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19/01/2025

🌟 MONASTIC WELCOME 🌟

🏰 Brother James was back at Coombe Abbey Hotel last night to entertain a group of you for Kath's big birthday! Just before your food was served, Brother James regaled you with stories of the building's past, and he then returned after the main course with tales of the supernatural.

💫 This is a great way to start conversation at your event, whether it's a gathering of family, friends or colleagues. The delivery is light hearted and fun in order to entertain your guests, provide a memorable event and add some context to the fabulous surroundings.

18/01/2025

🏰 MEDIEVAL BANQUET 🏰

🌟 What a fun night you all had at Coombe Abbey Hotel yesterday! You indulged in a four course feast, whilst you laughed and sang along as these entertainers performed for you!!

💫 Coombe Abbey's Medieval Banquets happen so regularly that you have no excuse not to experience this amazing, immersive evening which has been a staple since the early 1970s.

🎉 It's such fun to perform for you on these nights! So many of you come along to celebrate your special occasions here!!

17/01/2025

💡 TECHNICAL EXPERTISE 💡

📖 Some years ago, I was asked if I could put on a rehearsed reading for a large audience at really short notice. Letting you down really goes against the grain, but I was not in a position to do this, mainly because I didn't have the equipment to do it. We had the people and the skills, but no lights or sound equipment. This was a wake up call!

♥️ Nowadays, there is enough equipment to turn an empty space into a full music venue! With stage lights galore, and huge PA systems, your event can be a huge production! There's even a stage!!

💫 The point is, whatever your event, come to EFH and there's no worry. No hidden costs, and no extras to organise. If you have an idea for any bespoke entertainment at your event, send a DM! If you're not quite ready, follow along to see what else goes on around here!!

15/01/2025

🪶 PREPARATION IS EVERYTHING 🪶

🎭 January is always a month of preparation here at EFH HQ. A lot of the time will be spent getting ready to entertain you over the rest of the year - and today preparation begins to perform some Shakespeare for you!

🏰 We can't quite reveal where you will be able to see us yet - but you can expect the usual fun and interactive performances you are used to - making Shakespeare's work accessible to everyone!!

❓ What would you like to see us perform? Pop your suggestions in the comments and maybe you will see it come to life!!

♥️ Follow along to find out more and to see our other adventures!!

14/01/2025

🏹 LONGBOW ARCHERY 🏹

💫 Recently, all you have seen from this account is singers and actors creating fabulous themed events - but the origins of EFH lie way back in medieval times, when Englishmen picked up their longbows and went off to war!

🏰 OK. Full disclosure - this is also for themed events - but since 2011 you have been able to visit us and have the experience of shooting a medieval longbow, or you could indeed be entertained by these skilled and knowledgeable archers.

❤️ You can follow along so that you can get updates on where this is happening for you, and when! If you think that this is something you might want for your event, then please do send a DM - there's nothing for you to lose!

🎯 This activity is fully insured, of course, and a careful and thorough assessment of the site will take place before anything takes place. Safety is the utmost concern!!

13/01/2025

🎂 HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO THE NATIONAL TRUST 🎂

🎉 Yesterday, the National Trust celebrated it's 130th birthday! It's an incredible organisation which has preserved so many amazing properties and gardens all over the UK for you to enjoy. So many people work tirelessly so that you can visit these awesome historical places - and there's always one nearby!

🏰 EFH are very proud to be a National Trust supplier - having worked with some really beautiful venues we are really hoping to get involved with even more in 2025 - whether it's jazz on the lawn, historical archery or even developing brand new shows for you to enjoy, here's hoping we can once again entertain you at one of these spectacular sites!

❤️ Do you have a favourite National Trust property that you'd like to see us at? Why don't you tag them in the comments?

12/01/2025

🍾 FIRST MEDIEVAL BANQUET OF 2025 🍾

🏰 Not only was this the first medieval banquet that you could go to in 2025, it was the first public event for EFH of the year! Around 100 of you braved the mist and the cold to meet at the Abbeygate and have a night filled with laughter and mayhem!!

🌟 Here are your performers! If you follow here, you know that the cast is a different combination every time - which keeps the show fresh and interesting for the actors as well as for you in the audience.

