The First Equestrian Theatre
Founded in 1994 with the new concept
of telling captivating stories of
history through theatre
and horsemanship, in its true sense.
It was at this very show at
Camden the Roundhouse, we not
only met such famous people as
Princess Margeret but also
John Scott-Leith, a highly successfull
international businessman.
He has not only been a fountain of
knowledge on the history of the horse
and horsemanship
but the most knowlegeable on
the Spanish Horse.
Over the 30 years he has become
a dear friend, a supporter and a
valuable contributer and collaborater.
ABOUT THE SHOWS
This years new show is expanding our
success from 2023 by bringing you even
more history, now about England and Spain
who have had a history that is so closely
intwinded, not just through our battles with each
other but our connections through the
marriages of our Royal families and of course our
wonderful horses.
In this new theatrical performaence,
you will see beautiful horses step out of the
pages of history as the stories unfold,
showcasing both England and Spains
past through this ancient art form.
Words from
the show
.“To interest our esteemed audience, living
history is being ridden before you, both the
grey stallions, Invasor and Americano were
breed by Baroness Henrietta Bentinck the
first duchess of Northampton, whose ancestor
William Cavendish rode the very same
bloodlines in his riding house in the
17th century. The riding house at
Bolsover Castle, was built by The Duke Newcastle
for his equestrian masquerades which he
and Benjamin Jonson created for Charles I,
who with his royal entourage would travel
five days from London to be entertained.”
Introduction
The Royal Horses of England & Spain is another production from The First Equestrian Theatre Limited, truly the first of it kind in the United Kingdom.
Launched in 1994 with its production of The Legend of Spain at Camden the Roundhouse, London
We are dedicated to the art of classical and historical horsemanship, recreating the culture of equesrian theatre in a way no others do. Our shows bring drama, romance and humour, drawing the audiences into the stories, feeling emotionally involved with the closeness of the horses and performances.
Production
created and produced by
Peter Maddison-Greenwell in
collaboration with John Scott-Leith
The Venues
Bolsover Castle & Pickering Grange with others to follow shortly
Click on the booking link below to get future dates and venue information.