Charades Theatrical Costume Hire - St Helens

03/11/2024

*** CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY NEWS ***

We are excited to reveal some more images of our incredible new wardrobe for 'CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY'!
Keep your eyes peeled for more sneak peeks of our simply scrumdiddlyumptious new costumes coming soon!

This witty, colourful and fun wardrobe will be making its stage debut this Autumn - so if you are staging this 'WONKA-TASTIC' musical then look no further than Charades Theatrical Costume Hire - St Helens for all your costuming needs.
Our 2024 and 2025 diary is almost fully booked and the 2026 bookings are starting to come in already - so book now to avoid disappointment!

For more information about this, or any of our stunning wardrobes, please get in touch today on:
EMAIL: [email protected]
FREEPHONE: 0800 470 2133
We look forward to hearing from you soon!

27/10/2024

*** CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY NEWS ***

We are excited to reveal some more images of our incredible new wardrobe for 'CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY'!
Keep your eyes peeled for more sneak peeks of our simply scrumdiddlyumptious new costumes coming soon!

This witty, colourful and fun wardrobe will be making its stage debut this November - so if you are staging this 'WONKA-TASTIC' musical then look no further than Charades Theatrical Costume Hire - St Helens for all your costuming needs. Our 2024 and 2025 diary is almost fully booked and the 2026 bookings are starting to come in already - so book now to avoid disappointment!

For more information about this, or any of our stunning wardrobes, please get in touch today on:
EMAIL: [email protected]
FREEPHONE: 0800 470 2133
We look forward to hearing from you soon!

25/10/2024

Some fabulous shots of our costumes in this GUYS & DOLLS teaser by Nottingham Operatic Society…. We cannot wait to see the show - have you got your tickets yet?
It’s so hard to choose a favourite song from this Broadway Classic… we at Charades would go for ‘Take Back Your Mink’… what’s your favourite song from GUYS & DOLLS?

01/10/2024

*** WINNER! WINNER! WINNER! ***

We are excited to reveal the winner of our Roald Dahl book giveaway!
The lucky prize winner is...
JENNY EDGE
Jenny Edge

You have won a beautiful box set of 16 Roald Dahl classic books - not only that but you've also won another box set of books to donate to your chosen School or Children's Ward!

Congratulations! A member of the Charades Theatrical Costume Hire - St Helens team will be in touch soon!

22/09/2024

*** CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY NEWS ***

The time has come for us to reveal some more images of our incredible new wardrobe for 'CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY'!

Here we have all the different guises of everyone's favourite chocolatier, MR W***Y WONKA!

This witty, colourful and fun wardrobe will be making its stage debut this Autumn - so if you are staging this 'WONKA-TASTIC' musical then look no further than Charades Theatrical Costume Hire - St Helens for all your costuming needs.
Our 2024 and 2025 diary is almost fully booked and the 2026 bookings are starting to come in already - so book now to avoid disappointment!

For more information about this, or any of our stunning wardrobes, please get in touch today on:
EMAIL: [email protected]
FREEPHONE: 0800 470 2133
We look forward to hearing from you soon!

*** COMING SOON! ***
Keep your eyes peeled for more sneak peeks of our simply SCRUMDIDDLYUMPTIOUS new costumes!

15/09/2024

*** COMPETITION TIME! ***

To celebrate last week's Charades are giving away an amazing set of sixteen Roald Dahl books! PLUS the lucky prize winner gets to donate a second box set of sixteen books to a local Primary School or Children's Ward of their choice!

For your chance to win this 'SCRUMDIDDLYUMPTIOUS' prize simply LIKE, COMMENT or SHARE this post!
All names will be put into Wonka's top hat and drawn on Tuesday 1st October 2024 at 10am....