🎉 This was a really fun night filled with song, comedy and lots of fun. Most of you were in costume, too, which really added to your enjoyment! This is an immersive experience with four themed courses of food, wine, beer and of course a fabulous show from this wonderful group!

❤️ Were you there? Drop a ❤️ in the comments if you were! It was (as always) a lot of fun!!!

11/01/2025

🎩 WEDDING OPEN DAY 🎩

🏰 Here today at St Mary's Guildhall in the heart of Coventry, showing some lovely couples all of the possibilities for their special day!

🍾 If you are planning on getting married, why not pop in for a glass of fizz? Don't worry if you missed this one, you can always get in touch with the team and arrange a look around!!

🌟 I'm here letting everyone know the role of the Toastmaster on their day - your Toastmaster is there to help you through all of the difficult parts of the day and endure that it runs nice and smoothly - best of all, your Toastmaster is included at this wonderful venue!!

10/01/2025

🎉 FIRST OF THE YEAR! 🎉

🌟 The Murder Mystery Dinner last night was the first of 2025 at Coombe Abbey! Your actors came together again to perform "Confessions of the Light Brigade" in the opulent setting of the Cloisters.

💫 This plot is set in 1855, a year after the famous events at the Battle of Balaclava, and the body of one of the heroes of that fateful day has been found in his bedchamber! Can you solve the mystery? Can you figure out what happened to Captain Barrington Powell?

♥️ This event is a lot of fun - and a great way to spice up your corporate event. All of the shows we come up with for you are funny and light hearted, and a great conversation starter, promoting teamwork and collaboration. Why don't you send a DM to learn more? Of course, you could always follow to see more adventures from EFH!

09/01/2025

🎤 SINGERS 🎤

🎙️ No matter what the occasion, you always love these singers! It could be a summer picnic (remember those?) or a party night, it could be a gala dinner or a themed evening, whatever the occasion this will elevate it to the next level!

🌟 You could have a solo, a duo or a whole vocal group - everything can be tailored to your event and budget. EFH's vocalists are very happy to work regularly with The National Trust, Coombe Abbey Hotel, St Mary's Guildhall and many others, as well as doing plenty of private bookings - even as surprise singing waiters!!!

✨ What is your upcoming event? What's the theme? Send a DM - it's almost certain that we will be able to enhance it!!

07/01/2025

🍾 THE STOCK MARKET CRASH 🍾

✨ One of the murder mysteries that you can book exclusively at Coombe Abbey Hotel, The Stock Market Crash is set in 1987, where Callum and Robbem Stockbrokers are holding their annual party - but disaster strikes when the body of the CEO is found in his room.

🌟 The actors decided to have a little fun behind the scenes at one of their events over December - and here is the result! An idea of what might happen in the story if it took a different turn!!

❤️ A Murder Mystery Dinner is a great way to liven up your corporate event - or even a family party! If you would like something like this for your event, you can send a DM for some advice! Don't forget to hit follow for more content like this!

06/01/2025

✨ MONASTIC WELCOME ✨

🏰 Yesterday at Coombe Abbey, Brother James made his first appearance of 2025 for you at a wonderful birthday afternoon tea.

🎉 It was an 80th birthday party, and people had travelled from far and wide to be there, through the snow and the rain. This was a really lovely event!!!

🎁 If you are planning a special event at Coombe Abbey, why not consider a Monastic Welcome - you can hear the history of the building in a light hearted and funny presentation, and even some tales of the supernatural too. A lovely way to kick off your event!!

♥️ Are you new here? Why not follow along for more about what is going on around here?

05/01/2025

❄️ WINTER ❄️

❤️ Sometimes it's worth just taking stock of the wonderful surroundings you are in. I'm very fortunate to work in places like this - and I really appreciate the beauty of them. It's easy to forget, especially when you are busy - and it's easy to get used to these places when you are there a lot - but check out these scenes at Coombe Abbey this morning.

🌟 This is such a beautiful place to be, to celebrate your special occasions, to have your work conferences or to stay for fun. It's a pretty good place to work, too. There will be so many special events here over the course of the year - let everyone know in the comments if you are planning to come along at some point - and if you are new here, follow along to see what's going on!!

