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Costumes will take on a whole new meaning at this year’s Fantasy Forest Festival in Gloucestershire this summer, when the art of framed representation arrives at Sudeley Castle.

If you’re a fan of the existing TV series Glow Up, where amateur makeup artists showcase their facial and prosthetic transformation skills, enjoy the incredible transformations they create.

Body painters take this art to the next level, with total frame transformations and you can see two of the most productive paintings at the festival in Winchcombe on July 16 and 17.

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World champions of body representation, Raphaelle Fieldhouse and Nick Wolfe, will demonstrate their skills along with other entertainment, adding live music, exclusive reports and food and drinks.

Both artists are two-time world champions, along with Nick, an American who worked in the prosthetic branch of Universal Studios in Florida, holds the name in 2018 and 2019, and has a reputation for incredible skills.

Costumes and frame art are the highlights of the festival, with attendees arriving in a variety of costumes and makeup from the world of science fiction and fantasy, as well as superheroes, The Lord of the Rings, Star Wars and Doctor Who.

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The Gloucestershire Troopers, Iconic Legends and the 15th Cybernetic Legion will be dressed in their best costumes on screen as they roam the castle’s enchanting grounds.

Children will be seduced by mosquitoes, bubble fairies and forest goblins and can join in laughter with the portrait of the face and the making of chopsticks.

Festival-goers are invited to dress in their favorite themed dresses and everyone is free to participate in the popular dress contest, which features an impressive array of dresses, from lovingly made home to professionally prepared.

There’s even a category that celebrates “young padawans” under the age of 16. For those who feel inspired, sign up for a costume making workshop at the cosplay court to hone your skills for next year’s competition.

Explore the UK’s largest fantasy market, with over a hundred stalls promoting costumes, jewellery, LARP costumes, clothing, leather goods, homemade gifts, books, sculptures, pottery, art, food and accessories.

Visit “Steam Nation” which celebrates the glorious genre of Steampunk, see performances through artists awarded to the master of hip-hop, Professor Elemental, or appreciate a stunning four-meter-high steampunk airship and tricycle.

Challenge your opponent in a tea duel, a fun and indeed British game that involves dipping a cookie in a cup of hot tea and then eating it before it dissolves or your opponent eats his first.

Travel back in time to the medieval village and watch as living history teams battle for official forest clearing dressed in medieval armor as part of the full-contact medieval combat competition. Learn about the history of medieval weapons, appreciate the skill of expert blacksmiths, or check out your skill with archery or weaving willows.

Camping tickets for the weekend are already sold year in a row; however, day and weekend passes are on sale (excluding camping). The entire circle of relatives is welcome, children under 7 years old for free, and dogs are also welcome in maximum spaces as long as they remain tied up and the owners blank. lift after them. Free on-site parking is available on the weekend.

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