March 2025
11th March 2025
WWI Schools Day – Birmingham
Education sessions focusing on WWI. Workshops run on behalf of HMDT Music.
February 2025
21st & 22nd Feb 2025
Tyrfing. The Cursed Sword – Jorvik Festival
Experience our Evening Spectacular! As you are guided into a world with a chance encounter between a king and two dwarves that leads to the forging of a magical sword – but all is not as it seems.
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17th - 21st Feb 2025
Mystery at the Fort – Fort Nelson
Calling all junior detectives! Are you up for a challenge this February half term? Meet the suspect, follow the clues and see if you can discover how is guilty!
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15th - 23rd Feb 2025
Alice at Brodsworth Hall, nr Doncaster
Join our Victorian storytellers as they invite you to go down the rabbit hole to create your own version of "Alice in Wonderland"!
January 2025
27th January 2025
‘A Hell On Earth’ – Holocaust Memorial Day, Coventry
A bespoke play commissioned by Coventry City Council. A powerful reenactment of first-hand accounts from the liberation of Bergen-Belsen, marking its 80th anniversary.
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December 2024
21st & 22nd Dec
Father Christmas at Audley End House, Essex
Join Father Christmas for a traditional seasonal tale in the Hall of this wonderful stately home.
21st & 22nd Dec
Father Christmas at Brodsworth Hall, nr Doncaster
Join Father Christmas for a traditional seasonal tale in the Hall of this wonderful stately home.
21st & 22nd Dec
Father Christmas at Marble Hill, London
Join Father Christmas for a traditional seasonal tale in the Hall of this wonderful stately home.
14th & 15th Dec
Father Christmas at Audley End House, Essex
Join Father Christmas for a traditional seasonal tale in the Hall of this wonderful stately home.
14th & 15th Dec
Father Christmas at Brodsworth Hall, nr Doncaster
Join Father Christmas for a traditional seasonal tale in the Hall of this wonderful stately home.
14th & 15th Dec
Father Christmas at Marble Hill, London
Join Father Christmas for a traditional seasonal tale in the Hall of this wonderful stately home.
7th & 8th Dec
Father Christmas at Audley End House, Essex
Join Father Christmas for a traditional seasonal tale in the Hall of this wonderful stately home.
7th & 8th Dec
Father Christmas at Brodsworth Hall, nr Doncaster
Join Father Christmas for a traditional seasonal tale in the Hall of this wonderful stately home.
7th & 8th Dec
Father Christmas at Marble Hill, London
Join Father Christmas for a traditional seasonal tale in the Hall of this wonderful stately home.
November 2024
30th Nov & 1st Dec
Father Christmas at Audley End House, Essex
Join Father Christmas for a traditional seasonal tale in the Hall of this wonderful stately home.
30th Nov & 1st Dec
Father Christmas at Brodsworth Hall, nr Doncaster
Join Father Christmas for a traditional seasonal tale in the Hall of this wonderful stately home.
30th Nov & 1st Dec
Father Christmas at Marble Hill, London
Join Father Christmas for a traditional seasonal tale in the Hall of this wonderful stately home.
October 2024
30th & 31st Oct
Ghost Stories at Scarborough Castle
A chance to hear some local ghostly legends within the ruins of the castle.
26th Oct - 3rd Nov
Halloween Half Term at Whitby Abbey
Join our Victorian storytellers and be inspired to create your own ghostly adventure story & design your own gothic monster.
26th Oct - 3rd Nov
Halloween Half Term at Scarborough Castle
A chance to hear family friendly ghost stories and take part in ghostly activites.
26th & 27th Oct
Ghost Stories at Scarborough Castle
An evening of local ghostly stories told within the ruins of the castle
26th Oct - 3rd Nov
Halloween Half Term at Old Sarum Castle
Join our medieval story tellers as they tell seasonal stories and be inspired to create creepy tales of your own!
25th Oct - 2nd Nov
Illuminated Abbey at Whitby Abbey
We return to the ruins of the Abbey at night for another show of Victorian Gothic.
12th Oct
Myths & Legends of Lincolnshire at the Corn Exchange, Bourne
We are running storytelling workshops during the day, followed by an evening of tales inspired by Lincolnshire folk tales. This is part of the Licolnshire Folk Tales Project.
