DAY OF THE DEAD
A tribute to Mexico’s celebration of life and to honour the dead, The “ Day Of The Dead” is the festival that began with the Aztecs some 3000 years ago.
Día de Muertos is a public holiday in Mexico celebrated at the same time as Hallowe’en but has since become renowned throughout the world and Area 51 have produced a Day Of The Dead collection to stun audiences.
Borrowing the iconic sugar skull character design that’s come to symbolise the global phenomenon, 51 have given a highly decorative alternative to the darker themes normally associated with Halloween events.
In fact, it’s a style that we often successfully incorporate into other themes and genres as it looks so stunning.
We can provide traditional characters, or mix into something altogether more unusual as required – such as our Day of the Dead and Alien hybrids.

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GIANT
GIANT Every good fairy tale needs a giant right? Well Area 51 have the perfect giant character for any fantasy themed event. Our stilt-walking giant stands proud and tall at 10 feet-plus and will grace a wide range of fantasy themed functions, whether you need someone for a “Jack and the Beanstalk” or a “Thunderel”, “Fin McCool”, or even a Hagrid character from “Harry Potter” then look no further! The costumed character could even represent ogres, any of the giants in the Grimm collection of fairy tales or classical mythological giants. GALLERY Views 6 Likes 0 Uploaded 18th August 2018 Views 6 Likes 0 Canon EOS 6D EF24-70mm f/2.8L II USM 41mm/ƒ/2.8/1/1000s/ISO 125 Taken 22nd July 2016 Uploaded 18th August 2018 Views 4 Likes 0 Uploaded 18th August 2018 RELATED POSTS CLOCKWORK BALLERINASCLOCKWORK BALLERINAS Charming mechanical ballet dancers, our Clockwork Ballerinas are available for stilt, foot or dance – and will add elegance to any event. Particularly effective for a steampunk theme. Their ornamental aesthetic provides an instant attraction - wind up the girls and see the delectable, dainty – not to mention delightful results. GALLERY Views 14 Likes 0 Uploaded 18th August 2018 Views 8 Likes 0 Uploaded 18th August 2018 Views 12 Likes 0 Uploaded 18th August 2018 Views 10 Likes 0 Uploaded 18th August 2018 Views 10 Likes 0 Uploaded 18th August 2018 Views 11 Likes 0 NIKON D90 70mm/ƒ/5.3/10/600s/ISO 1250 Taken 16th November 2008 Uploaded 18th August 2018 Views 11 Likes 0 Uploaded 18th August 2018 Views 10 Likes 0 NIKON D90 28mm/ƒ/5.0/10/600s/ISO 3200 Taken 16th November 2008 Uploaded 18th August 2018 RELATED POSTSRead moreAQUA TIKIAQUA TIKI Sailing the sassy seven seas, the Area 51 Aqua Tiki tribe is armed to the teeth with the weapons of decadence and delight. The Aqua-Tiki tribe was born at Bestival on the Isle of Wight and has been all at sea ever since and come hell or high water, this group of characters is an utter delight to see at close quarters. The Aqua Tiki girls come decorated in the highest quality feathers and are the perfect source of class for any exotic themed event, providing a feast for the senses. This is especially so when making use of their multiple stage show options. GALLERY Views 3 Likes 0 Uploaded 18th August 2018 Views 2 Likes 0 Uploaded 18th August 2018 Views 5 Likes 0 Canon EOS 5D Mark III EF17-40mm f/4L USM 24mm/ƒ/5.6/1/200s/ISO 100 Taken 6th September 2014 Uploaded 18th August 2018 Views 1 Likes 0 Canon EOS 5D Mark III EF70-200mm f/4L USM 75mm/ƒ/8.0/1/400s/ISO 