WHERE & WHEN WE PERFORM
Our Performance Dates
June 2022
25th & 26th
Story Generators at Lincoln Castle
Join our story generators and create your own stories in the style of CS Lewis and his master piece 'The Lion, the witch and the Wardrobe'
July 2022
30th & 31st
Design a Dragon at Lincoln Castle
Join Perdita Worthy and her Uncle Flinders who have travelled the world in search of dragons. Listen to their stories & design a dragon for your own tale of these magical creatures.
August 2022
6th & 7th
Story Generators at Lincoln Castle
Join our story generators and create your own stories in the style of CS Lewis and his master piece 'The Lion, the witch and the Wardrobe'
20th & 21st
Dragon Hunters at Lincoln Castle
Join Perdita Worthy and her Uncle Flinders who have travelled the world in search of dragons. Listen to their stories & design a dragon for your own tale of these magical creatures.
Previous Events
April 2022
23rd & 24th
English Heritage’s St Georges Festival at Wrest Park, Bedford
We will be performing at this yearly festival, details tbc
18th & 19th
English Heritage Members Event
An event for English Heritage Members only which looks at the work of Gothic Writers, and of Bram Stoker in particular
14th
Dragon Egg Event at Pontefract Castle
Perdita Worthy and her Uncle Flinders are on a dragon hunt. Come hear their stories and design a dragon for your own tales of these magical creatures.
9th & 10th
The Edwardian Fort at Fort Nelson, Portsmouth
Working with Raphael Historic Falconry we are presenting Edwardian characters including Sophia Duleep Singh to look at the history of the Empire at the Fort.
November 2021
11th
WWI Schools Day, Luton
We are providing a WWI workshop as a part of a hmdt Music In Schools Project
Discover ►October 2021
28th - 31st
Ghost Tours at Carisbrooke Castle
Night-time tours of the Carisbrooke with tales of ghosts, supernatural sightings and horrors from history, this is not a night for the faint-hearted.
Discover ►28th - 31st
Ghost Tours at Brodsworth Hall
Night-time tours of the Carisbrooke with tales of ghosts, supernatural sightings and horrors from history, this is not a night for the faint-hearted.
Discover ►28th - 31st
Ghost Tours at Scarborough Castle
Night-time tours of the Carisbrooke with tales of ghosts, supernatural sightings and horrors from history, this is not a night for the faint-hearted.
Discover ►25th - 29th
Spooky Stories at Fort Nelson, Portsmouth
Join our storyteller for some family friendly ghostly tales within the grounds of the Victorian Fort
Discover ►23rd - 31st
Halloween Half-term at Whitby Abbey
We are telling tales and creating stories suitable for all ages at Halloween.
Discover ►23rd - 31st
A night of Victorian Gothic at Whitby Abbey
We are creating an unforgettable evening of Victorian Gothic entertainment beneath the soaring Illuminated remains of Whitby Abbey.
Discover ►18th & 19th
WWI schools event, Luton
We are providing WWI workshops for schools as part of a hmdt Music In Schools Project
Discover ►16th - 31st
Halloween Half-Term at Carisbrooke Castle
We are telling tales and creating stories suitable for all ages at Halloween.
Discover ►9th & 10th
1066 – Battle Royal at Battle Abbey, Hastings
We return to English Heritage's Battle event with our play about this famous year in our history.
September 2021
25th & 26th
Apple Festival at Audley End House, Essex
A chance to meet Mrs Crocombe and other servants living and working at Audley End House as part of this popular festival.
Discover ►18th & 19th
Meet the staff at Audley End House
A chance to meet Mrs Crocombe and other servants living and working at Audley End House in 1881.
Discover ►18th
Richmond 950 in Richmond, North Yorkshire
We are performing a bespoke piece of street theatre for Richmond 950 celebrating the history of Richmond Castle and the town itself.
Discover ►11th & 12th
Meet the staff at Audley End House
A chance to meet Mrs Crocombe and other servants living and working at Audley End House in 1881.
