Tony rotherham
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Tony Rotherham is an English actor, re-enactor, teacher, fight choreographer, Robin Hood expert, weapon expert and historian. He has been doing this work for many years ever since he left university with an Ma Ba PhD in History, Drama and Art. He then went to Holland where he trained at the Andrew Van Der Hauser Academy of Sword and learned a very high degree of combat. He worked in film and television as a fight choreographer and actor for many years. Tony has been studying the history of Robin Hood ever since he was 18 years old, not just the ballads but the history behind the ballads, and has been doing lectures on the subject for over 20 years to much acclaim. Along with this he has set up several very successful and award winning historical re-creation societies; Spirit of England, The Company of the White Boar, Sea Thieves Pirate Association [1] and Stand and Deliver The English Highwayman's Association [2].
Life and work
Historical Societies and associated work
Spirit of England
This group concentrates on the Robin Hood and King Arthur legends and performs shows all over europe. Tony Rotherham has been studying the history of Robin Hood since he was eighteen years old, not just the ballads but the historical figure behind the ballads. He has been doing lectures on this subject for about twenty years and could be called an expert in this field. He also works as the official Robin Hood of Nottingham at The Tales of Robin Hood [3] where he among other things gives lectures and participates in banquets. In 2008 the BBC did a piece on him as Robin Hood, which you can view here; Tony Rotherham on The One Show.
Seathieves Pirate Association
This is a group of like minded individuals with a passion for the Golden Age of Piracy. Sorry no Jack Sparrow wannabe`s allowed in this crew. If you would like to learn all about the real Pirates of the Caribbean you really need to see this group. They cna be hired through their website; Sea Thieves
Tony Rotherham is Captain Jack Vincent [4], a man heavily into piracy and highway robbery (Springheels Jack). You can find more information by following the aforementioned reference or visit Tony's website.
Stand and Deliver
The society of English highwaymen. This group is not large, in fact at full strength they only number six people. But each one of these characters knows about the life and times of some of Englands most notorious highwaymen from Sam Gregory of the Essex gang to Dick Turpin. Tony is Sam Gregory, notorious highwayman who teamed up with the famous highwayman Dick Turpin. He has even acted out this role in the Channel 5 documentary 'The Real Dick Turpin'.
Tony Rotherham and his group can be hired through their website Stand and Deliver for entertainment or educational purposes.
The Company of the White Boar
This group is a living history group looking at the life and times of a fifteenth century household led by the notorious Black Knight of Ashton; Sir Ralph Assherton.
Living history is an activity that incorporates historical tools, activities and dress into an interactive presentation that seeks to give observers and participants a sense of stepping back in time. Tony is very passionate about trying to reach a very high level of authenticity. Being an historian with an extensive knowledge base this is easily accomplished. He also gives Living History lectures which have been receiving many compliments, even by University professors.
Film and TV work
King James
Tony played King James in the documentary 'The Battle of Flodden' which can be seen on his Official website.
Assistant director additional scenes
For the film King Lear with Brian Blessed.
Sam Gregory
Tony played Sam Gregory in the Channel 5 documentary 'The Real Dick Turpin'.
Other
Any other film and tv work, among which Highlander 1 & 2, Merling The Quest begins and several documnetaries, can be found on Tony's website.
Other skills
- Accomplished in Martial Arts, gaining a third degree black belt in Wado Ryu karate and a brown belt in Shudokan Aikido. Both of which have been very useful in his work as a VIP bodyguard.
- Trained swordsman, both ancient and medieval.
- Trained in the use of guns both black powder and modern.
- Accomplished archer.
- Accomplished horse rider working in jousting teams all over the UK.
- Glass and Fire walking for charities.
- Stuntman Days; Teaching people how to fall, roll, the use of crash mats, blank firing guns and choreographing fights with and without weapons.
- SWAT; Special Weapons And Tactics, learning the ways of a special operations operative.
- Musical skills; drums and vocals (tenor).
- Accents; Birmingham, Black Country, Cockney, Dublin, Geordie, Irish, London, Northern Irish, Scottish, Scottish Highlands, Boston, Californian, New York City.
Notes
- ^ "Sea Thieves Pirate Association - website". seathieves.com, 2008. Retrieved on 15 July, 2008
- ^ "Stand and Deliver The English Highwayman's Association" goodfortuneontheroad.com., 2008. Retrieved on 15 July, 2008
- ^ "The Tales of Robin Hood" Retrieved on 15 July, 2008
- ^ "Captain Jack Vincent" Retrieved on 15 July, 2008
Sources
Tony Rotherham and his websites.