Booked Talks
Booked Talks - Available throughout the year
We offer Booked Talks for groups and organisations that may like to have a guided tour brought
to your venue.
You can make a booking for any date throughout the year. We offer fully illustrated slideshows
to suit your
particular needs including Historical Hereford, Hauntings and Horrors, Elgar in Hereford and
Famous People
from Hereford.
Our latest offerings are:
The Kembles of Hereford: birthplace of a theatrical dynasty
For those organisations and groups planning bookings please contact the Booking Secretary via email or call 07947 924494 to discuss your requirements. Alternatively you can place your Booking online using the "Book Now" button on your selected talk.
What our Customers Say
"It was good to meet Laura last night and to hear her talk. It was amazing and so interesting. As she said we all knew snippets but it was the extra bits that brought it all to life. Many people said how much they enjoyed it. Thank you very much for coming out to Breinton and we look forward to hearing you again." Breinton November 2023
Booked Talks
The Kembles of Hereford: birthplace of a theatrical dynasty
Description
When Roger Kemble left Hereford to find a troupe of actors in 1751 he completely fell in love with the theatre. He also fell for Sarah (Sally) Ward, the daughter of the company's manager and they were soon married despite her father's strong objections! But what happened next was extraordinary and led to the rise of a theatrical dynasty who were to dominate the English stage for decades to come. Their eldest daughter Sarah, became Sarah Siddons, recently hailed as "..the most significant actress of all time" while their eldest son, John Philip became known as "the first actor of the world". Their story is also part of Hereford's story and this talk will explore how it too played its part in the arrival of the 'acting profession' in England.
Price of Talk
£60.00