From Panto to Semi-Monde

We have costumed some great productions this month utilising our huge range of costumes for many eras and styles. 

Red Riding Hood had a mix of traditional panto wear with Granny Hood, Jack and a wicked wolf with wig and mob cap disguise. This was in contrast to the other characters set in present day with the three little pig property developers in modern day suits.

Aladdin was a riot of colour with the young cast wearing some gorgeous chinese jackets and silk dresses with top knots and coolie hats. Rich jewel colours were used for Ebenezar and the emperor with Aladdin in both poor and rich Chinese costumes.

Bugsy is set in the 1920’s gangster period with stripe suits, trilby’s and bright flapper dresses for the show girls.

It was great to supply a set of fantastic 50’s wear for a local production of Grease with lots of beautiful prom dresses and colourful Teddy Boy jackets.

Semi-Monde is set in the elegant 1930’s with lots of day and evening wear, furs and tons of accessories.

We have really enjoyed putting costumes together for these shows and look forward to more productions next month of Grease, The Sound of Music, Les Miserables and Bugsy Malone.

For more information on our specialist range of costumes call 01908 372504 or visit www.admiralcoatumes.co.uk

Costumes for Pantomime

It’s panto season on the Am Dram circuit and this year we have had great fun with Aladdin and Red Riding Hood.

Red Riding Hood versus the three little pig property developers was wittily written by talented member of Caddington Amateur Dramatic Society (CADS), Lou Treleaven.

With strong performances by Tony Slythe as Dame Granny Hood and other members of the group, the local pantomime reflecting local issues was enjoyed by everyone.

Thank you to the CADS team for sending us these wonderful pictures of our costumes in action.

For more information on how we can help you with your pantomime, call     01908 372504 or visit www.admiralcostumes.co.uk

Costumier Variety

A very busy start to the year with a gorgeous set of bespoke costumes prepared for a production of The Tempest, performed in Greece. Set in medieval style, rich fabrics were used to create some stunning and opulent costumes.

Our first show of the year was The Wizard of Oz, produced by a local group, The Square Drama Circle in Dunstable. We had great fun providing costumes for Dorothy, the Lion, Scarecrow, Tin Man and an Emerald City Guard.

The Wizard of Oz was quickly followed by school productions of Bugsy Malone, The Sound of Music, Grease and Oh What a Lovely War, with costumes being shipped as far away as Belfast.

We now have several local pantos coming up, with original and topical writing from the talented casts.

Aladdin will feature a fantastic selection of beautiful oriental style costumes for both adults and children.

Red Riding Hood versus the Three Little pigs property developers is set in a modern style with a panto dame that cannot stop eating cakes and Goldilocks in a biker jacket.

We are excited about providing costumes for semi-Monde, a play by Noel Coward, costumes for the school competition, Rock Challenge and some bespoke medieval style dresses for a photo-shoot emulating the Chronicles of Narnia.

For more information on our costumes for drama, schools, photo-shoots and events, please call 01908 372504 or visit www.admiralcostumes.co.uk

Costumes for Grease

The ever popular musical Grease, written in 1971 by Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey, is an excellent choice for school and amateur productions with a fun script and lively musical numbers.

Set in Rydell High School during the 1950’s, it tells the story of teen greaser Danny Zuko falling in love with Australian wholesome good girl Sandy Olsson.

Danny is the leader of the T-Birds black jacket greasers and Sandy joins the Pink Ladies gang led by Betty Rizzo.

We have a great set of costumes for this show including T-bird and Pink Lady jackets, Teddy boy suits and a fantastic selection of 50’s wear, pedal pushers, circular skirts, net petticoats and spot dresses.

Other characters in the show include Frenchy with her pink hair and beauty salon attire, Teen angel in his white jacket and silver waistcoat, and Vince Fontaine in his bright Teddy Boy drapes and brothel creepers. 

For more information on our costumes for Grease visit www.admiralcostumes.co.uk or give us a call on 01908 372504

Cloaks, Capes and Shawls

There are many characters associated with a cloak, cape or shawl, Sherlock Holmes, Red Riding Hood and Widow Twankey to name just a few.

Capes come in all shapes and sizes, they make a great accessory and add the final touch to many costumes. From short flimsy chiffon fairy capes, thick wool police capes, velvet cloaks for noble-men and women to cloaks for panto villians, we have a great selection of all types to suit many characters.

We have cloaks for monks and priests, Victorian velvet, fur trimmed, Cinderella style with patches, Scottish widow with large loose hoods and long red cloaks for kings.

Villains like Darth Vader, and wicked uncle pantomime baddies require cloaks and many super heroes like Batman, Robin, and The Mask of Zorro

Cloaks and capes are a great accessory item, keep you warm at events and add glamour to many costumes.

We have capes and cloaks to purchase from our on-line store, quality theatrical cloaks of all styles to hire from our store in Newton Longville, or if you cannot finds what you are looking for, we also offer a bespoke made to measure service for adults and children.

Visit www.admiralcostumes.co.uk or give us a call on 01908 372504