022

Wind in the Willows Costumes

A brand-new costume set from the Thespis Studios

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The team spent an a very interesting and most enjoyable time putting this show together, so come in and take a look at Toad and the gang.

This riotous comedy follows Mole, Rat, Badger, and the impulsive Mr. Toad, whose insatiable need for speed lands him in serious trouble. With his beloved home under threat from the notorious Chief Weasel and his gang of sinister Wild Wooders, Toad must attempt a daring escape leading to a series of misadventures and a heroic battle to recapture Toad Hall. Full of humour, wit, a gorgeous, soaring score, and heart warming lessons of friendship, THE WIND IN THE WILLOWS is the perfect fit for family audiences everywhere.

This riotous comedy follows Mole, Rat, Badger, and the impulsive Mr. Toad, whose insatiable need for speed lands him in serious trouble.

The notorious Chief Weasel and his gang of sinister Wild Wooders

Based on Kenneth Grahame’s best-selling classic of children’s literature, and with a book by Oscar-winning screenwriter and Downton Abbey creator Julian Fellowes and songs by Olivier Award-winning composers and lyricists George Stiles and Anthony Drewe, THE WIND IN THE WILLOWS is a wild, thrill-seeking tale.

The Wind in the Willows by Julian Fellowes with music and lyrics by George Stiles and Anthony Drewe.

Based on Kenneth Grahame’s best-selling classic of children’s literature, and with a book by Oscar-winning screenwriter and Downton Abbey creator Julian Fellowes and songs by Olivier Award-winning composers and lyricists George Stiles and Anthony Drewe, THE WIND IN THE WILLOWS is a wild, thrill-seeking tale.

Diverse Cast, Any Theatre group, Any school, Ensemble Cast, Large Cast, Middle School, Theatre For Young Audiences

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Grease the Musical Costumes

13/10/2022

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BTG Youth's stages "GREASE"

Stunning period costumes for the cast of Grease the musical

Stunning period costumes for the cast of Grease the musical. The Pink Ladies

Stunning period costumes for the cast of Grease the musical. Tee birds costumes

The scene segues to bring in the greaser gang known as the Burger Palace Boys known in later versions as the T-Birds and their auxiliary, the Pink Ladies as they sing a cruder version of the Rydell alma mater

Thespis are absolutely thrilled to be working with the delightful 'Brighton Theatre Group Youth" once again, following on from their last outing with us for their run of the 'The Addams Family' 2019. This time the group has decided to stage the global hit feel-good musical 'Grease' at The Old Market theatre in Hove this October, running from the 25th - 29th, so we would highly suggest anyone who hasn't already, grab yourself a ticket before they sell out! You won't want to miss this! It's got groove, it's got meaning: 'Grease' is the word...

Running from:
Tuesday, 25 October 2022
Saturday, 29 October 2022

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Statues Hunchback of Notre Dame

13/08/2022

Hunchback of Notre Dame Photo Shoot

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The team at Thespis spent an a very interesting and most enjoyable day working with the incredible Glenn Davison "Photographer" and Nicol Galemua "Makeup artist from Bridgerton" producing a makeup video and stills images for two of the statues characters in this show. The stills and video for the dropping head statue will be available to view and ideas on how to best present these stunning costumes. Special thanks to Callum Blake for being so patient as the model.

Thespis photo shoot and how to apply makeup. Fun session for Hunchback of Notre Dame. How to apply make up for statues in Hunchback Angel

From the costume set of "Hunchback of Notre Dame" Angel statue costume & makeup ideas. Dropping head statue video to follow shortly.

Kind use of these pictures: Glenn Davidson

www.glenndavidsonphotography.com

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Sound of Music goes to Tallinn Estonia

11/05/2022

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"The Sound of Music Costume Set is on the road to

Tallinn Estonia"

The Sound of Music is to fundraise for Ukrainian charities which provide aid to those both in

Ukraine and those who fled to Estonia.

Thespis are on the road again! … And this time we’re off to Estonia, and its gorgeous capital city Tallinn! where we are working with West End International, providing costumes for a series of charity performances at the simply magnificent Alexela Concert Hall, where they will be performing Sound of Music to fundraise for Ukrainian charities which provide aid to those both in Ukraine and those who fled to Estonia.
It’s obviously a very difficult time for millions of Ukrainians around the world, and our hearts go out to them all as we all pray for peace to return as soon as possible. And we know the part we play in providing support to them is small, but it doesn’t diminish the honour we feel to be able to contribute in this way.

