THEATRICAL COSTUMES, VINTAGE WEAR & FANCY DRESS

ESTABLISHED 30 YEARS

4 DAYS OPENING

WAREHOUSE PREMISES in the region of 1,200 ft² storage holding around 7,000 costumes mounted on rails and racking. There is an additional 60 costume boxes and 6 containers holding accessories and more obscure garments.

A theatrical costume, vintage wear and fancy dress hire business, currently operating as a sole trading business.

Admiral Costumes has been trading under the current ownership since 2012, having a history dating back over 30 years. The business has a stunning collection of costumes with many hard to find accessories. The majority of shows and plays can be costumed directly from stock, however, the current owner does offer a level of bespoke services.

The business attracts clientele from across the UK and occasionally into Europe, supplying full costumes for many popular shows in film, TV and theatre including Les Misérables, the Sound of Music and Guys & Dolls, to name just a few. This year already over 30 professional and amateur perfromances and companies have already been supplied giving an established live order book into 2023. In addition, the fancy dress, private party costume and on-line market is bringing a new revenue source.

The current operation is run on a part time sole trader basis but is an ideal platform to be developed to suit almost any lifestyle. This now becomes an exciting opportunity for the purchaser to enjoy and push the business forward as there is good growth potential and diversification possibilities.

WE ARE INFORMED by the owner the turnover currently averages £1,000 p.w. The business is ripe for development, offering excellent potential to increase the value. There is an active database of customers, a website, Facebook page with potential for on-line purchasing.