Principals
Bathsheba Everdene
Gabriel Oak
William Boldwood
Sergeant Francis Troy
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Bring the romance, drama and rich rural atmosphere of Far from the Madding Crowd to life with our full-show costume hire from Thespis Theatrical Costumiers.
Set in Victorian England, this complete wardrobe package captures the elegance, hardship and emotional depth of Hardy’s world, with strong period detail and character-led styling throughout.
We specialise exclusively in full-show costume hire, ensuring complete consistency across your production. Every principal and ensemble role is carefully considered, with costumes designed to work together visually on stage.
All costumes include appropriate footwear, hats and accessories, supplied ready for performance.
A complete costume package ensures visual consistency, saves valuable preparation time, is often more cost-effective, and delivers a much stronger, more professional impact on stage than sourcing individual items from multiple suppliers.
One of Thomas Hardy’s best-loved works, Far from the Madding Crowd is a powerful story of love, independence, honour and betrayal set against the backdrop of Victorian rural England.
The story follows Bathsheba Everdene as she finds herself pursued by three very different suitors — the loyal shepherd Gabriel Oak, the prosperous farmer Boldwood, and the charismatic Sergeant Troy — each representing a different path through love and life.
Bathsheba Everdene – striking Victorian dresses reflecting strength, independence and social standing
Gabriel Oak – practical rural Victorian workwear with strong character authenticity
William Boldwood – refined gentleman farmer attire with quiet authority
Sergeant Troy – military uniform and polished styling with dramatic contrast
Ensemble – authentic Victorian rural clothing for farm workers, townsfolk and household characters
• Bathsheba’s memorable entrances and evolving period looks
• Rural farm and harvest scenes full of Victorian character
• Sergeant Troy’s strong military visual contrast
• Ensemble moments capturing the beauty and hardship of Hardy’s Wessex
Our costumes are designed to balance Victorian authenticity, durability and theatrical practicality, ensuring a strong period look without compromising performance.
This production benefits from a cohesive and atmospheric visual style, with costumes helping to support both the romance and the realism of the story.
Costumes are delivered by our own team using modern long-wheelbase vans, arriving on rails, in labelled garment bags, ready to go straight into your dressing rooms.
As a guide, you will typically require one 6ft rail per 25 costumes to comfortably accommodate the set.
• Full-show specialist – no cherry-picking, ensuring complete visual consistency
• Costumes arrive organised, labelled and performance-ready
• Footwear and accessories included as standard
• Barcoded costumes with detailed pick lists for easy identification
• Experienced support from first enquiry through to show week
Our standard hire period is 10 days, with additional days available on a simple pro-rata basis.
This is an excellent choice for schools and theatre groups looking for a strong leading female role and a visually rich period production. Early booking is recommended.
Do you supply Far from the Madding Crowd as a complete set?
Yes — we specialise in full-show costume hire to ensure a consistent and visually strong production.
Are the costumes period accurate?
Yes — the costumes are designed to reflect Victorian rural England as accurately as possible for stage use.
Is this suitable for flexible or reduced casting?
Yes — this title can work very well with doubling and flexible casting, depending on your production.
Are accessories included?
Yes — where appropriate, hats, footwear and accessories are included as part of the package.
How are the costumes delivered?
Costumes are supplied on hangers in named garment bags for efficient organisation during production week.
To check availability or request a quote, please contact us at:
hire@thespis.biz
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