Oddsocks was formed in 1989 by husband and wife Andy Barrow and Elli Mackenzie who met at the Webber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Art.  By combining their classical acting skills with clowning techniques gained whilst working with The National Street Theatre and writing skills honed by working with The Marcher Lords Historical Promotions Unit, the unique "Bard’s Best Bits" were developed and commissioned by English Heritage for performances across their various national sites.  By 1993, demand for the Oddsocks style of theatre was so great that Andy and Elli embarked upon their first full scale summer tour "The Taming Of The Shrew" with the support of Robert Hardy CBE .  This was so successful that a second production toured the following summer, followed by a winter tour. Since then, Oddsocks has toured twice a year to England, Wales, the Channel Islands and often to the Middle East.