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September 2024
21st Sept
Myths & Legends of Lincolnshire at Grimsby Town Hall
We are running storytelling workshops during the day and then telling tales in the evening as a part of the Lincolnshire Folk Tales Project
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14th & 15th Sept
Below Stairs at Audley End House & Gardens, Essex
Join Mrs Crocombe and her kitchen maids as they prepare seasonal dishes for both the staff and family at Audley End House
5th - 8th Sept
Night of Legends at Wrest Park, nr Bedford
Our evening extravaganza returns to Wrest Park. Stories, drama, lights, horses, falcons and fire.
August 2024
31st Aug
Myths & Legends of Lincolnshire at the Blue Room, Lincoln
We are running storytelling workshops during the day followed by an evening of storytelling. This is part of the Lincolnshire Folk Tales Project.
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30th Aug - 1st Sept
Below Stairs at Audley End House & Gardens, Essex
Join Mrs Crocombe and her kitchen maids as they prepare seasonal dishes for both the staff and family at Audley End House
24th - 27th Aug
Dracula at Whitby Abbey
Our renowned family friendly version of Dracula returns to the ruins of Whitby Abby this summer holidays
24th & 25th Aug
Building the fort at Fort Nelson, nr Portsmouth
TBC
17th - 20th Aug
Dracula at Whitby Abbey
Our renowned family friendly version of Dracula returns to the ruins of Whitby Abby this summer holidays
17th & 18th Aug
Building the fort at Fort Nelson, nr Portsmouth
TBC
17th & 18th Aug
Below Stairs at Audley End House & Gardens, Essex
Join Mrs Crocombe and her kitchen maids as they prepare seasonal dishes for both the staff and family at Audley End House
10th - 13th Aug
Dracula at Whitby Abbey
Our renowned family friendly version of Dracula returns to the ruins of Whitby Abby this summer holidays
10th & 11th Aug
Building the fort at Fort Nelson, nr Portsmouth
TBC
10th & 11th Aug
Below Stairs at Audley End House & Gardens, Essex
Join Mrs Crocombe and her kitchen maids as they prepare seasonal dishes for both the staff and family at Audley End House
10th & 11th Aug
Medieval Joust at Lincoln Castle
Join our barber surgeon for the weekend at Lincoln Castle as part of the medieval joust.
3rd - 6th Aug
Dracula at Whitby Abbey
Our renowned family friendly version of Dracula returns to the ruins of Whitby Abby this summer holidays
3rd & 4th Aug
Building the fort at Fort Nelson, nr Portsmouth
TBC
July 2024
30th July - 1st Aug
Fairies at Brodsworth Hall, nr Doncaster
A chance to meet our Victorian Fairy experts and explore the grounds for evidence of these feisty, cheeky, and magical creatures.
27th - 30th July
Dracula at Whitby Abbey
Our renowned family friendly version of Dracula returns to the ruins of Whitby Abby this summer holidays
27th & 28th July
Building the fort at Fort Nelson, nr Portsmouth
TBC
27th & 28th July
Below Stairs at Audley End House & Gardens, Essex
Join Mrs Crocombe and her kitchen maids as they prepare seasonal dishes for both the staff and family at Audley End House
20th & 21st July
Dracula at Whitby Abbey
Our renowned family friendly version of Dracula returns to the ruins of Whitby Abby this summer holidays
20th & 21st July
Building the fort at Fort Nelson, nr Portsmouth
TBC
20th & 21st July
Below Stairs at Audley End House & Gardens, Essex
Join Mrs Crocombe and her kitchen maids as they prepare seasonal dishes for both the staff and family at Audley End House
20th July - 1st Sept
Kids Dig at Stonehenge
We will be running the summer long event at Stonehenge encouraging visitors to try their hand at a bit of archeology.
6th & 7th July
Below Stairs at Audley End House & Gardens, Essex
Join Mrs Crocombe and her kitchen maids as they prepare seasonal dishes for both the staff and family at Audley End House
June 2024
29th & 30th June
Below Stairs at Audley End House & Gardens, Essex
Join Mrs Crocombe and her kitchen maids as they prepare seasonal dishes for both the staff and family at Audley End House
22nd & 23rd June
Below Stairs at Audley End House & Gardens, Essex
Join Mrs Crocombe and her kitchen maids as they prepare seasonal dishes for both the staff and family at Audley End House
22nd & 23rd June
History In the Park at Wrest Park, nr Bedford
We are looking forward to being a part of this exciting event at Wrest Park, more details to follow
15th & 16th June
Below Stairs at Audley End House & Gardens, Essex
Join Mrs Crocombe and her kitchen maids as they prepare seasonal dishes for both the staff and family at Audley End House
8th & 9th June
Below Stairs at Audley End House & Gardens, Essex
Join Mrs Crocombe and her kitchen maids as they prepare seasonal dishes for both the staff and family at Audley End House
6th June
Robert Armin Education Day at St George’s Guildhall, Kings Lynn
We've been invited back to work with children from Kings Lynn to learn about local comic actor Robert Armin who was a member of Shakespeare acting company.
