Theatre for Children (4) (Costumes)

Costume Ideas

As some of have to multi-role, we have decided that full costumes would not be a good idea. Those of us who are playing just one character will still not have a full costume (as to not make them stand out too much). Also, full costumes would cost a lot of money and may also restrict our movements slightly. I personally think that everyone should wear all black and have just one or two items to show what character they are; however, if they are only playing one character, they can have more items.

• MR FOX (CS):   Black trousers / white shirt / bow tie / fox tail / fox ears
• MRS FOX (RD):   Black bottoms / black top / white apron / fox tail / fox ears
• FOX CUBS (LC & JBC):   Black bottoms / black top / fox tail / fox ears
• BADGER (OK):   Black trousers / white shirt / black waistcoat / spectacles
• BEAN (LF):   Black joggers / black top / purple waistcoat / grandpa hat
• BUNCE (LC):   Black joggers / black top / brown waistcoat / grandpa hat
• BOGGIS (RA):  Black joggers / black top / green waistcoat / grandpa hat
• RAT (LC):   Black bottoms / black top / grey tail / mask with whiskers 
• RABBIT (LF):   Black trousers / black top / rabbit ears / bunny tail
• MOLE (JBC):  Black bottoms / black top / paw gloves / mask

Where to find these costumes:

• MR FOX'S BOW TIE:   DNA Toys - £1.50
  (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BOWTIE-BOW-TIE-Asst-Colours-Quantities-Fancy-Dress-Accessory-NEW-/380452300298?var=&hash=item975bda09bd)
• FOX EAR & TAIL SET:   DNA Toys - £4
  (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Best-Dressed-FOX-Set-w-Head-Band-Tail-Book-Day-Fancy-Dress-Accessory-/401009704250?hash=item5d5e0a7d3a)
• BADGER'S SPECTACLES:    DNA Toys - £2
  (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Best-Dressed-John-Lennon-Style-BLUE-Tinted-UV400-Sun-Glasses-/400985401638?hash=item5d5c97a926)
• FARMER'S HATS:   Ebay - £0.99
  (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Cool-new-Mens-Retro-Flat-Cap-Peaked-Baker-Racing-Beret-Hat-Country-Golf-Newsboy-/281633360151?var=&hash=item4192a80917:m:mlBzIMHMdAEhm8jPf5SfKkg) 
• RAT MASK:   Halloween Costumes.co.uk - £2.99
  (http://www.halloweencostumes.co.uk/mouse-nose.html)
• RABBIT EARS & TAIL:   Ebay - £2.99
  (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Bunny-Rabbit-Ears-Tail-and-Bow-Tie-Fancy-Dress-Set-Halloween-Party-Dressing-Up-/231328600727?hash=item35dc425297:m:m-vtbotCxzlZaNcni4Y5_Aw)

Most costumes can be found at home (e.g. trousers, tops, shirts), whilst others can be made (material can be bought to make the waistcoats out of). As I am out shopping, I shall look in any accessory shops to try and find as many of the items above as I can.