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January 25th, 2012
Pirate themed parties are very popular these days for both adults and children alike. Whether it’s the popularity of the Disney Pirates of the Caribbean movies that has done this, or simply because pirates are favourite, timeless characters loved by all, we may never know. But if you want to have a pirate themed party, we have all the pirate party props you need! At Keeley Hire, we have been supplying high quality film props, theatre props, and event props to all kinds of clients throughout the country for many years. We have worked with big name film producers as well as individual people who simply want some props for a fun party.
If you’re after pirate themed props, you’ll want to check out the list we have created under the Themes tab on our main web page. We have everything you need to decorate a room for your pirate party including cannons and cannon balls, treasure chests, barrels, skeleton cages, gold coins, pirate statues, a ship’s wheel, the frontage section of a pirate ship. There are limitless ways you can arrange your pirate props for fun decorating themes. And with so much variety you’ll be able to find everything you need in one place.
You can also browse our entire catalogue to see what else we have, or use the Quick Search box to find an item by keyword. For more information on how to hire, or for tips on what items might work best for your event, get in touch by clicking the Contact Us tab on the home page.
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January 19th, 2012
Planning a wild west theme party or other event? You’ll definitely want some props! Here at Keeley Hire, we supply high quality, extremely realistic and detailed props for whatever themed occasion you have in mind. We have made a selection list of wild west props for you already for your wild west themed parties or events. Just click on the Themes tab on the main web page to find the list. Here are some of the great props you’ll find in this category.
Large cart wheels and banded barrels make great decorations for western themed parties. Line the room with them, or place them outside near the front door, or by your gate. And how about hanging some buffalo horns over the inside of the doorway? Our cactus prop would also look great outside your front door, or in the back garden. Use some of our hay bales for party seating in the garden, or use our resin western barrels as seats around a table.
We even have totem poles, covered wagons, full size horse, cowboy, and Indian statues, and western animals like bulls, wolves, cougars, and mountain rams. To see any of these western props, visit the main web page and check out our themed lists. You can also use the search option to find many other movie props that might be useful to you in a themed party. So, what are you waiting for? Get started making a list of what you want for your wild west themed event!
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January 14th, 2012
If you’re looking for great stage props, Keeley Hire is the place for you! We have thousands of different realistic props for use in a wide variety of plays. Need army props or military props? We have made a special list of 58 props following a war and military theme so that if you have a play, event, or party based around this, you can easily find what you need.
We also have many other themes which we have categorised. For instance, if your play is set in the jungle or on a tropical island, you’ll want to check out our Jungle & Native themed props. We have realistic prop alligators, chimps, anacondas, and many other wild animals. We also have head statues reminiscent of those on Easter Island, native masks, tropical trees, and more. Some of the other themes that we have created categories for include the wild west, Christmas, farmyard, Titanic, Space and Sci Fi, and Pirates and Caribbean.
At Keeley Hire, we have been supplying private individuals and companies holding themed events and parties, and for those making films and plays, for more than forty years. Our props are all highly detailed, realistic, and of the highest quality. We are dedicated to providing you with the best possible props for your event at the best hire prices. For more information about hiring from us, or to browse our full collection, visit the main web page and click the Themes tab. Need assistance? Ring us on 01992 464040 or 01992 444584 to speak to a member of staff.
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January 10th, 2012
Are you looking for a fun theme for a birthday party? How about a medieval party? No matter the age of the birthday girl or boy, guests will enjoy dressing as knights and ladies or kings and queens.
For more than forty years, Keeley Hire has been providing prop hire for films, television, theatre, and themed events throughout the UK. We have one of the widest ranges of realistic props available for public hire. We have made a selection of our finest middle ages props for you so that you can easily find what you want. Why not start with one of our long tussle tables for the birthday feast? Decorate the table with some of our branched candelabras, and don’t forget a throne for the birthday boy or girl.
