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Historical re-enactment is when people get together to act out a moment or time in history, this involves dressing up in the traditional costume, eating traditional foods and sometimes camping out in traditional accommodation.
Popularity
Reenactment has become extremely popular over the years with many clubs and associations all over the country.
Location
Demonstrations and shows can be found at historical places, schools or even in the local park or farmers field.
Age
There is no minimum age, young children must be supervised by an adult there is no upper age limit.
Ability
The ability to research you chosen reenactment and to just have fun there are no formal acting skills required here.
Description
Reenactment's are sometimes known as live or living history, when a group of people usually a club of society, choose an era from history, Romans, Military, Cowboys and many more, activities can vary from clubs reenacting for fun or for show and demonstration purposes, sometimes whole families spend weekends and holidays away on arranged reenactments eating where possible traditional foods, wearing traditional outfits and sometimes camping out or staying in traditional accommodation.
Dedication
If you choose to follow this as a regular interest you will need 100% dedication from researching the history of the chosen era to researching and making costumes, many people spend hours researching their era so when they run shows and demonstration they can answer questions posed to them by the public and by knowing your era making your reenactment all the more authentic.
Potential
The potential is to have lots of fun, learn a new interest and meet lots of new friends.
Closely
Related Activities
Amateur Dramatics 5.
Cost
Costs will vary depending on how involved you chose to be, consider there maybe membership fees for a club, materials and costumes and possible accommodation costs, insurance is another area to consider if your club does not have a comprehensive insurance policy.
Level of Demand
The table below shows the maximum levels of demand that this activity requires. NOTE: These are not entry levels or levels of requirement and has nothing to do with ability.
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Arms
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Legs
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Sight
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Hearing
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Speech |
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