Byron's bedroom:
Mirror and fireplace
were there in his time.

... one of the
many colorful characters
met on Juan's journey

BYRON and LESSONS, as seen above, are presented in theatre setting with Ian in costume as Lord Byron.

CELEBRATION is also fully staged. The set includes key locations in Byron's life, with a selection of portraits. Ian produces irreverent caricatures at Lord Byron's expense and even some of the Elgin Marbles, describing their careless removal from Athens in Byron's own words as 'the rape of ancient Greece'. Since Ian is presenter as well as Byron and some of his circle, he uses the Byron costume only in the final sequence, which is Byron's most powerful speech in Parliament. His words are equally relevant today - and as the new millennium begins.

VENICE is a simple but lively presentation of letters and poems. Ian puts them into context for those unfamiliar with what came before and after this colorful time in Byron's life. There is no need for theatrical costume.

In the KEATS and SHELLEY biographies, there is again no need for specific costume or setting for Ian to tell of their lives and those most intimately concerned with them. However, in each case there is also an exhibition relating to the poet - a dozen or more display boards showing reproductions of portraits and engravings of the time.

Whether in theater costume or not, we hope you will agree with the reviewer who wrote, "When actor Ian Frost takes to the stage, who needs a cast?"

Similarly, the three biographies of Byron, Keats and Shelley when presented in association afford a vivid and accessible opportunity to view these Romantics individually and collectively.

The two most recent presentations have both actor and playwright on stage. In the first, Ian and Bill compare, contrast, and enjoy the lives and work of the three poets:

Three Romantics: BYRON, KEATS & SHELLEY!

 

In their most recent show - a chance to consider two of the three in greater depth. Using fresh and fascinating material, the actor and playwright explore the friendship, the rivalry, and the passions of both poets during the six years they knew each other:

EXTRAORDINARY FRIENDS: Byron & Shelley 

 

'BYRON', 'KEATS', 'SHELLEY' - BILL and IAN,
all look forward to hearing from you ... and hopefully arranging a booking !

 

 

... And now presenting ...

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'BYRON', 'KEATS', 'SHELLEY' - BILL and IAN,
all look forward to hearing from you ... and hopefully arranging a booking !

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