Stephen Wells

The Life and Crimes of

JACK THE RIPPER.

This exciting and dramatic talk about the world's first serial killer reveals the truth behind the series of murders that shocked Victorian London. Who were his victims ? How many did he kill? Why was he never caught? 

 Who was he? All this is answered in this fascinating talk.

This talk lasts for 55-60 minutes and is available as a live talk or as a fully illustrated ZOOM presentation.

The Story of MUSIC HALL

From the 1850 and for one hundred years MUSIC HALL thrived in Britain.

This fully illustrated talk with stunning sound archives traces the history of the MUSIC HALL and the stars it created from Marie Lloyd to Little Tich, from Harry Champion to Max Miller and from Tessie O'Shea to Morecambe and Wise. Now available as a live talk or as a fully illustrated  ZOOM presentation.

The Story of

THE GREAT MUSICALS

Tracing the history of Stage and Screen Musicals from 1927 to the present day. With archive material as we take in Showboat, Oklahoma! My Fair Lady, Guys and Dolls and more. Amazing recordings feature Judy Garland, Gene Kelly, Fred Astaire, Howard Keel and lots more of your favourites. Available as a live talk or as a fully illustrated ZOOM talk.

THE MAGIC CIRCLE

and the Great Magicians

A very special talk with REAL MAGIC!

The story of THE MAGIC CIRCLE. A fully illustrated talk demonstrating some of the classic Magic of famous names like Paul Daniels, Harry Houdini, David Nixon, Derren Browne, Dynamo and other magical greats. This combines a fascinating talk with some superb magic performed live. NOTE: This talk is now also available as a ZOOM talk

BUTLINS HOLIDAY CAMPS

The rise and fall of an empire

Stephen Wells went from being a Butlin Redcoat to being Entertainment Executive responsible for putting on the biggest names in Show Business.

A great talk fully illustrated and with lots of great stories about the stars, including Cliff Richard, Des O'Connor, Jimmy Tarbuck, Ringo Starr, Dave Allen, Tommy Trinder and many more.

This talk lasts for 55-60 minutes and is also  available as a ZOOM presentation