Short play for Katherine of Aragon Festival 2025

Aim

Support our short play celebrating Katherine of Aragon at the 2025 festival! Funds go to staging, costumes & inclusivity for deaf & hearing.

Unlocking Time: A Unique Performance at Peterborough Cathedral

Experience history like never before with a groundbreaking short play at the Katherine of Aragon Festival 2025.

A Story Across Time

For the first time, a deaf and hearing actor duo will come together to perform a captivating short play, written in a blend of British Sign Language (BSL) and English. Set against the iconic backdrop of Peterborough Cathedral, this play tells the story of Katherine of Aragon through the eyes of two unique characters:

• The Modern Security Guard: A contemporary figure dedicated to safeguarding the cathedral.
• Old Scarlett, the Gravedigger: A historical figure and the cathedral’s legendary caretaker, who holds the secrets of Katherine’s time.

Both characters share keys to the cathedral and to time itself, engaging in a rich dialogue about the events Old Scarlett witnessed during Katherine’s final days.

A Blend of Theatre and Guided Tour

This performance isn’t just a play—it’s a journey through history. Mixing storytelling with the essence of a guided tour, the audience will be transported through time, discovering the untold stories of Peterborough Cathedral and its royal connections.

Your Support Makes It Possible

We need your help to bring this vision to life! Your contributions will go toward:

• Staging and Set Design: Creating an authentic, immersive experience.
• Costumes: Bringing the characters of past and present to life.
• Inclusivity: Ensuring accessibility for both deaf and hearing audiences.

Join Us in Celebrating Heritage and Diversity

With your support, we can share this story of resilience, history, and connection in a way that’s never been done before. Help us unlock the doors of time for everyone to experience.

This project successfully funded on 7th January 2025