Brilliant Disguise

Thirty seven years later, worldwide internet sensations, Brilliant Disguise have been unmasked to reveal they are none other than Nottingham’s favourite tragic long-lost sons. Back with new music, a number one single. A sold out UK tour. Their time at long last is now.

Same venue, same date, different year.

Surely lightning can’t strike twice…………..

Brilliant Disguise Band Masks 2021

  • Grey Opera Phantom - Jack Guinness

    Made famous by the musical Phantom of The Opera, the mask was originally designed to symbolize injustice and vulnerability.

    Photography courtesy of  www.simplymasquerade.co.uk

  • Silver and Black Volto - Sid Collins

    Volto Mask – Origins from The Venice Carnival from 12th Century. Volto simply translates to ’face’ in Italian. Also known as the Citizens Mask, was worn by the Common people of Venice at carnival time.

    Photography courtesy of  www.simplymasquerade.co.uk

  • Scaramuccia Mask - Brian Mistry

     Distinctive for the thin, pointed and disproportionately extended nose that served to emphasize the character’s typically vainglorious yet cowardly personality. 

    Photography courtesy of  www.simplymasquerade.co.uk

  • Joker Velo Masquerade - Mike Aysgarth

    Depicted the role of the Jester at Carnival Time in the Italian Middle Ages. Some were embellished with playing cards for those who could perform magic tricks. Others with musical notes for those who would normally sing and play the lute.

    Photography courtesy of  www.simplymasquerade.co.uk

  • Bauta Leather Mask - Mallory

    One of the oldest of all Venetian masks. Used to hide class, gender or to frighten children.

    Photography courtesy of  www.simplymasquerade.co.uk