And, to bring it back to musicals ever so slightly - I dare say there will be few renditions of Edelweiss that will be more moving and more poignant than what will be heard in the Alexela Theatre tonight.

More pictures and updates to come.

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Phantom of the Opera Costume Photo Shoot

17/03/2022

Photo shoots - March 2022

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Just a few of the great pictures from a local photographer and makeup artists that use our services.

Photoshoot using costumes from Phantom Of the Opera

From the costume set of "The Phantom of the Opera"

Phantom of the opera costumes for hire period costumes

From the costume set of "The Phantom of the Opera"

Video of the photo shoot.

From the costume set of "The Phantom of the Opera"

Kind use of these pictures: Andrew McMeekin

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What our customers are saying...

Made In Dagenham at the Adelphi Theatre

Thanks SO much for all the help with our production. The costumes are beyond fabulous! Will definitely send over some pictures after the production.

Thanks again.

Best wishes,
Georgia

Francis Holland Sloan Square

Betty Blue Eyes Best Production Winner NODA Awards

To Margaret, Thank you for supplying us with such fantastic costumes once again. We won the NODA President's award for "best production" and attention to detail was one of the reasons mentioned-so thank you for your help with that! We look forward to deal...

Ellesmere MTC

Addams Family

Hi Margaret Thank you very much for the fabulous costumes you supplied for our production of the Addams family. Everyone was very pleased with their costume, especially with all the accessories and shoes that were supplied with them. We have never ha

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Carol Wibberley

Phantom of the Opera Coventry YOG

NODA Review
Review Author: Annette Nuttall This is one of a growing number of musicals that has been released for youth and school productions only. However there is nothing simple or small about putting on this show, it is a challen...

Coventry Youth Operetta Group YOG

Spring Awakening Costumes

Hi Margaret Sorry I did not catch you on Saturday night. Great feedback on the costumes and look of the show. Have loved working with you; you are now very much on our radar and look forward to working with again Many Tha...

Gallery Players Ipswich

Addams Family Brighton

Hi Margaret, Thanks for your totally organised approach to all of this you could teach many a previous costumier a lesson in how to do it Happy weekend. Keith

Keith S

Macbeth

Dear Margaret,

The costumes were received yesterday and first glimpses are very exciting. We are about to do a costume parade this morning ahead of tech, and very excited to see everything in action.

Can I just say, we are extremely impressed a

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Haileybury College

Costumes look fantastic Stage Productions

Hi Margaret, We`ve had the costume call tonight with our wardrobe team and the cast and I must say the costumes look fantastic!
Director of Stage Productions Phantom of the Opera

Director

Sister Act NODA Review

Julie Petrucci NODA East CATS’ production of Sister Act The Maltings Ely The setting was used to good effect given it had to represent several different locations and the stage crew did a great job. With about seve...

CATS Sister Act NODA Review

Daisy Pulls it off

Dear Margaret.

Thank you so much for the costumes they are absolutely fabulous and I so appreciate all your hard work. We are delighted with them.

Best wishes

Charlotte E

Queens College Taunton

Little Shop Of Horrors

Hello Margaret! We had so many great comments and feedback on the costumes - that you sourced most of them to fit our specific cast which made such a difference and it's rare to find a costumiers that caters to that. Also that they were s...

Manchester Musical Youth

Made In Dagenham Costumes

Dear Margaret Just messaging to say thank you. All the costumes arrived and are absolutely perfect. I'm so impressed with the quality of the costumes and professionalism of Thespis hire. Again many thanks to you and for my mug .... What a lovely surprise, it will get lo...

Queens College Taunton

Sister Act one of the best. Testimonial

Thank you Margaret. Who knows, maybe one day our paths will cross again. I hope so as I do think your company is one of the best I've ever worked with and I've been doing wardrobe for over 20 years. Kind regards Jane

St Albans Musical Theatre Company

Perins School’s production of Phantom of the Opera

Thank you so much. Here is a testimony for you website Perins School’s production of Phantom of the Opera was a huge hit. With the help of Thespis, our show was worthy of the West End stage! Every performance was awash with co...