THE RULES:

* All entries must be based in the UK
* All names will only be put in the prize draw once
* We will record all the names at 9am on Tuesday 1st October 2024 - any likes, comments or shares after this time will not be added
* A name will be drawn at random from a hat at 10am on Tuesday 1st October 2024
* The winners name will be announced on Facebook after the draw
* A member of the Charades team will then contact the prize winner by Facebook to request an address to post the prize to and the Primary School or Children's Ward they wish the second part of the prize to go to
* If the prize winner does not answer the message within 48 hours or does not wish to receive the prize, a second name will be drawn from the hat
* Charades will check that the winner's Primary School or Children's Ward of choice accepts new book donations and will then arrange postage - if for whatever reason the Primary School or Children's Ward does not accept donations, Charades will then get back in touch with the prize winner to arrange a second choice

Charades Theatrical Costume Hire - St Helens have almost completed their brand new wardrobe for 'CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY - THE MUSICAL'! If you would like more information about our stunning new costumes for the show please get in touch today on:
EMAIL: [email protected]
FREEPHONE: 0800 470 2133
We look forward to hearing from you soon!

06/09/2024

PLEASE SHARE…

As Charades continues to grow we are looking for dynamic and exciting makers to come and join our creative team... PLEASE SHARE!

04/09/2024

As Charades continues to grow we are looking for dynamic and exciting makers to come and join our creative team... PLEASE SHARE!

18/08/2024

*** CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY NEWS ***

The time has finally come for us to reveal some images of our brand new wardrobe for 'CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY'!
Here we have some sneak peeks at 'W***Y WONKA'S' stunning costume - with a super black topper designed and produced in Italy - commissioned especially for CHARADES!

This witty, colourful and fun wardrobe will be making its stage debut this Autumn - so if you are staging this 'WONKA-TASTIC' musical then look no further than Charades Theatrical Costume Hire - St Helens for all your costuming needs!
Our 2024 and 2025 diary is almost fully booked and the 2026 bookings are starting to come in already - so don't delay, book soon to avoid disappointment!

For more information about this, or any of our stunning wardrobes, please get in touch on:
FREEPHONE: 0800 470 2133
EMAIL: [email protected]
We look forward to hearing from you soon!

*** More images of this simply SCRUMDIDDLYUMPTIOUS new wardrobe coming soon - so keep those eyes peeled!

10/08/2024

Nottingham Operatic Society are such a fab company to work with! We can’t wait to see their production of ‘GUYS & DOLLS’ at the Nottingham Theatre Royal this autumn! Grab those tickets while you can!
🎲🎲

“What's playin' at The Royal? I'll tell ya what's playin' at The Royal" 🎲 💃🏻 🎶

We are so thrilled to share our new poster for Guys & Dolls, join us from the 29th October at the Theatre Royal & Royal Concert Hall for one of the best Broadway musicals of all time!

Tuesday 29th Oct - Saturday 2nd Nov 2024

🎟 Tickets available now via the link below:
https://trch.co.uk/whats-on/guys-and-doll

31/07/2024

*** CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY NEWS ***

The time has finally come for us to reveal some images of our brand new wardrobe for 'CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY'!
Here we have both the third set of our hilarious 'OOMPA LOOMPAS' and our gorgeous 'SQUIRRELS' for 'Veruca's Nutcracker Sweet'! ... They look so cute...... but are they?!

This witty, colourful and fun wardrobe will be making its stage debut this Autumn - so if you are staging this 'WONKA-TASTIC' musical then look no further than Charades Theatrical Costume Hire - St Helens for all your costuming needs!
Our 2024 and 2025 diary is almost fully booked and the 2026 bookings are starting to come in already - so don't delay, book soon to avoid disappointment!

For more information about this, or any of our stunning wardrobes, please get in touch on:
FREEPHONE: 0800 470 2133
EMAIL: [email protected]
We look forward to hearing from you soon!

*** More images of this simply SCRUMDIDDLYUMPTIOUS new wardrobe coming soon - so keep those eyes peeled!

30/07/2024

We work with so many youth and adult theatre and dance companies in the Southport area and we are so saddened by yesterday's events.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to everybody affected and the whole Southport community - stay strong.

our love
Betty, Gareth, Reggie and everyone at Charades x

28/07/2024

*** CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY NEWS ***

The time has finally come for us to reveal some images of our brand new wardrobe for 'CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY'!
Here we have the second batch of our hilarious 'OOMPA LOOMPAS'!

This witty, colourful and fun wardrobe will be making its stage debut this Autumn - so if you are staging this 'WONKA-TASTIC' musical then look no further than Charades Theatrical Costume Hire - St Helens for all your costuming needs!
Our 2024 and 2025 diary is almost fully booked and 2026 bookings are starting to come in already - so don't delay, book soon to avoid disappointment!

