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Nativity Rocks! Shine in the Nativity Play this Christmas! With it being the season of Mince Pies and Starbucks' Toffee Crunch Latte, it can only mean one thing! Christmas is just around the corner of course! Which means it is Nativity season! Speaking of Nativities - have you seen the new Christmas movie?! Nativity Rocks! This hilarious family movie is...

It's Skool disco time! Bournemouth is a beautiful place to live in the summer. The place with fun and unique happenings every day. The Bournemouth 7’s Festival is the world’s largest sport and music festival and is celebrating its 11th year in 2018. It’s a great chance to chill out with your mates! Kick back and enjoy some music and...

Taking place on 26th, 27th & 28th May 2017 (Bank Holiday Weekend) this year will be the 10th Anniversary of Bournemouth 7s! To celebrate there will be New Arenas, a New Vets Cup (Over 35s) and much more this year! What is Bournemouth 7s? Bournemouth 7s has become the World’s Largest Sport & Music Festival and is fast approaching its...

Are your looking forward to World Book Day in March? Well if so then it is a date in your diary that simply cannot be missed! It is the 2nd of March 2017 and it is their 20th anniversary! Roald Dahl is a much-loved and famous Author and Poet of children's books. His works span from the 1940's all the...

For all the little one's excited for this World Book Day, they are going to be even happier! It's actually the 20th anniversary of the event which means this year is extra special! To mark the momentous occasion we have decided to offer all of our loyal customers 10% off all children's costumes when you shop in-store! This discount is...

One of the biggest book series ever released is of course, Harry Potter written by the incredibly talented J.K. Rowling. It is always a huge theme for World Book Day so be sure to get in quick before Thursday 3rd March for your costumes and accessories! Harry Potter Since the release of the first novel Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone in 1997 it has been a huge hit for children and adults alike. The idea of magic and mystery is exciting at any age so it’s understandable that it is the most popular character for World Book Day year after year. If you’re looking for a fantastic Harry Potter costume for yourself or your little one then you need look no further than Hollywood! We have a great range available for any size or budget. Continue reading →

Roald Dahl Costumes! When world book day comes around there is only one author on everyone’s lips and that is the legendary Roald Dahl. He inspired all ages with his tales of magic, wonder and wit. So on Thursday 3rd March why not dress your child as one of his best loved characters? BFG With the new Disney adaptation of the BFG coming soon this year, it’s the perfect time to get your costume! Transform into the friendly giant with this fantastic children’s costume which comes complete with a top and trousers, those famous ears and of course, the magic horn. Continue reading →

World Book Day returns for its 19 year on Thursday 3rd March and here at Hollywood we have safety in mind. As you may have seen recently there has been much talk about the safety requirements surrounding children’s fancy dress costumes. Buying fake fancy dress can be a huge problem, especially online where you cannot see what you are purchasing. Here at Hollywood we only buy from responsible suppliers such as Smiffy’s! So when you’re buying your child’s World Book Day fancy dress costume, you can do so with piece of mind here at Hollywood. Smiffy's New In! Not only will you get high quality, rigorously tested fancy dress costumes, you’ll be getting the best new products around! Check out these great new costumes especially for World Book day 2016! Madagascar Madagascar has been a huge hit with the kids (young and old) since its release so we’re sure you’ll love this new line! Bring out your kid’s wild side with Alex and the gang! You will be spoilt for choice with all 6 of the main characters available. Your little one can be Alex the lion, Melman the giraffe, Gloria the hippo, Marty the zebra, King Jullian the lemur or even one of the adorable penguins! These costumes are perfect for groups of friends or even on their own as they have so much character that each one is recognisable! Continue reading →

From Wednesday 20th- Saturday 23rd of January Bournemouth Pavilion will be hosting troublesome terrors from the past with the Horrible Histories live on stage! Prove to your kids that learning can be entertaining with an evening at the theatre. Horrible Histories Born from a book series in 1993, the hit children’s history show from CBBC is back and taking to the stage with ancient style! Groovy Greeks and Incredible Invaders will both be world premier shows using both actors and 3-D special effects to bring horrible histories to life! Whether you’re child has a history project coming up, a birthday or you just feel like treating them to an educational evening, this event is perfect. Family tickets are available so get the whole gang together and head to the Pavilion! Continue reading →

Children all across the country will be getting into costume on Thursday 5th March to celebrate World Book Day! This year will mark the 18th anniversary of World Book Day here in the UK and as always it is set to be more exciting than the last. What Is World Book Day? World Book Day is an annual event celebrating...