Discover ►4th & 5th
Meet the staff at Audley End House
A chance to meet Mrs Crocombe and other servants living and working at Audley End House in 1881.
Discover ►4th
Hedgerley Memorial Hall Centenary Event
We are performing a bespoke piece celebrating the building of the memorial hall in Hedgerley as well as having a picnic!
August 2021
28th - 30th
Victorian Horses of Audley End – Audley End House, Essex
We are working with Raphael Historic Falconry to display mounted falconry during the reign of Queen Victroria
Discover ►28th - 30th
The Knights Tournament at Beeston Castle, Cheshire
Providing commentary for English Heritage's Knights Tournament event
Discover ►28th - 30th
The Knights Tournament at Dover Castle
Providing commentary for English Heritage's Knights Tournament event
Discover ►24th - 27th
The Knights Tournament at Pendennis Castle, Falmouth
Providing commentary for English Heritage's Knights Tournament event
Discover ►21st & 22nd
150 years at Fort Nelson, Portsmouth
Discover Fort Nelson's role in WWI as part of our Summer at the Fort weekends
Discover ►21st & 22nd
Dracula! at Whitby Abbey
Returning for it's 10th glorious year, our version of Dracula is back at Whitby with a new cast and new script!
Discover ►21st & 22nd
Meet the staff at Audley End House
A chance to meet Mrs Crocombe and other servants living and working at Audley End House in 1881.
Discover ►14th & 15th
150 years at Fort Nelson, Portsmouth
Meet some of the Fort's Victorian residents as part of our Summer at the Fort weekends
Discover ►14th & 15th
Dracula! at Whitby Abbey
Returning for it's 10th glorious year, our version of Dracula is back at Whitby with a new cast and new script!
Discover ►14th & 15th
Letters Home! at Wrest Park
Our play telling the story of the post office during WWI will be performed as a part of the event 'Wrest at War' for English Heritage.
Discover ►14th & 15th
Meet the staff at Audley End House
A chance to meet Mrs Crocombe and other servants living and working at Audley End House in 1881.
Discover ►7th & 8th
150 years at Fort Nelson, Portsmouth
Discover Fort Nelson's role in WWII as part of our Summer at the Fort weekends
Discover ►7th & 8th
Dracula! at Whitby Abbey
Returning for it's 10th glorious year, our version of Dracula is back at Whitby with a new cast and new script!
Discover ►7th & 8th
Meet the staff at Audley End House
A chance to meet Mrs Crocombe and other servants living and working at Audley End House in 1881.
Discover ►July 2021
31st July & 1st August
150 years at Fort Nelson, Portsmouth
Discover Fort Nelson's role in WWI as part of our Summer at the Fort weekends
Discover ►31st - 1st Aug
Dracula! at Whitby Abbey
Returning for it's 10th glorious year, our version of Dracula is back at Whitby with a new cast and new script!
Discover ►31st July & 1st August
Meet the staff at Audley End House
A chance to meet Mrs Crocombe and other servants living and working at Audley End House in 1881.
Discover ►29th July
Meet Sophia Duleep-Singh
An online event as part of the series 'Quiz a character' with Ancient House Museum, Thetford
Discover ►27th - 29th
Knights Tournament – Pendennis Castle, Falmouth
Providing commentary for English Heritage's Knights Tournament event
24th & 25th
Dracula! at Whitby Abbey
Returning for it's 10th glorious year, our version of Dracula is back at Whitby with a new cast and new script!
Discover ►24th & 25th
150 years at Fort Nelson, Portsmouth
Learn about the building of the Fort with our Victorian building contractor
Discover ►17th & 18th
Dracula! at Whitby Abbey
Returning for it's 10th glorious year, our version of Dracula is back at Whitby with a new cast and new script!
Discover ►3rd - 4th July
Meet the Authors at Wrest Park, Bedfordshire
Meet Lewis Carroll and Beatrix Potter and help them create a new story! This is a part of the 'A Grand Family Day Out' event for English Heritage
Discover ►June 2021
29th June - 1st July
Paradise – Lost and Found at the Plantation Gardens, Norwich
A history of the Plantation Gardens in Norwich, a secret garden. A play for schools.