A huge thank you once again to the incomparable Dame Berta who has designed and produced these fabulous boot covers to accompany our Disco Oompa Loompas!

For more information about this, or any of our stunning wardrobes, please get in touch on:
FREEPHONE: 0800 470 2133
EMAIL: [email protected]
We look forward to hearing from you soon!

*** More images of this SCRUMDIDDLYUMPTIOUS new wardrobe coming soon - so keep those eyes peeled!

21/07/2024

*** CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY NEWS ***

The time has finally come for us to reveal some images of our brand new wardrobe for 'CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY'!
Here we have the first of our hilarious 'OOMPA LOOMPAS'!

This witty, colourful and fun wardrobe will be making its stage debut this Autumn - so if you are staging this 'WONKA-TASTIC' musical then look no further than Charades Theatrical Costume Hire - St Helens for all your costuming needs!
Our 2024 and 2025 diary is almost fully booked and the 2026 bookings are starting to come in already - so don't delay, book soon to avoid disappointment!

A huge thank you once again to the incomparable Dame Berta who has designed and produced these fabulous wigs and moustaches to accompany our Oompa Loompas!

For more information about this, or any of our stunning wardrobes, please get in touch on:
FREEPHONE: 0800 470 2133
EMAIL: [email protected]
We look forward to hearing from you soon!

*** More images of this simply SCRUMDIDDLYUMPTIOUS new wardrobe coming soon - so keep those eyes peeled!

14/07/2024

*** EXCITING NEWS FOR 2025! ***
(Part 5 of 5)

In celebration of the 40th Anniversary of Boublil and Schönberg's legendary musical, 'LES MISERABLES', selected amateur theatre companies across the country have been invited to produce THE UK AMATEUR PREMIERES of this phenomenal masterpiece!
There will be 11 regional productions across the country - each production a fabulous collaboration of several local amateur companies.

How exciting, and what a privilege for adult amateur performers to get the chance to showcase their talents in the world's favourite musical!

To celebrate, Charades Theatrical Costume Hire - St Helens are proud to reveal some images of their brand new wardrobe for 'LES MIS' - NOW available for adult productions.
(Our 'LES MIS' School Edition wardrobe is still available for 2024-2025 dates).

Email today on: [email protected] for more information!

23/06/2024

*** EXCITING NEWS FOR 2025! ***
(Part 4 of 5)

In celebration of the 40th Anniversary of Boublil and Schönberg's legendary musical, 'LES MISERABLES', selected amateur theatre companies across the country have been invited to produce THE UK AMATEUR PREMIERES of this phenomenal masterpiece!
There will be 11 regional productions across the country - each production a fabulous collaboration of several local amateur companies.

How exciting, and what a privilege for adult amateur performers to get the chance to showcase their talents in the world's favourite musical!

To celebrate, Charades Theatrical Costume Hire - St Helens are proud to reveal some images of their brand new wardrobe for 'LES MIS' - NOW available for adult productions.
(Our 'LES MIS' School Edition wardrobe is still available for 2024-2025 dates).

Email today on: [email protected] for more information!

10/06/2024

*** EXCITING NEWS FOR 2025! ***
(Part 3 of 5)

In celebration of the 40th Anniversary of Boublil and Schönberg's legendary musical, 'LES MISERABLES', selected amateur theatre companies across the country have been invited to produce THE UK AMATEUR PREMIERES of this phenomenal masterpiece!
There will be 11 regional productions across the country - each production a fabulous collaboration of several local amateur companies.

How exciting, and what a privilege for adult amateur performers to get the chance to showcase their talents in the world's favourite musical!

To celebrate, Charades Theatrical Costume Hire - St Helens are proud to reveal some images of their brand new wardrobe for 'LES MIS' - NOW available for adult productions.
(Our 'LES MIS' School Edition wardrobe is still available for 2024-2025 dates).

Email today on: [email protected] for more information!

