History Shows
I put on history-themed stage shows, talks and group events. Come and join me…..
Current Events
“One of us had to go”….
On October 5th I am putting on a night of true crime at the wonderful Playhouse Theatre in Whitstable. The evening centres on a long-forgotten murder-investigation in Whitstable that caused a nationwide sensation. The audience becomes the jury for the night and examines the same evidence presented at the original trial…will you find the original prime suspect guilty or not guilty?
They say truth is stranger than fiction and that may well be true of the astonishing story the evening examines: international playboys, toxic love-triangles, celebrated sports stars, war heroes, multiple mysterious deaths, the most feared 'hanging judge' of the day and Edward VII - all feature in a case that made headlines all over the world. Okay, the link to Edward VII is slightly tenuous, but he seems to feature in most of the scandals of the day, so needs to get included somewhere…
After researching the history of a house in Whitstable, I came across the incredible story of the crime in question and I thought it deserved to be brought back to wider attention, so join me for a barely-believable and interactive night of true crime, history and tragedy.
‘We the Jury’
These events see you team up with eleven other people to act as the jury on a real-life historic murder. Using documents from the original case file, I will guide you all through the key evidence that was gathered against the prime suspect and presented at the actual court case.
Your job is then simple – do you and your fellow jurors find the defendant guilty or not guilty? Each event lasts about 2 hours and takes place either online or face-to-face, depending on location. Book individual tickets for as little as £10, or get a group of friends, family members or work colleagues together for a Group Jury – either work brilliantly and are highly thought-provoking and enjoyable experiences.