Historical, retro and contemporary style costumes and accessories are available to hire from the Hobart Repertory Theatre Society’s extensive wardrobe.
Location
You can find us at 63-68 Creek Road, New town. We’re on the same site as the Salvation Army Bridge Centre – just follow the HRTS signs.
Opening hours
Costumes hire is open on the second and fourth Saturday of each month between 10am and 1pm.
Please note: The costume department is closed until the second Saturday of February (22nd of February).
Want to get involved?
We are always looking for people to come and volunteer with us. No experience required! Just come in any of our open days and introduce yourself or email Helen or Karen at costumes@playhouse.org.au.
Costume hire charges, terms & conditions
Conditions:
HRTS costumes are hired as is. Any pre-hire damage will be noted on your hire agreement form.
Any alterations made by hirers (i.e.: shortening, additions, etc) must be removed prior to the costumes being returned to the wardrobe.
Hire Charges:
Charges are calculated per ‘Hire period’. Each ‘Hire period’ is 2 to 3 weeks depending on when our open days fall in the month.
Hire charges start on the date items are hired and continue until all costumes are returned.
Exceptions:
- Community Groups and schools
• Full charge for ‘Hire Period’ of production.
• Hire:- 4 – 6 weeks prior – 50% of cost
- 2 weeks prior – free
- Any extra time – 100% Cost
- Gilbert & Sullivan Society and Exitleft
• Free hire for 2 ‘Hire Periods’ prior, production period & one cleaning period.
• Any time out of that will be charged at a rate of 50% per ‘Hire period’.
| Number of items | Per Hire Period | Deposit |
|---|---|---|
| Single item | $10 | $10 |
| Accessories | $5 | $5 |
| Outfit | $30 | $30 |
| 10 to 25 Clothing items | $6 per item | $50 |
| – Accessories | $3 per item | |
| 26 to 50 Clothing items | $5 per item | $100 |
| – Accessories | $3 per item | |
| 51 to 75 Clothing items | $4 per item | $100 |
| – Accessories | $2 per item | |
| 76 to 100 Clothing items | $3 per item | $100 |
| – Accessories | $1 per item | |
| 101 plus Clothing items | $2 per item | $100 |
| – Accessories | $1 per item |
Additional charges (per item) will be applied to your hire if items:
- Require cleaning – $5
- Dry Cleaning – $15
- Damaged items – Anywhere from $10 to replacement cost
- Items not returned to original state – $10
Items that are not returned will be charged at current replacement market value.
Requests to open wardrobe outside of normal opening hours will be considered only on a case-by-case basis (depended on volunteer availability) and will incur a $25 fee payable on the day in cash.
Invoices
Invoices will be issued by accounts@playhouse.org.au after the costumes have been returned.
Contact us
The best way to contact us is by email costumes@playhouse.org.au