09/06/2024

*** EXCITING NEWS FOR 2025 ***
(Part 2 of 5)

In celebration of the 40th Anniversary of Boublil and Schönberg's legendary musical, 'LES MISERABLES', selected amateur theatre companies across the country have been invited to produce THE UK AMATEUR PREMIERES of this phenomenal masterpiece!
There will be 11 regional productions across the country - each production a fabulous collaboration of several local amateur companies.

How exciting, and what a privilege for adult amateur performers to get the chance to showcase their talents in the world's favourite musical!

To celebrate, Charades Theatrical Costume Hire - St Helens are proud to reveal some images of their brand new wardrobe for 'LES MIS' - NOW available for adult productions.
(Our 'LES MIS' School Edition wardrobe is still available for 2024-2025 dates).

Email today on: [email protected] for more information!

07/06/2024

*** EXCITING NEWS FOR 2025! ***

In celebration of the 40th Anniversary of Boublil and Schönberg's legendary musical, 'LES MISERABLES', selected amateur theatre companies across the country have been invited to produce THE UK AMATEUR PREMIERES of this phenomenal masterpiece!
There will be 11 regional productions across the country - each production a fabulous collaboration of several local amateur companies.

How exciting, and what a privilege for adult amateur performers to get the chance to showcase their talents in the world's favourite musical!

To celebrate, Charades Theatrical Costume Hire - St Helens are proud to reveal some images of their brand new wardrobe for 'LES MIS' - NOW available for adult productions.
(Our 'LES MIS' School Edition wardrobe is still available for 2024-2025 dates).

Email today on: [email protected] for more information!

13/05/2024

It’s always a huge pleasure working with CTC!

Break-a-leg to everyone involved in this ‘Divine’ production of ‘SISTER ACT’!
Playing all this week until Saturday!

01/05/2024

TONIGHT, THE PHANTOM RETURNS!

It’s been an absolute joy and a real pleasure to work with West Bromwich Operatic Society on the UK Amateur Premiere of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s ‘LOVE NEVER DIES’.
Break-a-leg to everyone involved - we can’t wait to see the show on Saturday!

21/04/2024

*** CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY NEWS ***

HELP!!
Charades HQ has been taken over by GIANT GREY SQUIRRELS!!
These balletic beauties may look cute BUT DON'T TOUCH THAT SQUIRREL'S NUTS!!
These amazing brand new costumes join our delicious new wardrobe for 'CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY'!
With our 2024 and 2025 diaries filling up fast - get in touch today if you'd like to hire this 'WONKA-TASTIC' new wardrobe for your next production!
EMAIL: [email protected]
FREEPHONE: 0800 470 2133
We look forward to hearing from you soon!

14/04/2024

*** LOVE NEVER DIES NEWS ***

Charades Theatrical Costume Hire - St Helens are excited to announce that their brand new wardrobe for the UK Amateur Premiere of Andrew Lloyd Webber's 'LOVE NEVER DIES' is almost complete!
WBOS - Musical Theatre Shows perform this beautiful musical at the Wolverhampton Grand Theatre, May 1-4 2024.
The attention to detail for this production is staggering and we can't wait to see it on stage soon!

Head over to the Wolverhampton Grand Theatre website to secure your ticket now! ... It's going to be 'Phantasma-gorical'!
https://www.grandtheatre.co.uk/whats-on/love-never-dies/

Here's a little sneak peek at one of Christine Daaé's gowns produced by the amazing team at Charades!
Images: kind permission of WBOS

If you are interested in any of our stunning costumes then drop us a line at:
EMAIL: [email protected]
FREEPHONE: 0800 470 2133

14/04/2024

*** LES MISÉRABLES NEWS ***

Charades Theatrical Costume Hire - St Helens had the absolute honour of costuming SONG's incredible production of 'LES MISÉRABLES' last week at the Atkinson Theatre, Southport!
A huge congratulations to each and every person who 'played their part' to make such a remarkable piece of theatre - well deserving of your sell-out performances with standing ovations each night!.. and a huge thank you to SONG for choosing Charades to costume their show!

If your theatre company is performing 'LES MIS' and you would like more information about our brand new wardrobe for this epic piece of theatre then get is touch today on:
EMAIL: [email protected]
FREEPHONE: 0800 470 2133
We look forward to hearing from you soon!

Keep your eyes peeled as we shall be sharing some images of our new costumes for 'LES MIS' very soon!