May 2024
1st & 2nd June
WWII event at Fort Nelson, nr Portsmouth
Join our team as they put visitors through their paces to see if they are 'Fit for Action' at this WWII weekend.
28th May - 2nd June
Kids Rule Half Term at Dover Castle
Join us for a D-Day focused week at Dover Castle. We will be performing our family friendly play and running some bespoke activites throughout each day of the half-term.
25th - 27th May
Dover WWII weekend at Dover Castle
NEW PLAY ALERT! We are performing a play about D-Day at English Heritage's WWII weekend
25th May - 2nd June
Kids Rule Half Term at Scarborough Castle
Join us for a half-term of Olympic Games focused activities as our 1948 Games Officials put you through your paces! Ideal family fun in preparation for this years Games.
25th May - 2nd June
Kids Rule at Whitby Abbey
Join our Victorian ghost hunters as their share the stories they've collected & create your own gothic adventure.
18th & 19th May
Below Stairs at Audley End House & Gardens, Essex
Join Mrs Crocombe and her kitchen maids as they prepare seasonal dishes for both the staff and family at Audley End House
11th & 12th May
Below Stairs at Audley End House & Gardens, Essex
Join Mrs Crocombe and her kitchen maids as they prepare seasonal dishes for both the staff and family at Audley End House
4th - 6th May
Lincoln History Festival – Lincoln Castle
Meet characters from the castle's history, from the great medieval knight, William Marshall, to Victorian prisoners awaiting deportation.
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April 2024
28th Apr
The Play’s the Thing at St George’s Guildhall in Kings Lynn
We are performing our play about Robert Armin as a part of the Guildhall's Birthday Bash for the Bard himself
20th & 21st Apr
St Georges Festival at Wrest Park, nr Bedford
Another chance to see the Silsoe Mummers rehearsal their telling of the St George story AND then witness our Pageant as the finale of the day.
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March 2024
29th Mar - 1st April
Below Stairs at Audley End House & Gardens, Essex
Our Live Interpretation returns to the historic kitchens this Easter as Mrs Crocombe and her staff prepare food for Lord and Lady Braybrooke.
27th March
Dragon Adventures at Pontefract Castle
Join our dragon experts as they tell tales of their experiences & help them create an unique dragon adventure story!
February 2024
17th Feb
The Realms of Yggdrasil – Jorvik Festival Finale
We have been asked to create a piece of drama for this year's finale for the international Jorvik Viking Festival - join us for this unique extravaganza!
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17th - 25th Feb
History Makers – Wonderland Adventures at Wrest Park, nr Bedford
For half term meet friends of Lewis Carroll, listen to stories from Alice in Wonderland & Through the Looking Glass, then create your own Wonderland story.
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November 2023
11th & 12th
Remembrance at the Fort, Fort Nelson, nr Portsmouth
A performance to commemorate those who lost their lives in conflict. Title TBC
October 2023
21st Oct - 5th Nov
Halloween Half Term at Whitby Abbey
Join us for some Victorian inspired ghost stories, create your own and design a gothic monster worthy of ruins of Whitby
21st - 31st
Illuminated Abbey at Whitby Abbey
We return to the ruins of the abbey for another epic illuminated performance!
21st - 29th
Halloween Half Term at Old Sarum, Wiltshire
Join us for some medieval ghost stories and create your own legend within the walls of the castle.
September 2023
16th & 17th
Bringing Audley End to Life at Audley End House and Gardens, Essex
Meet Mrs Crocombe, her maids in the historic kitchen and Mr. Barker, the groom, in the stables this weekend - this is a part of our interpretation contract for English Heritage.
9th & 10th
Bringing Audley End to Life at Audley End House and Gardens, Essex
Along with Mrs Crocombe & her maids in the historic kitchen, meet Mr. Vert, the head gardener, in the kitchen garden - this is a part of our interpretation contract for English Heritage.
