Services
How We Can Help You
Creating a historical production presents a unique set of challenges that you wouldn’t necessarily encounter on a contemporary production.
For example:
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What would be historically accurate in a given situation? And is historical accuracy the best approach - both for particular situations and the overall production?
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What props and costumes are required, and how should they be acquired? Should they be made, hired or purchased?
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Where is the best place to source particular props and costumes - particularly if they aren't available in hire houses?
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Where can you find specialist makers to make particular historical items, who are used to working to film and TV time frames?
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What types of performers and consultants would be appropriate, and where can they be found? Would stunt performers, SPACTs, or even reenactors be the most appropriate?
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Where can you find performers with specialist historical skills - particularly skills that aren't able to be specified with the usual casting agencies?
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Will principle actors need to be trained in specific skills? If so, how long will it take, how much will it cost, and where can you find a suitable person to train them?
These are just some of the problems that you may encounter.
These problems can be particularly challenging if you have a small team, and you’re not accustomed to working on historical productions.
That’s where we can help.
One Stop History is a one-stop-shop for a multitude of historical services.
We operate in a similar way to a third-party construction company. We act as a single point of contact, then gather the necessary people, resources and equipment, depending on the needs of your production.
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This means multiple elements can be achieved and managed effectively, regardless of the size of your in-house team.
Simply present us with your requirements, and we will take care of the rest.
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Below, you will find a list of some of the services we offer.
If a service you require is not listed below, just get in touch with us.​​ Our address books are large, and our experience is wide-ranging and extensive.
Art Department Services
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Designing and conceptualising sets
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Prop sourcing
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Prop hire
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Designing and conceptualising props
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Commissioning prop makes
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Sourcing and recommending specialist prop makers
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Weapon sourcing
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Weapon hire
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Sourcing and supplying Armourers
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Arranging transportation for props and weapons
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Choice of music: working with your creative team to provide on set music. This can be historical music, or something else that fits the director’s vision.
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Teaching: depending on the instrument, we can teach (or find a teacher) cast members, or coach the crowd on singing.
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Sourcing historical musical instruments and musical props
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Fixing and supervision: we can find musicians – historical, folk or classical – from a single piper or lutenist to a full symphony orchestra. Playing or miming on set, or for recording sessions.
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Dance: providing expert historical choreographers, to work with cast and crowd.
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Sourcing SAs with specialist historical dance skills.
Music and Dance Services
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Carrying out background research on given topics
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Proof reading scripts for historical inaccuracies
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Historical advice on various topics - including, but not limited to:​
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Weapons and warfare
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Fashion and clothing
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Dance and music
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Food and drink
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Medicine
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Religion​​​
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Etiquette
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Training principle actors and supporting artists in historical skills​
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Translations to and from Latin and other languages
Historical Advisory Services
Supporting Artist and SPACT (Screen Combat Performers) Services
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Sourcing Supporting Artists
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Sourcing Supporting Artists with specialist historical skills
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Sourcing SPACTs (Screen Combat Performers)
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Sourcing and supplying Fight Coordinators and Choreographers
Costume Services
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Costume hire
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Costume sourcing
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Designing and conceptualising costumes
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Commissioning costumes to be made
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Arranging transportation for costumes