March 26, 2025
As we approach the end of another brilliant award season, let’s talk cast and crew gifts. The unsung heroes of theatre and television work tirelessly backstage, whilst the cast create magic on stage and screen. So, when the curtain falls or the director yells “That’s a wrap!” it’s only right to send them off with something special.
Enter [stage left]: custom-branded notebooks. Not only are they practical (because every actor, director, and stagehand are scribbling notes somewhere!) But they also make for a keepsake that won’t be tossed in a drawer and forgotten.
From the West End to Hollywood blockbusters, we’ve supplied bespoke notebooks for award-winning shows, including Only Fools & Horses to thespian affairs at The Old Vic.
Whether you want debossed leather, bold show artwork, or even personalised names for each crew member, we’ve got you covered.
Why Branded Notebooks Make the Perfect Cast & Crew Gift
- They’re Useful!
Everyone needs a good notebook for scripts, rehearsal notes, sketches, Waitrose shopping list, or just doodling between takes.
- They’re a Keepsake & Reminder
A notebook is timeless and won’t gather dust. Imagine your crew jotting down their next big idea in a notebook branded with your production’s logo?!
- They’re On-Brand, Customisable & Offer Visibility
Showcase that iconic logo or artwork and get traction for when the cast or crew member is out on the road. Your book can attract more viewers or customers.
Crew Gifts for Channel 4’s ‘Humans’
We worked with Channel 4’s Humans throughout the entire run of the show. The third series (shown here) is where we employed three-colour foiling in green, orange, and white. They were used in combination to create the piercing, chilling eyes that appear to look at you from within the book. The process required absolute accuracy by our production team., with the white foil abutted the colours, leaving not even a hair’s breadth of room for error. The notebooks were given to the crew as a gift at the end of shooting to thank them for all their hard work.
Theatre Cast Gift Ideas & Inspiration
We’ve worked with many companies on theatre cast gifts, and in all different genres. From the dark and mysterious Inside No.9 Stage / Fright to the hilariously fun Dick Wittington and His Cat and the Only Fools and Horses, The Musical franchise. So, whatever your theme we can help design on-brand swag to delight your team. If you need a little inspiration – check out our previous projects with TV companies…
Only Fools And Horses The Musical
Check out our Only Fools and Horses The Musical gallery, where they utilised all those lovely jubbly iconic visuals from the show. Think: iconic title font, and the yellow three-wheeler printed onto the legendary Moleskine. All presented in personalised branded gift box.
Inside No.9 Stage/Fright
Inside No. 9 Stage/Fright agency Phil McIntyre Entertainments, wanted custom journals for the theatre production. We printed bespoke notebooks just as eerie, iconic, and unforgettable as the original TV series.
Dick Whittington and His Cat
The Cambridge Arts Theatre approached us looking for cast and crew gifts for their latest production of ‘Dick Whittington and His Cat.’
The vibrant green notebook with our full-colour digital printing brought all the fun of the pantomime to this customised Moleskine.
Extravagant Cast & Crew Gifts from Hollywood’s Biggest Stars
Of course, if you want to splash out, you could take a page from Hollywood’s playbook. Here are three of the most outrageously extravagant gifts celebrities have given their cast and crew:
- Keanu Reeves, known for his generosity, gifted his John Wick 4 stunt team personalised Rolex Submariner watches. Each were engraved with a heartfelt message to show his appreciation for their hard work and dedication.
- Steven Spielberg’s Millionaire Gesture. As a thank-you for working on Schindler’s List, Spielberg reportedly gave the crew a personal cheque and a trip to the Caribbean.
- Dwayne Johnson significantly boosted crew morale on the set of Red One by adding up to $40,000 to the crew’s raffle pots.
How to Create Your Own Star-Worthy Cast & Crew Gifts
While there might not be the budget for a Rolex Submariner or Caribbean trip, (although we can totally assist with wrapping that up in an on-brand way!) We can help you create something personal, stylish, and genuinely helpful. Our custom-branded notebooks can be tailored with:
- Embossed/debossing or foil printing the shows logo or icons on the front cover
- The entire cover printed in full colour of the show’s artwork
- Inserting pages in the front with quotes, backstage images or thank you messages
- Add the cast & crew’s initials or personalisation to the cover to make it a truly bespoke gift
Plus, we can also provide custom branded gift sets, and a collection of products including chocolate, fizz, drinkware and tech that can also be personalised and included in a gift set for cast and crew.
Gift Ideas for Cast & Crew – Let’s Make Your ‘Wrap’ Gift Unforgettable
If you want to go beyond the ordinary and give your team something they’ll love, we’re here to help. Whether it’s a small-scale indie show or a blockbuster theatre production, let’s create something truly memorable.
Get in touch today, and let’s make your cast and crew gifts as legendary as your production!
