✶ ENGAGING
HISTORY BROUGHT TO LIFE
✶ AUTHENTIC
✶ UNFORGETTABLE
Immersive talks and presentations that entertain, educate and inspire – in historic houses, museums and on the high seas.
Discover more than just the past
From swordplay and storytelling to clothing and the curious details of everyday life, About Time blends expertise, performance and humour to make history engaging and unforgettable.
Discover what we offer
FIGHT PRESENTATIONS
Dramatic and historically informed combat demonstrations for museums, historic sites, events and more.
COSTUME TALKS & DEMOS
Explore historically accurate garments and uncover the status and social codes stitched into every detail.
HISTORY ENCOUNTERS
Let historical figures bring their stories to life in an interactive encounter. Question, challenge and converse with the past.
CRUISE EXPERIENCES
Specially tailored talks and demonstrations for cruise ships and nautical themed itineraries.
“The whole offer was well-considered and distinctive. Not to mention exciting, accessible and brilliant at bringing history to life.”
Josh Rhodes, Assistant Events Manager, English Heritage
ABOUT
Making the past present.
About Time combines academic and social research with performance and practical experience to create engaging encounters with the past.
Founded by historical interpreter, actor and professional swordsman Toby Lord, we bring together captivating performers to deliver historically informed, entertaining presentations tailored to each audience.