August 2023
1st - 3rd
Gardeners World at Audley End House and Gardens, Essex
For this special event weekend you can take a tour with Capability Brown, meet Mrs Crocombe & her maids in the historic kitchen & find the Victorian gardener in the kitchen gardens - this is a part of our interpretation contract with English Heritage
26th - 28th
Bringing Audley End to Life at Audley End House and Gardens, Essex
Meet Mrs Crocombe, her maids in the historic kitchen and Mr. Barker, the groom, in the stables this weekend - this is a part of our interpretation contract for English Heritage.
26th - 28th
Dracula at Whitby Abbey
Our family friendly 3-handed version of Dracula! returns for it 12th year at the iconic ruins of Whitby Abbey.
26th - 28th
Fitness at the Fort, Fort Nelson, nr Portsmouth
A fun & inclusive weekend looking at the history of the Victorian Fort
19th & 20th
Bringing Audley End to Life at Audley End House and Gardens
Along with Mrs Crocombe & her maids in the historic kitchen, meet Mr. Vert, the head gardener, in the kitchen garden - this is a part of our interpretation contract for English Heritage.
19th & 20th
Dracula at Whitby Abbey
Our family friendly 3-handed version of Dracula! returns for it 12th year at the iconic ruins of Whitby Abbey.
19th & 20th
Fitness at the Fort, Fort Nelson, nr Portsmouth
A fun & inclusive weekend looking at the history of the Victorian Fort
12th & 13th
Dracula at Whitby Abbey
Our family friendly 3-handed version of Dracula! returns for it 12th year at the iconic ruins of Whitby Abbey.
12th & 13th
Fitness at the Fort, Fort Nelson, nr Portsmouth
A fun & inclusive weekend looking at the history of the Victorian Fort
12th & 13th
Medieval surgeon at Lincoln Castle, Lincoln
Meet our medieval surgeon as a part of Lincoln Castle's Joust event.
5th & 6th
Dracula at Whitby Abbey
Our family friendly 3-handed version of Dracula! returns for it 12th year at the iconic ruins of Whitby Abbey.
5th & 6th
Fitness at the Fort, Fort Nelson, nr Portsmouth
A fun & inclusive weekend looking at the history of the Victorian Fort
July 2023
29th & 30th
Bringing Audley End to Life at Audley End House and Gardens, Essex
Meet Mrs Crocombe, her maids in the historic kitchen and Mr. Barker, the groom, in the stables this weekend - this is a part of our interpretation contract for English Heritage.
29th & 30th
Dracula at Whitby Abbey
Our family friendly 3-handed version of Dracula! returns for it 12th year at the iconic ruins of Whitby Abbey.
29th
The Story of Etheldreda, Ely Cathedral
A short, family friendly play telling the story of Etheldreda, the first Abbess of Ely, performed in the ground of the cathedral.
29th & 30th
Fitness at the Fort, Fort Nelson, nr Portsmouth
A fun & inclusive weekend looking at the history of the Victorian Fort
22nd & 23rd
Bringing Audley End to Life at Audley End House and Gardens, Essex
Along with Mrs Crocombe & her maids in the historic kitchen, meet Mr. Vert, the head gardener, in the kitchen garden - this is a part of our interpretation contract for English Heritage.
22nd & 23rd
Dracula at Whitby Abbey
Our family friendly 3-handed version of Dracula! returns for it 12th year at the iconic ruins of Whitby Abbey.
22nd & 23rd
Fitness at the Fort, Fort Nelson, nr Portsmouth
A fun & inclusive weekend looking at the history of the Victorian Fort
15th & 16th
Bringing Audley End to Life at Audley End House and Gardens, Essex
Meet Mrs Crocombe, her maids in the historic kitchen and Mr. Barker, the groom, in the stables this weekend - this is a part of our interpretation contract for English Heritage.
8th & 9th
Bringing Audley End to Life at Audley End House and Gardens, Essex
Along with Mrs Crocombe & her maids in the historic kitchen, meet Mr. Vert, the head gardener, in the kitchen garden - this is a part of our interpretation contract for English Heritage.
4th & 5th
Paradise Lost and Found at the Plantation Gardens, Norwich
We return to Norwich's 'secret garden' to perform our bespoke play for schools telling the history of the garden.
