Actor, Event Manager, Creative Performer, Film Extra, Advisor and Consultant, Costumed Interpreter, Teacher, Craftsman, and described as The Timelord, every image you see here involves me and my extensive Wardrobe of costumes and props. Have been doing this 30 years.
HIstorical Performance as an individual, and /or arranging, managing and performing with a larger team. History Subjects- freelance teaching to all ages and SEMH, across 25+ subjects Film and TV services including principal actor, extra, props sourcing, location sourcing, consultancy and black-powder armourer Victorian / Dickensian Christmas show and characters St George's Day characters and Kids Knight School Robin Hood show Excalibur / King Arthur Show Wedding, Bar Mitzvah, Birthday Parties with historical themes Events created and supplied to Scouts, Cubs, Societies etc. Stone Age
... to WW2
Reviews (7 Reviews)
Ian Pycroft - Other Speciality Act - Norwich, East of EnglandEvent Location: The Old Palace, Hatfield, LondonEvent Type: Public Event Tudor Entertainment1st December 2023
TUDOR BANQUET ENTERTAINMENT, HATFIELD HOUSE, HERTS
Ian and the Black Knight Historical team were absolutely amazing. Their attention to detail and knowledge was very reassuring should guests want to ask questions. They interacted with guests in their characters and provided the entertainment with the education. Thank you to the whole team for providing an excellent evening, we cannot wait to work with you again.
Lucy, HHH.
Reviewed by:Hatfield House Hospitality
Ian Pycroft - Other Speciality Act - Norwich, East of EnglandEvent Location: Weald and Downland MuseumEvent Type: Special Themed Event at Museum9th July 2023
BIG BAKE WEEKEND, WEALD & DOWNLAND MUSEUM, SUSSEX
Thank you so much for a fantastic weekend of Historical interpretation in our building from North Cray.
At short notice, you delivered above and beyond to give our visitors, volunteers and staff a vivid glimpse of what life may have been like in this Medieval building around a specific baking/grain theme. Added to that you treated the Museum with respect and consideration and were a pleasure to have working alongside the Museum team.
Reviewed by:Weald and Downland
Ian Pycroft - Costumed Character - Norwich, East of EnglandEvent Location: Valence House Museum, Dagenham, LondonEvent Type: Tudor themed Public Event5th June 2023
TUDORS AT VALENCE HOUSE MUSEUM
On Saturday 3rd June I came to the Royals, Rascals and Ruffs at Valence House. I enjoyed the day immensley so because of the people who put so much effort into the tudor characters they were portraying. As well as being thorougly entertaining I found it very educational and was very impressed with the knowledge that the participants shared with the visitors.
I would like to say a special thank you to Will Somers who very kindly arranged for me to have an audience with Henry VIII and Cardinal Wolsey and to take photos, and also to Thomas More whose inuendos were hilarious. If you have a mailing list please could you add my details. [DETAILS SUPPLIED].
Reviewed by:Mark
Ian Pycroft - Other Speciality Act - Norwich, East of EnglandEvent Location: Hedingham Castle, EssexEvent Type: Public Medieval Event at Castle5th May 2023
HEDINGHAM CASTLE – EXCALIBUR SHOW
“Visited the castle for the first time and can’t wait to go again :). Went to see the Excalibur event and it was a blast. Awesome atmosphere and so nice to see the public also get invited to join the show! Came home with a sword and a great memory!
“We visited here for the first time in ages for their Excalibur event. A really good day out – the actors were friendly – they posed for photos and happily battled the youngest member of our party too.
Just the right amount of stalls too – we left with a new sword and helmet.
“Top marks to everyone, especially the guys on the gate who looked after our bike gear and then waited for us to return before leaving the tent at the end. This place is best visited when they have an event like today’s medieval festival. Was a top day.”
“A fantastic day out at Hedingham Castle watching Excalibur. Joined in the archery, watched kings and knights fighting, saw and heard storys of how the peopl ...e lived in those days"
Reviewed by:Hedingham Castle
Ian Pycroft - Other Speciality Act - Norwich, East of EnglandEvent Location: Paston, NorfolkEvent Type: Local heritage project film26th September 2021
PASTON FOOTPRINTS
Dear Ian,
Our Paston Footprints Project has now concluded and I wanted to drop you a line to say a big thank you for your contributions. The film we made of you as 15th Century pilgrims, on the cliff top and heading towards Bromholm Priory, will be invaluable as we look to bring that period to life.
We greatly appreciated your contribution as Sir John Paston III to our exhibition programme at St Peter Hungate Church in Norwich.
Our success in receiving a UEA Innovation and Impact Award is a reflection of the huge success of the Paston Footprints Project and of the very high standards and professionalism of Black Knight Historical.
Thank you — 5 Stars!