04/01/2025

❤️ DECEMBER ❤️

🌟 December is always a really busy and varied time, where you can see a huge array of the talent on the EFH roster.

🎉 From Festive Afternoon Tea with Carols, all the way to raucous party nights and Medieval Banquets, with Hollywood Glamour musical parties and Murder Mystery Dinners along the way, and even hosting Carols at Warwick Castle, you were sure to have found something you liked to get your Christmas started!!

💫 January is a time for regrouping and planning. Really looking forward to entertaining you over 2025!! If you are interested in what we have to offer, give us a follow - or even better, send a DM!

03/01/2025

❓ WHODUNNIT ❓

♥️ This is the question so many of you ask at these fun and immersive events! EFH are experts at this brand of Dinner Theatre, blending sleuthing with entertainment so that you have a fun night out!!

🌟 What should you expect? Well, you will arrive for your meal to be told that the ultimate crime has already been committed - and it's up to you to solve the clues that are given to you during set theatrical scenes between the courses of your meal. The drama will rise until you are asked to write down who you think did it - and when the winner is revealed, it could be you taking away a fantastic prize! If you're not handing a formal meal, don't fear! We can adapt to you!

🎭 What themes could you have? Well, as you can see from the pictures, there are a variety of themes to choose from. If your event was at Coombe Abbey Hotel, there are some shows which are exclusive to there, but if you were making a private booking there are still a huge variety that you could go for. If you wanted something very specific, we could certainly write something just for you. Often these are musical pieces too, with live singing!

✨ We like to make these as real as possible, so there are no cheap fancy dress costumes and no doubling of characters. From the guests point of view, there is no obligation to perform, or even dress up - we do all of the hard work so that you can just enjoy your meal and entertainment!

♥️ Murder Mystery Dinners are a great way to liven up a corporate dinner, especially if people don't know each other. They can be a great addition to a family occasion, and last year we even did one for a wedding! For venues, this can be a great way to drive revenue and attract new customers to your hotel or restaurant.

💌 Why don't you send a DM and find out about how to do something like this in 2025? Based in Warwickshire, the team can travel to you and delight your guests with our brand of fun!!

02/01/2025

🎉 EVENT HOST 🎉

🎤 This was a couple of days ago - New Year's Eve at Coombe Abbey Hotel, where 200 of you gathered for a masquerade ball. There was quite a bit to hold together in this event - a function band, a magician, casino tables, a bagpiper, fireworks and a silent disco!

🍾 I was your host - keeping everyone informed about what you would expect through the night, troubleshooting issues and even providing lights and PA outdoors for the midnight fireworks!

🌟 Hope you had fun - I sure did! Here's to an amazing 2025!!!!

#2025

01/01/2025

🌟 THANK YOU 2024 🌟

🎉 2024 had it's ups and downs, but overall it was a huge ball of fun spending time entertaining you at all of your different fabulous events!

🎤 Some of you have seen us hosting events, from weddings (as either Celebrant or Toastmaster - sometimes both!) to Gala Dinners and even larger scale events such at "Carols at the Castle" which saw over 3000 of you packed into Warwick Castle's courtyard!

🎙️ Some of you have heard us singing - outdoors at various National Trust properties in the warmer months, or at one of the many bespoke themed events that you can attended such as Afternoon Tea with Carols or the Hollywood Glamour Ball!

❓ You might have tried to figure out "Whodunnit" at a murder mystery - a new plot was debuted at Coombe Abbey Hotel and we came up with quite a few one-off, bespoke stores for you at your request.

🎭 Maybe you saw a performance of Shakespeare's work at his Birthplace! The actors were there for all weekends and school holidays throughout the season celebrating "The Women who Made Shakespeare" with you, by making Shakespeare's words totally accessible to you. They also performed for someone's birthday and for Shakespeare Week, with a high energy, 20 minute version of Romeo and Juliet, and one day even performed with a couple of Chinese lions!

🏹 You might have tried archery, or watched one of the archery shows! In February, we left our permanent archery range at Warwick Castle but still popped in once or twice - also doing this at Lunt Roman Fort, Berkeley Castle and a secret location!!

🏰 You could, of course, have been transported back in time at one of Coombe Abbey's Medieval Banquets or with an activity such as Sword School.

