Leela Bunce
Kith and Kin can be booked for your venue
Tour Dates 2025 - more tbc
14 Sep 24 - Avalon Archaeology, Somerset
13 Nov 24 - Lighthouse Theatre, Poole
14 Jan 25 - Schools Version - Baltonsborough Primary School
28 Feb 25 - Schools Version - Bowlish Infant School
28 Feb 25 - Schools Version - St Cuthbert's Junior School
10 March 25 - Schools Version - St Paul's Junior School
19 March 25 - Schools Version - West Pennard Primary
16 April 25 - Glastonbury Abbey, Somerset - tickets
11 May 24 - Somerset Day - St Andrew's Church, Aller - tickets
22 May 24 - Schools Version - St Benedict's Junior School
28 June 25 - Chalke History Festival, Wiltshire - tickets
29 Aug 25 - Butser Ancient Farm, Hampshire - tickets
26 Sep 25 - Glastonbury Abbey, Somerset
26 Oct 25 - Alfred Day, Wantage
"I think it was one of the most memorable experiences I've had in a long time actually - I felt completely transported. I love the way we were included in the experience. It was really, really stunning."
Hannah Lefeuvre, Dance & Movement Specialist
"A fabulously immersive trip back to Anglo-Saxon England presented by a talented performer who blends humour, pathos and scholarship in a uniquely enjoyable experience."
Dr Richard Brunning, Senior Archaeologist, South West Heritage Trust
Primary Schools Version "Leela's inspirational performance took us all by surprise. From the moment she burst out from behind the curtain as Aelfgifu, the children were hooked! Leela took us on a journey across the clifftops of Wessex, on the lookout for Viking raiders, to singing early medieval songs and warping and wefting with sheep's wool in her Saxon long hall. Leela's ability to blend Old English with modern language was fascinating for both the adults and children in the room and she helped the pupils understand and draw comparisons between Old English words and their modern counterparts. The children learnt so much in their time with Leela and she made the history come to life in a tangible and exciting way. I would recommend Leela's interactive performance for classes of all ages."
Benjamin Balsom, Year 6 Class Teacher, Baltonsborough Primary School
Kith and Kin is a unique opportunity to hear authentic Old English, carefully woven into the piece in such a way as to encourage comprehension and enjoyment.
Drawn from extensive research, the show features short excerpts from various famous Anglo-Saxon texts. No prior knowledge of the period is needed!
Details - Standard show length is 60 minutes long (the show can be abridged for venues or events requiring a shorter piece, and a slightly longer version with interval is available) The show can be flexibly staged in varied modern or historic settings, and is technically self-contained.
Schools Version available - for KS2, with a further adapted version possible for KS1. 30-40 min show with an optional workshop. Fits with aspects of the History, English, Drama and PSHCE curricula.
"The children learnt so much in their time with Leela and she made the history come to life in a tangible and exciting way. I would recommend Leela's interactive performance for classes of all ages."
Ben Balsom, Baltonsborough Primary School
