Reading Costume Characters For Hire at Alive Network

Hire The Best Costume Characters In Reading.

Introducing our incredible local Costume Characters to hire for weddings, corporate events & parties in Reading, hand-picked by our entertainment experts. With 203 five-star customer reviews, you can book with confidence, backed by secure contracts and 24/7 emergency support. With 26 years experience booking for over 187,000 events to date, we're the most trusted entertainment agency for hiring Costume Characters in Reading.

LED Skiers

5 stars - LED Skiers are Highly Recommended 3 Reviews
Number of members: 1
Introducing the LED Skiers: a unique act generating immense excitement and buzz. These performers bring fun, character, and a festive feel to events across the UK and beyond. With 500 ultra-bright LEDs on each costume, they create a attention-grabbing skiing illusion on hoverboards and offer meet-and-greet interactions. Perfect for Christmas and winter-themed events!...

From £518
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Sequin Birds

5 stars - Sequin Birds are Highly Recommended 1 Reviews
Number of members: 2
The Sequin Birds walkabout act captivates with stunning costumes covered in glimmering sequins. One bird dazzles in gold, embodying the fiery sun, while the other shines in silver and blue, representing the serene moon. Their striking size and vivid colors create an unforgettable visual display....

From £799
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The Knitted Elves

Number of members: 2
A unique and magical duo of mischievous elves, these walkabout characters will stir up some festive fun at your event whilst entertaining crowds of all ages. A completely Covid-secure act, The Knitted Elves will adhere to the latest Government guidelines at all time....

From £997
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Vincent And Pascal

5 stars - Vincent And Pascal are Highly Recommended 1 Reviews
Number of members: 2
Full of funny gags, Vincent and Pascal are two amazing ‘butler’ style characters who boast charm, fun & lots of laughter! This mischievous walkabout duo are always the stars of the show, often asked to pose for funny photographs & always drawing an excitable crowd!...

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Lady Robot

Number of members: 1
Meet Lady Robot, our charismatic and entertaining AI field researcher! With her electric companion SEEF, she engages crowds with conversations about humour and culture, gathering data effortlessly. Featuring a bright and eye-catching costume that lights up in the dark, Lady Robot is unique, entertaining and will delight the crowds!...

From £509
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Summer Living Flower Girls

5 stars - Summer Living Flower Girls are Highly Recommended 4 Reviews
Number of members: 1
The perfect act for Spring and Summer! Wearing cage skirts bedecked in roses, giant floral headdresses and twirling frilly vintage parasols, our Summer Living Flower Girls are a real vision for all to enjoy!...

From £563 +VAT
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Comedy News Crew

5 stars - Comedy News Crew are Highly Recommended 5 Reviews
Number of members: 2
Give your guests the full celebrity treatment with red carpet interviews from our Comedy News Crew! A great fun and totally unique way to kick start any party!...

From £899
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Candy Cane Stilt Walkers

5 stars - Candy Cane Stilt Walkers are Highly Recommended 1 Reviews
Number of members: 2
Bring a sugar high to your event with our sweet and playful Candy Cane Stilt Walkers! Ready to meet and greet all your guests, our fun loving entertainers are perfect for Christmas functions, winter wonderlands, themed parties and more!...

From £1,454
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Christmas Baubles

5 stars - Christmas Baubles are Highly Recommended 2 Reviews
Number of members: 1
Meet our roller-skating Christmas Baubles! Rolling festive fun out wherever they go, these cheeky, cheerful performers will wander around your special event creating an exciting buzz, interacting with guests and posing for photos!...

From £546
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Mad Hatters Tea Party Show

5 stars - Mad Hatters Tea Party Show are Highly Recommended 1 Reviews
Number of members: 4
Welcome to a realm where reality is delightfully twisted and tea parties are anything but ordinary. Our immersive performers bring the magic of Alice in Wonderland to life, interacting seamlessly with guests and weaving through tables to create a truly unforgettable experience. Booking the very best in Mad Hatter’s Tea Party entertainment will elevate your event, leaving your guests talking long after the last drop of tea—or gin—has been enjoyed....

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Christmas Crackers

5 stars - Christmas Crackers are Highly Recommended 1 Reviews
Number of members: 2
Our cheeky Christmas Cracker walkabout characters will bring fun, laughter and tons of Christmas cheer to you and your guests! Previous clients include Ascot Races, John Lewis, T-Mobile and more!...

