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See also In the days before Superheroes, there were heroes and heroines of Myths and Legends: Heroes and heroines of yesteryear, both real and imagined, entertained and inspired. Of course there were also fantastical creatures and foes to deal with...

If your costume character involves make-up or body art, we have a limited stock of basic theatrical make-up materials and colours onsite, and we can usually provide appropriate charts/pictures (or demonstrations) and instructions with the costume. The internet, notably YouTube offers a wide range of online tutorials on creating characters, but if necessary, we may even be able to help with the creation of your required look, either at our premises or 'on site', although obviously this is subject to availability and may involve extra costs. ​ Thinking of Inking? Some costumes may benefit from body art such as tattoos (eg Lizabeth Salander, the Girl with the Dragon Tattoo). Our temporary tattoo system offers a range of stencil-based designs which could be suitable for this purpose (and it may be possible to create others with sufficient advance warning). As they last for several days, they can be applied prior to the day of the event itself. Although we do not use henna in any form, it may be possible to recreate a henna-style design using other resources if necessary.

Why Hire from Antrix? We want you to enjoy your event and are happy to spend time ensuring you get the right costumes/accessories It is important that you visit us, as we do not hire/sell online Having been in business for over 30 years, we offer you the benefit of help and advice from people who know their subject We can offer ideas, suggestions and products, for most costume, fancy dress and theme events Although we are available most days ( not Sundays ) , it helps if you can make an appointment We take appointments both during the day and on most evenings up to 8pm (6.00pm Mondays and Saturdays) If forward-planning is a problem, it still helps to ring before you arrive, in case we are otherwise engaged, or working ‘off-site’ We normally allow an hour between appointments, but if it takes longer, this is not usually a problem, except at particular busy periods Conveniently situated out of town in a private house (just off the main A229), free parking is normally available right outside We have over 2,000 individual costumes in stock. Most are for hire, though some are for sale Our costumes are sourced from suppliers both in Britain and around the world. In addition, we have costumes which we have created ourselves or can improvise 'on the fly' All costumes featured on this site are available at our premises and can be tried on, prior to booking them With the possible exception of licensed character costumes, most of the costumes featured on our website are not available online Most of our costumes come complete - with some bought costumes on the internet you have to buy in other accessories and what's in the picture/on the packet isn't always what's in the bag We are happy to hire/sell additional items to enhance the basic costume We can mix and match costumes and accessories to come up with a look that is unique to you All our costumes are stored on site in a temperature-controlled environment and are cleaned and ‘maintenanced’ after every hire We hope to provide a friendly and efficient service and look forward to working with you

Despite its size, Vegas is 'young' - developed to help workers on the Hoover Dam spend their money In the late 20C, the 'themed' casino was in its heyday - only place you find a Venetian Canal three floors up and a scale replica of the Statue of Liberty ! Themes are less of a thing nowadays, but Vegas can still amaze - check out its latest attraction 'The Sphere' on YouTube! ​

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In mid-September, on the Goodwood Estate in West Sussex (near Chichester) there is an annual gathering of vintage motor vehicles and fans of the fashions of the 1940s , 1950s 1960s and early 1970s . This is known as the Goodwood Revival, and it is one of the few places where those who are 'dressed up' outnumber those who haven't made the effort. The event dates this year (2023) are 8th - 10th September This is the website https://www.goodwood.com/flagship-events/goodwood-revival/ Note also that the organisers are keen to promote the wearing of quality period outfits with Best Dressed awards each day (Further information can be found on the Revival website).

Embrace the spirit of La Belle France with outfits inspired by the Moulin Rouge. Other costumes of interest may be found on the BURLESQUE and Circus/Greatest Showman pages

1940s - Era of continued War and austerity. June 2024 sees the 80th Anniversary of the D-Day landings. This link takes you to the Government site detailing the background, and some of the events being proposed. Other Eras of the the 20th Century Edwardians 1920s 1930s 1950s 1960s 1970s 1980s 1990s Gone With the Wind, released December 1939, influenced the early decade and won Oscars. Walt Disney continued his fantasy animation success with Pinocchio, Fantasia and Bambi. Other stories, The Thief of Baghdad and a version of Beauty and the Beast made an impression. Amongst more serious films were Gaslight, Rebecca, Philedelphia Story, Boom Town and Charlie Chaplain’s satirical The Great Dictator. In Britain, Laurence Oliver played a memorable Hamlet. There were a few musicals, notably Strike Up The Band and the patriotic Yankee Doodle Dandy. ​ Meanwhile, even in wartime, horror movies such as The Wolfman and I Walked With A Zombie were popular.

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'Bobbed' styles became popular during the 1920s as young women cut their hair for a more andrgenous look. Coloured styles like these are most popular for fun or futuristic looks A variation on the Bob is this China Doll style This black cheerleader style is also often used for Cleopatra The slightly longer wgs below are usually known as Cheerleader styles

Wolfman Wig BW £12.00 Judge £25.00 Colonial Man £28.00 Count £16.00 Lord Flasheart BW584 £15.00 Caveman £12.00 Beatles & Austin Powers-style Brown BW166 £12.00 Male Short Blonde BW069 £12.00 Male Short Bllack BW068 £12.00 Vampire BW700 £10.00 Wizard BW660 £12.00 Afro £12.00 Monk Wig £15.00 Indigo Night Vampire Wig £12.00 Warrior Wig £16.00 Male Rock Star (Blonde) £10.00 Medieval King Wig & Beard £15.00 Hard Rocker Blonde £12.00

Medusa was a mortal seduced by Poseidon, God of the Sea, in the temple of Athena. Athena was so enraged at the sacrilege that she turned Medusa into a gorgon reptile girl, with snakes as her hair, and carrying a curse that turned all who looked at her to stone. As Medusa was of mortal origin, Perseus, using his shield as a mirror to avoid her gaze, was able to slay and behead her, From her blood sprang Pegasus, the winged horse, and the lesser-known Chrysaor, a giant winged boar. Medusa (Latex) A/C 0876 Medusa A/C 1446 Medusa A/C 0016 Medusa (Black/Gold) A/C 0789 Gorgon/Green Goddess A/C 0329 A Medusa make-up works with shades of green and black. Your first decision is whether you are glam or gruesome - there are YouTube tutorials for both. Stencils for scales are available, but a commonly used hack is to use fishnet tights, stretched on the face and body, as a stencil. Some may also want to try reptile slit-eye contact lenses. (NB. we do NOT stock contact lenses).