Thamesreach Revels have built up a reputation of being welcoming and informative social occasions that are the focus of London activities.
We traditionally provide a themed workshop, with option for other activities at a community hall and outside area in North London. This is followed by a feast by candlelight (or sunlight in the summer) and entertainments of our own devising, including dancing, singing, play readings and period games.
Children are welcome under parental supervision. The first visit is free, for regular attendance we ask for £5 towards hall costs, with concessions available.
We have a limited supply of spare costumes, which will only be provided if you pre-book and confirm you are coming on the day. We have several experienced craftspeople who are willing to help you with your first kit projects.
Contact the Castellan for further details regarding any of the above.
Also, watch out for Thamesreach on Tour Revel in the Park event announcements, we have one planned for the Egham/Thorpe area in the Spring, and one in Ware, NW London in June – details to be updated soon…
2010 Revel dates
2010 Revels are currently booked as follows:
March 27th – Costumes Surgery! 2pm til 10pm, Hargrave Hall
Do you have a costume project you are stuck on or wish to improve? Or have that perfect piece of kit in mind, but don’t know where to start? Want to produce your first T-Tunic? Or find a belt design to hold it all together? From Viking trews to Elizabethan doublets, this is an excellent opportunity to prepare for the 2010 activity season – remember, the Winchester Pilgrimage weekend will only be two months away from this date. The Shire Sewing Machine will be in attendance (yes yes yes, it will have been serviced by March). If anyone else can bring one, that would be even better!
Venue Address: Hargrave Hall, Hargrave Road, London, N19 5SP
Event also on Facebook
If anyone wants to do a spot of pick-up fighting, let Lord Guy know as the Playground will be open (weather permitting).
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April 17th – Rapier Revel 10am til 10pm, Hargrave Hall
Thamesreach hosts a double session of rapier tuition, working through basic warm up techniques, through to drill and then duels, melees, practice for barrier tournaments and bridge battles. All levels welcome, please come early if it’s your first time. Due to the extra hours, we ask morning attendess for an extra £5.
Venue Address: Hargrave Hall, Hargrave Road, London, N19 5SP
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May 22nd, Commedia Dell’Arte, 2pm to 10pm, Hargrave Hall
Come and meet Harlequin and Pulcinella, Scaramuccia and Columbina and a host of familiar yet unknown characters. Try it out for yourself! Matt, an experienced actor and teacher of the style, will be presenting and running a workshop on this famous Italian theatre art form, its history and techniques. Who knows where this will lead to at the feast and evening fun and frolics!
Venue Address: Hargrave Hall, Hargrave Road, London, N19 5SP
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July 24th
August 14th
September 18th - Probable Rapier Revel
October 16th
November 27th