We even have dishes you can use on the feast table including pewter plates, jugs, flagons, and goblets. Hang a background tapestry behind the table, and add some of our coffers or chests to the room for added detail. Use our wooden dresser with arched decorations to place your food dishes on, or the birthday gifts. And how about standing a suit of medieval armour by the door for when guests arrive?
To view these props and more, visit the main web page and click on the Themes tab. Then select the Medieval link. For assistance, or if you just want some help choosing what you want, feel free to get in touch. We’re happy to help you with your party ideas.
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November 2nd, 2011
With the festive season coming soon, throwing a good themed party is on many people’s minds. Going for a traditional Christmas party is fun, but maybe you want to try something different. Well, we are here to help, as every party needs good props. We can also help you with the ideas, not just the prop hire.
Bring the sunshine home with a Caribbean themed party. You could use props such as palm trees, maybe even implementing some sand and a blue sky backdrop for that sunny beach look! Perhaps play some good old Bob Marley in the background, and maybe throw a few coconuts around! If you have invited some friends around, make sure to get some good Malibu rum cocktail recipes. You could even serve the cocktails in coconut shells for an authentic natural feel.
If this is not your style, why not try a wine and/or beer tasting theme. You could either take it seriously or just for laughs. Nonetheless, you could be seen to dress up in posh frocks, and indulge in some fine dark reds, discover the undertones of a rustic berry flavoured red, or just pretend to! Feature some good props like beer kegs or even have some prop hire regarding old-world style cabinets and chairs. All of these could get you in the mood. However, remember to serve with some good bread, and even cheese and crackers if you fancy. Who knows what you could achieve with such good props? You can try anything you desire – why not try a space-themed party, or take your inspiration from classic horror-movies?
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September 24th, 2011
Mention the word “props” and you may instantly think of those used in film or TV productions. You may also think of those seen on stage. However, props have many more uses than you may initially imagine. They can make a fantastic addition to parties or special events, no matter what the theme or occasion. You no longer have to have your name in lights to get the benefits, and if you invest in event prop hire you could soon see just how true this is.
If you have a party on the horizon, you may want to set the scene perfectly. If you have a particular theme in mind, then props could be the ideal solution. Halloween parties, for example, could benefit from cauldrons, coffins or gothic candelabras for added impact. Meanwhile, a Hollywood-themed party might need the addition of a red carpet or golden statue. The right items can be used to great effect, often being central to creating an atmosphere which would otherwise be difficult to achieve.
So, don’t think that props are reserved for stage or screen only– arranging event prop hire could be just what you need to make an occasion truly memorable. You’ll be throwing the event of the year and people won’t be able to stop talking about it, because when it comes to parties half the battle is creating the right ambiance. With a few carefully chosen additions you’ll have the perfect setting, so take a look around and you’ll soon find just what you’re looking for to set your party alight.
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May 27th, 2011
If there’s something we get a kick out of down here in the bowels of Keeley Hire HQ, it’s a really bizarre prop request. We try to keep our entire online catalogue as up to date as we can, but if you’re after a bunch of weird movie props or unusual additions to theatre sets, we’d love to hear from you!
We’ve had some pretty weird and wonderful requests in the past (giant polystyrene teacup anyone?) so the odds are good we may already have what you’re looking for in stock (“These ARE the droids you are looking for!” – sorry, can’t help but get a Star Wars joke in every now and then!) We even keep a happy (and very quiet!) menagerie of taxidermy animals on hand for those productions that simply MUST have an angry fox head in them (not body, just head).
Screen productions and theatre sets often require bespoke or custom props. Our team thoroughly enjoys their job of sourcing every stage and movie prop imaginable to add to our immense catalogue of products (remember the Wicker Man? He was ours!) Our current catalogue stands at almost 3500 products, so you can imagine how much fun our 50,000 square foot warehouse is! Only kidding, we don’t play with the props … much!
