Time Bandits
Time Bandits is a new development in historical interpretation and living history/drama, from first person recounting to skirmishes and battle reenactments. Our approach is led by the needs and aspirations of the client, we advise and devise in terms of scripting, location and action. The uniqueness of our approach lies in the concept of working with the client or sponsor to tailor a presentation.
We're looking, for 2019 to broaden our WWII offer and set up a section devoted to Home Guard & Auxiliers, plenty opportunities for all ages and, of course, plenty of spies and saboteurs needed - contact us if you're interested.
A Testimonial To The Time Bandits I really just want to say a huge thank you to John, Bill and Rosie for a fabulous day, you really brought Roman Britain to life.The children will remember it for many years to come I am sure and were very excited to tell their parents all they had learned at home time. A day spent with the Time Bandits is worth a week in front of a power-point or a computer. Mary Douglas All Saints School. Lanchester
Good news is we're back. We can all begin to see the light at the end of the tunnel even if it's a long tunnel and a small light. Also we welcome new members Joanne and Mark Wiig from Harbottle. Moreover, we'd love to hear from anyone who'd like to join us, especially WWII generally and resistance. Here's how it's stacking up thus far. We enjoyed a very good day back at Bamburgh on Sunday 4th with WWII, so good to be back! And much more to come.
Fixtures list 2021/2022
30 March – WWI Poetry
04 April – War Walks at Bamburgh
18 April – War Walks at Bamburgh
24 April - ACW 'Matthew Brady' photoshoot.
27 April – Zoom Get Carter
03 May – Durham Market (WWII)
[ ] May Wild West at Belsay Barns
[ ] May filming with Hexham TV (1) ‘Jack’s back’, (2) ‘Warsaw Ghetto Rising, (3) ‘Harbottle Castle’, (4) ECW Surgeon at work.
11 May – Zoom Mary Ann Cotton
08 June – Zoom WWI Gateshead men & women.
15 June - Holy Island tour.
10 July – Aln Valley Railway (WWII)
[ ] September – Jacobite Tour
22 – 24 November – Crimean War at Higham Hall
2022
10 January – Jacobites at Warkworth
23 February – Home Guard for Heaton LHS, Corner House
06 – 08 April – Rough Wooing at Higham Hall
04 – 07 July – Monmouth Tour
[ ] July – Marlborough Tour
[ ] August Wars of the Roses South Tour
All of our members are police checked and are members of Equity with indemnity insurance of £5,000.000 each.
Time Bandits aims, as the slogan says, to bring history to life in a manner which is both informed and entertaining. We presently have a core group of around six dedicated members and this needs to grow. We'd be delighted to hear from anyone interested in re-enactment, drama, period crafts, historical interpretation. You don't need any kit initially, nor any experience, the use of most of your faculties, own teeth and a sense of humour would assist.
01661 881654(evenings)