Mark holds a Bachelor of Arts in costume design, a Masters degree in theatre history, and was among the first to use costumed interpretation professionally in the UK.
He worked in America for nine years, bringing history to life with the Living History Centre's Elizabethan and Dickensian festivals and the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation for which he remains a consultant.
In 1987, he founded Past Pleasures Ltd – now the UK’s oldest, largest and most experienced live interpretation and historical events company.
He has worked for most of the UK’s leading museums and heritage sites and is frequently called upon to advise on the international heritage scene.
Past Pleasures Ltd currently holds Europe’s largest contract for daily live costumed interpretation.
The New You – Best Practice in Character Interpretation
Two hour practical workshop
Saturday 18 October 2008, Sovereign Hill
How do you become a convincing 'person from the past'?
What do you talk and think about – and wear?
How do you interact with others? What are your character's hopes and fears? How do you deal with problem visitors and anachronisms?
Mark Wallis will address all these issues and many more during his practical workshop.