Testimonials

Yep, we're going to blow our own trumpet here! This is what some of our customers have said so far ....

Bugsy Malone - Guns and Costumes

"All costumes were great and well labelled which when dealing with costumes for a cast of over 150 young people was a huge help. Splurge guns worked perfectly every night, fantastic. The costume and gun package represented great value for money."
August 2011, Gemma Clough, Sunderland Empire

"The costumes came quickly and were safely packaged. there were so many suit choices that all of my kids, no matter their size, were able to fit into them! the suits for Dandy Dan's gang were particularly sharp! there is a great selection of dresses for the girls. Some were a bit short but because there are so many we were spoilt for choice. the headbands for the dancing girls were very pretty and the girls loved wearing them. the hats looked fabuolus!"
April 2011, Abby Davey, St Gilgen International School, Austria

"It was great to have costumes and guns in one package. There were plenty of costumes for the cast in a range of sizes and they gave a professional look to the production. The guns were very effective. We didn't use the refills of splurge and had plenty. It was helpful that the backwards firing gun was included. All in all a great help for a school production when there isn't the time to make/ source costumes."
February 2011, Mrs E Ncube, Thomas Hardye School

"Absolutely brilliant!! Couldn't fault a thing. All the costumes came and splurge guns, all in great condition, and when there were any problems communication was brilliant. An absolutely faultless service that I would highly recommend to anyone putting on any production, especially Bugsy Malone. You won't find a better deal or service anywhere else!"
December 2010, Matt Birkett, Grey College, Fountains Theatre Co. Durham

"Brilliant hire, the splurge guns worked a treat. Contact from Barbara made the whole process so easy and seamless. Very impressed with the whole hire. Massive thank you to everyone involved."
November 2010, Lyndsey Falcus, Day 8 Productions

"We were delighted with the splurge guns we hired. They were a huge success both with the boys and the audience! The splurge was very easy to clean. The staff at Offbeat were very helpful and easy to deal with."
December 2010, May Fernandes, Kings House School, Richmond

"A brilliant, fantastic and extremly helpful company to use. The quality and standard of the costumes is superb, and the guns were fantastic! Would definately recommend to all."
July 2010, Richard Compton, Bristnall Hall Technology College

"The guns were very impressive and created a great effect. I was very impressed with the help prior to receiving the guns and costumes, during our hire period and after they were returned. The price of the hire was reasonable. I would have no issues recommending the hire of the guns and the costumes that are part of the price are an added bonus, and really helped to costume the show. Thank you for the great service."
November 2010, Andrew Bours, Centre Stage Youth Theatre Company, Congleton

"Thanks, the kids looked great and the costumes and guns really made the show. We will definately use you again for further shows."
June 2010, Liz Christensen, Long Field School, Melton Mowbray

The Plays!

"Our Seniors have just performed 'May Contain Nuts' in our annual Showcase. The show was amazing & everyone enjoyed themselves. 'May Contain Nuts' was a roaring success."
Jackie Smith, Stage4kidz, July 2011

The Punk/gothic costumes - used in 'After Juliet'

"... audience and senior staff raving about the costumes. HUGE THANKS they really brought the show the life."
October 2010, Shoreham Academy

Who's Afraid of Virgina Woolf

A rather specialised gun is required for this play!

"Just to let you know that so far the gun has been a resounding success....I am sure lots of other Companies would welcome such a fine piece of engineering. Most have had to make do with bang flags and other rather inferior things, so I was delighted to find you!"
Jenny Hobson, Director, Sewell Barn Theatre, Norwich.