SWORDPLAY

Workshops and Choreography

Safe, effective and affordable.

Experience the very best in stage combat tuition and choreography.

For all ages and abilities.

Performances and Demonstrations

Breathtaking, authentic and engaging.

Discover our range of Have-A-Go activities and fight demonstrations.

Bring history to life - book now!

Stage Combat Resources

Professional, detailed and free.

The largest, most comprehensive and free stage combat resource on the web.

Articles, video clips and more.

News and Special Events

Special Events hosted by SWORDPLAY.

SWORDPLAY endeavor to organise and host world class events each year.

Come and join in!

SWORDPLAY Blog

Explore the world of the Fight Director.

An insight into the lifestyle of Senior Instructor Richard Brighton.

Advice, insight, and extraordinary tales.

Contact SWORDPLAY

Contact Richard via email or phone.

Our opening hours are 9am-5pm Monday-Friday.

Guaranteed reply within 24 hours.

Richard Brighton - Senior Fight Director

Senior Fight Director Richard Brighton at the 'Three Musketeers 3D' International Premiere

Richard acted as Senior Fight Director for the 'Three Musketeers 3D' International Premiere.

Sample of Qualifications:

Full Member of 'The Independent Fight Directors Guild'.

Approved Instructor NAMAI.

1'st Degree Black Belt Kenjutsu.

1'st Degree Black Belt FMA.

1'st Degree Black Belt Jeet Kune Do.

2'nd Degree Black Belt Kobudo.

Foil/Epee/Sabre Certification.

Level 2 Gym Instructor.

Edged Weapons Expert NCOMA.

Reviews:

"Top course, top instructor, thoroughly enjoyed every part" .. "Excellent" .. "Fantastic teacher, can't wait for more" .. "A really great course" .. "It was absolutely terrific" .. "Richard is a fantastic teacher" .. "Illuminating".. "The first person to make me feel like I truly understand stage combat."- Sample from professional actors (see more).

"Awesome" .. "You were a (palpable) hit!" .. "Incredibly impressive" .. "We were all so impressed" .. "The instructions, the practice, the demo's, everything, awesome class!" .. "Instruction was excellent." .. "Combat teaching methods were excellent" .. "Thank you so much for your efforts, you provided the boys with a wonderful opportunity which they will never forget"- Sample from Heads of Drama, Secondary Schools (see more).

To make a booking or to speak to Richard in person, please contact us now at info@swordplay.org.uk or call us on 07722147243