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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

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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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Made In Dagenham Costume Hire

02/02/2022

Thespis are excited to be costuming a new run of

"Made in Dagenham"

at the

Adelphi Theatre London

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The strike, led by Rose Boland, Eileen Pullen, Vera Sime, Gwen Davis, Violet Dawson, and Sheila Douglass, began on 7 June 1968, when women sewing machinists at Ford Motor Company Limited Dagenham plant in London walked out

Not only is Thespis costuming a run of Made in Dagenham at the Adelphi theatre this year, news we are thrilled to share and be part of, but we have another special acquisition relating to the very same show, performed upon the very same stage.

Thespis has acquired into its collection a very special costume used by the show’s main character Rita O’Grady, which, back in 2014, was worn by award-winning actress Gemma Arterton, who popularised the role and made it her own in the superb run at the Adelphi Theatre.

Thespis often takes on garments (coats, shirts, all sorts, you name it!) worn by the stars of stage and screen, but rarely do we get an exact piece for the exact show that will go up at the exact same theatre, and so we felt we absolutely had to share!

The costume is in fabulous condition, and it’s one we are very keen to see return, not just to the Adelphi, but to stages across the UK. So who knows, you might find yourself wearing it when you next take Made in Dagenham out on hire from us!

The Dagenham sewing machinists walked out when, as part of a regrading exercise, they were informed that their jobs were graded in Category C

In 2014–2015, Gemma Arterton starred in Made in Dagenham, a stage musical about the Ford sewing machinists strike of 1968 concerning equal pay for women. Since its premiere on 5 November 2014 at the Adelphi Theatre in London. costume hire

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Phantom of the Opera Photo Shoot

11/01/2022

Phantom of the Opera Photo shoot - January 2022

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Just a few of the great pictures from our favourite photographer..

Stunning red period ball gown. Christine escapes with Raoul to the roof and tells him about her subterranean encounter with the Phantom

From the costume set of "The Phantom of the Opera" Worn by Christine Daaé.

Kind use of these pictures: Glenn Davidson

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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 &...

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Little Shop Of Horrors

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Sister Act NODA Review

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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

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

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Spring Awakening

You really are a fantastic comp...

Emil Dale Acamemy

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

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

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...

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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...

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NODA East winner Phantom of the Opera

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Susan DuPont

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

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

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

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

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

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
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Colchester Operatic Society

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

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

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...

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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

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

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

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

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
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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

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

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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

The Addams Family Costumes We were extremely impressed

Hi Margaret,
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Bryan Craven LIDOS

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...

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