Principals
Jenny Cavalleri
Oliver Barrett IV
Phil Cavalleri
Oliver Barrett III
Dean Thompson
Mrs Barrett
Dr Shapely
Dr Addison
Ray Stratton
Hank Simpson
Steve
Reverend Blaufelt
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Bring the romance, emotion and iconic 1970s style of Love Story to life with our full-show costume hire from Thespis Theatrical Costumiers.
This complete wardrobe package captures the authentic look of the 1970s, from student fashion and vintage styling to detailed sportswear, helping create a visually engaging and period-accurate production.
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.
Love Story follows Oliver Barrett IV, a privileged Harvard student, and Jennifer Cavalleri, a sharp-witted music student from a very different background.
Despite their differences, they fall deeply in love and choose to build a life together against the wishes of Oliver’s family. As they face financial struggles, personal challenges and ultimately tragedy, their story unfolds as a powerful and moving exploration of love, sacrifice and loss.
Oliver Barrett – iconic 1970s styling including flares, knitwear and a signature sheepskin coat
Jenny Cavalleri – authentic student fashion with vintage dresses and understated period styling
Supporting Roles – clean, period-appropriate looks reflecting family, academic and social contrast
Sportswear – detailed Harvard-inspired ice hockey kit in traditional maroon colours
Ensemble – a cohesive mix of vintage 1970s clothing including flared jeans, coats and casualwear
• Harvard student life with distinctive 1970s styling
• Ice hockey sequences with strong visual identity
• Intimate and emotional scenes supported by understated costume design
• Period transitions reflecting the couple’s journey through life together
Our costumes are designed to balance authentic vintage styling with practical performance needs, ensuring ease of movement and quick changes where required.
This is a show that relies on emotional storytelling, and the costume set supports that with a natural, believable 1970s aesthetic.
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.
Delays may incur additional charges. It is important that access, space and the relevant personnel are ready at the agreed time to avoid disruption to tightly scheduled deliveries and collections. We aim to provide approximately one hour’s notice by email when our driver has a clear estimated time of arrival. Please note that where third-party couriers or haulage companies are used (typically operating between 07:00 – 19:00), we have no control over exact timings, and missed deliveries or collections may result in additional charges.
• 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.
With its smaller cast size, this is an excellent option for schools, theatre groups and fringe productions working within tighter budgets. Early booking is recommended.
Do you supply Love Story as a complete set?
Yes — we specialise in full-show costume hire to ensure a consistent and polished production.
Are the costumes authentic to the 1970s?
Yes — the collection includes a range of genuine vintage pieces and carefully selected items to reflect the period accurately.
Is the ice hockey kit included?
Yes — we provide detailed, period-appropriate sportswear to support the production.
Is this suitable for smaller casts?
Yes — this show is particularly well suited to smaller productions and fringe-style performances.
How are the costumes delivered?
Costumes are supplied on hangers in named garment bags for easy organisation during production week.
To check availability or request a quote, please contact us at:
hire@thespis.biz
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