If you want to chat to one of our warehouse experts or customer service reps, get in touch today and we’ll do our best to fill your obscure props brief!
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May 11th, 2011
Although many of our clients are theatre types and movie maniacs, we also spend a lot of time dealing with non-industry related folks who are just looking for props to add a little extra magic to various events and celebrations.
Civic Events
Local council events like parades, fairs, street gatherings etc. offer some brilliant opportunities for really great props and set ideas. If you’re not quite sure what’s best for your civic event, do a little research online or get in touch with us for some more personal advice.
Education
Learning through really fun things like role plays and theatrical productions is one of our favourite educational tools (we might be a little biased though!). Keeley prop hire can help create an authentic atmosphere conducive to maximum learning AND maximum fun!
Props can also be used very effectively to illustrate non-animated scenes, depict historical events, demonstrate principles and help students to understand particular events.
Private Parties and Events
Our themed props are particularly popular with party enthusiasts looking to add a little extra life to their parties! Our website is very easy to use, and we’ve gone quite far in trying to make everything as user-friendly as we can to layman prop clients.
Basically, we want all of our clients to feel like they can use our website and services simply and easily. Party props like sci-fi themed bits and bobs, Western items and Halloween specials number amongst our most popular private event and party products.
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April 30th, 2011
If you love Halloween, hosting an elaborate Halloween party is probably a dream come true for you. Maybe you’ve always wanted to go all out, but this is the first chance you’ve had to really put all your effort into a great party. Here are some ideas for decorating for an elaborate Halloween party, sure to spook even the most stoic guest.
Use realistic-looking props to decorate your party and you’ll create a creepy, Halloween atmosphere sure to be remembered for years to come. The Halloween section of movie props at Keeley Hire offers a wide variety of props that will be perfect for the occasion.
Movie props, such as those from Keeley Hire, can make great Halloween decorations. You’ll find everything from coffins and skulls to gravestones and mummies.
Add creepy gargoyles, statues, and gravestones to your front lawn, and pose a Jack the Ripper or witch statue just inside your front door to scare guests when they arrive. Fake skulls can be used as centre pieces on the tables, or hide a few in a corner in the hallway to startle guests when they head for the restroom.
From Keeley Hire, you’ll also find props like tombs, torture chairs, skull poles, fancy candelabras, pumpkins, cauldrons, and more.
Once you have chosen your props, all that remains for a perfect party is to choose your menu, music, costumes, and start inviting your friends. Remember to warn them that it will be a scary party—or, if you prefer, don’t warn them!
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January 27th, 2011
The UK is certainly a nation of period drama nuts. And to be honest, we’re exactly the same. Prop hire and period drama go hand in hand like Jane and Mr Rochester.
Period dramas (particularly serialised productions) are representations of a real historical period. Events may be fictional, yet historical details (e.g. farm equipment, beds, kitchen utensils, weapons, tapestries, books, carts etc) are factual and recognisable. Audiences tend to feel insulted and let down by inaccurate historical details. Here are just of few of the period dramas and historical adaptations we’ve put our hand to over the past years.
Larkrise to Candleford (2008-2011)
Set in the late 1800’s, we had a fantastic time creating the semi-autobiographical world of Flora Thomson’s novels. The BBC have returned to our experienced prop hire services repeatedly on this project – don’t forget to watch season four, which airs during early 2011.
Cranford (2007)
The 1840’s setting of the Cranford series fit our props selection perfectly. Cranford’s bustling village streets and sets had to accommodate constant use, close inspection and 100% visual continuity throughout the series.
Bleak House (2005)
Charles Dickens adaptations for the BBC are amongst our favourite TV productions. Dickens didn’t make the date setting of Bleak House clear, however noted legal historian Sir William Holdsworth identified the year as most likely 1827. The intrinsic legal framework of the novel made accurate props crucial, as did the intense scrutiny of Bleak House fans. Bleak House was nominated for 10 Emmys (including Best Art Direction)
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