Bringing visitor experiences alive using improvisation and role play

English Heritage - Brodsworth Hall and Gardens

Inside this beautiful Victorian country house almost everything has been left exactly as it was when it was still a family home. Using the history of the house as an inspiration and working closely with English Heritage curators the company created a series of " promenade "experiences meeting characters  from upstairs and downstairs  and increased visitor numbers for the weeks of its performance. Working alongside staff at English Heritage we also devised a training package for volunteer guides as part of these projects.

Maids & Mistresses (2004),  The contasting lives of the Lady of the House and her Maids

The Governess (2005),  The extraordinary  and true story of the Thelluson who married his Governess once his disapproving Dowager Lady Mother had passed away,  A real life Jane Eyre melodrama  

The Rules of the Game (2007), Gamekeepers, Estate Managers and changing times on the Victorian Country Estate.

Site specific drama ITALIAN MEMORIES at Kiplin Hall.

The Long Gallery at KIPLIN HALL, between Richmond and Northallerton, provided visitors a rare opportunity to meet Bridget Talbot the last owner of Kiplin Hall and travel back with her from Dunkirk 1940 to the Austro Italian front in 1916. They heard some of her remarkable experiences and discovered how she won the Italian Croce di Guerra medal.

[A 20 minute drama followed by a Q and A with Miss Talbot and the other actors]  

Our performances for 2014 may be complete but the research archive remains on display for the remainder of the season, make it part of your exploration of this fine hall and gardens. Click here to find out more about KIPLIN HALL.

Brodsworth Hall nr Doncaster

BRODSWORTH HALL nr Doncaster-
Maids & Mistresses 2004 , The Governess 2005 , The Rules of the Game 2007
Improvising actors from North Country Theatre bring drama and life to this magnificent Victorian House and Garden. Using the history of the house as an inspiration the company created not only a visually exciting addition to the exhibitions but also an illuminating and entertaining narrative that enhanced the visitor experience, and increased visitor numbers for the weeks of its performance.
We also developed training for volunteer guides as part of this project.

MAY 26th JUNE 3rd 2007 - The Rules of the Game. Gamekeepers Estate Managers and changing times on the Victorian Country Estate.

Above, Susan Jinks and Mark Cronfield as Bridget and Captain Marinetti. Click here for more images...