Recent Projects
We are amongst the most versatile costumed interpreters working in Britain today and can provide lectures, talks, articles and day schools on any of our specialist subjects. Please note though, we have a busy diary and the earlier you book us the better the chance of getting everything you need.
A few of our recent clients:
Museum of London: Presenting the ‘Roman Makeover’ & demonstrating Roman cosmetics (2007)
Natural Theatre Company, Bath: Training actors to present Roman Beauty sessions (2007)
Disney ABC New Zealand: Making numerous socks for use in an episode of ‘Legend of the Seeker’ (2008)
National Museum Wales, Cardiff: Making two sets of outfits for a Neolithic Archer (2009)
National Museum Wales, St Fagans: Training staff in natural dyeing techniques (2010)
Royal Armouries Museum, Leeds: Presenting the ‘Roman Makeover’ & demonstrating Roman cosmetics.(Apr 2010)
Cyfartha Castle, Merthyr Tydfil: ‘The Roman Makeover’ and Roman cosmetic making session (2010)
Museum of London: Stories of the World, Roman Women project with the Josephine Butler Unit (Nov 2010)
Royal Armouries Museum, Leeds: Make Do & Mend Christmas, + demonstrating an antique sock machine (Dec10)
National Museum Wales, St Fagans: Display of Tudor cookery (Easter 2011)
Cyfartha Castle, Merthyr Tydfil: ‘The Language of Flowers’ talk followed by Victorian flower making session (2011)
Roman Legionary Museum, Caerleon: Romano British dyes & Textiles, and Iron Age repousse (2011)
Market House, Ross on Wye: Genteel Georgian Ladies (with Helen Mellin) (2011)
National Museum Wales, St Fagans: Iron Age repousse and natural dyeing displays ( July 2011)
Bedwellty House, Blanau Gwent: Dressing the Victorian Lady interactive talk, followed by soapmaking session (Aug 2011)
National Museum Wales, St Fagans: ‘Tudor Perfumes & Cosmetics’ display and hands on activities
National Museum Wales, St Fagans: ‘Tudor Tastes’ display of early cookery (Sept 2011)
Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre: Display of Elizabethan perfumes and cosmetics and hands on activity (Oct 2011)
Museum of London: History of Soap and soapmaking session (Oct 2011)
Winding House Museum, New Tredegar: ‘Roman Life’ sessions for schools (Nov 2011)
Old House Museum, Hereford: ‘A Georgian Christmas’ display of seasonal cooking (Dec 2011)
Rates will vary depending on your precise requirements, but we generally charge a daily rate plus any associated travel and accommo dation if needed. Please get in touch if you would like to discuss a potential commission or project.
A note on costumed interpretation: We have an extensive wardrobe of historically appropriate costumes from Neolithic to early Twentieth Century and are continually extending and improving on this. Many of our workshops and interactive presentations can be tailored to reflect a specific dateline, but we may need a little extra preparation time if adjusting a session to a new focus to ensure accuracy.
TV and Film:
Sally & Gareth have many years experience as extras on historical film productions. As well as providing experienced, well equip
ped extras, we are also able to offer help with research and specialist resources.
Whether you need accurately costumed extras from the Iron Age to the late Medieval periods, or perhaps an expert in early cosmetics or historic cooking to provide a ‘talking head’ or ‘expert’ appearance; we can help. We generally cost the same as any other freelance specialist but come with a whole host of extra skills and abilities that we will use to help realise your vision for your production.
Props and Costume:
We have promptly and cheerfully made and supplied well researched, high quality items to Film, TV, Theatre, Heritage and Museum professionals around the world. Please get in touch if we can help with any items or projects.
