Long and overdue - the start of Christmas 2014

I have begun writing this blog about 20 times over the last month so that we could tell you lovely people about recent events, upcoming plans and new and exciting things that have been happening. As it turns out, distraction is the devil and the blog just kept getting put on the back burner. SO – here goes – dedicated to the 5^th December 2014 blog, here’s what’s been happening…

*thinks hard about where to start*

October seems a lifetime ago, so let’s skip to the good bit and get on with the Christmas Party Season that kicked off in November.  A great event to tell you about would be a fabulous 007 themed awards ceremony that went off big style.  We provided many a prop, heaps of entertainment and all the AV and Technical Support needed to run the awards.  From start to finish we worked like little beavers ensuring that everything ran smoothly and a good night was had by all.  Daniel Craig and his trusty Bond Girl Side-Kick helped to host the night and hand out awards; much of the action happened around the Fun Casino Tables later in the evening and the whole room looked simply spectacular with our Giant Golden Gun Props taking pride of place!

The following week, we were over in Birmingham with our Hollywood themed props and Celebrity Look-a-Likes.  A great event that enabled us to showcase our props in front of 1000 guests.  Hosted at The ICC in Birmingham – a great venue for all sorts of different events, our Spoof Paparazzi, Marilyn Monroe Look-a-Like and Fun Casino Tables really did entertain the masses.  Our Hollywood Letters  made for a great stage set and accompaniment to the brilliant band and other Hollywood themed props and backdrops scattered around the venue and drinks reception to create super photo opportunities!

We moved on later that week into Circus mode, providing Circus themed staging, Circus themed props and Circus themed performers for a fantastic event at Carlisle Racecourse.  Our gregarious Ringmaster was the star of the show, introducing the other acts onto the themed stage and generally entertaining the crowd.  Our Circus themed Stilt Walkers and Juggler Act mingled wonderfully with the guests and our finale act; Acro Duo were mind-blowing. 

We went from the variety of themes above to full on Winter Wonderland the following week which of course is to be expected at this festive time of year.  There are plenty more Winter Wonderland themed events coming up over the next couple of weeks along with a few Great Gatsby themed parties (a popular choice at the moment). Plenty more to talk about in the next blog then!

For now I’ll leave you with the above and anticipation of an 80’s themed night, more Hollywood Glamour and plenty of Winter Wonderland action…

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Acts, Performers and much much more...

Things are hotting up here at SCP in preparation for Christmas 2014! Events are flying in and you guys are really starting to get excited about this years’ annual bash! Theme trends at the moment are The Great Gatsby, Masquerade Ball and Hollywood Glamour – all the glitzy themes which we just love!

We’ve got some super new acts for our Gatsby theme including a stunningly fabulous Champagne Aerial Hostess that just oozes sophistication and will have all your guests ‘Ooohing’ and ‘Ahhing’ throughout the night.  We also have a wonderful indoor Fire Flare Show Act which is just incredible for the Gatsby theme (or any other theme of your choosing really)! Both of these acts will be up on our website soon but for now, you can view our other wonderful 1920’s themed performers on the themed pages of our website.

Recently we’ve been to various places throughout the UK – as far south as Ipswich with our lovely 1920’s Silhouette Backdrop which created the perfect addition to a Gangster and Molls themed party in a wine cellar! We met up with our fabulous Prohibition Stunt Team there too – a wonderful, quirky and unique act at any 1920’s themed event! The Stunt Team that we use, are also our 007 themed Stunt Show which we’ve taken all over the UK.  Complete with Daniel Craig Look-a-Like, these guys will burst in on any event (great as a surprise for your guests!!) and entertain your socks off!

Last night we provided a little bit of Las Vegas theming and entertainment down in Lincoln and we’re back there again on Friday with some fabulous Hollywood themed props and table centres. Lincoln is the place of the moment it seems! This week we’re also sending out some Parisian themed props and some Feather Showgirls sure to dazzle at their 007 themed event in Nottingham – it’s all kicking off in the midlands! Speaking of 007 theming – this is a popular Christmas choice too, we’re working on a few large scale 007 themed Christmas Parties at the minute in the hopes we’ll dazzle with our range of 007 themed props and entertainment.

We’re also working hard on a fabulous Arabian Nights themed event which is sure to be a stunner! Bespoke Marquee, Arabian themed performers and plenty of draping, props and dressing to make one hell of a Christmas Party! Watch this space for this one…

Whether it be a Birthday Bash, an Annual Awards Ceremony or a Wedding; our website offers plenty of ideas and inspiration...take a look and let us know if we can help in making your next event a one to remember!

 

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A little bit of this, a little bit of that...

The team took a trip to Bradford last night with a van brim-full of Star Cloth and Lighting ready to transform the Atrium at Bradford University into something rather glitzy for a corporate dinner dance.  A complete transformation is what we really love to do – start from scratch and build something striking that the clients will love. Here’s the after shot…

One of our favourite acts was performing with us last night too – our fabulous Contact Juggler wowed guests with his mesmerising skills and really added to the ambience of the evening.