June 2023
1st & 2nd
Bringing Audley End to Life at Audley End House and Gardens, Essex
Meet Mrs Crocombe, her maids in the historic kitchen and Mr. Barker, the groom, in the stables this weekend - this is a part of our interpretation contract for English Heritage.
24th & 25th
Enchanted at Lincoln Castle, Lincoln
Meet our Enchanted characters from history for a weekend of myths, legends and magic at Lincoln Castle.
17th & 18th
Bringing Audley End to Life at Audley End House and Gardens, Essex
Meet Capability Brown this weekend as he tours the gardens he designed, then jump forward in time to find the Victorian servants in the historic kitchens - this is a part of our interpretation contract with English Heritage.
10th & 11th
Bringing Audley End to Life at Audley End House and Gardens, Essex
Meet Capability Brown this weekend as he tours the gardens he designed, then jump forward in time to find the Victorian servants in the historic kitchens - this is a part of our interpretation contract with English Heritage.
4th
Victorian Inventions at The National Archives, Kew
Join our Victorian inventors for a tour of the National Archives newest exhibition.
3rd & 4th
Bringing Audley End to Life at Audley End House and Gardens, Essex
Meet Mrs Crocombe, her maids in the historic kitchen and Mr. Barker, the groom, in the stables this weekend - this is a part of our interpretation contract for English Heritage.
May 2023
30th May - 4th June
Kids Rule at Dover Castle, Dover
Join us for a fast and fun performance celebrating coronations throughout history. We will also be running activities throughout the day.
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27th - 29th
Bringing Audley End to Life at Audley End House and Gardens, Essex
Meet Mrs Crocombe, her maids in the historic kitchen and Mr. Barker, the groom, in the stables this weekend - this is a part of our interpretation contract for English Heritage.
27th May - 4th June
Kids Rule at Wrest Park, nr Bedford
Join us for a fast and fun performance celebrating coronations throughout history. We will also be running activities throughout the day.
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20th & 21st
Bringing Audley End to Life at Audley End House and Gardens, Essex
Along with Mrs Crocombe & her maids in the historic kitchen, meet Mr. Vert, the head gardener, in the kitchen garden - this is a part of our interpretation contract for English Heritage.
13th & 14th
Bringing Audley to Life at Audley End House and Gardens, Essex
Meet Mrs Crocombe, her maids in the historic kitchen and Mr. Barker, the groom, in the stables this weekend - this is a part of our interpretation contract for English Heritage.
13th
‘Stars in their Eyes’ at Fydell House, Boston, Lincs
Our performers will bring Fydell House to life with this window into the world of Boston in the 1760’s!
6th - 8th
Bringing Audley End to Life – at Audley End House and Gardens, Essex
Mrs Crocombe and her maids will be preparing dishes in the historic kitchen that are ideal for a Victorian celebration - this is a part of our interpretation contract with English Heritage
April 2023
30th April & 1st May
WWII in the historic kitchen – at Audley End House and Gardens, Essex
The historic kitchen is transformed as a part of the WWII Weekend at Audley End House, join us as we cook on the ration - this is a part of our interpretation contract with English Heritage.
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22nd & 23rd
St Georges Festival at Wrest Park, Herts
We will be providing both an arena show and a play for this English Heritage Event.
15th
English Heritage Members event – How to Design a Dragon at Wrest Park, Beds
For this event exclusively for EH members you will get to not only Build a Dragon Adventure story, but also Design your own Dragon on the guidance of experts Perdita and Flinders Worthy
14th
English Heritage members event – How to Design a Dragon at Bolsover Castle
For this event exclusively for EH members you will get to not only Build a Dragon Adventure story, but also Design your own Dragon on the guidance of experts Perdita and Flinders Worthy
13th
English Heritage Members Event – How to design a Dragon at Kenilworth Castle
For this event exclusively for EH members you will get to not only Build a Dragon Adventure story, but also Design your own Dragon on the guidance of experts Perdita and Flinders Worthy
7th - 10th
Bring Audley End to Life – at Audley End House and Gardens, Essex
Victorian cook, Mrs Crocombe, and her team will be in the historic kitchen for Easter - this is a part of our Live Interpreation contract with English Heritage
February 2023
11th - 19th
Make History this Half Term at Brodsworth Hall, nr Doncaster
Come and turn the grounds of Brodsworth Hall into a wonderland this half-term. Join Lewis Carroll and his campanion as they invite you to go down the rabbit hole to create your own version of "Alice in Wonderland"!
