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'MISS PLYMLEY RECOLLECTS' - A Shropshire woman invites you to share her memories of a busy and fascinating life in Georgian and Regency Britain.
Join Katherine Plymley for tea in 1816 as she chats about her experiences.
From her home in rural Shropshire to Anglesey, Bath and London, Katherine kept journals of her experiences. Through her words witness the first steam engine, the excitement of Bath, and the fight to abolish slavery, as well as the delights of her family and village life. Meet the Ladies of Llangollen, William Wilberforce, Olaudah Equiano, Thomas Telford, and many others.
Adapted from Katherine’s journals with kind permission of the Corbett family.
The performance lasts for one hour. No sound or lighting required, just a small acting area. It can be adapted to all types of venue.
‘AGGIE’ – The life and adventures of Dame Agnes Hunt, adapted from her memoirs and performed by Alison Utting
★★★★★ "A masterclass in biographical storytelling."
Agnes Hunt began writing her life story to amuse Sir Robert Jones in his last illness; nothing less would have persuaded her to put pen to paper. Her story is astounding. Crippled with multiple complex disabilities herself, she refused to let limitations of health or gender define her. Seen as ‘too young, and much too lame’ for the nursing profession, she was to go on to co-found one of the most prestigious hospitals in the world and establish the practice of orthopaedic nursing.
From Shropshire to Tasmania, from Aggie’s indomitable mother to a boisterous escaped patient, follow Aggie’s adventures as Alison brings this incredible story to vivid life. Scattered with enjoyable characters and almost-unbelievable events, both tragic and hilarious, this performance is one to remember.
“Absolutely excellent. What a way to hear about Dame Agnes Hunt!”
“We were entranced from start to finish. Much laughter, and a few tears welling up too.”
"Alison really is Agnes Hunt… A fascinating story, told in the best dramatic style."
“Totally engaging. Alison is enthusiastic and passionate about her subject. Highly recommended.”
The performance lasts for one hour. No sound or lighting required, just a small acting area. It can be adapted to all types of venue.
'EGLANTYNE & ELLESMERE’ – a fully-illustrated talk about the founder of Save The Children and her remarkable family
Who was Ellesmere’s ‘Gentleman Jack’? Why did Eglantyne nearly end up in jail? How did a dog join the editorial team of a newspaper? Find out the answers in a lively, fully-illustrated talk by Alison Utting.
Eglantyne Jebb and her sister Dorothy founded Save The Children in 1919. They changed the lives of billions. But the whole family – especially the women - were remarkable achievers who left an amazing legacy.
Discover more about this fascinating family – the places they lived, their childhood games, and their incredible adult achievements. Alison’s research has unearthed drawings, photographs and memories that bring the Jebbs to life.
“The best talk I’ve heard in years."
“An excellent speaker.”
"Alison has a passionate interest in her subject and tells the story in a lively and imaginative way. Spellbinding!"
The talk lasts for 1 hour. It requires a screen and projector, but both can be provided if necessary.
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