Stage costume design involves creating costumes that capture the characters' personalities, emotions and movements while facilitating storytelling. Historical accuracy, durability, fabric technology, and quick-change requirements are some of the factors [...]
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Inside a mascot costume, it's a stuffy and sweaty existence for performers. Naturally, therefore, costumes must be cleaned thoroughly between uses. Most costumes are designed to be machine washed on [...]
The British theatre industry is a fundamental aspect of this country's culture. Dating back to the 10th century, theatre productions have maintained their popularity with budding audiences; in fact, in [...]
Brand mascots form an essential conduit between your business and your customer base. If you want to establish your brand in the hearts and minds of your client, then brand [...]
Trying to explain the British art of pantomime to a newcomer will always be an uphill struggle. They're so fundamental to our culture that we take their quirks and eccentricities [...]
Puppetry is an inspiring art form that involves a puppeteer bringing inanimate objects to life in front of a budding audience of children and adults alike. Puppetry is also a [...]
Puppets aren’t simply a form of entertainment; they act as an important pedagogical tool for young children. Teaching with puppets is a captivating method that encourages young children to use [...]
Movies have the ability to transport us into a new world; their realistic props, extravagant costumes and awe-inspiring sets make those new worlds a reality by populating the storyline. It's [...]
In the world of cinema, a costume maker plays a vital role; it is their job to create iconic movie costumes that tell a story about our favourite characters, which [...]
Like many creative careers, there's no one-size-fits-all approach to becoming a film costume designer. Every designer will tell you a different story with different qualifications, different career backgrounds, and different [...]
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Widely considered a masterful form of expression, puppetry has been at the centre of storytelling for thousands of years. The art form dates back to Ancient Greece in the 5th [...]
Theatre sits at the heart of British culture. In 2022 alone, 16.4 million people from all around the globe came to London to enjoy the breathtaking performances on offer. These [...]
World Book Day is just around the corner, so to help bring your child’s fantasies to life, we have discussed all there is to know about the event; ideas for [...]
From jewellery to artificial weapons, it's the duty of a Prop Maker to craft a variety of props for TV, film and theatre productions. Their ultimate goal is to create [...]
Christmas in the United Kingdom is a magnificent experience. The cold, dark nights of winter are illuminated with twinkling decorations; independent markets pop up all around the country selling homemade [...]
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A pantomime is one of the most cherished and traditional forms of theatre. It can be a little daunting if it’s your first time producing a panto, as there are [...]
Directing a play is a lengthy process and requires a lot of hard work, but if the appropriate planning takes place beforehand, the finalised theatre production is always worth the [...]
Puppet play is one of the most beneficial activities children can be exposed to. Not only is puppet play a fun and engaging pastime, but it also provides educational and [...]
Quirky Olympic mascots Wendell and Mandeville held a special place in British hearts, ever since their loveable chaos during London 2012. With the Tokyo 2020 games rapidly approaching, sports fans [...]
Costumes are one of the most captivating aspects of theatre. Poor costuming can quickly ruin a brilliant performance and distract from the narrative, so it’s very important to spend the [...]
Watching TV, a film, or if we’re at the theatre, we generally focus on the actors and story unfolding in front of us. The setting, or set, usually comes second. [...]
Puppets can be a wonderful storytelling tool. Performances using puppets are a treasured part of our cultural history. As shown by puppet icons such as Sooty, Lady Penelope, War Horse [...]
Puppets have been around for over 3000 years and have changed a lot in that time! From Punch and Judy shows on the beach to the beautiful puppetry of plays [...]
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Pantomime is a quintessential part of Christmastime in the UK. From the ever-popular Cinderella to the old favourite but now less frequently performed Aladdin. Most people will have festive memories [...]
Backstage can often be hectic, and it’s easy for props, especially smaller ones, to be misplaced, lost or broken. Our top tips for creating and organising a props area will [...]
The world of theatre and television may cross paths with actors, but they often attract a very different audience. In the past costume design has mostly been associated with the [...]
Every theatre production starts with a script. Words on paper or screen. Creating a new production is an exciting and difficult time. Deciding on how the script will be interpreted [...]
Around the country, costume designers work extremely hard to make the productions they are part of look as spectacular as possible. When the curtain goes up, it may be the [...]
Tony the Tiger, Coco the Monkey and Stamford the Lion, what do they all have in common? Animal mascots feature heavily in marketing campaigns, sports branding and viral ads. But [...]
Bringing inanimate characters to life for children and adults through drama, comedy, and satire, puppetry productions can take an incredible toll on the person controlling the puppet. In front of [...]
We are extremely proud to have won the regional competition for the best carnival queen, hosted by Derby Theatre. We produced the costume for Tactile, a dance group based in [...]
It’s Pantomime season again! OH NO IT ISN'T. OH YES IT IS!! We love this season at Promotional Props! There are few things more festive than going to watch a [...]
Christmas time is here again, and that means people are going to be going out and dressing up to celebrate the festive time of year. Of course, some of those [...]
