Kay Rouse
Storyteller, Merchant, Chandlery demonstrations
Periods covered: Late medieval, pre-reformation Tudor, Stuart, Georgian, Dickensian, WW2 Home Front
Contact: Kay Rouse
0208 856 8287
I tell traditional stories from Northern Europe in modern voice using
both oral tradition and contemporary works: 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
particularly offer a have a go sealing wax stamping activity.
Until
the Dissolution bites I work as a Paternoster and 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.