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11th - 19th
Super Sleuths at Royal Armouries Fort Nelson, nr Portsmouth
Join our team of Victorians as they help unravel the case of the missing money!
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December 2022
17th & 18th
Father Christmas at Brodsworth Hall, nr Doncaster
An audience with Father Christmas.
17th & 18th
A Victorian Christmas at Fort Nelson, nr Portsmouth
A chance to see the Fort decorated for Christmas and meet some of the characters who will be spending the festive season in their barracks.
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17th
A Victorian Christmas Revue at Fort Nelson, nr Portsmouth
Come for some Christmas songs, recitals and merriment. This is an evening performance - times TBC
10th & 11th
Father Christmas at Brodsworth Hall, nr Doncaster
An audience with Father Christmas.
10th & 11th
Victorian Christmas Weekends – SS Great Britain, Bristol
Meet Charles Dickens, and other delightful Victorian characters as a part of the Christmas weekends at the dockyard. You will get a chance to create your own Victorian Christmas Story in the style of Dickens himself!
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6th - 10th
Christmas at Layer Marney Tower, Colchester
Come and learn the true story of Christmas.
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3rd & 4th
Father Christmas at Brodsworth Hall, nr Doncaster
An audience with Father Christmas.
November 2022
26th & 27th
Father Christmas at Brodsworth Hall, nr Doncaster
An audience with Father Christmas.
17th - 20th
Illuminated Abbey at Battle Abbey
We are performing as a part of this exciting new event for English Heritage.
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13th
Letters Home for Remembrance at Fort Nelson, nr Portsmouth
We will be performing our play 'Letters Home' at the Fort on Remembrance Sunday. A play about the post office during the First World War, it tells the story of ordinary people doing extraordinary things in times of momentous events.
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October 2022
22nd - 30th
Halloween Half-term at Whitby Abbey
Halloween fun in the ruins listening to stories and creating your own Gothic tale.
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22nd - 30th
Halloween Half Term at Old Sarum, nr Salisbury
Spies & Secret Agents at Fort Nelson, nr Portsmouth
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2nd - 30th
Spies & Secret Agents at Fort Nelson, nr Portsmouth
Join our team to take part in the 'Spies and Secret Agent' trail.
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22nd - 30th
The Mystery of the Stones at Stonehenge
We are performing 'The Mystery of the Stones' at Stonehenge for half term. A chance to meet Mr. Holmes and Dr. Watson as they take a trip to this iconic heritage site.
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22nd - 30th
October Half Term at Lincoln Castle
Come and meet our Victorian newspaper man as he reports on his visit to prison in Lincoln. A chance to hear the stories he has gathered and help him write suitable headlines for his article.
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21st - 31st
Illuminated Abbey, Whitby Abbey
A evening show within the illuminated ruins as part of English Heritage's Dracula 125 season.
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8th & 9th
Firing at the Fort, Fort Nelson, nr Portsmouth
We return to the Fort for this exciting event.
September 2022
27th - 29th
A new schools project at The Guildhall, Kings Lynn
We have been commissioned to create a piece of drama suitable for schools looking at the life and times of Robert Armin. Born in Kings Lynn Armin became William Shakespeare's fool.
24th & 25th
Life Below Stairs at Audley End House and Gardens.
A chance to meet Mrs Crocombe and the other staff to learn about life as Victorian servants at Audley End House - Part of our Live Interpretation Contact with English Heritage
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17th & 18th
Life Below Stairs at Audley End House and Gardens.
A chance to meet Mrs Crocombe and the other staff to learn about life as Victorian servants at Audley End House - Part of our Live Interpretation Contact with English Heritage
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10th & 11th
Life Below Stairs at Audley End House and Gardens.
A chance to meet Mrs Crocombe and the other staff to learn about life as Victorian servants at Audley End House - Part of our Live Interpretation Contact with English Heritage
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8th & 9th
Ten Pound Poms at Port Adelaide, Adelaide
A new and exciting play about those, who for £10, emigrated from the UK to Australia in the 1950's
3rd & 4th
Life Below Stairs at Audley End House and Gardens.
A chance to meet Mrs Crocombe and the other staff to learn about life as Victorian servants at Audley End House - Part of our Live Interpretation Contact with English Heritage
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August 2022
27th - 29th
Life Below Stairs at Audley End House and Gardens.
