Fans of ITV’s singing contest-meets-guessing game will soon be able to see the imaginative costumes from the show on display at Brighton Museum & Art Gallery.
Making the Masked Singer is a major new exhibition celebrating the creativity, craftsmanship and imagination behind The Masked Singer UK, the multi award-winning TV series aired on ITV1 since 2020.
The exhibition will run from 24th October to 26th June 2027 and will feature 24 complete costumes plus seven individual character heads worn across seven series of the ITV show. For the first time, visitors will be able to see the intricate costumes up-close and learn more about the creation process.
Meet iconic characters
Full costumes of memorable characters will be on display, including Hedgehog, worn by Jason Manford; Fox, worn by Denise van Outen; Tree, worn by Teddy Sheringham; Badger, worn by Ne-Yo; and Mushroom, worn by Charlotte Church.
“The Masked Singer is brilliant fun, but behind every outrageous character is an incredible amount of creativity, skill and hard work. These costumes are works of art in their own right.”
Hedley Swain, CEO of Brighton & Hove Museums
Groups will also be able to see the winning looks from series 6 and 7 - Pufferfish, worn by West End star Samantha Barks, and Moth, the costume of Sugababes’ Keisha Buchanan.
As well as full outfits, there will be a selection of individual heads on display. Visitors can see the intracacies of Unicorn, Bush Baby, Snow Leopard, Fawn, Maypole and Monkey Business.
A celebration of local artistry
The costumes are designed and crafted by Sussex-based makers at Plunge Creations. Making the Masked Singer will highlight the costume-making, sculpture, engineering, prop-making and specialist fabrication that combine to create the costumes.
Each one has to be visually striking, wearable and capable of concealing the identity of the celebrity inside, while allowing them to perform under the bright lights of a television studio.
Hedley Swain, CEO of Brighton & Hove Museums, said: “The Masked Singer is brilliant fun, but behind every outrageous character is an incredible amount of creativity, skill and hard work. These costumes are works of art in their own right.
“What makes this exhibition particularly exciting is that visitors will be able to see them together for the first time and discover the remarkable making process behind them. We’re also delighted to be celebrating the talent of a brilliant Sussex-based creative business and giving families the chance to get closer to the magic behind one of television’s most popular shows.”
A first-time display
The exhibition offers a rare glimpse behind the scenes at the hidden details and ingenious techniques involved in bringing the characters to life, from the initial concept through to the finished costume. It will also be the first time these costumes have been displayed together.
Emma Norris, senior project manger at Plunge Creations, added: “Making a Masked Singer costume is always an exciting challenge. You start with an idea and have to work out how to turn it into something spectacular that a performer can actually wear, move in and perform in, while keeping their identity completely secret.
“We’re incredibly proud of the costumes we’ve created and thrilled to see so many of them brought together for the first time. It’s also fantastic to be able to show people the skill and creativity that goes into making the characters they’ve only ever seen on television.”
Group visits
Entry to Making the Masked Singer is included in standard group admission to Brighton Museum & Art Gallery. Groups of 12 or more are offered discounted admission and the option of guided tours.
Book a group visit by calling 03000 290901 or email info@rpmt.org.uk.
Find more information about the exhibition at brightonmuseums.org.uk.
