The time Scoop…

“We have to unlock the TimeScoop”. I nod assent and lurch off in the direction of the history wing of Adhoc Towers. I am always scared of using the TimeScoop but it has been such a useful tool for so many jobs. Besides, the target – a Mr Henry...

Doing the Bard, innit.

Mark Rylance has just given his esteemed opinion of Shakespeare: we agree with him. Someone asked recently, “what is the best Shakespeare play to read first”? The only reply is: “none”. Shakespeare wrote plays, they were meant to be performed,...

Suffrage

Researching material to create a new script to educate young people on the plight of female Suffrage in the early 20th Century, there are so many stories of heroic deeds by women of every station. Enjoying the wealth of material but cannot helped but be moved by the...

Real Game of Thrones!

We’re looking forward to participating in a day of medieval fun, with music, entertainment, feasting and sword-fighting as part of Leicester’s Richard III celebrations this month.  While the novels and TV show are favourites of many people, us included, we...