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Becket Pageant for London @ForBecket

Inspired by a C16th Pageant, a new musical entertainment re-imagining the life of St Thomas Becket, & a Tudor Livery Crafts Fair. Guildhall Yard 17-18 June 2022

Joined October 2020
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Ensemble, Choir with Ed Hughes as Thomas Becket

ALT Ensemble, Choir with Ed Hughes as Thomas Becket

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Pageant Choir learning craft skills at the Becket Pageant Livery Fair

ALT Pageant Choir learning craft skills at the Becket Pageant Livery Fair

Sanaz Lavasani as Fortune

ALT Sanaz Lavasani as Fortune

Matt Burns as Henry II

ALT Matt Burns as Henry II

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More pictures from our wonderful show London's Turbulent Son performed in Guildhall Yard over the weekend. Thank you Emmeline Winterbotham, Vahan Salorian and our wonderful cast. Please like and share. @visitthecity @citylordmayor
Pageant finale

ALT Pageant finale

Murder!

ALT Murder!

Thomas Becket the giant

ALT Thomas Becket the giant

Farewell from the cast

ALT Farewell from the cast
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So many pictures from the weekend. Please like and share them and spread the word about London's Turbulent Son written by Emmeline Winterbotham with music by Vahan Salorian. 4 fantastic shows over 2 days. More to follow... @visitthecity @AndrewC_Marsden @citylordmayor
King Henry foreground with Thomas Becket

ALT King Henry foreground with Thomas Becket

The Sultan

ALT The Sultan
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Becket Pageant for London retweeted
Andrew Marsden@AndrewC_Marsden
19 Jun 2022
Massive teamwork was behind the wonderful @ForBecket and #Livery Craft Fair in @GuildhallLondon Yard yesterday. Bravo Emeline Winterbotham the Chair and author. Delighted to be on the Steering Group. #Sheriff #CityofLondon
With Emmeline Winterbotham author and Chair of the wonderful Becket Pageant for London and Livery Craft Fair

ALT With Emmeline Winterbotham author and Chair of the wonderful Becket Pageant for London and Livery Craft Fair

The Becket Pageant for London held at Guildhall Courtyard

ALT The Becket Pageant for London held at Guildhall Courtyard

The Becket Pageant for London held at Guildhall Courtyard

ALT The Becket Pageant for London held at Guildhall Courtyard

The Lord and Lady Mayoress with the Hon Mark Maffey, Prime Warden and Mistress Saddler Angela

ALT The Lord and Lady Mayoress with the Hon Mark Maffey, Prime Warden and Mistress Saddler Angela
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Becket Pageant for London retweeted
St Paul's Cathedral School@StPaulsCathSch
18 Jun 2022
Fantastic performance! Thank you to everyone involved and well done to the children from @Redriff_Primary, @Galleywall, @COLPAIslington and pupils from our own @StPaulsCathSch
Becket Pageant for London@ForBecket
18 Jun 2022
As we prepare for our final performance here is a farewell from our parade of Giants, Thomas Becket and Spirit of London, River Goddess. It's been a wonderful 2 days thanks to everyone who came to see us and visit the Livery Crafts Fair in Guildhall Yard.
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As we prepare for our final performance here is a farewell from our parade of Giants, Thomas Becket and Spirit of London, River Goddess. It's been a wonderful 2 days thanks to everyone who came to see us and visit the Livery Crafts Fair in Guildhall Yard.
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Becket Pageant for London retweeted
Canterbury Cathedral@CburyCathedral
18 Jun 2022
Our Cathedral Stonemasons are enjoying their day showing their work with the Worshipful Company of Masons at the #BecketPageant ⚒ We are grateful to the Company for kindly supporting our work and we are delighted to to be working in partnership with @ForBecket 🏰
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Glovers Livery Co
@GloversLiveryCo
18 Jun 2022
In the Guildhall yard decorated for the Becket Pageant boasting gloves as a direct link to one St Thomas Becket's 'miracles' the Glovers stand was adorned with information about the Company, a collection of modern gloves - Cold Storage work to Close Air Defence pilots gloves!
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Gwen Rhys FRSA@GlassSeller
18 Jun 2022
Wondered why my backpack was so heavy. Forgot l bought these from @PlumbersCompany @ForBecket yesterday and #Master @World_Traders popped them at the bottom of my bag. 750g in total.
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The City of London@thecityofldn
18 Jun 2022
If you're in #CityOfLondon today, come to Guildhall Yard to find out more about the history of the City! 🎪Explore the #Tudor Livery Crafts Fair (free) 🎵Buy tickets for fun musical performances about the life & legacy of Thomas Becket 11am-4pm @ForBecket #BecketPageantForLondon
Banner promoting The Becket Pageant for London "Be Part of History", with historic building Guildhall in the background

