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Silhouette Cutters for Hire in London

Planning an event in London? 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 London.

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  • Can-can
  • Mermaids
  • LED performers
  • Jazz & swing
  • Gatsby nights
  • Winter wonderland

Silhouette Cutters in London at a glance

Booking silhouette cutters in London

WowActs books silhouette cutters in London, Central London, covering the E1, E1W, N1, NW1, SE1, SW1A, SW1E and SW1H and nearby postcode districts. There are 12 event venues on our list within 10 miles, the largest being Park Plaza Westminster Bridge for up to 1000 guests.

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County
Central London
Postcodes
E1, E1W, N1, NW1, SE1, SW1A +20
Venues on our list nearby
12
Largest nearby venue
Park Plaza Westminster Bridge, up to 1000 guests

Planning silhouette cutters in London

Our London venue list covers 7 hotels and 5 event venues, and Park Plaza Westminster Bridge can hold up to 1000 guests. We plan silhouette cutters around the space you have, from arrival routes to where a showpiece will be seen best.

We cover London itself and the E1, E1W, N1, NW1, SE1 and SW1A postcode districts, including Westminster, Mayfair, Kensington and City of London, as well as nearby Park Lane, Mayfair, Westminster and Marylebone.

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 London: the complete guide

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The short answer

WowActs books silhouette cutters in London, Central London, covering the E1, E1W, N1, NW1, SE1, SW1A, SW1E and SW1H and nearby postcode districts. There are 12 event venues on our list within 10 miles, the largest being Park Plaza Westminster Bridge for up to 1000 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

  • Central 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.

  • Christmas parties

    A personal take-home from the night.

  • Brand events

    Silhouettes mounted on branded card.

  • Gatsby nights

    A vintage art form for a 1920s party.

  • Corporate receptions

    A personal gift guests actually keep.

  • 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 London can host a large event?

On our list, Park Plaza Westminster Bridge (up to 1000 guests), Grand Connaught Rooms (up to 500 guests), The Londoner Leicester Square (up to 400 guests) and One Great George Street (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 London 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 London?

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. Send us your date and venue for free, no-obligation options.

Which postcodes around London do you cover?

All of E1, E1W, N1, NW1, SE1, SW1A, SW1E, SW1H, SW1P, SW1V, SW1W, SW1X, SW1Y, W1A, W1B, W1C, W1D, W1F, W1G, W1H, W1J, W1K, W1S, W1T, W1U and W1W, including Westminster, Mayfair, Kensington, City of London, Southwark and Camden, plus the rest of Central London and nearby Park Lane, Mayfair, Westminster and Marylebone.

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 London

Silhouette Cutters across London and nearby

Postcodes we cover

  • E1
  • E1W
  • N1
  • NW1
  • SE1
  • SW1A
  • SW1E
  • SW1H
  • SW1P
  • SW1V
  • SW1W
  • SW1X
  • SW1Y
  • W1A
  • W1B
  • W1C
  • W1D
  • W1F
  • W1G
  • W1H
  • W1J
  • W1K
  • W1S
  • W1T
  • W1U
  • W1W

We book silhouette cutters in London and every address in the E1, E1W, N1, NW1, SE1, SW1A, SW1E, SW1H, SW1P, SW1V, SW1W, SW1X, SW1Y, W1A, W1B, W1C, W1D, W1F, W1G, W1H, W1J, W1K, W1S, W1T, W1U and W1W postcode districts, including Westminster, Mayfair, Kensington, City of London, Southwark and Camden. We also travel across Central London and the rest of London.

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Venues near London

12 venues on our list are in or near London, 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.

  • 8 Northumberland

    Hotel up to 360WC2N 5BY

    Ballroom

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  • The Savoy London

    Hotel up to 350WC2R 0EZ

    Lancaster Ballroom

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  • One Whitehall Place

    Event Venue up to 252SW1A 2EJ

    The Gladstone Library, The Whitehall Suite

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  • The Londoner Leicester Square

    Hotel up to 400WC2H 7DX

    Grand Ballroom

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  • The Waldorf Hilton, Aldwych

    Hotel up to 350WC2B 4DD

    Adelphi, Palm Court, Ballroom

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  • One Embankment

    Event Venue up to 200WC2R 2AB

    Ballroom

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  • Grand Connaught Rooms

    Event Venue up to 500WC2B 5DA

    Ballroom

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  • One Great George Street

    Event Venue up to 400SW1P 3AA

    Great Hall

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  • Rosewood London

    Hotel up to 300WC1V 7EN

    Ballroom

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  • The Langham

    Hotel up to 230W1B 5TE

    Grand Ballroom

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  • Park Plaza Westminster Bridge

    Hotel up to 1000SE1 7UT

    Ballroom

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  • Inner Temple

    Event Venue up to 250EC4Y 7HL

    Main Hall

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