🩷 If you have read this far, you're probably wondering why do all of this? Surely it's better to specialise? It may well be, but if you can do all of this to a high standard, why would you cut any out? Variety is the spice of life! Think of EFH as an entertainment supermarket. If you want it, we can most likely provide it. 2024 has proven that - why not give us a challenge in 2025?

31/12/2024

🎩 LAST WEDDING OF 2024! 🎩

🏰 St Mary's Guildhall yesterday, in the heart of Coventry, was the venue for Ellen and Dale's wedding. Such a beautiful place, it never ceases to amaze.

🎤 Of course, as part of the package, a Toastmaster is included for you to keep everything running smoothly on your special day, and to ensure that your guests are in the right place at the right time - whilst also making any formal announcements for you.

♥️ This was such a perfect day with lovely people! Great to work with again too!

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🏹 LONGBOW ARCHERY 🏹 💫 Recently, all you have seen from this account is singers and actors creating fabulous themed events - but the origins of EFH lie way back in medieval times, when Englishmen picked up their longbows and went off to war! 🏰 OK. Full disclosure - this is also for themed events - but since 2011 you have been able to visit us and have the experience of shooting a medieval longbow, or you could indeed be entertained by these skilled and knowledgeable archers. ❤️ You can follow along so that you can get updates on where this is happening for you, and when! If you think that this is something you might want for your event, then please do send a DM - there's nothing for you to lose! 🎯 This activity is fully insured, of course, and a careful and thorough assessment of the site will take place before anything takes place. Safety is the utmost concern!! #archery #Longbow #traditionalarchery #tradarchery #archerygirl #knight #medieval #castle #englishheritage #nationaltrust

❄️ WINTER ❄️ ❤️ Sometimes it's worth just taking stock of the wonderful surroundings you are in. I'm very fortunate to work in places like this - and I really appreciate the beauty of them. It's easy to forget, especially when you are busy - and it's easy to get used to these places when you are there a lot - but check out these scenes at Coombe Abbey this morning. 🌟 This is such a beautiful place to be, to celebrate your special occasions, to have your work conferences or to stay for fun. It's a pretty good place to work, too. There will be so many special events here over the course of the year - let everyone know in the comments if you are planning to come along at some point - and if you are new here, follow along to see what's going on!! #coombeabbey #coombeabbbeyhotel #winter #snow #history #heritage #countryhouse #hotel #reels #reelsinstagram

❤️ DECEMBER ❤️ 🌟 December is always a really busy and varied time, where you can see a huge array of the talent on the EFH roster. 🎉 From Festive Afternoon Tea with Carols, all the way to raucous party nights and Medieval Banquets, with Hollywood Glamour musical parties and Murder Mystery Dinners along the way, and even hosting Carols at Warwick Castle, you were sure to have found something you liked to get your Christmas started!! 💫 January is a time for regrouping and planning. Really looking forward to entertaining you over 2025!! If you are interested in what we have to offer, give us a follow - or even better, send a DM!

🌟 THANK YOU 2024 🌟 🎉 2024 had it's ups and downs, but overall it was a huge ball of fun spending time entertaining you at all of your different fabulous events! 🎤 Some of you have seen us hosting events, from weddings (as either Celebrant or Toastmaster - sometimes both!) to Gala Dinners and even larger scale events such at "Carols at the Castle" which saw over 3000 of you packed into Warwick Castle's courtyard! 🎙️ Some of you have heard us singing - outdoors at various National Trust properties in the warmer months, or at one of the many bespoke themed events that you can attended such as Afternoon Tea with Carols or the Hollywood Glamour Ball! ❓ You might have tried to figure out "Whodunnit" at a murder mystery - a new plot was debuted at Coombe Abbey Hotel and we came up with quite a few one-off, bespoke stores for you at your request. 🎭 Maybe you saw a performance of Shakespeare's work at his Birthplace! The actors were there for all weekends and school holidays throughout the season celebrating "The Women who Made Shakespeare" with you, by making Shakespeare's words totally accessible to you. They also performed for someone's birthday and for Shakespeare Week, with a high energy, 20 minute version of Romeo and Juliet, and one day even performed with a couple of Chinese lions! 🏹 You might have tried archery, or watched one of the archery shows! In February, we left our permanent archery range at Warwick Castle but still popped in once or twice - also doing this at Lunt Roman Fort, Berkeley Castle and a secret location!! 🏰 You could, of course, have been transported back in time at one of Coombe Abbey's Medieval Banquets or with an activity such as Sword School. 🩷 If you have read this far, you're probably wondering why do all of this? Surely it's better to specialise? It may well be, but if you can do all of this to a high standard, why would you cut any out? Variety is the spice of life! Think of EFH as an entertainmen

