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Beauty and the Beast

 

Beauty and the Beast tells the story of an unkind prince who has been magically transformed into an unsightly creature as punishment for his selfish ways. To revert into his true human form, the Beast must learn to love a bright, beautiful young lady who he has imprisoned in his enchanted castle and earn her love in return before it is too late.

 

Principals

Costumes

Belle
The Beast
Gaston
Lumière
Mrs. Potts
Cogsworth
LeFou  
Maurice
Babette
Madame de la Grande Bouche
Chip Potts


 

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Beauty and the Beast Costume Hire – Full Show Packages

“Trusted by schools and theatre companies across the UK, Ireland and Europe.”

Bring the magic and spectacle of Beauty and the Beast – The Musical to life with our stunning full-show costume hire from Thespis Theatrical Costumiers.

Designed for schools, youth theatre and amateur productions, this brand-new set captures the romance, grandeur and enchantment of one of the most beloved musicals of all time.


A spectacular new costume set from Thespis

Our Beauty and the Beast costume set has been created to deliver maximum visual impact on stage, combining rich fabrics, detailed design and strong character silhouettes.

From Belle’s iconic golden ball gown to the enchanted castle and full ensemble, every element has been carefully developed to elevate your production.


Synopsis

Beauty and the Beast tells the story of a selfish prince transformed into a beast as punishment for his actions.

To break the spell, he must learn to love and be loved in return. When Belle enters his enchanted castle, she begins to see beyond appearances — revealing the humanity within.

A timeless story of love, transformation and inner beauty, brought to life through unforgettable music and powerful stage moments.


Complete Costume Hire Package

Our wardrobe is supplied as a full-show package, ensuring a consistent and professional look across your entire cast.

Each hire includes:

  • Full principal character costumes

  • Ensemble and village costumes

  • Ballroom and transformation scenes

  • All required accessories

  • Footwear included where required

Costumes are supplied ready for stage use and designed for both youth and adult performers.


Iconic Costume Moments

Beauty and the Beast is defined by its visual spectacle — and our costumes deliver across every key scene:

Belle’s iconic golden ball gown

  • Belle’s village dress

  • The Beast’s transformation and formal wear

  • Gaston’s bold and recognisable look

  • The enchanted castle characters

  • Village ensemble and tavern scenes

  • Finale ballroom spectacle

These moments create a visually rich and memorable production from start to finish.

 

Practical Costume Options for All Productions

We understand that different productions have different needs, particularly when working with younger performers.

For key characters such as Cogsworth and Madame de la Grande Bouche (Wardrobe) , we offer two costume options :

  • Full-scale versions – delivering maximum stage presence and visual impact

  • Lightweight versions -Designed for Performance and comfort, movement and ease of performance, both can be supplied if unsure what will work for your production

Our lightweight designs are especially popular with schools and youth theatre groups, offering:

  • Greater comfort for performers

  • Improved mobility on stage

  • Reduced fatigue during longer performances

  • Practical, safer costume solutions for younger casts

This flexibility allows you to choose the right balance between visual impact and performance practicality for your production.


Designed for Performance

  • Built for durability and repeated performances

  • Designed for quick changes and backstage efficiency

  • Strong visual impact under stage lighting

  • Practical for school and theatre productions


How the Costumes Arrive

  • Supplied on hangers in named garment bags

  • Hung on rails in our vans, ready to transfer directly to your rails

  • No sorting required — saving hours of wardrobe time

  • Heavy-duty 6ft rails available to hire if required

 

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Delivery & Collection – UK, Ireland & Europe

We handle all logistics using our own experienced team and dedicated fleet.

  • Delivered and collected by Thespis staff

  • From our van rails straight onto yours — all items barcoded for easy identification

  • Modern ULEZ-compliant vehicles, including electric vehicles

  • Delivery scheduled around your rehearsals, including evenings and weekends

We regularly deliver across the UK and Europe, including Ireland.

For productions in mainland Europe, we provide full ATA Carnet and customs support, ensuring smooth cross-border transport.

Where possible, weekend collections can be arranged following your final performance to help minimise costs.


Ideal for Schools & Theatre

Our Beauty and the Beast costume hire is perfect for:

  • School productions

  • Youth theatre groups

  • Amateur dramatic societies

  • Large ensemble casts

Available in a wide range of sizes.


The Thespis Difference

Thespis specialises in full-show costume hire — removing stress for directors and wardrobe teams.

  • Costumes barcoded for easy identification

  • Supplied in named garment bags

  • Pre-sorted by character and scene

  • Adjusted where required for performers

For this production, we supply complete show packages only. We do not offer principal-only hires, ensuring a consistent, high-quality look across the entire cast.

Everything is designed so your team can focus on the show — not the logistics.


Booking Information

Beauty and the Beast is a highly popular title, particularly for school productions.

Bookings are now open — early enquiry is recommended to secure your preferred dates.


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