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Silhouette Cutters for Hire in Croydon

Planning an event in Croydon? Silhouette artists who cut a guest's profile freehand from paper in a couple of minutes, a vintage keepsake to take home. We regularly work in hotels and event venues like the ones around Croydon.

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  • Stilt walkers
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  • Giant martini glass
  • Can-can
  • Mermaids
  • LED performers
  • Jazz & swing
  • Gatsby nights
  • Winter wonderland

Silhouette Cutters in Croydon at a glance

Booking silhouette cutters in Croydon

WowActs books silhouette cutters in Croydon, South London, 10 miles south of central London, covering the CR0, CR2, CR8, CR9, SE20 and SE25 postcode districts. There are 12 event venues on our list within 10 miles, the largest being Addington Palace for up to 750 guests.

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County
South London
Postcodes
CR0, CR2, CR8, CR9, SE20, SE25
Location
10 miles south of central London
Venues on our list nearby
12
Largest nearby venue
Addington Palace, up to 750 guests

Planning silhouette cutters in Croydon

Our Croydon venue list covers 7 hotels and 5 event venues, and Addington Palace can hold up to 750 guests. We plan silhouette cutters around the space you have, from arrival routes to where a showpiece will be seen best.

We cover Croydon itself and the CR0, CR2, CR8, CR9, SE20 and SE25 postcode districts, including Purley, Coulsdon, Penge and Beckenham, as well as nearby Streatham, Mitcham, Bromley and Sutton.

Manage the queue. Place the artist where a queue will not block a walkway or the bar.

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Free, no-obligation quotes. Most enquiries take about a minute.

How it works

Booking is easy

  1. 1

    Tell us about your event

    Your date, venue, guest numbers and the feeling you want. A theme in mind, or just a blank canvas. It takes a minute.

  2. 2

    Get your line-up and quote

    We suggest the acts that fit your space, timings and budget, and send one clear quote with everything included.

  3. 3

    We bring the wow

    We plan arrival, set-up and timings with your venue and event team, then the performers do what they do best.

The guide

Booking silhouette cutters in Croydon: the complete guide

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Written by The WowActs team, Event entertainment specialists

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The short answer

WowActs books silhouette cutters in Croydon, South London, 10 miles south of central London, covering the CR0, CR2, CR8, CR9, SE20 and SE25 postcode districts. There are 12 event venues on our list within 10 miles, the largest being Addington Palace for up to 750 guests. Every event is different. Prices depend on the acts, the number of performers, timings, travel and location, so we quote each booking individually.

  • Hand-picked

    professional performers only

  • Fully themed

    costumes styled to your event

  • South London

    every postcode covered

  • Corporate ready

    briefed to your run of show

  • Single act or package

    mix and match freely

  • One clear quote

    usually the same day

What is a silhouette cutter?

A silhouette cutter is an artist who cuts a guest's profile freehand from black paper using only scissors and a sharp eye, usually in a couple of minutes. The finished silhouette is mounted on card for the guest to take home.

It is an old craft with a vintage charm that suits weddings, Gatsby and Parisian nights and elegant corporate events. Because each cut is quick, an artist can see a steady stream of guests, and watching it happen is part of the entertainment.

Where it works best

  • Weddings

    A keepsake favour for every guest.

  • Gatsby nights

    A vintage art form for a 1920s party.

  • Corporate receptions

    A personal gift guests actually keep.

  • Christmas parties

    A personal take-home from the night.

  • Brand events

    Silhouettes mounted on branded card.

  • Parisian themes

    Old-world charm for a French night.

Tips from our team

  1. 1

    Brand the mounts

    Silhouettes can be mounted on cards with your names, date or logo.

  2. 2

    Set up in good light

    A bright, even light on the guest's profile makes for a crisp silhouette.

  3. 3

    Manage the queue

    Place the artist where a queue will not block a walkway or the bar.

Frequently asked questions

Which venues near Croydon can host a large event?

On our list, Addington Palace (up to 750 guests), Park Plaza Riverbank (up to 540 guests), Royal Horticultural Halls (up to 480 guests) and Victoria Park Plaza Hotel (up to 400 guests) can take 400 or more guests. Tell us your venue and numbers and we will plan silhouette cutters around the space.

Do venues around Croydon have rules for performers?

Many hotels and country houses have rules on ceiling rigging, fire, access times and changing space. Tell us your venue when you enquire and we will check everything before we confirm.

How much do silhouette cutters cost in Croydon?

There is no fixed price. Every event is different. Prices depend on the acts, the number of performers, timings, travel and location, so we quote each booking individually. Travel is part of the quote, and Croydon is 10 miles south of central London. Send us your date and venue for free, no-obligation options.

Which postcodes around Croydon do you cover?

All of CR0, CR2, CR8, CR9, SE20 and SE25, including Purley, Coulsdon, Penge and Beckenham, plus the rest of South London and nearby Streatham, Mitcham, Bromley and Sutton.

How long does each silhouette take?

Usually a couple of minutes per guest, so an artist can see a good number of guests in a session.

Can the silhouettes be personalised?

Yes. Cards can be printed with your names, date, event title or logo.

Can couples or children be cut together?

Often, yes. Ask the artist on the day, as group silhouettes take a little longer.

How far ahead should we book?

As early as you can. Friday and Saturday dates in December and the summer months go first, often months ahead. Short notice is sometimes possible, so it is always worth asking.

Can the performers match our theme or brand colours?

Usually, yes. Tell us your theme, colours or brand guidelines and we will suggest the costumes and acts that fit best.

Do you work with our venue and event team?

Yes. We agree access, changing space, timings and any venue rules before the day, and work to your run of show.

Still have questions?

Tell us about your event and we'll come back with options.

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Local to Croydon

Silhouette Cutters across Croydon and nearby

Postcodes we cover

  • CR0
  • CR2
  • CR8
  • CR9
  • SE20
  • SE25

We book silhouette cutters in Croydon and every address in the CR0, CR2, CR8, CR9, SE20 and SE25 postcode districts, including Purley, Coulsdon, Penge and Beckenham. We also travel across South London and the rest of London.

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Venues near Croydon

12 venues on our list are in or near Croydon, mostly hotels and event venues. Tell us your venue when you enquire and we will check access, ceiling height, timings and any rules for performers before we confirm.

  • Addington Palace

    Event Venue up to 750CR0 5BB

    Marquee

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  • Croydon Park Hotel

    Hotel up to 220CR9 5AA

    Ballroom

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  • Hilton Croydon Hotel

    Hotel up to 350CR9 4HH

    Weatherill Suite

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  • Queen’s House

    Event Venue up to 120SE10 9NF

    Great Hall

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  • Cutty Sark

    Event Venue up to 300SE10 9HT

    Whole Ship

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  • Park Plaza Riverbank

    Hotel up to 540SE1 7TJ

    Ballroom

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  • The Chelsea Harbour Hotel

    Hotel up to 300SW10 0XG

    Grand Ballroom

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  • The Dilly London

    Hotel

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  • The Royal Horseguards Hotel

    Hotel

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  • The IoD, 116 Pall Mall

    Event Venue

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  • Royal Horticultural Halls

    Event Venue up to 480SW1P 2QW

    The Lindley Hall

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  • Victoria Park Plaza Hotel

    Hotel up to 400SW1V 1EQ

    Victoria

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