Why Portsmouth's Groundlings Theatre is showcasing a whopping 11,000 costumes from world-class shows

A COSTUME exhibition at a Portsmouth theatre will be showing off some of the most dazzling costumes from the world of showbusiness next month.
The theatre has a number of contemporary and historical outfits in the wardrobeThe theatre has a number of contemporary and historical outfits in the wardrobe
The theatre has a number of contemporary and historical outfits in the wardrobe

Groundlings Theatre in Kent Street, will be displaying 11,000 costumes, plus props, at a costume exhibition on Friday, September 7.

The costumes have been either made for or bought from the BBC, Royal Opera House, National Theatre and West End, among others.

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Technical director Richard Stride said: '˜Our wardrobe depart is real life Aladdin's cave.

'˜You never know what you going to find '“ and it is the heartbeat of theatre.'

Entry to the exhibition will be free, with visitors able to come and take a look from 1-4pm on the day.