We all know the songs, we love the characters, and we have grown up enchanted by the magic of Disney. But what if I told you that behind every fairy tale, every castle, and every "happily ever after", there lies a forgotten piece of real history?
Tale As Old As Time takes you on a fascinating journey beyond the silver screen and into the pages of history. From the real "Beast", to the inspiration behind Snow White, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Pocahontas, and many more, this presentation reveals the extraordinary true people, dramatic events, and centuries-old legends that inspired the world’s most famous animated films.
Discover how a real elephant named Jumbo became Dumbo, how a medieval knight’s vow gave us The Sword in the Stone, and how a pioneering New Orleans chef became the model for a modern princess.
This isn’t just about movies — it is a journey through social history, exploring how real lives, tragedies, and triumphs were softened, reimagined, and turned into the timeless stories we know and love today.
Perfect for history lovers, film fans, and anyone who has ever believed in magic — because the truth, as you will discover, is often more incredible than the fiction.
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My name is Wayne and I'm a professional Actor and Theatrical / Social History historian.
I've been an actor for 30+ years - predominantly on stage, but I've also done my share of TV, Film and Commercials. I've also written, directed and produced several shows for myself and other theatre companies.
I love everything "theatre", but my biggest passion is Pantomime. My first memory was being taken to my local theatre by my Grandfather at the age of 4 to see a production of Cinderella - from that moment I was hooked. Over the years I've played roles from Ali Baba and Idle Jack (in my younger days) to Villains and Dames most recently. Favourite roles to date have been King Rat in Dick Whittington and Ugly Sister in Cinderella - both of which I've played multiple times.
My excitement for all things Theatre has spread and woven itself into my affection for history, so I'm now able to offer a series of talks based on my knowledge and research.
Thank you for reading my profile, I hope that we may meet at some point in the future...
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