Time Bandits
Time Bandits is a new development in historical interpretation and living history/drama, from first person recounting to skirmishes and battle re-enactments. 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 2022 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
This week, we're at Central Library with Romans, a school at Otterburn and weekend at Blyth Battery..
Fixtures list 2022
19 May – Romans film at Central Library
20 May – schools at Otterburn
21 – 22 May – Blyth Battery
21 May – Sunderland History Fair
26 May – Falklands War Sunderland
28 May – 05 June – Harbottle Castle at Cresswell Tower
02 June – Romans at Cawfields (eve)
03 – 04 June – CMOML
05 June – Romans at Jubilee event
05 June – Belsay Horse Trials
08 June – Benwell Romans
12 June – swords at Land of Oak & Iron
16 June – storytelling, Harbottle
Mid-June – Harbottle Castle exhibition at the Sill
18 June – Stannington WWII
24 – 26 June - Kirkharle
02 July – Annan reivers
08 - 14 July – JS away
15 – 17 July – Caerlaverock
20 – 22 July – Fort George
23 July – WWI Pegswood
25 – 26 July – Edinburgh
28 – 29 July – Caerlaverock
02 – 03 August – Edinburgh
04 August - Blackness
05 – 06 August – Caerlaverock
09 – 10 August – Urquhart
12 – 14 August – Abbotsford
17 - 22 August – Wars of the Roses North Tour
27 August – Alston
01 September – Longhorsley WI, Border Wars
03 September – Alston
13 September – Mills at Sunderland
15 September Swan at Sunderland
17 September BAAfest, Bellingham
24 September – Alston
19 – 20 October – Craigmillar
22 – 23 October – Melrose
23 – 26 October – Hadrian’s Wall Tour
05 December – Morpeth LHS lecture
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)