🎄 JOHN LEWIS ADVERT 🎄 📺 Admit it. Every year, you take at least a passing interest in the John Lewis TV advert. A lot of people look out for it to see what song they have used, and what story they are telling. 🎁 This year, it was all about sisters looking for the perfect gift for each other, and the song you heard was Richard Ashcroft's "Sonnet" 📱 There was a social media competition to upload your version and win some fabulous prizes, including recording your version and having it broadcast on Christmas Day. Whilst this version did not win - we like it! 🎥 This was recorded during a performance at Coombe Abbey Hotel during Festive Afternoon Tea with Carols, where you could hear a medley of some of the greatest hits from the John Lewis commercials over the years. This is a hugely popular event where 11 shows sold out at over 300 of you attending each one! 🛍️ This was our tenth anniversary of these events and the John Lewis medley has become a staple. Surely it's time that John Lewis or their advertising partner, Saatchi&Saatchi, considered us to record their track? 🌟 Did you come to one of these events? Let us know n the comments! #mysonnet #johnlewis #entertainment #reelsinstagram #reels #Christmas #afternoontea #themedafternoontea #themedevents #coombeabbey #coombeabbbeyhotel #singers #saatchi #sonnnet #richardashcroft

🎄 ITS CHRISTMAS EVE! 🎄 🌟 A Christmas treat for you now - "Carol of the Bells" is the opening number in "Festive Afternoon Tea with Carols" at Coombe Abbey Hotel. 🎤 It's the last performance for 2024 today - it will be a full house and it is something to really look forward to! These singers are all so talented and it is a pleasure to work with them and raise your festive spirits as you enjoy your sweet treats and sandwiches. 🎅 Wishing all of you a very Merry Christmas!! #reels #entertainment #coombeabbey #coombeabbeyhotel #warwickshire #singers #Christmas #christmasmusic #afternoontea #merrychristmas #carolofthebells

🎅 IT'S NEARLY CHRISTMAS!! 🎅 🎄 Here's a little recap, just for you, of the last couple of days. we have literally entertained thousands of you this weekend - at some amazing events across Warwickshire. ⚔️ Thursday evening saw a Murder Mystery Dinner at St Mary's Guildhall in Coventry. This show was developed especially for the venue and the performances this December. 90 of you attended to try to figure out Whodunnit! 🏰 Friday and Saturday evenings were the last two Medieval Banquets at Coombe Abbey for 2024 - but there's no need for you to worry, the dates have been released for next year! 🎤 Also on Saturday night, James made a return to Warwick Castle to compere the "Carols at the Castle" concert for over 3000 of you! This was a magical evening!! 🌟 Not forgetting, of course, performing every day at Festive Afternoon Tea with Carols, again at Coombe Abbey. Over 300 of you come along to enjoy this Christmas treat every day - and we have just today and tomorrow to go!! ❤️ If you have been to any of our Christmas events, please leave us a 🎄 in the comments! Hope you had a great time!! #christmas #christmasparty #murdermystery #actors #medievalbanquet #reels #reelsinstagram #carols #christmassongs #liveperformance #livemusic #singers

🏰 WARWICK CASTLE 🏰 🎄 What a night! Over 3000 of you filled the Central Courtyard of Warwick Castle to see "Carols at the Castle" - where yours truly was the host! 🎤 It was an honour to guide everyone through this event, which has a long history spanning 50 years - and to work with the amazing musicians of Royal Spa Brass and the Choir of the Collegiate Church of St Mary, Warwick. 🎅 What a great way for you to start your Christmas - in the most amazing setting with the most incredible music, and also in in aid of some really good causes. Hope you had a great time! If you were there, leave a ❤️ in the comments! 🎁 These adventures keep getting better! Why don't you follow along for more updates? #reels #reelsinstagram #Christmas #warwickshire #warwick #warwickcastle #castle #eventhost #emcee #host #event #choir #choralmusic #brass #brassband #livemusic #compere #choir #brass #livemusic #foryou #fyp