21st & 22nd
Life in a Medieval Castle – Hedingham Castle – Schools event
Working with Hands on the Past to provide a medieval schools day at the castle.
19th & 20th
Dover Castle – 1941
Live interpretation at Dover Castle, 'We will Fight them on the Beaches'. In collaboration with HistoryRiot.
12th & 13th
Dover Castle – 1941
Live interpretation at Dover Castle, 'We will Fight them on the Beaches'. In collaboration with HistoryRiot.
5th & 6th
Dover Castle – 1941
Live interpretation at Dover Castle, 'We will Fight them on the Beaches'. In collaboration with HistoryRiot.
1st - 3rd
The Greatest Queen – Osborne House, IOW
We are performing 'The Greatest Queen' at English Heritage's Victorian event. A play written to impress, Casandra Worthy and her sisters are desperate to entertain Queen Victoria.
May 2021
29th - 31st
Dover at War – Dover Castle
A small scale WWII event at Dover Castle.
15th & 16th
Dover Castle – 1941
Live interpretation at Dover Castle, 'We will Fight them on the Beaches'. In collaboration with HistoryRiot.
8th & 9th
Dover Castle – 1941
Live interpretation at Dover Castle, 'We will Fight them on the Beaches'. In collaboration with HistoryRiot.
1st & 3rd
Dover Castle – 1941
Live interpretation at Dover Castle, 'We will Fight them on the Beaches'. In collaboration with HistoryRiot.
April 2021
24th & 25th
St George’s Weekend at Wrest Park
A small scale event for English Heritage. Four medieval performers need guidance and support as they rehearse for their play, The Story of St George.
Discover ►12th - 18th
Dover Castle – 1941
Live interpretation at Dover Castle, 'We will Fight them on the Beaches'. In collaboration with HistoryRiot.
December 2020
5th & 6th
An Audience with Father Christmas – Kenilworth Castle Cancelled
Father Christmas will be at the Castle for the weekend so come along and share a story with him. Perhaps he will have a little gift.
5th -22nd Dec
Father Christmas at Lincoln Castle TBC
Join Father Christmas for some stories of Christmas past and if you have been good enough a gift!
October 2020
31st Oct & 1st Nov
Tales for Halloween at Fort Nelson, nr Portsmouth
Ghost Stories for all the family with in the underground chambers and tunnels of the Fort.
Discover ►28th - 31st
Ghost Stories at Brodsworth Hall, nr Doncaster
Evening performances of Victorian story-telling including a tour of the house after dark!
Discover ►28th - 31st
Ghost stories at Scarborough Castle
Evening performances of Victorian story-telling including a tour of the ruined castle after dark!
Discover ►28th - 31st Oct
Ghost Stories at Carlisle Castle
Evening performances of Victorian story-telling including a tour of the ruined castle after dark!
Discover ►28th - 31st Oct
Ghost tours at Carisbrooke Castle
Evening performances of Victorian story-telling including a tour of the ruined castle after dark!
Discover ►28th - 31st Oct
Ghost Stories at Tynemouth Priory and Castle
Evening performances of Victorian story-telling including a tour of the ruined castle after dark!
Discover ►24th - 1st Nov
The Story Generator – Lincoln Castle Cancelled
Meet our Victorian story generators to create a unique legend to help tell the story of the Victorian Prison inside the Medieval Castle.
Discover ►24th Oct - 1st Nov
Spooky Half-term at Carisbrooke Castle
Come in your best halloween costume to hunt for spooks and hear ghost stories!
Discover ►23rd - 31st
Illuminated Abbey – Whitby Abbey Cancelled
We are to return to the Abbey for this wonderful event - details tbc.
10th & 11th
We Three Kings – Battle Abbey, Hastings
Our play telling the story leading up to the famous battle in 1066 returns to English Heritage's iconic event at Battle Abbey.