It’s been a bit of a busy week with a few different events going on and things heating up in the office ahead of Christmas 2014.  There has been a big call for Hollywood themed props for this year’s festivities which we just love – a glamorous, elegant theme that everyone will be happy to be a part of! Tonight we have some of our great Hollywood themed props out in London including our magnificent Hollywood themed backdrop perfect for either a photo opportunity or backdrop for a band. 

We’ve also got some of our Arabian themed drapes in Nottingham tonight – Reds, Golds and Purples will surely set the scene for what is going to be a fabulous event – and a complete contrast to the 007 themed party they had last year!

Earlier in the week our Alice in Wonderland Stilt Walker and Bouncing Bunny were being used for some filming over in the North East of the UK – ever the professionals, they certainly impressed with their beautiful and unique costumes.  Our range of Alice in Wonderland performers really is second to none – one of our favourite themes; there are so many takes you can do to create your very own Mad Hatters Tea Party or Enchanted Garden Party using quirky props and fabulous performers.

So, we’re now head-long into September which can only mean one thing – it’s time to get those thinking caps on and start organising that Christmas Party.  You can view a whole list of themes on our website which we hope will give you some ideas and we always welcome a challenge, so if there is something you need but can’t see, give us a call as we’ll either more than likely have it, or can source it from our extensive list of contacts.

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A Victorian Affair!

Last night we helped to launch the Christmas theme at a Nottingham venue – we’re providing all the room dressing and entertainment at their run of Christmas shows and last night was a small taste of what was to come.  Over the last week we’ve been beavering away to get our Christmas Market Huts finished in time and what an impression they made.  Two identical traditional market huts made to order to aid their Victorian Christmas Fair theme.  Complete with serving hatch, they aim to tempt Christmas Party goers with Mulled Wine, Victorian Lemonade, Candy Floss & Mince Pies – the ultimate in festive treats! Not forgetting our authentic Roast Chestnut Cart which is sure to tickle those taste buds! Once the dark nights set in and the festive season is upon us, this theme will really spring to life and look simply magical!

Traditional Carnival Games will also be a huge focus at the events, with an authentic Hook-a-Duck and High Striker enabling guests to have a go and win some prizes!

In December we’ll be putting in some brand new backdrops too – these will depict a traditional fairground and really bring the theme to life – last year the theme was 1920’s meets New York and the stage set we included was striking – here’s the picture from last year! You’ll have

to wait until December for a peek at this years’ though!

We’re always building new props, designing new themed backdrops and adding new themes to our collection – now really is the time to start thinking about your Christmas Party and I’m sure you’ll be inspired by some of the things we have to offer. Give our team a call to discuss your requirements and we’ll build your perfect Christmas Party Package!

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Inspired by the Great British Bake Off...

After a hugely busy few weeks and having no time to update you lovely lot, last nights’ Great British Bake Off and Richards Pirate themed Show Stopper has inspired me to tell you all about our recent Pirate themed event! Down in Surrey, with a huge van full of Pirate props and room dressing to style out an Officers Mess for their annual event.

We hung Pirates in trees, themed drapes from the ceiling and created a Pirate themed stage set and photo opportunity using Wooden Barrels, Palm Trees, Treasure Chests and Pirate themed backdrops.  The scene was set and the party could begin!  We love our Pirate and Caribbean themed events – they just work so well in all sorts of venues and really do bring a smile to everyone’s face!

Other events on the agenda recently have included some fabulous VIP dressing for a week long launch at a London Casino, some fabulous Alice crossed with Masquerade theming (a little crazy, but who doesn’t love crazy – and we do love something a bit different!) and some great 007 theming, complete with security stunt men on the door!

Coming up over the next few weeks, we have our gorgeous Giant Illuminated LOVE Letters out in force – a fabulous addition to any wedding or Great Gatsby themed party.  These LOVE Letters make up part of our new wedding dressing section on our website – a section filled with quirky wedding ideas, lots of beautiful lighting and wedding dressing options. You can go straight to that page by clicking here! We’re always banging on about how important lighting it is at any event – and a wedding is no exception – with everything from delicate fairy lights in a marquee ceiling to outdoor colour wash, we can do it all and really add that extra bit of glamour you may be looking for!

A short update for you today – but promises that there will be another soon! In the meantime, if you’re planning a corporate Christmas Party, a quirky wedding or a themed birthday party then just give us a call or drop us an email – we’d love to hear from you!

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A Night in Hollywood

I’m sure at some point in our lives we would all like to take a trip to Hollywood to see the sights – the Hollywood Hills, Mann’s Chinese Theatre and the Hollywood Walk of Fame.  Not always possible to ship 100 or 1000 guests to Hollywood for your annual Christmas Party or Awards though SO, why not bring Hollywood to your doorstep with our quirky Hollywood themed props and glamorous entertainment.

