Kay Rouse

Storyteller, Merchant, Chandlery demonstrations

Periods covered: Late medieval, pre-reformation Tudor, Dickensian

Contact:  Kay Rouse

             www.higgler.co.uk

             kay@higgler.co.uk

            0208 856 8287

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I tell traditional stories from Northern Europe in modern voice: presentations can be specially themed, tailored to special interest groups and made suitable for all ages.

Together with my partner I show many aspects of wax chandlery from straining and dipping to use in polishes and cosmetics (though not the practical aspects of embalming…)

We also demonstrate medieval/renaissance gambling, puzzles and games of skill with the opportunity for hands–on participation by both children and adults

As well as selling beeswax products, boardgames and puzzles I also cast pewter jewellery and talismans and make replicas of late medieval and early Tudor dress accessories such as hats, hoods, spectacles and pattens.