Perins School

NODA East winner Phantom of the Opera

Reviewed By: Susan DuPont NODA east NYMT production Norwich Play House "Where do I begin with this production? It was ambitious, professional, brilliantly cast and sung, innovative in staging, groupings and movement, with impressive sets cleverly used o...

Susan DuPont

The Addams Family Costumes We were extremely impressed

Hi Margaret,
"We went to Stoke on Trent last night to see your costumes at "The Addams Family and were extremely impressed!"

Bryan Craven LIDOS

Phantom of the Opera Daily Echo Review Perins School

Alresford Having seen some excellent youth company productions I was uncertain how a school would fare with such a demanding musical. I needn’t have worried as the 110-strong cast were an absolute credit to Director Marilitsa A

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Alan Johns

Miss Saigon Costumes

The NODA Best Production Shield
NODA and the Best Production Awards. 2015 WINNER of Best Musical for Phantom of the Opera and The Addams Family 2014 WINNER of Best Youth Musical Award for Miss Saigon 2010 WINNER of Best Youth Musical &...

Adrian Connell NYMT

The Addams Family NODA West

So much attention to detail NODA West Review By: Rachel Miller Newcastle Amateur Operatic Society. Addams Family Musical. Stoke Repertory Theatre "I was very excited to go and see Newcastle Operatic Society’s producti...

Rachel Miller NODA

Phantom of the Opera costumes

Shine Youth Music Theatre Phantom of the Opera costumes "Highest quality" . Thespis is a very professional costumiers and our dealings with them have been very efficient. The costumes are of the highest quality, and beautifully made and well maintained. We w...

Shine Youth Music Theatre

Addams Family Costume Review Brighton Theatre Group

Hi Margaret, As promised I have attached a few images of the show for your use with marketing the costume set - which as I have said before were just beautifully presented and made - a real asset to the production. I will...

BrightonTG

Phantom of the Opera Stage One Youth

Thank you Margaret and thank you for taking the time to compliment our cast. We try to instil a sense of pride and professionalism in our young people and it is great to have an 'outsiders' view. Your costumes were wonderful and really helped to make our ...

Maggie Kearney

Addams Family Costumes Rattonians

"Excellent costumes" Very refreshing to have such a complete service and good quality costumes. Really made the show work. Thank you so much!

The Rattonians

Into The Woods

Dear Margaret,

Thank you once again for the most amazing costumes for "Into The Woods" - we loved them! Have a wonderful summer!

Alice

Hampton High School - Richmond upon Thames

Miss Saigon costumes

Dear Margaret “We were very impressed with the quality of the costumes we received. The company had also been thorough in sending thed Regards, Sarah. Addison Ousedale school
Miss Saigon costumes
correct sizes ...

Ousedale school

Hunchback of Notre Dame Costumes

Hi Margaret,

I just wanted to say thank you so much for ‘busting a gut’ to create such a wonderful set of costumes.

Everyone is so impressed with them!

Many thanks

Claire J
Head of Wardrobe
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Colchester Operatic Society

Lindley Players

Addams Family
Hi Margaret, Thank you so much for providing such awesome costumes. The costumes look stunning, Very impressed. I will definitely be using you for other projects in the future. Thank you again. Cheryl

Lindley Players

Sister Act costumes

Hi Margaret, Hope your Sunday delivery went well, and you have caught up with some sleep. We are all very sad that the show is over!! The costumes were amazing and definitely contributed to the overall success of the production.

Janice Lim

Beyond my expectations WW1 Uniforms

Coward or Hero Margaret, "Thank you so much for the fabulous job on the costumes....they really enhanced the show. Beyond my expectations. We have had our first performance and it was exceptionally well received" Play By Bill Snell.

Bill Snell

NOGAL Productions Addams Family

"Everything brilliant" A huge pat on the back - so professional and the costumes are excellent. First time we have used "Thespis" but definitely not the last.

Sue Gallagher M.B.E

Co-op Juniors Theatre Company

The Phantom of the Opera

Review NODA Review Author: Pam White This has been a production to be seen to be believed! One of our Junior Societies taking on this masterpiece by Andrew Lloyd Webber and C...

Co-op Juniors Theatre Company

Spring Awakening

You really are a fantastic comp...

Emil Dale Acamemy

Oliver

Hi Margaret Wow just wow! They are absolutely stunning. We are very excited to see them on our students later this afternoon. Thank you, just a fantastic service. Jo

Jo @ Highworth Grammar Ashford