The Prop Shop

04/12/2023

The brilliant Marc Dominic wearing the Mad Hatter costume that I recently made for him!

01/12/2023

Well, look who has been to visit me! He was collecting this year's new suit.
Santa suit hires are in full swing too, still a few dates available between now and December 24th, should you need one for your Christmas event.

25/10/2023

Santa suit hires are coming in now, and some dates are getting booked up. If you need to hire a santa suit for your school, nursery, Christmas Fair etc. please get in touch. Sorry, man not for hire, just the suit!

25/10/2023

A snap shot of some of the things made over the last few weeks. My favourite thing to make has been the "Jelly Beans on Toast" coat for the magical Marc Dominic.

08/04/2023

Back into the swing of making costumes. This little number was a pleasure to make for Marc Dominic.

15/12/2022

No shop to go to, but it is a busy week for santa suit hire! Here is a pic of one made for a man called Mr. Nic Clause, he seems to have at least one new one made every year. The chimneys must ruin his suits! The other two are just waiting to be picked up to be used by Santas helpers.

01/12/2022

Sadly The Prop shop is now permanently closed. Santa costume hire is still available. Please contact 0788 4045256 for more details and to book.

30/11/2022

The day finally came, even though it felt as though it wouldn't. The building is empty, everything has been collected, or re-distributed, a sad, sad day. The pictures tell it all.

26/11/2022

Well, it is all over. The end has come, whether we wanted it or not.
Thank you to all who have sent good wishes today, those who have popped in and brought flowers, plants, biscuits and chocolates, it is all appreciated.
I have had a fantastic 15 years full of fun and laughter, and feel totally blessed. However, I couldn't have done it without Paula, my very able assistant, she has been with me all through, and has been amazing. Thank you Paula. Also Nick, the longest serving, unpaid, Saturday boy (also my husband), thank you. Then, most importantly, the lovely customers who have enabled us to be able to keep going, by supporting us. Thank you so much.
So what can I say? Other than, that's all folks! And it's good bye from her and it's goodbye from me and it's goodbye from him. xx

26/11/2022

So, here we are. In the blink of an eye, our very last day in the shop that has been my second home for 15 years.

24/11/2022

Just two days to go! It still doesn't feel real despite our stock diminishing before our very eyes. There are still things that could be of use to panto societies, etc. So if you want one last look around, tomorrow and Saturday will be the last chance.😔😔

18/11/2022

Still got a few masquerade masks left. All half price now.

18/11/2022

Yesterday was a really brilliant day for us, with lots of items leaving the shop for the last time. If you belong to a panto group, society, or similar, this weekend is really your last chance to come and see if we still have something that you could use. Prices are very low now.
We also have four old trunks to get rid off. Not great condition, but great for storing props etc. £5 each. Two "emergency chairs", £2 each.

17/11/2022

Do you need a camel for Christmas? We have one to rehome. Excellent condition. Only used once before Covid struck.

17/11/2022

Mary Poppins is still waiting for a new home. Two piece suit and blouse, hat and parrot brolly. Size 8 waist 27-28, bust 34.

17/11/2022

With only days to go, our last few wigs are all £5 each. All accessories half price and ex hire costumes at give away prices.

12/11/2022

Just two weeks to our very last Saturday, and the place is starting to look very empty. That said, there are still things that are worth having, at bargain prices. He-Man is still looking for a good home, as is the Officer and a Gentleman, and several Teddy boys. We also still have a set of Seven Dwarves, who are feeling bereft without Snow White to look after them, and more besides. Plus our wigs and accessories are selling at much reduced prices

03/11/2022

Eeek! Only three weeks left until the end! We do still have some good costumes up for grabs, such as the black and blue saloon girl shown in the picture. Teddy boy costumes, 60's 70's, Adam Ant, victorian costumes, Noddy and Big Ears, pirates and more!

28/10/2022

Week 9 of our closing down sale, aaagh! Yesterday was non stop, but we still have costumes left at good prices, some as cheap as £5 or £10. We also still have Snazaroo face paint and hair spray. Sweeny Todd is still looking for a party to go to too!

21/10/2022

Week 8 of our closing down sale, and the end is getting very close. This week has been busy, busy, busy so far, but we still have some Halloween costumes left, plus many other costumes that you could put your own slant on for Halloween. We are also selling off our children's packeted costumes at £5 each, may be good for a World Book day bargain.

15/10/2022

The weeks are passing so quickly.

Week 7 of our closing down sale, and it has been a busy week. We still have Halloween costumes left, and plenty more. Pop in if you want a bargain..

15/10/2022

Week 7 of our closing down sale, and it has been a busy week. We still have Halloween costumes left, and plenty more. Pop in if you want a bargain..

07/10/2022

Week 6, yes, week 6 of our closing down sale, and so far it is going really well. We are now selling our remaining packeted costumes off with at least 25% off the original price.

29/09/2022

Week 5 of our closing down sale and time is going much too quickly. Over the last week people have been looking for costumes for Butlin's, Benidorm, and nearer to home, The Otley Run! There is also a lot of interest in Halloween, which is creeping up on us. Pop in if you want the chance of a bargain.

15/09/2022

Week 3 of our sale, and it has been a busy day, with many costumes leaving the shop. There are still lots left, so it is worth popping in to see us if you have a party coming up, thinking of doing the 'Otley Run', or if you want to be ready for World Book Day 2023.

07/09/2022

Our closing down sale got off to a brilliant start last week, with many costumes being snapped up. Let us hope that week two is as good for us.
We still have plenty of book characters left if you are a teacher wanting to prepare for World Book Day 2023. Maybe you would like to be the Mad Hatter or Alice in Wonderland, or perhaps Cruella is more you,
or possibly Robin Hood. It is worth popping in to see if you can bag a bargain.
Open Thursday 10am - 8pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm

01/09/2022

September 1st is here, can only mean one thing.
The closing down sale starts today!
We are open
Thursday 10am - 8pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm

30/08/2022

Following on from our post a few weeks ago, it is now time to start selling off our stock. So if there is a favourite costume that you have had, or you want something for the next World Book Day, just pop in. Sale starts on Thursday, and there will be bargains, all this has to go!

15/07/2022

Thank you for all the likes and messages of support following our announcement last night, that we will be closing in November. The messages brought the reality home to me of what we are about to give up. However, each like and message was much appreciated.
We will be starting to sell our stock off from the beginning of September. Keep watching this space.

14/07/2022

It is with great sadness and disappointment that I am announcing that 'Prop Shop' will close its doors for the final time in November.
Over the last 15 years, Paula, myself and Nick, the unpaid Saturday boy have had a ball. We have dressed men as ladies and ladies as men, had the pleasure of working with theatres, schools, the general public, and even some famous people. We have laughed with people and even cried with people, and built up good relationships with many regulars, We shall miss this place so much.
Unfortunately, this is a decision that has been made for us. Our lease has expired and is not to be renewed, and the landlords have given us a four month notice period to quit the building. They intend to continue to develop the Tannery without us in it.
There have been times over the last two and a half years, when we have made little or no money, and I doubted that we would come through, ending up as 'Covid Casualties'. But we did come through and we were just starting to turn a corner.
However, from our point of view, on the back of a pandemic and on the eve of a probable recession, the time isn't right to go to the risk and expense of moving premises.
We will bow out gracefully, accept that things change, and move on to the next phase of our lives.
In the meantime, we will soon be starting to sell off our stock, so watch this space for some bargains.