Royal Shakespeare Company to Sell Thousands of Costumes

According to the Telegraph, more than 10,000 items will go on sale next month from the Royal Shakespeare Company, including shirts, hats, shoes, Egyptian head-dresses and a variety of military uniforms, jewelry and other accessories.

Among the items for sale are the soldiers' tabards and chain-mail from the Royal Shakespeare Company's 1984 production of HENRY V starring Kenneth Branagh. It was later featured in Mel Gibson's film ‘Braveheart.' Also for sale are a selection of pieces worn by Sir Ian in THE SEAGULL and KING LEAR and several items worn by Tennant in the 2008 production of LOVE's LABOUR's LOST.

Alistair McArthur, the Royal Shakespeare Company's head of costume told the Telegraph: "We have items for sale from every area of the wardrobe, including costumes that first made their debut on stage back in the 1970s and 80s.

"The sale will include costumes designed by top theatre designers like Deirdre Clancy and our own Olivier Award winning Tom Piper.

"With many items starting at just £3, we hope that people will take the opportunity to come along and purchase a piece of theatre history."

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