Pick Up A Piece Of Panto Past

James Drury
By James Drury Last edited 110 months ago
Pick Up A Piece Of Panto Past
What do you mean my bum looks big in this?
What do you mean my bum looks big in this?
Whatever the hell it is, it's behind you.
Whatever the hell it is, it's behind you.
Look! A panto costume sale!
Look! A panto costume sale!
Togs to be flogged.
Togs to be flogged.

If you've ever wanted to get your hands on a piece of London pantomime history, want to kit your kids out in a set of animal costumes, or just have a thing for dressing up like a dame on Tuesdays — your luck's in.

Hackney Empire is selling off renowned costumes by designer Lotte Collett, from the last decade of its acclaimed panto productions, the most recent of which was Mother Goose.

The sale takes place at Empire 2 (Behind Hackney Empire on Wilton Way) on 28 February and 1 March, 10am-4pm. Pantomime professionals can book appointments to see full sets from Mother Goose, Aladdin and Dick Whittington, plus other costumes, including full ensemble and children’s outfits. For more information, look behind you see the website.

Last Updated 20 February 2015