From £1,187 +VAT
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The Elf Show

5 stars - The Elf Show are Highly Recommended 4 Reviews
Number of members: 2
Interactive and full of family-fun, make your Christmas event amazing with The Elf Show! Performing incredible, captivating acrobatics whilst revealing festive greetings or bespoke messages and logos, The Elf Show has wowed for clients such as Four Seasons, Audi, Hamleys, Costa and many more!...

From £1,331
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David and Gareth Lookalikes

Number of members: 2
Introducing David Brent and Gareth Keenan (lookalikes) from the BBC documentary 'The Office’. A mix and mingle act performing hilarious and amazing magic tricks together with Office comedy stories and signature dance routines. Book now and watch the laughter flow! Comedy stage show also available....

From £1,298
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Pixellent LED Show

5 stars - Pixellent LED Show are Highly Recommended 2 Reviews
Number of members: 4
If you are looking for a jaw-dropping act with a huge stage presence, look no further. Unique, thrilling and totally futuristic, Pixellent LED Show is a high-end dance group showcasing clever programming, impressive choreography, revolutionary pixel technology and the option for bespoke branding. Your guests won't believe their eyes!...

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Gingerbread Characters

5 stars - Gingerbread Characters are Highly Recommended 1 Reviews
Number of members: 1
Cute, creative and completely lovable, these Gingerbread Characters are the perfect walkabout act to spice up your event! These larger than life, magical characters are perfect for a whole host of Christmas events, from children’s parties, outdoor markets, club nights, food festivals, corporate functions and more....

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Mirror People

5 stars - Mirror People are Highly Recommended 1 Reviews
Number of members: 1
Dazzling, elegant and a real spectacle! Mirror People are a well-loved walkabout act that will wander about your event, entertaining crowds, posing for photos and creating a one of a kind buzz!...

From £563 +VAT
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Ice Queens

Number of members: 1
Embrace the cold winter months and celebrate with our magnificent Ice Queens! From towering over your guests on stilts, to serving delicious canapes as living tables, our majestic and magical queens will create an enchanting atmosphere at any event....

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Royal Footmen

Number of members: 1
Entertainment fit for Royalty! Our Royal Footmen are the perfect meet and greet act who will have guests laughing out loud with their top-notch comedy, razor-sharp wit and slapstick tomfoolery! With over 15 years experience, the Royal Footmen have performed at some incredible events and locations including Buckingham Palace, Downing Street, Disney World Florida, The UEFA Champions League Final and more....

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Booking A Costume Character In Reading

What You Need To Know

Costume Characters in Reading cost from £213 to £6208. The average price in 2025 was £654. Prices vary depending on experience, demand, size of act, travel costs and the specs of the equipment provided. Artists travelling into Reading from further away will usually charge more than a local act due to travel time and fuel costs.

We will always do our best to help you find Costume Characters within your budget, so please give us a call if you can't find what you're looking for.

Alive Network represents Costume Characters throughout Reading, with acts available for events in Bracknell, Eton, Maidenhead, Newbury, Reading, Slough, Thatcham, Windsor, Wokingham.

On the rare occasion that we don't have an artist based within your area, we will always have artists in the neighbouring regions willing to travel.

To see the most local acts, enter a search using your event date and location, then use the 'nearest me' sort option.

Aside from representing some of the best Costume Characters in the UK, one of the main reasons to hire with Alive Network is security. We ensure your booking is covered 24/7 against any eventuality, so that no matter what, you can enjoy your event without worrying about whether your entertainment will turn up.

If your Costume Character is ill or unable to perform, our team will be on hand to source a suitable replacement even out of office hours and at short notice.

Benefits of booking with us

Reliable, hand-picked Costume Characters
Safe, secure booking contracts for your peace of mind
Emergency cover 24/7, 365 days a year
Advice and support whenever you need it
Free cancellations within 5 days of booking
Easy enquiry and booking process
Trusted brand with over 187,000 previous clients
Instant online prices & availability

Established in 1999, Alive Network has grown to become the UK's largest live entertainment agency and one of the most trusted entertainment booking services in the world. We specialise in wedding entertainment, party entertainment and corporate entertainment, trusted by companies like Apple, Mercedes-Benz, Microsoft, Coca-Cola & Nike, and we have helped over 187,000 customers to hire the perfect live entertainment for their events. We are formally partnered with BIMM, the largest and leading provider of contemporary music education in the UK and Europe, ensuring that we are able to bring you the very best new talent exclusively at Alive Network.