A chance to meet Mrs Crocombe and the other staff to learn about life as Victorian servants at Audley End House - Part of our Live Interpretation Contact with English Heritage
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20th & 21st
Victorian 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.
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20th & 21st
Dracula! at Whitby Abbey
Our popular family fun version of Dracula returns to Whitby for English Heritage's Dracula 125 season
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20th & 21st
Life Below Stairs at Audley End House and Gardens.
A chance to meet Mrs Crocombe and the other staff to learn about life as Victorian servants at Audley End House - Part of our Live Interpretation Contact with English Heritage
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13th & 14th
Dracula! at Whitby Abbey
Our popular family fun version of Dracula returns to Whitby for English Heritage's Dracula 125 season
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13th & 14th
Life Below Stairs at Audley End House and Gardens.
A chance to meet Mrs Crocombe and the other staff to learn about life as Victorian servants at Audley End House - Part of our Live Interpretation Contact with English Heritage
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10th & 11th
Ten Pound Poms at Tilbury Port
A new and exciting play about those, who for £10, emigrated from the UK to Australia in the 1950's
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'
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6th & 7th
Dracula! at Whitby Abbey
Our popular family fun version of Dracula returns to Whitby for English Heritage's Dracula 125 season
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6th & 7th
Life Below Stairs at Audley End House and Gardens.
A chance to meet Mrs Crocombe and the other staff to learn about life as Victorian servants at Audley End House - Part of our Live Interpretation Contact with English Heritage
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July 2022
30th & 31st
Victorian 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.
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30th & 31st
Dracula! at Whitby Abbey
Our popular family fun version of Dracula returns to Whitby for English Heritage's Dracula 125 season
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30th & 31st
Life Below Stairs at Audley End House and Gardens.
A chance to meet Mrs Crocombe and the other staff to learn about life as Victorian servants at Audley End House - Part of our Live Interpretation Contact with English Heritage
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23rd & 24th
Dracula! at Whitby Abbey
Our popular family fun version of Dracula returns to Whitby for English Heritage's Dracula 125 season
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23rd & 24th
Life Below Stairs at Audley End House and Gardens.
A chance to meet Mrs Crocombe and the other staff to learn about life as Victorian servants at Audley End House - Part of our Live Interpretation Contact with English Heritage
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16th & 17th
Life Below Stairs at Audley End House and Gardens.
A chance to meet Mrs Crocombe and the other staff to learn about life as Victorian servants at Audley End House - Part of our Live Interpretation Contact with English Heritage
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9th & 10th
Life Below Stairs at Audley End House and Gardens.
A chance to meet Mrs Crocombe and the other staff to learn about life as Victorian servants at Audley End House - Part of our Live Interpretation Contact with English Heritage
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5th - 7th
Paradise Lost and Found at The Plantation Gardens, Norwich (School Days)
A fun and interactive performance for schools telling the story behind the secret gardens in the City of Norwich. Booking via the Plantation Gardens website.
5th & 6th
Paradise Lost and Found evening performances at the Plantation Gardens, Norwich
A light-hearted costume drama telling the story so far of the Plantation Garden, performances at 7pm
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2nd & 3rd
Life Below Stairs at Audley End House and Gardens.
A chance to meet Mrs Crocombe and the other staff to learn about life as Victorian servants at Audley End House - Part of our Live Interpretation Contact with English Heritage
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June 2022
26th
Samuel Coleridge-Taylor Museum family trail, Royal College of Music
Discover composer and civil rights activist Samuel Coleridge-Taylor on this family heritage trail inside the Royal College of Music.
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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'
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25th
Ten Pound Poms at Tilbury Docks Open Day
A chance to learn more about our exciting project looking at the stories behind the Ten Pound Pom scheme.
25th & 26th
Capability Brown and the Victorian servants at Audley End House & Gardens
A chance to meet Mrs Crocombe and the other staff to learn about life as Victorian servants at Audley End House - Part of our Live Interpretation Contact with English Heritage
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22nd & 23rd
Victorian Dragon Hunters at Lincolnshire County Show
Come and find the Victorian Dragon Hunters along with some of Lincoln Castle's very own dragons!
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18th & 19th
Victorian Fair at Fort Nelson, nr Portsmouth
As part of the Victorian Fun at the Fort join the travelling troupe 'Kirke's Cavalcades' for some music hall entertainment. You can also help create a gift for Queen Victoria, meet Madam Romania 'the all seeing' Blatavasky and pose for a traditional Victorian family photograph.