Reviewed by:Paston Footprints
Ian Pycroft - Other Artistic Entertainer - Norwich, East of EnglandEvent Location: Nottingham, EnglandEvent Type: Public Events at Castle18th August 2021
NOTTINGHAM CASTLE TRUST
Nottingham Castle Trust has worked successfully in partnership with Ian Pycroft & Black Knight Historical (BKH) reenactment company since 2019.
Ian is very knowledgabke about his subject areas and was able to expertly guide Castle Staff as to the reenactment events that would work best for the reopening of the Castle in June 2021 onwards.
Ian and the BKH members have delivered a range of reenactments from Vikings to WW1. Each event has proven very successful with the general public. BKHs attention to detail of each era and their living history experiences and performances have entranced both children and adults alike.
Throughout the challenge of C19 BKH have worked collaboratively with Nottingham Castle to keep everyone safe and entertained.
BKH are a very reliable and friendly company. They understand and respect historical sites and can be trusted to leave the site as they found it on arrival.
Reviewed by:Nottingham Castle
Ian Pycroft - Other Speciality Act - Norwich, East of EnglandEvent Location: Eureka Museum, Halifax, EnglandEvent Type: Museum Halloween Event31st October 2019
HALLOWE’EN ACTIVITIES – EUREKA KIDS MUSEUM, HALIFAX.
We were lucky enough to see Black Knight Historical at Eureka! Museum today. Absolutely fabulous!
Ian is a fountain of knowledge and I could have listened to him all day! My 9 year old is a very avid little historian and he absoluty loved listening to all the amazing and interesting things. I absolutely would have them do my son’s birthday party next year. Thank you so much!
Reviewed by:Eureka Museum
Experience
Over the last 25 Years I have arranged, managed and performed as over 200 different historical and fantasy characters , all equipped from my own wardrobe and stores. This has included Scouts Jamborees, A Bar Mitzvah with a medieval twist, a Billionaires Birthday Party Medieval castle extravanganza, accompanied Tyson Fury in his Wemblet Stadium Ringwalk as St George, created and performed with a team of medieval Knights for Ant & Dec's Saturday 'K'night Takeaway, worked in hundreds of stateley homes and castles, created Historical Pageants, appeared on horseback in anniversary parades, worked
... at top museums, arranged themed entertainment for clients weddings and kids parties, taught in schools [over 25 different workshops] etc.
Previous Clients
The Mary Rose Trust, Weald and Downland Museum, Didcot Railway Centre, Marsh Insurance, Warwick castle, Berkeley Castle, Sudeley castle, Castle Rising, Norwich Castle, Peterborough Museum [Vivacity], Eureka Childrens Museum, National Trust and English Heritage properties across the country, The Photography Show, Lacock Abbey, The Charterhouse [London], Valence House Museum, Eastbury Manor House, Strawberry Hill House, Scarlett Entertainment, Contraband, hundreds of schools, Aston Hall, NBC International Xmas special, Great British Castles, Expedition Unknown, Stamford and Lichfield Georgian F
... estivals, Birmingham Botanical Gardens, Prescot Elizabethan fayre, BT Sport, ITV, BBC
Suitable for
Anniversary PartyAwards CeremonyBachelor / Stag PartyBachelorette / Hen PartyBar / Bat MitzvahBirthday Party (Adult)Birthday Party (Child)Birthday Party (Teen)CasinosCharity / Fundraising EventChristmas PartyCocktail Party / Drinks ReceptionCommunity EventConference / MeetingCorporate EventCruise ShipsDinner PartyFestival / Outdoor EventGrand Opening PartyHalloween PartyHM Forces/Army/Navy/Military EventHoliday / Theme ParksHotel EventNew Year's Eve PartyNursing / Care Home EventPrivate PartyProduct Launch / PromotionRestaurant / Bar / Pub EventRetirement PartySchool EventSession WorkSocial ClubTrade Show / ExhibitionsUniversity / College EventWedding Reception
Acting Experience
Ant & Dec's Saturday Knight Takeaway for ITV Tyson Fury Ringwalk for BT Sport on 23 April 2022 C5 Great British Castles NBC International Xmas Day special from Aston Hall
Physical Characteristics
Height:6'1"
Chest:45"
Eyes:green
Shoe Size:9
Additional Information
Member of Equity, Insured Public Liability and Employers Liability to £10 million, DBS checked, Shotgun and Black Powder certificates held for historical firearms held and used,
Virtual Services Offer
Online History Tuition
As a history teacher its not always possible to travel to every enquiry. So this service is established to assist those who might require such services.
Want us to send you inspiration for your Wedding, Kid's Party or Event?
Cookie Policy: Our website uses cookies to give you the best experience. To read our privacy policy click on the "More Information" button. By continuing to use our website you acknowledge this notice and give your consent for us to do this.