Roald Dahl James & The Giant Peach Costume

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My daughter is going as Sophie from the BFG, she is thrilled that she can wear her nightie to school.” The BFG Overall, a well-executed Miss Spider cosplay requires attention to detail and a willingness to experiment with different materials and techniques. By capturing the essence of the character’s appearance and personality, cosplayers can bring the beloved children’s book character to life in a whole new way. All you need is a stripy top or dress. Then make your spider's legs using our step-by-step instructions for animal tails, and stitch onto the outfit. Everything you need to create the perfect James and the Giant Peach costume Credit: Stewart Williams Dress your little one in a shirt and tie – or a yellow dress if they want to go as Mrs Fox – and pair it with a mask.

Overall, James’ costume is a great choice for cosplay, whether you’re a fan of the book, the movie, or both. With a little bit of creativity and imagination, you can make the outfit your own and bring the character of James to life. Picturesare representative of our rental collection, costumesmay vary due to size and availability.

Theatre House helps your production come to life by providing your essential props, accessories and makeup for theatre's classic and upcoming productions. From the famous Lewis Carroll book, Alice in Wonderland, this playing card is a great World Book Day dress-up idea. Earthworm and James on top of the giant peach in the Arvada Center's 2006 Children's Theater production of "James the the Giant Peach." Fancy dressing your child up as their favourite Roald Dahl character? Whether it's for Roald Dahl Day, World Book Day, or just because, try these simple DIY costumes on for size – from Matilda to Fantastic Mr Fox.

If you're still looking for inspiration, we've got some top tips on how to make easy World Book Day costumes from clothes you've already got at home.

Cut along lengthways to make the bottom look like sharp teeth. Then paint the box green – don't forget to cut out eye holes for your child to look through.

Miss Spider’s unique appearance makes her a popular character for cosplay enthusiasts. Her distinctive blend of spider and human features presents some challenges, but with the right materials and attention to detail, it is possible to create a stunning Miss Spider costume.After the child is dressed in blue trousers, take a pillow – preferably a soft sleeping pillow – and wrap round the body. Hold in place using strong parcel tape.

Dress your child in a red stripy top and pop a cushion underneath to make a big tummy. Secure it in place with a belt. Francesca says: “Violet is really funny but I can’t bend down to touch my toes!” Issac says: “The Cat in the Hat is my favourite – I love the belly.” Despite the obstacles he faces, James maintains his kind and gentle nature. He befriends the insects, including a spider, a ladybug, and a grasshopper, and helps them overcome their own fears and doubts. James becomes a leader and an inspiration to his newfound friends, helping them achieve their own dreams and goals.From Matilda to the BFG, these easy costume ideas for boys and girls are great for when schools are celebrating Roald Dahl Day! Based on the well-loved book by Roald Dahl, James and the Giant Peach is a whimsical musical about adventure, and finding friendship along the way. Our collection carries bright, fun costumes and accessories to match the colorful personalities of James, Grasshopper, Ladybug, Earthworm, and James's horrific aunts, among other characters. Cast: Anthony Zambito (James); Charlie Carr (Spiker); Monica Rosenblatt (Sponge); Devin Cortez (Ladahlord); Thomas Doelger (Grasshopper); Meg Ciabotti (Ladybug); Mikayla Bishop (Spider); Jordan Gross (Earthworm); Daniel Klingenstein (Centipede); Marie Libben (Puppeteer); Megan Mistretta (Puppeteer); Adam Settlage (Puppeteer) James’ costume is not particularly elaborate or ornate, but it is a recognizable and iconic look. To complete the costume, you can add a few accessories, such as a pair of wire-rimmed glasses, or a small brown satchel.