5th - 7th TBC
Schools History festival – Ely Cathedral Cancelled
This is the year of the Pilgrimage and we are writing a bespoke piece for the Cathedral's schools festival and providing workshops.
September 2020
28th - 30th TBC
Schools History Festival – Ely Cathedral Cancelled
This is the year of the Pilgrimage and we are writing a bespoke piece for the Cathedral's schools festival and providing workshops.
August 2020
29th - 31st Cancelled
Making of Englishness – Framlingham Castle, Suffolk
Meet characters from history that have both contributed to and reflected the making of englishness, from King Harold, Queen Elizabeth to Alan Turing. With activities for all and a chance to create stories with Beatrix Potter and Charles Dickens!
29th - 31st Cancelled
Victorian Holidays – Scarborough Castle
What did the Victorians do on holiday? Come and find out at our event at Scarborough Castle.
25th - 27th Cancelled
The Battle of Legends – Carisbrooke Castle, IOW
The Battle of Legends - our play where legendary characters meet returns to the Grand Medieval Joust.
22nd & 23rd Cancelled
Dracula – Whitby Abbey
A re-imagining of our long running family-friendly telling of Dracula at this iconic setting!
18th - 20th Cancelled
The Battle of Legends – Carisbrooke Castle, IOW
The Battle of Legends - our play where legendary characters meet returns to the Grand Medieval Joust.
15th & 16th Cancelled
Dracula – Whitby Abbey
A re-imagining of our long running family-friendly telling of Dracula at this iconic setting!
15th & 16th Cancelled
Magic, myths and legends – Lincoln Castle
Merlin and Morgana appear in some of the most famous legends, join them to hear their stories and create some of your own.
Discover ►15th & 16th Cancelled
Siege! – Framlingham Castle
We will be providing King John for this dramatic siege!
8th & 9th Cancelled
Dracula – Whitby Abbey
A re-imagining of our long running family-friendly telling of Dracula at this iconic setting!
4th - 6th Cancelled
Knights Tournament – Pendennis Castle
Commentator for this medieval event
1st - 5th Cancelled
After the Eagles – Chesters Roman Fort, Hadrian’s Wall
We are performing 'After the Eagles' at English Heritage's Roman event. The play looks at the year 410 as the Roman army leaves Britain.
1st & 2nd
Dracula – Whitby Abbey – Cancelled
A re-imagining of our long running family-friendly telling of Dracula at this iconic setting!
July 2020
28th - 30th Cancelled
Knights Tournament – Pendennis Castle
Commentator for this medieval event
25th & 26th Cancelled
Dracula – Whitby Abbey
A re-imagining of our long running family-friendly telling of Dracula at this iconic setting!
18th & 19th Cancelled
The Making of Englishness – Whitby Abbey
Meet characters from history that have both contributed to and reflected the making of englishness, from King Harold, Queen Elizabeth to Alan Turing. With activities for all and a chance to create stories with Beatrix Potter and Charles Dickens!
11th & 12th Cancelled
Once Upon a Time – Lincoln Castle
Our Victorian explorers are on the look out for fairytales, with Lewis Carroll on hand for assistance come along and see if you can create your own mythical story.
Discover ►6th - 8th CANCELLED
Bloody Pomfret – Pontefract Castle
School history days at Pontefract Castle where the students try to uncover the historical secrets of the castle under the watchful eye of a very famous sleuth!
June 2020
27th & 28th CANCELLED
Medieval Joust – Lincoln Castle
Medieval barber surgeon and storytelling!!
Discover ►24th & 25th Cancelled
Paradise Lost and Found – Plantation Gardens, Norwich
A bespoke piece celebrating the story behind the Plantation Gardens in Norwich from its construction to the secret garden that it is today. Schools and evening public performances.
22nd Cancelled
The Mansfield Case – Kenwood House
We return to Kenwood House, Hampstead with our play telling the story of the Mansfield Ruling in 1772.
