Principals
Mr Bumble
Widow Corney
Mr Sowerberry
Mrs Sowerberry
Noah Claypole
Charlotte
Fagin
Nancy
Bill Sikes
Bet
Charley Bates
Mr Brownlow
Mrs Bedin
Dr Grimwig
Old Sally
Artful Dodger
Get your license from Music Scope
Full Show Costume Hire from Thespis
Bring the grit, atmosphere and unforgettable characters of Oliver! to life with our full-show costume hire from Thespis Theatrical Costumiers.
Designed for schools, youth theatre and amateur dramatic societies, our Oliver costume collection captures the darker Dickensian world of Victorian London — from workhouse hardship and undertakers to pickpockets, taverns and the streets of the city.
Trusted by schools and theatre companies across the UK, Ireland and Europe.
Click on image for gallery and see extra photos in the right hand side gallery.
Significant thought and effort has gone into the overall look and design of our Oliver costume hire collection, creating one of the highest-quality complete sets available for hire.
We can help in many ways with your vision. Oliver! is always an ambitious undertaking, bringing the story to life with a gritty realism. There is no spoonful of sugar to help any of these real-life traumas go down. Dickens is gothic, dark, sombre and menacing — and we have plenty of variants of this show under our belt.
Our costumes are designed to create a visually rich and coherent stage picture throughout the production.
Oliver! follows the story of Oliver Twist, an innocent orphan who dares to ask for “more please” and is cast out into the harsh and unforgiving world of Victorian London.
From the workhouse to the undertakers, and from the streets to Fagin’s gang, the story unfolds through some of musical theatre’s most iconic characters and songs. Beneath the memorable tunes lies a darker Dickensian world of poverty, danger, survival and hope.
It is this contrast — innocence against cruelty, warmth against menace — that makes Oliver! such a visually and emotionally powerful show on stage.
Our costume set is designed to support both strong principal characterisation and a busy, believable Victorian ensemble.
Our Oliver costumes deliver across the show’s most recognisable and visually powerful moments, including:
Look out especially for Fagin’s coat — one of the many pieces that helps anchor the world of the production.
Our Oliver costume hire has been developed to help productions create a stage picture that feels authentic, atmospheric and dramatically strong from start to finish.
Whether you are staging a large school production or an ambitious society show, the strength of the costumes makes a real difference to the final result.
We aim to make the wardrobe side of your production as straightforward and efficient as possible.
All of our costumes are barcoded and come with data sheets for easy identification. They are also supplied on hangers in named garment bags, saving you hours of unnecessary sorting.
Where applicable, garments can also be adjusted to the correct size for performers, leaving you free to concentrate on the performance.
We handle all logistics using our own experienced team and dedicated fleet of Thespis vans.
We regularly deliver across the UK, Ireland and mainland Europe.
Thespis specialises in full-show costume hire, helping remove stress for directors, wardrobe teams and production staff.
We may hire individual costumes for Oliver!, but please note that a minimum hire charge of £250 + VAT applies.
For most productions, a fuller package creates the strongest visual result and best overall value.
Our Oliver costume hire is ideal for:
The show’s popularity and visual richness make it a strong choice for productions looking to create real impact on stage.
Do you hire Oliver costumes for full productions?
Yes. We supply Oliver costumes for full productions, including principals, ensemble, workhouse children and Victorian street scenes.
Are the costumes suitable for schools and youth theatre?
Yes. Our Oliver costume hire is well suited to schools, youth theatre groups and amateur dramatic societies.
Do the costumes reflect the darker Dickensian style of the show?
Yes. The costumes are designed to capture the gothic, sombre and menacing atmosphere of Dickensian London, while still supporting the show’s warmth and theatricality.
Do you include footwear and accessories?
Yes, footwear and accessories are included where required as part of the costume package.
Do the costumes arrive sorted and labelled?
Yes. All costumes are barcoded, supplied in named garment bags and supported by data sheets for easy identification and wardrobe management.
Can you hire individual Oliver costumes?
Sometimes, yes. However, individual hires are subject to availability and a minimum hire charge of £250 + VAT applies.
Do you deliver Oliver costumes across the UK?
Yes. We deliver and collect using our own vehicles across the UK, and we also regularly supply productions in Ireland and mainland Europe.
How early should we book Oliver costume hire?
We recommend booking as early as possible, especially for peak school and theatre production periods.
Oliver! is a consistently popular title for schools and theatre groups, so early booking is strongly recommended to secure your preferred dates.
About us and what to expect from Thespis
