History Misbehaves is a series of dramatic monologues and these are Tang Hall Stories co-created by Tang Hall residents, writer Paul Birch and director Kate Valentine.
Listen to the Tang Hall Stories audio drama episodes here.
Spanning seven centuries, these dramatic monologues feature people living in the Tang Hall area of York. Listen to the audios to meet brave Leoric boar hunting in the forest, philosophising Noah digging plague pits, determined Nan Ball disguising herself to join the Civil War, and the formidable Lady Starkey taking the removal of poachers on her land of Tang Hall into her own hands. Moving from Hungate into the new Tang Hall estate is life-changing for Lenoard, young Rachel huddled in an Anderson shelter recalls witnessing a local tragedy in war-time black-out, whilst there is no chance of peace for Amy as she anxiously awaits her husband to return from working on the trains. Hope glimmers for the future as Marie and her friend Rose wade through the Tang Beck to go post-war dancing in the De Grey Rooms.
History Misbehaves was commissioned by Explore York Libraries and Archives, a National Portfolio Organisation (NPO), designated by Arts Council England. The funding recognises Explore’s cultural contribution in creating and promoting artistic experiences, supporting artists, and engaging communities.
Explore York’s NPO programme for 2023-26 aims to deliver creative and cultural activities inspired by the nationally significant Explore York Archives collections for place-based storytelling, connecting communities, and enriching social wellbeing.