This theme is forever popular for all different types of events and parties – it’s elegant, it’s classic and most of all guests can don ‘posh attire’ and feel very 007! 

We have a range of different entrance ways that are sure to make your guests feel like VIPs – everything from the classic VIP Red Carpet Walkway where you can schmooze with celeb look-a-likes such as Marilyn Monroe and Johnny Depp to our more contemporary Film Reel Entrance that is a very popular choice.  Highlight props such as Flame Effect Lights, VIP Welcome Signs and Gold Pillars really do strike up an entrance to give it even more of a VIP edge. Our Popcorn Usherette Girls or Spoof Paparazzi make for a great addition to the Red Carpet too.

Working through to the main part of your event we have a whole heap of props, theming and Hollywood room dressing for you to choose from.  Metres & metres of twinkling Black Star Cloth Drapes to quirky Film Reel Table Centre Pieces and Hollywood themed backdrops and Backlit Silhouette Panels to gorgeous linen for your tables and chairs – we can dress any area and transform it into a Hollywood themed party.  Our Hollywood themed props can be used for many a photo opportunity – we have Giant ‘Hollywood’Letters, striking character Film Strip Silhouette Panels that are backlit for extra effect and heaps of other décor that is sure to be of interest.

Our Hollywood themed entertainment options are endless too, with everything from the aforementioned Spoof Paparazzi and Celebrity Look-a-Likes to our range of stunning Feather Showgirls, Glamorous Stilt Walkers and Elegant Living Statues.  With everything from the Meet and Greet act to something a little more entertaining a little later on, we have it all!

So, Christmas is coming up fast and we always say it’s better to be prepared and book a little earlier than you may like, than wait it out to be disappointed when your chosen theme or ideal prop or performer has been snapped up.  Could the Hollywood theme be the one for you…?

Give us a call or drop us an email to discuss options for your next event be it a Christmas Party, and Annual Awards Ceremony or a Private Birthday Party – we have heaps of ideas and as much enthusiasm to match!

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Have a Ball at the Masquerade Ball!

The Masquerade Ball lends itself perfectly to all sorts of different parties, events and get-togethers.  A classic theme with striking features, weird and wonderful entertainment and an intriguing ambience that will certainly leave guests feeling warm, welcomed and glamorous all at the same time.

Warm, rich and elegant colours such as Purple or Red struck with Gold make for the most delicious of combinations and ooze Masquerade Ball from the outset. Our wonderful and popular range of Masquerade Ball props and room dressing are mainly tailored to these colours, but our workshop wizards are very handy in creating bespoke props for particular colour schemes so we can do pretty much anything that is desired – for example you may fancy a Black and Silver theme at your Masquerade Ball which would look simply fabulous!

So let’s talk about what we could potentially do for your upcoming themed event…

Starting from the basics, we can supply simple Masquerade Ball prop hire all of which are listed in our website so you can individually pick your favourites – you can actually download our price list direct from our website too, follow this link! Props range from VIP Entrance Ways to standalone props such as our fantastic Giant Eye Mask Props – these are my absolute favourite props, they look so stunning in any scenario, especially if you invest in a couple of up-lighters to go with them. From there, you may fancy a feature backdrop to create a photo opportunity or to highlight your live band up on stage.  We have a super range of Masquerade themed backdrops available for hire, again all available on our website. 

If you need more than just ‘Prop Hire’ we can offer a whole range of different services straight from our ‘bulging at the seams’ warehouse.  We have a massive stock of Table Linen and Chair Covers which really do transform any venue space into a magical themed event – simple Black Chair Covers with a Silver Sash through to something a little more wacky like our Purple Chair Covers with Gold Band – a popular choice for Masquerade Ball or even a Bollywood themed event (new theme page coming soon)!  Table Centres are the next move and we can offer all things illuminated or something a little more classic in the form of Candelabra.

Have you seen our mega range of Masquerade Ball entertainers too – these are a must have at any Masked Ball. Our beautiful Black & White Masquerade Stilt Walkers and intriguing Contact Jugglers are both popular choices serving different elements of an event.  Our elegant Masquerade Living Statues are also worlds apart and are definitely worth considering.

As a company we always offer a fully delivered and installation service with collection after the event finishes – this allows us to be creative with lighting and add in those personal touches to make your event really pop! I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again – it’s the lighting that will make the difference between a good looking party and a magical, sparkly and atmospheric event that will be the talk of the town for years to come.

So if you’re planning a Masquerade Ball and need some inspiration, I certainly hope this has helped. We have many more themes listed on our website that are sure to get those creative juices flowing nicely. Do give us a call or drop us an email if you would like any further information on any aspect of your upcoming event – we’d be delighted to speak with you.

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