6th & 7th CANCELLED
Knights of Lincoln Castle
Providing commentary for this medieval event as well as a barber surgeon
Discover ►April 2020
25th - 26th CANCELLED
The Search for St George – Wrest Park, nr Bedfordshire
We return to English Heritage's multi-period event at Wrest Park with our play 'The Search for St George'!
Discover ►9th CANCELLED
Victorian Dragon Hunters – Pontefract Castle
As part of this Easter event Perdita Worthy and her brother will be sharing their collection of stories and finds from their years Dragon hunting!
Discover ►4th - 19th CANCELLED
Victorian Dragon Hunters – Lincoln Castle
"To find a Dragon, you must Think like a Dragon" Meet Perdita Worthy and her brother this Easter as they share their stories and finds whilst dragon hunting across the known world!
Discover ►February 2020
15th - 23rd
Victorian Crime and Punishment – Lincoln Castle
This Feb Half-term meet some of the Victorian prisoners held in Lincoln Prison, hear their stories and help the Judge decide on a suitable punishment!
Discover ►December 2019
14th/15th
An Audience with Father Christmas at Gainsborough Old Hall
14th/15th, 19th-22nd
An Audience with Father Christmas at Lincoln Castle
14th - 22nd
Christmas Emporium at Lincoln Castle
Join our Victorian characters at the Emporium within the walls of the Castle and witness the amazing light show.
7th/8th
An Audience with Father Christmas at Belsay Hall
7th/8th
An Audience with Father Christmas at Brodsworth Hall
November 2019
30th/1st Dec
An Audience with Father Christmas at Belsay Hall
30th/1st Dec
An Audience with Father Christmas at Brodsworth Hall
2nd/3rd
Ghost Stories at Brodsworth Hall
We return to tell Victorian inspired tales of horror and the macabre - not for the faint hearted.
1st
Museums at Night – Fort Nelson
Cassandra Worthy and her troupe of Victorian story-tellers are paying a visit to the Fort to share some rather terrifying tales.
October 2019
28th - 1st Nov
Victorian Science at Fort Nelson
We explore science in the Victorian age at the wonderful and rather spooky setting of Fort Nelson
26th/27th
Ghost Stories at Brodsworth Hall
We return to tell Victorian inspired tales of horror and the macabre - not for the faint hearted.
26th/27th
Ghost Stories at Scarborough Castle
Ghost stories inspired by the history of the castle will be told after dark by a rather sinister Victorian storyteller.
19th - 27th
Spooky Prison at Lincoln Castle
We return to tell the rather spooky and unpleasant history of the Victorian Prison at Lincoln Castle
Discover ►12th/13th
1066-Battle Royal
Our play is returning to Battle Abbey as part of the famous re-enactment event!
Discover ►August 2019
https://royalarmouries.org/event/history-live-weekend-3/
History Live weekend at Fort Nelson
Looking at the history of the fort, specifically during WW2
Discover ►25th/26th
Warriors at Beeston Castle
Keeping you a breast with the activities of the day we are providing the commentary for this 13th C warrior event!
Discover ►24th/25th
History Live weekend at Fort Nelson
Looking at the history of the fort, specifically during WWI
Discover ►20th-22nd
Myths and Legends Joust at Carisbrooke Catle IOW
We return to the island for some more myths and legends and jousting at this iconic castle.
Discover ►17th/18th
History Live weekend at Fort Nelson
Looking at the history of the fort, specifically during the Victorian Age
Discover ►13th - 15th
Myths and Legends Joust at Carisbrooke Catle IOW
Another new play for us as we tell the myths and legends around the characters jousting at this iconic castle.
Discover ►10th/11th
Siege! at Framlingham Castle
King John returns to Framlingham drum up support and put down any that rise up against him.
10th/11th
History Live weekend at Fort Nelson
Looking at the history of the fort, specifically during WW2
Discover ►3rd
Festival of Norfolk and the Punjab – Thetford
Sophia Duleep Singh will bring this wonderful festival to a close.
