“Brown Paper Packages Tied Up With String”
Fed up of getting a musical theatre fan a new original cast recording every year or a bunch of theatre tokens? Here are some quirky and out of the ordinary gifts which would delight anyone who loves Broadway, the West End and everything inbetween.
Great Brithday, Christmas, or Opening Night gifts for anyone who is working in musicals – am-dram or pro.
I have tried to choose presents which suit a whole range of budgets from extravagant to pocket money stocking fillers!
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A terrific rehearsal t shirt for any musical theatre actor be they professional or am-dram!This is a take off on the British “Keep Calm and Carry On” poster.Enjoy the fun and happy belting!
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MY FAVOURITE!!This apron is such a fantastic gift for a Sondheim or musical theatre fan.Support the macabre proprietor of the famous Fleet Street Pie shop, home to ‘the worst pies in London’ maybe pop upstairs for a shave from her infamous neighbour … Sweeney Todd!
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A humidifier is a must have for my dressing room, especially when you are on tour and you have no idea what kind of dressing room you are going to be given – some of those theatre’s leave a lot to be desired! If I am doing a show or have a big audition then I will sleep with this on too, the moisture in the air means that I never wake with a dry scratchy throat.Basically a humidifier adds steam to the room – steam is a great way to relieve swelling, dryness and nasal congestion. This Vicks Germ-Free Humidifier has a ‘germ-killing’ UV light chamber which will kill up to 99.9% of bacteria, mould and fungi in water. You can use it with a Vicks scent pad too – which is surprisingly soothing.
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This adorable plush of Dorothy’s fearsome nemesis and the heroine of the musical Wicked: Elphaba aka the Wicked Witch of the West. With her broomstick in one of her green-skinned hands, this is one resident of Oz you’ll want to look out for.A perfect gift for a musical theatre fan …. totally ‘adorkable’!
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From Here To Eternity by Tim Rice was staged at the Shaftesbury Theatre in 2014 and tells the story of a group of soldiers in G Company during the time of the Pearl Harbour attack in 1941.This show is quite something and was sadly short lived in the West End. Any fan of musical theatre will love to watch this show and enjoy something very special.Check out the trailer on YouTube
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Every thesp I know uses cold cream by the gallon to remove the slap at the end of the night, so what better gift for the musical theatre actor in your life!These are packaged in a lovely old fashioned retro style and they do exactly what it says on the tin!It will lift away impurities and make-up without drying the skin, leaving it feeling soft supple, clear and delightfully clean!
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This gorgeous Tin Man (with a Red Clock Heart and the Apple Tree) Trinket Box is a lovely and unique gift for any musical theatre actor or actress.The attractive collectable trinket box looks like a regular figurine, making it a perfect place to hide your valuables in your dressing room!It measures 5.5 inches high x 3.5 inches wide.
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The Broadway Musical Quiz Book includes nearly 80 quizzes on every aspect of the Broadway musical, including sections devoted to the careers of major Broadway stars, songwriters, directors, and producers, ranging from Ethel Merman to Stephen Sondheim.The Broadway Musical Quiz Book is more than just a compendium of trivia; it’s a anecdotal history of musical theatre, with something for everyone who loves The Great White Way!
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Brighten up the bedroom or dressing room of the musical theatre actor or wannabe in your life with this ‘Let It Go’ decal.Really gorgeous design the title ‘Let It Go’ in ocean blue surrounded by icy white snowflakes. This can be stickered to any smooth surfaces (indoor and outdoor)
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This t shirt is really stylish and will also be the envy of any musical theatre fan.The names of the revolutionaries from Les Miserables are listed down the t shirt and the word Revolution is spelt out in red made up from the letters in the names of the fallen.As with Zazzle t-shirts you can choose to customise the t shirt in a number of ways. I just think it looks great in this classic black, white and red combo.
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Billy Elliot is up there with the great musicals and this year it was ‘streamed’ live into cinema’s – this dvd is of that stunning performance.With Ruthie Henshall as Mrs Wilkinson and Deka Walmsley as Billy’s Dad you know you are in safe musical theatre and acting hands. All of the cast were excellent but I have to say that Elliot Hanna as Billy is one of the most exciting and brilliant young talents I have ever seen.Enjoy!
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This mini dressing table mirror is terrifically useful for any actor.It is only the size of a kindle or mini ipad so it fits perfectly into any bag. This is brilliant if you are on any kind of ‘small scale’ or ‘TIE’ tour which might take you to venues without tip-top facilities. The LED works with 3 x AAA batteries.I find it is great for using before a tv casting – you can easily use it in a washroom to simply check you’re going to look OK when ‘lit’ – they often shoot in such close-up thats its always best to give yourself a quick once over before going before the camera.
