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Dates of multi-era events are in red.
Performances/events marked * are organised and directed on site by EventPlan. The other events listed are locally organised, with EventPlan sourcing and booking performers as requested.
If you are interested in arranging an event through EventPlan, contact us now for a no obligation chat about options.
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Date |
Venue |
Client |
Event |
Performers |
Status |
| 4 March* | The Medway Centre, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire | Huntingdon 800 Working Party | A small display of English Civil War musketeers to assist with the official launch of Cromwell's Delight, a specially brewed ale to mark the 800th anniversary of Huntingdon's town charter (see main event in August, below). The ale will be on sale at selected nationwide supermarkets and other outlets throughout this year. | The English Civil War Society | Performed |
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12-13 March*
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The Sports Connexion, Ryton on Dunsmore, Coventry, Warwickshire | The Original Re-enactors' Market | Fashion through the ages - Clothing, arms and armour through the ages from the Iron age to WWII brought to life on the catwalk! Contrast the various styles and fashions as they developed down the centuries as you enjoy a two part show of superbly made period clothing and personal military hardware created by skilled tailors, dressmakers and craftsmen, modelled by top living history interpreters and enthusiasts. | Fredrick & Knights, with friends | Performed |
| 1 May | St. George's Square, Stamford, Lincolnshire | Stamford May Day Committee | Pride and Prejudice event - fashion, redcoats, civilians, duellists, hot air balloonist, augment the townspeople and other entertainers as they recreate a bustling regency town. Stamford was the location for the forthcoming feature film, Pride and Prejudice. | Various performers | Performed |
| 8 May | Abergavenny, South Wales | Abergavenny Town Council | VE Day celebration - WWII entertainments and living history to assist with the town's celebrations. | Various performers | Performed |
| 9 May* | The Roman Hippodrome, Gerasa (modern-day Jerash), Jordan | The Roman Army and Chariot Experience | Direction of an initial "show in development" performance (primarily for travel trade representatives) of a major new Roman army, gladiatorial and chariot racing show. Probably the only place in the world where this will be seen within an extant Roman racing circus, currently under restoration on a continuing basis. See main event (below) | Professional historical performers recruited in Jordan | Performed |
| 14-15 May* | Rufford Abbey & Country Park, Nottinghamshire | Nottinghamshire County Council | Rufford through the Ages - history comes to life. Step back in time as the fascinating history of Rufford and the surrounding area is brought to life with living history displays and entertainments from the Romans to World War Two, with the monks, ordinary folk, soldiers and warriors that helped shape the abbey, house and grounds down the centuries. 11am to 4.30pm. Free admission (small parking charge applies). | Various performers | Performed |
| 28 May | Fyfield, Essex | Fyfield village | Performers to augment the village's WWII 60th anniversary event. | Silvery Moon Productions | Performed |
| 29-30 May (Bank Holiday) | Caldicot Castle, South Wales | Monmouthshire County Council | Romans and Britons - 1st Century Living history and displays including combat. | The Vicus | Performed |
| 30 May (Bank Holiday Monday) | Sherborne Castle, Dorset | The Sherborne Country Fair |
Living history as part of the
Sherborne Country Fair.
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New France & Old England | Performed |
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11-12 June* |
The National Trust |
Codename “Hillside” - Hughenden Manor in World War II - Living history event commemorating the role of local people and the manor during WWII. Hughenden was a secret RAF intelligence centre credited with information leading to the sinking of the Tirpitz. Free admission for National Trust members. |
Various performers |
Performed |
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9-10 July* |
War Memorial Gardens, Basingstoke |
60 years on - A major event to commemorate the end of WWII and victory over the Axis, 60 years ago in 1945. Features military and Home Front living history, Victory street party, music, song, dance, fashion, entertainments, tactical displays, 25-pounder firings, military vehicles and - Sunday only - drumhead service. Picnickers and visitors in period costume extremely welcome! WWII military and Home Front veterans especially welcome! |
Various performers |
Performed |
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16 July* |
Abbey Field, Colchester, Essex |
The British Army (16 Air Assault Brigade and Colchester Garrison) |
Colchester Military Festival - Displays of Classical Greek to WWII warriors, soldiers and battle tactics as a central part of the ambitious army show. |
Various performers |
Repeat event: Performed |
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23-24 July* |
Bedfont Lakes Country Park, Feltham, Middlesex |
CIP/The London Borough of Hounslow |
History in the Park - Mini multi-period event with living history, skirmish and entertainments, plus (Sunday only) the park's country day. Free admission (small parking charge applies). |
Various performers |
Repeat event: Perfomed |
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6-7 August* |
Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire |
Huntingdon 800 - Major C13th to C15th medieval festival to celebrate the exact 800th anniversary of the town charter (7 August 1205), featuring living history, encampments, pageantry, battles, jousting, other displays, music & dance, drama and many other activities including a grand parade through the town. Free admission. |
Various performers |
Performed |
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20-21 August* |
The Walled Garden, Down Grange, Basingstoke, Hampshire |
Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council |
Jane Austen Fayre - Music, song, dancing, readings, entertainments, redcoats, equestrian displays and living history evoking the life and times of the famous author. |
Various performers |
Repeat event: Performed |
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28-29 August (Bank Holiday)* |
Sheffield City Council |
The Sheffield Fayre - Major Classical Greek to WWII multi-period event with living history, combat, displays, entertainments and impressive American Civil War battle, as part of this popular annual event. Free admission. |
Various performers |
Repeat event (now in our 3rd year): Performed |
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| 28-29 August (Bank Holiday) | Caldicot Castle, South Wales | Monmouthshire County Council | Meet the Vikings! - Living history and activities including lots for children to do and enjoy. | Ravens Wing Vikings and Hands on History | Performed |
| 6 September* | Osterley House, London | The London Borough of Hounslow | Napoleonic-era Guard of Honour, sentries and military display at a civic reception and re-enactment commemorating the arrival in Hounslow of the news of the Battle of Trafalgar and death of Admiral Lord Nelson. | Various performers | Performed |
| 10-11 September* | Cliveden, Buckinghamshire | The National Trust | Blasts from the Past - Large Classical Greek to WWII multi-period with living history, skirmishes, displays, music, dance and entertainments. Free admission for National Trust members. | Various performers | Performed |
| 1-2 October* | Sherwood Forest, Nottinghamshire | Nottinghamshire County Council | Sherwood Forest Time Trail - meet some the people and characters who have lived in or helped to shape the history of this famous forest from ancient times. In conjunction with the Sherwood Forest Visitor Centre's Working Woodland Weekend. Free admission. | Various performers | Performed |
| 29-30 October* | The Sports Connexion, Ryton on Dunsmore, Coventry, Warwickshire | The Original Re-enactors' Market | Fashion through the ages II - after the success of this March's event (see above), another show and a chance to view some fabulous period clothing and creations. | Fredrick & Knights, with friends | Repeat event: Performed |
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Previous seasons
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A brief history of re-enactment
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Updated 16 February 2006