Advice on a timeline layout

Hi I need some advice about either a theme or plugin. I am working on an Biographical site for an artist/political activist and would like to do it as a timeline of her life.

I have been looking at various themes and plugins but I am not sure which would suite me best.

At this stage I would prefer something that I could choose either vertical or horizontal layout and ascending or descending chronology as the lady is a bit hazy about exactly what she wants.

Thanks
Carrol