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Mothers Day 2024
Mothers Day 2024, or Mothering Sunday, here in sunny England is here once again. The time has come to celebrate those special ladies that gave everything to bring us up. How would we have ever functioned without those amazing ladies ironing school uniforms? Who remembers the alarm clock of mum with the distinctive “Get up or you’ll be late for... -
World Book Day 2024
That time of year again, World Book Day 2024 is fast approaching. The children are getting excited for a fun day of dress up at school. Ignite their imagination and bring their favourite book alive with a fancy dress costume. The world would look very different without books, I mean what would libraries do? Ok joking aside, films, plays and... -
Halloween Horror Film
Who remembers that iconic moment when Freddy Kruger begins invading the dreams of teens living on Elm Street. Or when Reagan’s head began to rotate past normal movement in the exorcist. If your anything like us then horror movies are for every week, not just Halloween. Relive the horror classics with our wide selection of Halloween Horror Film Costumes. What... -
Oktoberfest
October is not all about ghosts and ghouls, also the month of the German festival Oktoberfest. Brits being Brits have embraced Oktoberfest with various festival weekends and themed nights. So grab your Lederhosen and party! This is an annual festival in Munich, Germany, held over a two-week period and ending on the first Sunday in October. The festival originated on October 12... -
Halloween has arrived at Hollywood's!
Halloween has arrived at Hollywood's! It's officially September which means it's officially time to get spooky and prepare for Halloween 2020! Now is the time to find your favourite Halloween outfit for 2020! Let's inspire with the fabulous outfits we have to offer, in-store now! Ladies' Halloween This amazing Ladie's Alien Lady Costume comes complete with a Multi-Coloured, Blue and... -
It's Nearly Christmas Time - 2018!
It's Nearly Christmas Time - 2018! Christmas 2018 is coming! Get your party dresses, cheesy jumpers and Santa suits ready now! Have you got your Xmas costume and party theme sorted? We have a great range available for you to browse, starting from amazing Christmas inspire jumpers to lovely Xmas inspired dresses, from sexy snow ladies to saucy puds! We... -
Halloween Extended Opening Hours
WHO’S READY FOR HALLOWEEN? With Halloween less than two weeks away, we want to make sure that EVERYONE gets their Halloween costumes sorted this year, whether you’re an early bird and all you need is some extra blood or accessories, or whether you’re a last minute buyer and you’ll be searching for a costume on the day! We’ll be here... -
The Addams Family - The Musical
They're creepy and they're kooky, Mysterious and spooky, They're altogether ooky, The Addams Family. Yes that’s right, everyone’s favourite creepy family is arriving at the Mayflower Southampton, this July! If you enjoyed the films and even the animated cartoon where it all began, then this is the musical for you! What is the Addams Family? Gomez and Pugsley are enthusiastic... -
New Management - Hollywood Just For Fun
Look out Southampton, your local Hollywood store is now under new management! If you’re a regular at our store, you will see one less familiar face as they have now passed the torch to another member of staff and are now managing their own Hollywood Fancy Dress store at Poole. The new manager has already brought a bubbly, uplifting atmosphere... -
Let's Rock Southampton 2017
We are delighted to confirm that Let’s Rock Southampton- aka the ultimate 80’s festival, will return to Southampton Common on Saturday 8th July 2017. Get ready to take a trip back to one of the greatest decades the music world has ever had! Let's Rock - What’s on? Being one of the city’s most iconic summer events, you can rest... -
Grease The Musical: Mayflower Theatre, Southampton 2017
Calling all Grease fans! Grease The Musical is out the Mayflower Theatre, Southampton between the 27th June - 8th of July 2017 and we cannot wait! Grease The Musical - what does it entail? He’s the one that you WANT!! Tom Parker, from the UK’s top boy band THE WANTED, is to star in his first ever theatrical role as... -
HSBC London Sevens Festival 2017
It's nearly time for the HSBC London Sevens Festival! If you are a Rugby fan then I'm sure this date is already in your diary! Saturday 20th May - Sunday 21st of May at Twickenham grounds! HSBC is there a theme? Well the actual event is touch and go! You can wear what you want fancy dress wise - there is... -
Downtown Southampton Festival 2017
For all of you Soundclash Festival fans sadly they have put there festival on hold for 2017! However don't worry Downtown Southampton will be debuting instead! And we are super excited for it!! Downtown Southampton - what is it? It will be bringing a unique, city centre, mutli venue event to Southampton! With 5 venues partaking in this event, we'll be... -
Wonderland the Musical: Southampton 2017
Are you a big theatre fan? If so then I beat you cannot wait for Wonderland the Musical! Coming to the Southampton Mayflower theatre on 18th-22nd of April! What's it all about? Wonderland is a modern musical with a huge heart, a medley of magic and a whole lot of wonder. It's the story of Wonderland with all the familiar... -
Harry Potter Phenomenon: World Book Day 2017
Everybody's favourite boy wizard has come to the rescue for the World Book Day! Harry Potter of course! Have you come to realize you have the most indecisive child ever? Then panic no longer, who doesn't want to be a Hogwarts student for the day?! It's time to go on a magical adventure and what better World Book Day then... -
World Book Day 2017
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... -
Rocky Horror Hits Southampton!
