Vintage-style logo for the Curious Themed Factory, featuring ornate text, a gear wheel, and decorative elements with a steampunk aesthetic.

Bespoke Props, Costumes, Scenic Builds and Themed Hire

Curious Theme Factory supplies practical, high-impact creative work for theatres, celebrations, schools, venues and public events.

Hire existing items, commission custom pieces, or brief a full design-and-build solution.

Based in Scarborough, working on projects near and far.

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Curious Theme Factory designs, builds and supplies props, costumes, scenic elements, themed décor and immersive visual work for a wide range of clients.

We support theatre productions, live events, schools, venues, public organisations and seasonal projects with a flexible service that can include hire, bespoke commissions, event dressing and installation support.

Whether you need a single item or a full visual package, we focus on creating work that is visually strong, practical to use and realistic to deliver.

Our Services

We offer hire, commission and creative build services depending on the brief, budget and timescale.

Colorful display of teacups, teapots, bunny ears headbands, and decorative signs for an Alice in Wonderland-themed tea party, with various themed decorations and props.

THEMED HIRE

Hire props, scenic pieces & themed decor for shows,events, schools, venues & seasonal installations.

A colourful sweet cart with a pink and green design, filled with jars of assorted candies, themed in the style of Honeydukes sweet shop from Harry Potter.

BESPOKE COMMISSIONS

Commission custom props, costumes, scenic pieces & feature builds designed around your concept, space & budget.

Two of our bespoke costume builds For Beauty & the Beast. Cogsworth the clock and Lumiere the candle.

COSTUMES

Costume hire & bespoke costume work for theatre, events, themed experiences & performance projects.

Decorated banquet hall for a prom, featuring tables with white tablecloths, gold & red accents, candles, & floral centerpieces, with a stage displaying illuminated "PROM" sign surrounded by string lights & hanging paper lanterns. Prom hire package.

SCENIC & STYLING

Practical scenic elements, styled environments & themed visual work for productions, venues & live events.

why choose us

Practical creative support
We combine creative design with hands-on making and real-world delivery.


Hire or commission
We can advise whether hiring, commissioning or combining both is the best route for your brief.


Cross-sector experience
Our work spans theatre, events, schools, venues and public-facing projects, making us well suited to briefs that need flexibility.


Clearer process
We work from finished specifications, rough ideas, sketches, mood boards or reference images and help turn them into a workable plan.

set dressings room transformation immersive theatre

Contact Us

Need a Quote or Want to Discuss an Idea?
To help us quote accurately, please include:

  • your event or production date

  • venue or delivery location

  • whether you need hire, commission or both

  • budget range if known

  • dimensions or space details

  • reference images, sketches or mood boards

  • whether delivery, collection or installation is required

If your brief is still at an early stage, that is fine. We are happy to help shape the most suitable option.