Celebrating the History in and of Doctor Who
By Leah Tedesco
Whether it comes to the history of Doctor Who, or the way that it makes world history fun, fans have a lot to celebrate. Originally intended to be an educational program, some fans enjoy taking it back to its roots.
On Saturday, June 25th, the Liverpool Central Library in Liverpool, England held Liverpool MakeFest featuring Mersey ComicCon. MakeFest, the motto of which is “think, make, learn, share,” is a very hands-on experience when it comes to both science fiction and real world technology. Attendees were able to interact with the items on display. Of course, there was much Doctor Who related enjoyment to be found. For one thing, there were remote control, life size Daleks. Another highlight was sculptor Ray Phillips who brought his intricately crafted props, figures, and masks of creatures and characters from the show.
On the same day, the Anderson County Museum in Anderson, South Carolina held their second annual celebration for Doctor Who Day. The event was complete with lots of fun such as an interactive, life size TARDIS, cosplayers, improvisational acting, and a scavenger hunt. Talking with Nikie Mayo of the Independent Mail (check out the video on their website), curator Dustin Norris acknowledged the “historical aspect” of the show as being relevant to the theme of the museum.
The third annual Doctor Who Comics Day hosted by Titan Comics will be celebrated on July 9th across the globe, officially recognized at over 2,900 locations. For the 50th anniversary of the Cybermen, a five-issue comic — featuring the metallic baddies going up against the Ninth, Tenth, Eleventh, and Twelfth Doctors — will be released that day. The comic will also feature companions Gabby, Cindy, Alice, Rose, and Captain Jack Harkness. For more information, check out the El Paso Herald-Post.
Also that day, the Hampton History Museum in Hampton, Virginia will be hosting Doctor Who in Hampton: Time Travel of Historic Proportions, which presents the area’s history through the lense of Doctor Who. A life size TARDIS and Daleks will be on display as cosplayers interact with the crowd. The TARDIS was made by Alexander Phillip Baker, leader of the Steampunk Alliance of Eastern Virginia, and the Daleks will be provided by Old Dominion Daleks. The following is a video of a couple of their vintage Daleks at Mini-Con 2016 on June 19th at the Portsmouth Public Library in Portsmouth, Virginia.
For more information on Doctor Who in Hampton: Time Travel of Historic Proportions, go to WTKR.com.
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On September 2nd through 4th, Geekinomicon at the Cox Convention Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma will be hosting the director, a writer, and cast members of the 1996 televised Doctor Who: The Movie to celebrate its 20th anniversary. Those in attendance will be Sylvester McCoy (Seventh Doctor), Paul McGann (Eighth Doctor), Daphne Ashbrook (companion Dr. Grace Holloway), Eric Roberts (Bruce Gerhardt and the Master), Yee Jee Tso (Chang Lee), Jeremy Radick (Gareth), writer Matthew Jacobs, and director Geoffrey Sax. On display will be the TARDIS, and some props and costumes used in the movie.
Also in attendance from the Doctor Who family will be Simon Fisher-Becker (Dorium Maldovar).
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