On Monday 22nd February Southampton Mayflower Theatre will be awash with glitter, feathers, lace and lipstick as The Rocky Horror Show explodes onto the stage! Rocky Horror Is Back! After a record breaking world tour Richard O’Brien’s classic show is back and bolder than ever! Prepare yourselves for plenty of fun, frolics and even a little bit of fornication! With... -
Totton And Eling Carnival 2015
Totton goes around the world! This year’s Totton and Eling carnival is going to be a very colourful display with participants representing countries and cultures from all across the globe! Each year Totton Carnival Committee along with local volunteers put on a spectacular show for their community and this year will certainly be no different. On Saturday 20th June the people of Totton and Eling will be treated to a fantastic array of parade floats all dressed up in an “Around the World” theme. Expect some very extravagant costumes for this one! What To Expect at Totton? The parade will kick off at 4pm from Calmore industrial estate, heading down Salisbury Road and then into the Eling recreation grounds. As always the SO16 Troopers and Nerdageddon team will be joining the fun, we can’t wait to see if they will tie in the parade theme! Waiting at the end of the parade will be a variety of stalls selling food and other interesting nick nacks. Better still there will be a fun fair full of exciting rides that all the family can enjoy, it will be open from 2pm on the day so you can even go for a quick spin before the parade starts! Continue reading → -
Southampton Comic Con 2
Nerds of the south coast unite! This year will see the second in what we hope will be a very long line of conventions. On Saturday 28th March the Empire Hall in Totton will play host to Southampton Comic Con 2! With the first year’s cartoon and comic con being such a success, how could you refuse another? What’s It All About? In 2012 Dave Penny and Wayne Streak met at Def Con 1, a Star Wars themed convention that is now held annually in Southampton. They shared a love for conventions and joined forces between Def Con, the SO16 Troopers and Nerdagedddon.net and became Nerdageddon.co.uk. In 2014 they hosted Southampton’s first ever comic con which was a roaring success. Not only are the conventions great fun for all of the family, but they also help local charities such as Clic Sargent which is a charity that helps provide accommodation for families of children fighting cancer so that they can always be nearby. They also donate to the Piam Brown unit in Southampton General hospital which is a paediatric oncology and haematology centre. Continue reading → -
The Sound Of Music
On the 21st January one of the greatest musicals of all time, The Sound of Music returns in an all new magnificent production to The Mayflower Southampton. The Performance Playing the role of Maria von Trapp is Danielle Hope, who captured the hearts of the country when she won BBC Television’s Over the Rainbow and made her professional debut as Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz at the London Palladium. Danielle has since played Eponine in Les Misérables in London’s West End and Narrator in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. Based on Baroness Maria von Trapp’s 1949 autobiography, this production tells the story of the Von Trapp family’s flight across the mountains and works its magic for all ages. The unforgettable score features some of the most memorable songs ever performed on the musical stage, including Edelweiss, My Favorite Things, Do-Re-Mi, Climb Ev’ry Mountain, and of course, the title song The Sound of Music. Continue reading →