WHEN IS IT?

This event is being held on Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th September 2022. Morning slots start at 9:15 AM and finish at 12:35 PM and afternoon slots start at 14:00 PM and finish at 17:20 PM .

WHERE IS IT?

Whiteoak Springs Western Town is in Derby and is a purpose built frontier town which features all of the usual buildings and dwellings associated with mid 19th century America including : Bank, Saloon, Mercantile Store, Gunsmith, Jail House, Court House, Brothel, Gunsmith, Apothacary.

ACCESS?

The town is outdoors and is on uneven ground covered with chippings. It is not ideal ground for wheelchair access.

WHAT IS IT?

The event features seven models who will all be in period costumes. There are twenty-one places for photographers in the morning and another twenty-one places for photographers in the afternoon on both days. The townsfolk residents will also be in attendance on the day, dressed in period costume and going about their everyday business. They are also available to photograph.

LIGHTS/ACTION?

Most of the sets and photographic possibilities are outdoors, in and around the town. Lighting equipment will be provided on each set indoors where necessary for your use. The use of lighting equipment is included within your admission price. Lights will either be continuous lights or studio/strobe lighting with triggers and modifiers for your use. If you require assistance using the lights provided then we will be on hand to provide expertise.

You are also welcome to bring along your own lighting rigs if you are more comfortable using them but you must keep them with you at all times and observe COVID compliant usage restrictions.

Leon Richardson as William Munny

No western frontier town is complete without a mysterious character. Famous for being fast on the draw and with a wild, ruthless streak to match, William Munny was reknowned as a serial law breaker and capable of turning his mood with a glance. He has no time for the townsfolk and uses Whiteoak Springs for provisions and for hunting down his enemies.

Sally Richardson as Maddie Ross

Sally Richardson will be playing the role of Maddie Ross at Whiteoak Springs. Maddie is sassy, intelligent and can hold her own in a man’s world having had to grow up fast when her father was killed. Maddie is experienced with a gun and rifle and is an accomplished horse rider.

Lynda Easton as Lili Damita

Widow to Whiteoak Springs’ most brutal outlaw, Lili racketeers from the local saloon. She’s respected but feared, due to his reputation. People know not to bring trouble to the Saloon, because the Saloon will bring trouble to them. She entertains her regulars with a nightly routine of songs.

Rob Jones as Joseph Schmidt

A former cavalryman and farmer, Joe is a second generation immigrant from Europe. He went off the rails for a while fighting land battles with settlers but now leaves the hellraising to his four sons. He now lives in Whiteoak Springs and is a respected member of the townsfolk.

Gabby Monet as Strawberry Alice

Driven out of too many towns to keep counting, Strawberry Alice has settled in Whiteoak Springs and runs the local whorehouse with an iron fist. Feisty and sassy, Alice is deeply unpopular with the townswomen but she has a hard head for business and keeps her girls turning over cash.