Meet the Man behind the Acts
If someone tells you something is impossible, it's because of one of four reasons:
1 - they're too scared or lazy to do it themselves
2 - they're too scared or lazy to see if it's even possible
3 - it's not been attempted previously
4 - the right tools were not employed on the previous attempts, which lead to failure
David / Gideon Lynch
David, or Gideon as he prefers (to eliminate any confusion between him and the American director of Twin Peaks (1996)), was born and raised in Essex. He developed a keen interest in History from a young age, leading to questions being asked by some healthcare professionals. At the young age of 8, he was diagnosed with ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder). After leaving education in 2014, he found himself in a position of preparing himself for, what he hoped to be, a career in the armed forces. Having been rejected a number of times due to the ASD, he went from job to job, struggling to find a job that he could keep for a period of longer than three months. At 22, he discovered a route to go into living history - a field he is still in, and has no signs of leaving. In July 2024 at the age of 28, in a further change of circumstance, he was diagnosed with Epilepsy; which only led to an even greater determination to give a more realistic and accurate portrayal of history.
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Not adverse to working in a team, we have previously been associated with, and worked alongside, Living History Groups, and continue to do so at various events that we attend.
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If you are interested in what we have to offer, head over to the Portrayals or Experiences pages and take a look.
Multi-Act Historical Portrayals are based in Harlow in Essex; and have a Standard Operating Area that covers Harlow & Roydon. Anything outside of this area is subject to an event deposit, which is to cover the costs of transport to your booking. For those who would like an immersive history lesson or addition to a talk on a historical topic, then we are the place to go. If you would like to make a booking with us, click here and fill out the contact form with your requirements and the portrayal you would like. If there is any specific equipment you would like us to bring to your event, please include this in your booking request.
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For occasions of "Changing the Guard", combat webbing will be worn with bayonets fixed to rifles. Sentry Boxes should also be arranged to either be hired or built for the occasion.
Those who don't learn from history's mistakes are condemned to repeat them.
- Winston Churchill, 1948
History is made to shape the future.
Don't be afraid of failure, because to learn from failure is the strongest way for a person to grow.
- David / Gideon Lynch
History written in a book can be read, but it's dead history - it's not that easy to understand and hard to relate to. History in films or on television is easier for people to understand, but it can easily be corrupted or twisted by "the Hollywood Effect" in an attempt to either make history seem more realistic or to make it less harsh. It is only through extensive and tiring research using purely reputable and reliable sources, informing an immersive educational experience that can bring history to life.
- David / Gideon Lynch