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Blurring the line between Living History and Theatre in Education, Yeoman offers an insight into the life of the Territorial cavalryman (and his mount) of the First World War through performance, displays, discussions and schools programmes. Who or what were the Yeomanry? We travel countrywide and can appear with or without our horses as required. We offer the opportunity to meet and interact with a number of Characters from the Essex Yeomanry from the Officer to the machine gunner to the regimental cook and share in their Great war experiences. We also appear at re-enactment events countrywide, turning out as a section of A squadron Essex Yeomanry.

Bristol based, but also working nationally and internationally, Dr Anna Farthing works to commission as a writer, director, producer and consultant for those wishing to engage with drama in museum education, theatre and media. Anna can be engaged as an individual freelancer, or for larger projects through her company Harvest Heritage Arts and Media. A specialist in creative active learning, she also has a PhD from Manchester University in engaging the public with difficult and sensitive histories through drama and this has led to opportunities to present her research and professional practice at international conferences, and as a visiting lecturer to university students. Anna joined the board of IMTAL Europe in 2006 and was Chair from 2009 to 2012. She stood down at the 2012 AGM in order to focus on her own projects. Clients have included: Conservatoire for Dance and Drama (www.cdd.ac.uk).

Chris Cade is a freelance actor and storyteller working in museums, schools, heritage sites and community venues across Yorkshire and beyond. Born in Hull, Chris is based near York. He trained at St.John's College, York (B.Ed Hons) and Bretton Hall (M.A. Educational Theatre) and was a co-founder of Platform 4 Theatre at the National Railway Museum (1991 - 2016). Since becoming full time self-employed in 2005, Chris has undertaken commissions to research, write and deliver museum theatre for Barnsley, Bradford, Hull, Leeds, Redcar & Cleveland and York Museums. Chris is a member of EQUITY and has portrayed high profile characters such as Joseph Rowntree (2017), Captain Arthur Radclyffe Dugmore (2016), LS Lowry (2015), Henry Pease (2014), Richard III (2013), Captain Edward J Smith (2012), George Hudson (2011), Pharoah Ramses II (2010), Charles Darwin (2009), Edwin Chadwick (2008), William Wilberforce (2007) and Isambard Kingdom Brunel (2006).

Based in the Northwest, I have been working with museums, heritage sites and art galleries throughout the UK for fifteen years: as a creative consultant, script-writer, director, actor/facilitator, maker and mentor. Current projects include: "Playing Out in Manchester" (working title) - funded by the Arts Council, Grants for the Arts, I will be working with Matt Wardle and Alison Hale to create a participatory performance that will link with the collections and galleries of three cultural venues in Greater Manchester. John Rylands Library, Salford Museum and Art Gallery and the People's History Museum are actively seeking to build relationships with local schools with specialist support provision and are involved in the creative development of this session for children and young people with special educational needs.

The actor Jerker Fahlström is an actor with many years of experience on stage, cinema, radio, TV and has played many main roles with both child and adult theatre. Jerker has worked with many of the big names within Swedish film, and has been involved in film making abroad in e.g. Romania and Poland. Between film and theatre work he travels across the world with his storytelling show: "Of Gods, Heroes and little people". With his show Jerker invites to a shimmering world of the heroes and gods of the Viking Age. Tales where he cleverly weaves together the tale with facts about clothing, weapons and way of life. It is a show played around the world, for example Texas, St. Petersburg, Iceland, England, Scotland, Greenland, Faroe Islands and the Orkney Islands.

I am a costume designer who specialises in making costumes for display, performance and education for museums and heritage sites

Performing as Peterkin the Fool, Peet interprets the character of the Court and country fool from early Mediaeval to Jacobean times. Having worked for English Heritage for whom he is their National Jester, Historic Royal Palaces, Historic Scotland, Cadw, as well as at Windsor Castle, Hever CAstle and host of castles, houses and hotels, Peterkin is th efool of choice for the heritage and museum sector. Peet is also creative director of Foolscap Productions for whom he has devised various multi performer pieces for HRP, Historic Scotland and English Heritage. Foolscap are currently working in collaboration with the Misfits Theatre Company on a commission from Historic Royal Palaces to bring an interpretive performance on the role of learning disabled performers in the court of Henry VIII.

Freelance interpreter. Has worked with British Waterways, Croydon Clock Tower, HRP (through andrew ashmore & associates), Rutland Railway Museum.