🌟 HANK HOLLYWOOD AND THE STARLETS 🌟 ✨ After a day off, it is back to entertaining you this Christmas at Coombe Abbey. Today is the first of six fun filled days and nights where hundreds of you will enjoy them festive season! 🎉 Hank Hollywood and the Starlets have hung up their sequins for 2024, but they wanted to let you know how much they loved singing and dancing you all back to the Golden Age of Hollywood. It was a blast!! #coombeabbey #entertainment #coombeabbeyhotel #reelsinstagram #reels #hollywood #warwickshire #singers #actors #livemusic

🎉 CHRISTMAS PARTY SEASON!! 🎉 🎄 It's been an incredible few days helping you to celebrate Christmas - and there's still loads more for you to see and do before the big day!! 🏰 It seems so long ago now, but Thursday began with a Medieval Banquet over lunch! This was for a private event, but there were two more public banquets on Friday and Saturday where you came along and joined in with the fun! 🎙️ On Thursday evening it was the last outing of 2024 for Hank Hollywood and the Starlets, who took you back to the golden age of Hollywood. ❓ Friday brought two different Murder Mystery Dinners - one set in World War 2 over lunch, and one in the fast paced world of the 1980s London Stock Exchange. 🎤 Also on Friday there was a Party at St Mary's Guildhall for you to attend! Your host was a naughty elf who brought his helpers along and together the three of them entertained you with games and songs throughout the night! 👼 On Saturday and Sunday it was back to Coombe Abbey for "Festive Afternoon Tea with Carols" where each time over 300 of you came and sang along with the choir over your scones and sandwiches. 🎅 Of course, no December weekend at Coombe would be complete without a visit from Santa and his helper - so many of you came for Sunday lunch and had a chance to meet the big man himself!! ✨ Phew! No rest, however, as there are Murder Mystery Dinners tonight and tomorrow before the big push toward the big day!! Can't wait!!! #coombeabbey #reels #reelsinstagram #coombeabbbeyhotel #warwickshire #entertainment #christmasparty #singers #medievalbanquet #hollywood #christmassongs #xmas #themedevents #corporateevents #events

♥️🩷🖤 HANK HOLLYWOOD'S STARLETS 🖤🩷♥️ 🌟 At Coombe Abbey's Hollywood Glamour Ball, your host, Hank Hollywood, takes you back to the Golden Age of Hollywood with the help of these three iconic women! ✨ Rita, Marilyn and Audrey are Hank Hollywood's Starlets! 🎥 Hank Hollywood and the Starlets is an act that was created especially for you to see at Coombe Abbey's Hollywood Glamour Ball - hope you enjoy their work - there is one more performance to go this December and it is on Thursday! 🎅 Christmas is a really busy time - follow along for more content like this where you can find it exactly what has been going on. If you are in need of some bespoke entertainment for your event, please don't hesitate to send a DM this way! #entertainment #reels #reelsinstagram #hollywood #hollywoodglamour #coombeabbey #coombeabbbeyhotel #sequins #Christmas #christmasparty #starlets #singers #ritahayworth #marilynmonroe #audreyhepburn #pinup #warwickshire

🔥 START YOUR CHRISTMAS PARTY! 🔥 🎉 Last night in Coombe Abbey's marquee these fabulous singers welcomed the two hundred or so of you out of the rain with a set of Christmas songs! You can hear them singing live on this vid! 🎄 Angel and Kaylie gave you a memorable set of modern Christmas Classics to get the party started at this very special private event. 🌟 As entertainment all-rounders, EFH can help you with almost anything you need! If you have a special event coming up and you need a bit of help giving it that extra lift, send a DM! 📸 A huge thanks to @midlandspremierevents for the 360 footage - this was such great fun!! #entertainment #singers #Christmas #christmasparty #coombeabbey #coombeabbbeyhotel #reels #reelsinstagram #event #eventideas #corporateevents #partyideas

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