ALT Banner promoting The Becket Pageant for London "Be Part of History", with historic building Guildhall in the background

Cast performing in a musical "London's Turbulent Son" in Guildhll Yard, in a purpose built outdoor auditorium.

ALT Cast performing in a musical "London's Turbulent Son" in Guildhll Yard, in a purpose built outdoor auditorium.

Group of people dressed in Tudor outfits and playing music.

ALT Group of people dressed in Tudor outfits and playing music.

People browsing the Tudor Livery Crafts Fair in Guildhall Yard

ALT People browsing the Tudor Livery Crafts Fair in Guildhall Yard
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More highlights from yesterday's performances. Come down and see it for yourselves in Guildhall Yard from 12 noon and 4pm today. It is sooo good! Buy your tickets now via becketpageantforlondon.com/t…
Princess Rohisa

ALT Princess Rohisa

King Henry

ALT King Henry

Becket Crowned Archbishop of Canterbury

ALT Becket Crowned Archbishop of Canterbury

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Livery Crafts Fair opens at 11 today Guildhall Yard. Really interesting stands. Head to worshipfulcompanyofcutlers where they are selling hand made pewter 🌹. Lovely! Two shows LTS at 12 & 4 last chance, don’t miss it! becketpageantforlondon.com/t…
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Day 2 of our pageant. Huge 👏 for the professional musicians conducted by our hugely talented ⁦@VahanSalorian⁩. They sounded fantastic. Still tickets for 2 shows at 12 & 4 today Guildhall Yard. 😎 today. Head down there for a treat. becketpageantforlondon.com/t…
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Sidelong Glance Productions@sidelong_glance
17 Jun 2022
Magical scenes in a sweltering Guildhall Yard today during the @ForBecket pageant. We loved spotting Sidelong Glance friends @ptgordon25 and Daisy Hayes in the fabulous cast. Rush to buy tix for tomorrow’s performances if you’re in town!
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Centre for the History of People Place & Community@CHPPC_IHR
18 Jun 2022
We're back at the @ForBecket Fair and Pageant today! Come and see us to discover loads of #London #history - especially stories of Livery Company #apprenticeships, going back to 1400. Also @LayersofLondon and lots more!
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Dr Parker T. Gordon@ptgordon25
17 Jun 2022
We did it! Day one of pageant is complete! Super excited for tomorrow's performances! Still chances to get tickets for 12 and 4pm Sat.
Becket Pageant for London@ForBecket
17 Jun 2022
Scenes from London's Turbulent Son performed in Guildhall Yard today. Don't miss this fantastic show there are only two performances tomorrow at 12 noon and 4pm becketpageantforlondon.com/t…
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Lady Mayor of the City of London
@citylordmayor
17 Jun 2022
A beautiful day for the opening of the Becket Pageant for London in Guildhall Yard @ForBecket. It features - among many stalls - some great examples of the craftmanship of our Livery Companies. You can find out about the whole two-day event here: becketpageantforlondon.com/
Lord Mayor in Guildhall Yard observing different livery crafts

ALT Lord Mayor in Guildhall Yard observing different livery crafts

The Lord Mayor and the Lady Mayoress at the Basketmakers stall at the Thomas Becket Pageant

ALT The Lord Mayor and the Lady Mayoress at the Basketmakers stall at the Thomas Becket Pageant
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Scenes from London's Turbulent Son performed in Guildhall Yard today. Don't miss this fantastic show there are only two performances tomorrow at 12 noon and 4pm becketpageantforlondon.com/t…
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