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Step into the glamour, drama and faded grandeur of Sunset Boulevard with our full-show costume hire from Thespis Theatrical Costumiers.
Inspired by the golden age of Hollywood, this complete wardrobe package captures the elegance, decadence and emotional depth of the story, with striking period detail and character-led styling throughout.
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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.
Sunset Boulevard tells the haunting story of Norma Desmond, a faded silent film star living in a world of illusion, and Joe Gillis, a struggling screenwriter drawn into her orbit.
As ambition, dependency and delusion collide, their relationship spirals into a powerful and tragic exploration of fame, obsession and the cost of chasing dreams in Hollywood.
Norma Desmond – dramatic, glamorous gowns reflecting faded stardom and theatrical presence
Joe Gillis – classic mid-20th century tailoring with understated Hollywood style
Betty Schaefer – clean, elegant studio-era fashion with a modern edge
Max von Mayerling – formal, refined attire supporting Norma’s world of illusion
Ensemble – Hollywood studio, party and street scenes with a mix of glamour and realism
• Norma’s striking entrances and signature gowns
• Studio and party scenes reflecting Hollywood glamour
• Contrasting worlds of wealth and struggle
• Ensemble moments capturing the golden age of film
Our costumes are designed to balance Hollywood elegance with theatrical practicality, allowing performers to move confidently while maintaining a strong visual impact.
This is a visually rich production, and our costume set supports the emotional storytelling and dramatic contrasts at its core.
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 Sunset Boulevard costumes have been praised in performance, with NODA reviewers noting their strong period accuracy and visual impact on stage.
This is a demanding production both visually and vocally, and our costume set is designed to support that level of performance.
Our standard hire period is 10 days, with additional days available on a simple pro-rata basis.
This is a popular and visually ambitious production, and early booking is strongly recommended.
Do you supply Sunset Boulevard as a complete set?
Yes — we specialise in full-show costume hire to ensure a consistent and visually strong production.
Are the costumes true to the Hollywood period?
Yes — the costumes reflect the glamour and style of the golden age of Hollywood, adapted for stage performance.
Are accessories included?
Yes — hats, footwear and accessories are included where appropriate.
Is this suitable for large productions?
Yes — this show works particularly well with a strong ensemble and ambitious staging.
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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