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SHOWS, DEMONSTRATIONS and STORYTELLING

Written, Choreographed and Directed by Rc-Annie.
All our shows take a light-hearted which take a light hearted yet historically accurate look at the lost personalities, legends, history and geography of a chosen theme. All performances and storytelling are interactive with audience participation and Q&A opportunities.

RC Annie - A violent history

A Fool's License
CAST OF 3. Duration 45mins

First performed for the ‘Jokers and Jesters’ festival in Mont Orgueil Castle, Jersey 2007. A Fool’s License is a comedy slapstick show with lots of tom foolery and high jinx. It’s a pocket sized, potted history of the Jester, from Medieval Medical Miracle to surviving the Restoration.

 

RC Annie - A violent history

A Violent History
CAST OF 5. Duration 30mins

First performed in 2005 at festivals and schools. A Violent History is a fight filled fun family show that takes a comic look at the development of European weaponry from the Caveman to the Play-station. A humorous way to learn about history.

 

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Illuminated Storytelling and Black Hearted Ballads Proposals

Casts of 2/3 for a duration of 20/30 minutes

Illuminated Storytelling
Like the Illuminated Manuscripts of old and reminiscent of a favourite, well loved, book of Fairy tales. The stories spread out beneath you like a comforting blanket. The vivid imagery and actions literally leap off the page at you. Watch the tales take on a life of their own as they spring from the written word.

Black Hearted Ballads
From the original dark Gests of Robin Hood to the shadowy morality tales of the Brothers Grimm. The narrator weaves you into a tapestry of rich characters and dastardly deeds, as the dust is blown off the covers and life is breathed back into the tales of old.

ROUGH JUSTICE

ROUGH JUSTICE
3 performers

A tale of the not so ‘just’ Medieval Justice System. We take a look at the sometimes bizarre and downright gory medieval ways of deducting the truth. Featuring a live judicial duel!

 

MEDICINE AND MIRACLES

MEDICINE AND MIRACLES

3 performers

Take a quick dip into Quack remedies in the 14th century. The old tried and tested cures, including hiring a jester, to the alternative Faith Healing and the new emerging trends of the Occult and of Astrology

PILGRIMS PROGRESS

PILGRIMS PROGRESS

2 Performers

In advance, choose any Canterbury tale to be simmered down into an edible and educational splash of fun and colour with lots of audience participation.

ABOUT A BECKET

ABOUT A BECKET

2 performers

A child friendly potted version of his life and death and a sneaky peek into what might have inspired those intrepid pilgrimages. With a quick squint at some of the common themes in the tales.

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Demonstrations

2 performers for 20/30min presentations

To Duel or not to Duel

To Duel or not to Duel

How the foil became the safer option to satisfy ones honor. This is a presentation on how the evolution of the foil and Sports fencing became the socially acceptable norm and how attitudes changed towards the Duellist.

A Lesson with the Fencing Master

Take a peek at a private session with the fencing master. The head of the household is put through his pacing with all the fencing practice and terminology of the time.

The Sword at Court

The Sword at Court

The pre cursor to the Fencing foil is the small sword or Court sword. A formal choreographed routine to demonstrate the differences in technique of the Court Sword itself as compared to fencing, with Q and A opportunities.  

Small Sword Shenanigans

Small Sword Shenanigans

Two Victorian Ladies perform (in their under garments) a choreographed routine to demonstrate the techniques of Small Sword fighting and the attributes of the Court Sword itself.

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Shows in Development

RC Annie - A Clash of Cultures

A Clash of Cultures

CAST OF 5 Duration 30mins

An action packed and light hearted exploration of what happens when you invite the enemy around for tea. We take a look at the impact of Invading and Colonizing Forces on the somewhat surprised Native Inhabitants. From the Roman Invasion to the Discovery of Australia!

Warrior Woman

Warrior Woman

CAST OF 3 Duration 30mins

What happens when women get their hands dirty and the so called ‘Weaker Sex’ strikes back! Drawing from a long yet secret history of female fighters. From Boadicea to Kim Possible!

PRICES

SHOWS

One Day

2 performances (1 day) £650
2 performances plus 2hr of workshop (either 2 x 1hr or a 2hr) £900
1 performance plus 2hrs of workshop plus small walkabout (same 3 performers) £1000

A Weekend

4 performances (2 a day) £1000
4 performances plus 4hr of workshop (both 2 a day) £1500
1 performance plus 4hrs of workshop plus small walkabout (1 show, 2hr workshop a day) £1700

 

STORYTELLING (per day)
Illuminated Storytelling £650
Black hearted Ballads £450

 

DEMOS (per day)
Several 20-30min demonstrations throughout a full day
2 costumed characters £500
Additional characters @ £200

 

 

How to get Rc: info@rc-annie.com, 020 8123 5936. www.rc-annie.com.
Companies House Registered No: 5601700.Registered Address: 34 Pullman Place. Eltham. London. SE9 6EG. info@rc-annie.com

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