Sheffield Theatres: Costumes from 'iconic' shows up for sale

Hundreds of items are up for grabs from well-known shows at the Sheffield theatres

Costumes from live performances, including a frog outfit, are among items to be sold by a theatre.

The items, some of which were bespoke made for shows at Sheffield's Crucible and Lyceum theatres, are to be offered for sale to create space for new outfits.

The clothing has appeared in show ranging from Shakespeare adaptations to the award-winning Standing at the Sky's Edge.

Sheffield Theatres said the sale would take place in May.

The money raised will be reinvested into the costume-making department for up-and-coming shows, a spokesperson said.

Some of the costumes had become "iconic" as the productions had toured nationally, they added.

Some items are from shows such as The Wizard of Oz

Items include modern clothes, to period replicas, vintage pieces and theatrical costumes, with prices starting at £1.

Clothing featured in The Wizard of Oz, Guys and Dolls and Kiss Me, Kate, are all up for grabs.

"With vintage stores and charity shop fashion becoming ever so popular, particularly with the high student residence in the city, we wanted to offer the chance for people to discover unique fashions that won't be found anywhere else," Debbie Gamble, head of wardrobe at Sheffield Theatres, said.

From high heels to flat trainers, these shoes might be the closest many will get to treading the boards

"As well as everyday clothing such as jeans, dresses and coats, we have plenty on the other end of the scale - including a full frog costume which would be great at a festival," Ms Gamble added.

"There are a range of items suitable for both on stage and off, so we welcome everyone to have a rummage and find some hidden gems."

The sale will take place in the Crucible Rehearsal Room on Saturday 18 May, between 10:00 and 16:00 BST.

Clothing worn by actors such as Layton Williams in the production of Kiss Me, Kate all feature