Find more about Alive Network Entertainment Agency here

For information on joining Alive Network please visit our 'How to join' pages here where you will also find our online application forms.

There is no cost to join Alive Network but we are not a directory, so every application is individually assessed and we hand-pick the Costume Characters we want to represent.

For information on the following, see our Frequently Asked Questions:

If you have any other queries, simply visit our FAQ page.

Alternatively, our dedicated expert entertainment coordinators are on-hand to help. Simply call 0845 108 5500 or email enquiries@alivenetwork.com.

Reviews From Events In Reading

Featured reviews from customers who booked our Costume Characters for events in Reading.

Paparazzi Entertainers Costume Character Review Corporate Event

5 stars - Paparazzi Entertainers are Highly Recommended

“They were fab! They really got involved and got the evening off to a great start. Pictures were of a great quality and everyone was captured. Really nice guys too. Everyone loved them!”

Samantha M booked Paparazzi Entertainers for their event in Reading

Paparazzi Entertainers Costume Character Review Private Party

5 stars - Paparazzi Entertainers are Highly Recommended

“Thank you so much Carl. The photos are fab and everyone thought you were both absolutely brilliant. We've only just finished the tidy up but what a night. Thanks again!”

Nadine K booked Paparazzi Entertainers for their party in Reading

LED Skiers Costume Character Review Corporate Event

5 stars - LED Skiers are Highly Recommended

“Wonderful to have this performer! They created such a perfect winter vibe for our staff appreciation day!”

Green P booked LED Skiers for their event in Reading

Mime Artists Inc Costume Character Review Private Party

5 stars - Mime Artists Inc are Highly Recommended

“I wanted something different and that’s exactly what I got. Richard our mime Artist was amazing. He worked with the guest really well, welcoming them in and making them laugh. It made our 25th Wedding Anniversary party even more memorable. So pleased, Thank you”

Joanne A booked Mime Artists Inc for their party in Reading

Reading Venues We Love Working With

We've helped hundreds of customers in Reading to celebrate with their perfect entertainment fit, working closely with local venues to ensure each event runs smoothly. Check out a small selection of the incredible venues we love working with near Reading.

Castle Royle Golf & Country Club RG10 9XA
Slug & Lettuce - Friar Street Reading RG1 1DB
The Old Mill RG7 4LB
Charvil Village Hall RG10 9TR
Beacher Hall Nursing Centre - Bupa UK RG1 6PG
Stanlake Park Wine Estate RG10 0BN
Wokefield Park RG7 3AE
Thames Valley Park Nature Reserve RG6 1PT
Hilton Reading RG2 0GQ
The Oasis RG1 7XT
Cotswold Sports Centre RG31 6SL
Goring Social Club RG8 9BA
The Venue RG6 6UR
L'Ortolan RG2 9BY
Hardwick Estate RG8 7RD

The Swan in Pangbourne RG8 7DU
BJ's Bingo RG2 0BS
Best Western Reading Calcot Hotel RG31 7QN
Loddon Hall RG10 9JA
The Mill At Sonning Ltd RG4 6TY
Wasing Park Barn Wedding Venue RG7 4NG
De Vere Wokefield Estate RG7 3AE
Holiday Inn RG1 8BD
The Victory Hall RG7 1TR
The Spring Inn RG7 5HP
John Lewis RG1 2BB
Mansion House RG30 2ND
Magpie and Parrot RG2 9EA
Yeomanry House RG1 7TA
The French Horn RG4 6TN

Wokefield Estate Golf Club RG7 3AE
Reading Golf Club RG4 8SQ
Stratfield Saye RG7 2BZ
Pipers Island RG4 8AH
Calcot Park Junior Golf Academy RG31 7RN
Folly Farm South Cottages RG7 4DG
Bradfield College RG7 6BZ
The Black Barn RG7 6DL
The Barn RG8 8DR
The Meadow Suite RG6 6UA
Douai Abbey RG7 5TQ
The Mill House RG7 1PT
The Horns RG10 8LY
Thames Lido RG1 8FR
Berkshire County Sports Club RG4 6ST

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Local Costume Characters Near Reading

Looking for the best local Costume Characters in Reading? Alive Network covers the whole Berkshire area including Bracknell, Eton, Maidenhead, Newbury, Reading, Slough, Thatcham, Windsor, Wokingham.

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