It is the first UK exhibition of its kind, focusing solely on hats for theatre, film, TV and opera. A celebration of the milliners and hatters in The British Hat Guild who create specialist headwear for this niche.
ʻShowtime for Hatsʼ is a free exhibition less than 5 minutes walk from Luton train station. . A fantastic opportunity to see handcrafted original pieces made by the UKs finest hat makers, many of them have been in the business for decades!
Headwear being exhibited includes Timothy Daltonʼs topper from ʻBondʼ (Lock & Co Hatters), Michele Pfeifferʼs stunning transparent lace hat from the film ʻCherieʼ (Sean Barrett), Paul Kayeʼs felt trilby worn in ʻYear of The Rabbitʼ (Ellie Vallerini), Ian McKellenʼs extravagent panto hat from ʻMother Gooseʼ (Claire Strickland) and Eddie Redmayneʼs helmet from ʻCabaretʼ (Noel Stewart).