Late April, Early May

[spiraltower]

So, I finally started at Hampton Court Palace doing Tudors in 1543 (specifically, the day of Henry VIII's wedding to Katherine Parr). It's an amazing site and Past Pleasure provide an absolutely amazing presentation there. In the three days I've been there so far I have played three different roles, but for all that I was annoyed at myself for

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[splinterclaw]

So relieved to hear about the contract :)

If there's anything I can do to help with the prep, please let me know matey.

[chrissieangel]

Honey, can you recommend to me any cool medievalesque bands (not ceiledh!!!) Am looking for some really vibrant players, who can do a good 2 hour set, of a variety of traditional english, irish, scottish and welsh music, and who definately will go the whole hog and wear medieval or high fantasy costume. Am pretty sure that with your contacts you will know one or two!!

Oh and they need to be reasonably priced too.

[spiraltower]

Hi Chrissie. The band I play in stick to authentic historical music, which doesn't sound like what you're after.

You could, however, try some of the following:-

Daughters of Elvin do medieval music with an unashamedly fantasy/celticy twist. Costume wouldn't be an issue as they frequently combine their music with masked dancing. Their website at www.daughtersofelvin.co.uk has links to the MySpace page where you can hear their music.

Heretique play hurdy-gurdy, bagpipes and accordion, and tend to focus on French folk tunes frequently hilariously spiced up for a modern ear. They normally play in modern dress, but might be prepared to don costume. You can visit their website at www.heretique.co.uk and I strongly recommend listening to 'Bouree Agence tous Risques'

Sloe Gin are a band I've known for years and do a lot of English folky stuff as well as some period tunes. Their website is at http://www.sloe-gin.co.uk/ . The 'listen to a track' links don't seem to work, but they'

[chrissieangel]

win thanks honey.... and no wasn't thinking beer and a bacon sandwich... just not platinum plated bacon sandwiches!

[blackcurrants]

You're right to love your work, and I'm extremely glad it's spent this year loving you back as hard as it should. Hurrah!