Discover ►3rd
1930’s day at Bekonscot Model Village and Railway
Started in 1929 this delightful model village is celebrating its early years!
Discover ►3rd/4th
History Live weekend at Fort Nelson
Looking at the history of the fort, specifically during WWI
Discover ►1st
Potwallopers and Plumpers Play in Pontefract.
Join us for a bespoke play celebrating Pontefract’s history as we take to the hight street on Yorkshire day
July 2019
27th/28th
Victorian Extravaganza at Lincoln Castle
Meet Victorians celebrating their own inventions, industry and the Queens Empire - and perhaps the Queen herself?
27th/28th
Victorian Sports Day at Scarborough Castle
Keeping you a breast of all the activities at this exciting event we are providing the commentary - anyone for cricket?
Discover ►6th/7th
Story Telling Weekend at St Augustine’s Abbey
6 famous authors from history gather at the abbey to tell stories, talk of their writing, debate and entertain.
6th/7th, 13th/14th, 20th/21st
Victorian Prison at Lincoln Castle
Our Victorian characters return to Lincoln Castle to tell the story of the Victorian Prison
June 2019
30th
Girton College celebrates it’s 150th birthday
We have been commissioned to write a piece about the history of the college as well as bringing to life some of the college’s most treasured photographs of early students.
22nd
Ethedreda Day at Ely Cathedral
Performing a play about the St Ethedreda, her life and significance to the city of Ely.
22nd/23rd
The Mansfields at Kenwood House
English Heritage have commissioned a new play telling the story of Dido and Lord Mansfield to be performed at this new event.
15th
Festival of Norfolk and the Punjab – Thetford
We will be a part of the opening of this festival, providing Sophia Duleep Singh to welcome all who come to celebrate the impact her family had on Thetford town.
Discover ►14th
The Pageant of Bloody Ponfret at Pontefract Castle
An event running for educational groups. We have been commissioned to write and perform a play telling the story of Pontefract Castle
9th
Royal Holloways Festival of History – Egham, Surrey
We return to this one festival with our plays 'Letters Home' and 'History of Heritage along side a new play commissioned telling the sad story of Anne Askew.
Discover ►May 2019
25th- 27th
Story Telling Weekend at Whitby Abbey
For this weekend a gathering of famous authors from history, who have connections with the north of England, will gather at the Abbey to tell stories, talk of their writing and debate among themselves.
25th - 3rd
Fighting Knights at Lincoln Castle
oin our fighting knights at the Castle to learn of medieval combat, weapons and way of life.
11th & 12th
Victorian Mounted Falconry at Audley End House
We join Raphael Historic Falconry and the stables team at Audley End to tell the story of hunting with birds of prey from horse back in the Victorian age.
5th & 6th
Horses Through History at Audley End House
As part of a large event run by English Heritage we are providing the merry monarch (Charles II) ’s Queen. Last year the two royals set themselves to racing each other - who knows what may happen this year.
April 2019
27th & 28th
St Georges Event at Lincoln Castle
We are performing our ‘A Search for St George' play as part of the Castles St Georges event.
27th & 28th
St Georges Festival at Wrest Park
For English Heritage’s multi-period St George’s festival we are performing our play 'History of Heritage'. A fun fast-paced history of english heritage commissioned in 2013. We are pleased to be returning this year.
6th - 22nd
Easter at Lincoln Castle with Alice
For this years Easter Quest, and to celebrate an original of Lewis Carol’s work being on display, the author and his inspiration will be helping any intrepid questers.
March 2019
22nd
Danes Hill School
We return again to Danes Hill School to work with Year 7 with our history workshops, this year the themes are the Black Death and Richard III.
An Audience with Lewis Carroll at Lincoln Castle
Come and meet the author in his twilight years as he talks of his career as a writer and man of the church.
16th - 24th
Worst Jobs in Victorian Britain at Lincoln Castle
Join our fish wife and pure collector to learn about some of the rather smelly, and perhaps among the worst jobs in Victorian Britain.
Discover ►