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For any musical theatre fan or Les Mis nut this t shirt is a funny talking point.24602 – that’s right – it is Jean Valjean’s cellmate’s t-shirt!As with all Zazzle products – you can customise it yourself and change the colours.
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Simple t shirt with 24601 across the chest – the prisoner number of Jean Valjean from the hit musical Les Miserables.This t-shirt is classic, stylish and a real talking point for a musical theatre fan.Simple but unique and quirky – I just love it!
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This map was designed as a tool to help students learn about musical theatre history.This subway/tube style map is perfect for anyone who loves musical theatre and would look gorgeous in a frame. It shows the connections between shows throughout musical theatre history – when choosing audition material: what other shows did these creators work on?I would recommend getting a large size because I guarantee you will want to read the text. Fascinating!
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This is a terrific book written by an Elphaba understudy. It is written in an honest, touching, funny and totally ‘Wicked’ way!This offers a fascinating and unique peek behind the scenes of the hit musical Wicked told alongside an inspiring sotory of personal growth and never giving up.This book is a perfect gift for anyone who is wanting to begin or already on their journey on this unpredictable but truly fulfilling profession.
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Donna Soto-Morettini has worked at the RSAMD and LIPA as well as working as a casting director for the BBC and Andrew Lloyd Webber – she has been seen on the tv shows I’d Do Anything, Over the Rainbow, Pop Star to Opera Star, ITV’s Superstar and is currently working as casting director for BBC’s The Voice.This book will change the way you think about auditions and the way you think about yourself as an actor.
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Steaming your voice throughout the day before a performance and especially in the dressing room will always improve the quality of your voice. In the not so distant path you would often discover me with my head over a pot of boiling water and a towel over my noggin! Those days are gone thanks to this nifty gadget!This is a personal steam inhaler which is compact enough to come with you to any gig or dressing room. Steamers are helpful for vocal chords, and also for clearing sinus from common colds. This model is Simple to use and very effective.The sauna is terrific for your pores, which is great if you are spending your evenings in heavy stage make-up and the inhaler attachment means you can regularly steam your voice and keep your vocal cords protected.
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The world went a little bit Elsa crazy this year, so what better gift to get a musical theatre fan than a cute but quirky Frozen figure.These Funko Pop figures are very collectable and would look terrific on any desk or dressing room counter!This Frozen Pop! Vinyl figure is so great that you won’t ever want to let it go!
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What a magical little stocking filler or opening night gift!This tiny little pocket winding organ plays the showtune ‘Somewhere Over The Rainbow’ it measures 5.5cm x 4.3cm and is made of cardboard so is only a stocking filler but it really is a wonderful little machine!
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This is a delicate piece of jewellery perfect for a musical theatre fan or performer.I steer away from the comedy and tragedy mask jewellery as I think they always look a little bit ‘am-dram’ – this I think is anything but!A treble clef and a pair of notes in sterling silver hanging from an 18 inch chain, the nacklace comes delivered in a suede pouch but you can choose to get it in a presentation jewellery box at check-out.
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This gorgeous decal sticker would look stunning on the wall of any musical theatre fan or professional. These decals are guaranteed to last five years outdoors or forever indoors – they are anti-peel and anti-bubble!Why not get one in a truly Elphaba lime tree green or dark green to give your friend a totally ‘wicked’ treat!
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Do you know how many minutes are in a year? Do you know the bride-to-brother ratio like the back of your hand? Now prove it with the Broadway Maths t shirt!Have fun working out which musical theatre shows or songs are the solutions to these cheeky algebra puzzles! As with all Zazzle products you can cutsomise this any which way you like and choose another colour scheme.
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These are your voice’s new BFF!!Any actor or singer knows that their voice really is a vital tool and it needs to be taken care of. Anything you take to relieve a ‘scratchy’ throat needs to contain no menthol, alcohol or antiseptic. These lozenges are 100% natural and great for a soothing burst before a performance or audition.These lozenges do not cure anything, but they ease the pain of a sore throat, especially if caused by sleeping with the mouth open! They are both pleasant and soothing and I love the retro look of the jar!
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When you are a performer and your voice is playing up then it is really important you stay away from any medication which contains alcohol or menthol as that could dehydrate the voice, and anything which contains antiseptic as that will numb the pain but also numb your control of your voice.Farleys Entertainers Secret Throat Relief Spray is perfection! It replaces saliva and relieves any dryness in the throat.It makes a big difference and lasts a long time. If you are an actor, singer, professional speaker, or any other type of voice professional, you need to have this with you.It’s become a must-have part of my performing/auditioning kit. I wouldn’t want to perform without it!
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