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18th & 19th
Capability Brown and the Victorian servants at Audley End House & Gardens.
A chance to meet Mrs Crocombe and the other staff to learn about life as Victorian servants at Audley End House - Part of our Live Interpretation Contact with English Heritage
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11th & 12th
Capability Brown and the Victorian servants at Audley End House & Gardens.
A chance to meet Mrs Crocombe and the other staff to learn about life as Victorian servants at Audley End House - Part of our Live Interpretation Contact with English Heritage
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2nd - 5th
Bloody Romans! at Royal Armouries Museum, Leeds
Join us to learn all the skills needed to become a roman soldier as part of Armouries Bloody Roman event for half-term.
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2nd
Springfield Park Celebration in Hackney.
Join our Edwardian characters as they celebrate the opening of Springfield Park in 1905
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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25th - 29th
Spooky Stories at Fort Nelson, Portsmouth
Join our storyteller for some family friendly ghostly tales within the grounds of the Victorian Fort
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23rd - 31st
Halloween Half-term at Whitby Abbey
We are telling tales and creating stories suitable for all ages at Halloween.
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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.
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18th & 19th
WWI schools event, Luton
We are providing WWI workshops for schools as part of a hmdt Music In Schools Project
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16th - 31st
Halloween Half-Term at Carisbrooke Castle
We are telling tales and creating stories suitable for all ages at Halloween.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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28th - 30th
The Knights Tournament at Beeston Castle, Cheshire
Providing commentary for English Heritage's Knights Tournament event
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28th - 30th
The Knights Tournament at Dover Castle
Providing commentary for English Heritage's Knights Tournament event
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24th - 27th
The Knights Tournament at Pendennis Castle, Falmouth
Providing commentary for English Heritage's Knights Tournament event
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21st & 22nd
150 years at Fort Nelson, Portsmouth
Discover Fort Nelson's role in WWI as part of our Summer at the Fort weekends
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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!
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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.
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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
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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!
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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.
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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.
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7th & 8th
150 years at Fort Nelson, Portsmouth
Discover Fort Nelson's role in WWII as part of our Summer at the Fort weekends
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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!
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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.
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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
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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!
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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.
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29th July
Meet Sophia Duleep-Singh
An online event as part of the series 'Quiz a character' with Ancient House Museum, Thetford
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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!
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24th & 25th
150 years at Fort Nelson, Portsmouth
Learn about the building of the Fort with our Victorian building contractor
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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!
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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
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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.
May 2021
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.
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.
April 2021
1st & 3rd
Dover Castle – 1941
Live interpretation at Dover Castle, 'We will Fight them on the Beaches'. In collaboration with HistoryRiot.
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.
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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.
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28th - 31st
Ghost Stories at Brodsworth Hall, nr Doncaster
Evening performances of Victorian story-telling including a tour of the house after dark!
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28th - 31st
Ghost stories at Scarborough Castle
Evening performances of Victorian story-telling including a tour of the ruined castle after dark!
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28th - 31st Oct
Ghost Stories at Carlisle Castle
Evening performances of Victorian story-telling including a tour of the ruined castle after dark!
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28th - 31st Oct
Ghost tours at Carisbrooke Castle
Evening performances of Victorian story-telling including a tour of the ruined castle after dark!
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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!
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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.
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24th Oct - 1st Nov
Spooky Half-term at Carisbrooke Castle
Come in your best halloween costume to hunt for spooks and hear ghost stories!
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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.
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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
July 2020
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!
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.
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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!!
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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
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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'!
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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!
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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!
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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!
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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
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12th/13th
1066-Battle Royal
Our play is returning to Battle Abbey as part of the famous re-enactment event!
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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
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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!
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24th/25th
History Live weekend at Fort Nelson
Looking at the history of the fort, specifically during WWI
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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.
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17th/18th
History Live weekend at Fort Nelson
Looking at the history of the fort, specifically during the Victorian Age
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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.
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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
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3rd
Festival of Norfolk and the Punjab – Thetford
Sophia Duleep Singh will bring this wonderful festival to a close.
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3rd
1930’s day at Bekonscot Model Village and Railway
Started in 1929 this delightful model village is celebrating its early years!
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3rd/4th
History Live weekend at Fort Nelson
Looking at the history of the fort, specifically during WWI
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July 2019
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
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?
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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.
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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.
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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.
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