100 Taken 7th September 2014 Uploaded 18th August 2018 Views 2 Likes 0 Canon EOS 5D Mark III EF17-40mm f/4L USM 17mm/ƒ/5.6/1/200s/ISO 100 Taken 6th September 2014 Uploaded 18th August 2018 Views 1 Likes 0 Uploaded 18th August 2018 Views 2 Likes 0 Uploaded 18th August 2018 Views 0 Likes 0 Canon EOS 5D Mark III EF17-40mm f/4L USM 19mm/ƒ/4.0/1/250s/ISO 125 Taken 6th September 2014 Uploaded 18th August 2018 Views 0 Likes 0 Canon EOS 5D Mark III EF70-200mm f/4L USM 98mm/ƒ/4.0/1/250s/ISO 320 Taken 6th September 2014 Uploaded 18th August 2018 Views 2 Likes 0 Uploaded 18th August 2018 Views 1 Likes 0 Uploaded 18th August 2018 Views 2 Likes 0 Canon EOS 6D EF70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM 115mm/ƒ/5.0/1/125s/ISO 100 Taken 6th September 2014 Uploaded 18th August 2018 RELATED POSTSRead more
WILLY WONKA AND FRIENDS
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BUTTERFLY DANCERS
BUTTERFLY DANCERS Beautiful butterfly dancers from Area 51 will make hearts flutter. Gossamer wings give a wonderfully ethereal feel to these costumes, elegant and fairy like. A perfect match foot our stilt Aqua Tiki characters. Breaking free from their chrysalis and flying free, the Area 51 butterfly dancers are very popular characters – and have flown as far as Exit Festival, and even to the Maldives - catch them while you can! GALLERY Views 5 Likes 0 Taken 27th January 2014 Uploaded 18th August 2018 Views 4 Likes 0 Canon EOS 6D EF17-40mm f/4L USM 39mm/ƒ/8.0/1/50s/ISO 1000 Taken 24th May 2014 Uploaded 18th August 2018 Views 5 Likes 0 Uploaded 18th August 2018 Views 2 Likes 0 Canon EOS 6D EF17-40mm f/4L USM 30mm/ƒ/4.5/1/100s/ISO 5000 Taken 24th May 2014 Uploaded 18th August 2018 Views 3 Likes 0 Uploaded 18th August 2018 Views 3 Likes 0 Canon EOS-1D X EF17-40mm f/4L USM 17mm/ƒ/4.0/1/50s/ISO 640 Taken 25th May 2014 Uploaded 18th August 2018 Views 5 Likes 0 Canon EOS 6D EF17-40mm f/4L USM 19mm/ƒ/5.0/1/50s/ISO 1000 Taken 24th May 2014 Uploaded 18th August 2018 Views 1 Likes 0 Uploaded 18th August 2018 Views 1 Likes 0 Uploaded 18th August 2018 Views 3 Likes 0 Uploaded 18th August 2018 Views 1 Likes 0 Canon EOS-1D X EF17-40mm f/4L USM 17mm/ƒ/4.0/1/50s/ISO 400 Taken 25th May 2014 Uploaded 18th August 2018 Views 0 Likes 0 Uploaded 18th August 2018 RELATED POSTS
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POSEIDON & SIREN Behold the mighty ancient lord of the oceans and his meddlesome mistress! Greek God of the seas and Neptune’s counterpart, Poseidon is an intricately-designed costumed character with all the trimmings designed to make a huge splash at any event. This character is available on stilts, replete with LEDs or as an effective and eye catching human statue. The luxuriously-made Siren has been guilty of luring many a sailor towards the rocks – and with tentacles THAT gorgeous who can blame them? Perfect when paired with Area 51’s Aqua Tiki ensemble... GALLERY Views 14 Likes 0 Uploaded 18th August 2018 Views 12 Likes 0 NIKON D90 18mm/ƒ/8.0/10/100s/ISO 1000 Taken 24th December 2011 Uploaded 18th August 2018 Views 12 Likes 0 Uploaded 18th August 2018 Views 12 Likes 0 Uploaded 18th August 2018 Views 15 Likes 0 Uploaded 18th August 2018 Views 16 Likes 0 Uploaded 18th August 2018 Views 13 Likes 0 Uploaded 18th August 2018 Views 20 Likes 0 Canon EOS 5D Mark III EF70-200mm f/4L USM 70mm/ƒ/11.0/1/160s/ISO 200 Taken 6th September 2014 Uploaded 18th August 2018 RELATED POSTS