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What is the Fox and Goose Cosplay
Night all about?
FIRST off, what is Cosplay? If you do
not know there are still many people who are a little unsure about what exactly
Cosplay is, so do not worry. It is a 'geek' term, meaning costume play and is
all about the practice of portraying a fictional character. The rising of
Cosplay into popular culture is credited of being initially in Japan, with the
US following very soon after. People Cosplay for a multitude of reasons and
costumes doesn't necessarily mean spandex or cape. The idea is dominantly into
pop culture, but any area of a fictional world can be covered. Sadly their is
still a bit of controversy that surrounds this area, as mass media still puts it
out to the masses in an enlightened way. Currently a major representation of the
misogyny that it is just women who dress up and it is all about spandex, but
that is not reality. In reality the idea is all about self expression. Cosplay
costumes are associated mainly with comic book characters, anime, video games,
and main stream films, but true costume enthusiasts can use any area of fiction
to develop ideas, from Star Trek and Harry Potter, to the monster in the classic
horror film, The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari. Not forgetting comics from the Beano
and Dandy to children’s TV like Thunderbirds or even Muffin the Mule. People can
spend thousands of pounds to next to nothing on their costumes. Hardcore fans
love to get elaborate costumes that are correct to the nearest detail; others
just loosely represent fictional character. The true motivation is to have fun
and enjoy performing as some one or some thing other than you. It is a way to
release and express yourself and a form of acting. For some it is a challenge
and often frustrating hobby, but for all the hard work, watching the costume and
the character come alive, and that is the reward for them. This is a test event
being held at the Fox and Goose, so it will allow you to find out more about the
very fast growing popularity of art form. After reading this, we hope it has got
you curious about dressing up. If it has please pop down and have a go, as you
might find you have a newfound respect for Cosplayers... Also you will guarantee
to have some fun no mater what portraying a loved character, or the appreciation
from peers. This is not being a child as well, as if you do this properly, it
requires attention to detail that gives you many technical challenges. The
skills you learn from this can not only help you, should you wish to go into
costume design for the media and theatre, but also with your every day life,
from development of problem solving skills to development research skills. We do
not expect you to go that far into it or to have the most amazing costumes, but
please do try and if you love it, hate it, live it and breathe it, or merely
accept it, this is a chance to find out witch one you are? The night will also
have live entertainment and a few fun things to try. But please do not bring any
weapons with you, even if your character has them normally.... For updates
please check the Fox and Goose Twitter Feed and our Facebook Page... If you are
going, please spread the word as if this is a success, we are developing this
over the next year to something very special, but only if we have you, the
Cosplay and soon to be Cosplay community behind us! Don’t miss it on 24
July 2015. 8pm to 2am. £1 to enter if you are in a costume and £2 if you are not
in a costume…
The poster photograph is by Patrick Trollope, of model Yasmin-Marie!
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