SUMMER 2023
Tickets for all shows are now live
The Music of Trees
Presented by Geoff Robb
Running time: 1 hour 40 minutes, including a 20 minute interval.
Suitable for all.
charity. comedy. family. live music. opera. play. poetry. storytelling.
Join Geoff Robb, winner of the Brighton Fringe Live Music Award, for an evening of magical storytelling and virtuoso guitar that promises to transport you out into the woods. If you love nature and enjoy beautiful acoustic guitar music then this is the show for you!
Inspired by the wonder of the natural world, 'The Music of Trees' weaves together storytelling, woodland folklore and mythology with a suite of original compositions featuring Geoff's signature blend of classical, jazz, Celtic and Spanish influences.
A master of the acoustic guitar with an intricate, richly harmonic style, Geoff has performed to audiences across the UK and Europe, at venues ranging from Buckingham Palace and The House of Commons to Glastonbury Festival. His show, 'The Music of Trees', earned him rave reviews at the 2022 Edinburgh Fringe.
REVIEWS:
★★★★ Broadway Baby
★★★★ The Wee Review
★★★★ Arts Reviews Edinburgh
“A masterful fusion of classical and folk that soothes the soul” Brighton and Hove News
Mumford & Sons’ Story
Presented by The Production Garden
Running time: 1 hour 55 minutes, including a 20 minute interval.
Suitable for all.
charity. comedy. family. live music. opera. play. poetry. storytelling.
The Production Garden proudly presents the Mumford & Sons’ Story, which recreates the incredible tale of the floor-stomping folk-rock band that took the world by storm in 2009.
Four musicians come together in tweed waistcoats, skinny jeans and bushy beards to celebrate the best of Mumford & Sons' iconic music and their explosive rise to fame.
“SOUNDED JUST LIKE THEM!” - Hereford
After a debut hit tour in 2024, this spectacular four-piece band is back, bigger and better than ever. With beautiful vocal harmonies and foot-stomping drums they will have you on your feet playing all of Mumford & Sons' very best hits, including Little Lion Man, I Will Wait, The Cave, Roll Away Your Stone and many more. This is a stomp and holler not to be missed!
Matthew Emeny from The Production Garden is very excited to invite everyone along to follow the journey of the early success of Mumford & Sons: “After the huge success of our first tour we are so excited to have created this show celebrating the first two albums of Mumford & Sons. We can’t wait to get back out there and share their story and perform their songs and stomp and holler across the UK!”
Piano & Light: Charlie Hooper-Williams
Presented by Charlie Hooper-Williams
Running time: 1 hour 50 minutes, including a 20 minute interval.
Suitable for all.
charity. comedy. family. live music. opera. play. poetry. storytelling.
Charlie Hooper-Williams is a pianist and composer who is pushing the boundaries of classical music with the help of modern technology. At Thorington Theatre, Charlie will deliver a performance that goes beyond just music—it's an immersive experience where sound and visuals come together in a unique way.
Known for his creative approach, Charlie uses Otto, a custom-built algorithmic machine, to turn his music into stunning real-time visual displays. Otto doesn’t just follow the music; it brings it to life, letting the audience see the music as they hear it. This blend of sound and visuals makes each performance feel like a living work of art.
Inspired by artists like Nils Frahm and Max Cooper, Charlie’s shows are designed to appeal to both music fans and tech enthusiasts. His performances combine emotional depth with technical brilliance, making them a perfect fit for the curious minds of Suffolk. Don’t miss the chance to experience classical music in a whole new way—where technology and creativity meet to create something truly special.
Sam Lee: Solstice Folk
Presented by Britten Pears Arts
Running time: 1 hour 30 minutes, no interval
Suitable for all.
charity. comedy. family. live music. opera. play. poetry. storytelling.
As the sun sets on the solstice weekend, the Mercury-nominated artist brings a special performance to the magical setting of the forested amphitheatre at Thorington.
There could be no more wonderful setting for an evening with Sam Lee – whose work and craft are so infused with nature and folklore – than the idyllic woodland theatre at Thorington. Events there proceed whatever the weather, and while the trees offer some protection from sun and rain, it is exhilarating to experience music in such close connection with the natural world.
Sam – a former Snape residency artist and a much-loved member of the Britten Pears Arts family – will be coming straight from his Summer Solstice gig at Stonehenge, the perfect prelude to this light late evening of heart-warming music.
The He Hews
Presented by The He Hews
Running time: 2 hours, including a 20 minute interval.
Suitable for all.
charity. comedy. family. live music. opera. play. poetry. storytelling.
The He Hews are delighted to make a return visit to Thorington following the success of their show last year
Their journey from their home in Norwich has taken them on many paths including Latitude, the Brecon Jazz Festival and across Europe. They also had the honour of representing the UK at the International Busking Festival in Ferrara, Italy.
Their performances are legendary with crowds being drawn into their infectious reggae and swinging sounds. The streets are a happier place when they are around.
The He Hews must been seen to be believed. Without compromise, they will endeavour to make you smile. Just remember that.
Starboard Home: An Evening of Sea Shanties and Songs.
Presented by The Silver Darlings
Running time: 2 hours, including a 20 minute interval.
Suitable for all.
charity. comedy. family. live music. opera. play. poetry. storytelling.
The Silver Darlings are an acclaimed all-female shanty crew hailing from Southend, Essex. Making their return to Thorington Theatre for the second time, these girls have performed all around the UK, including some iconic venues such as the Cutty Sark and the Golden Hinde as well as at a number of international shanty festivals.
Their debut album Maiden Voyage was very well received, obtaining a four-star review in Folk Magazine, and the girls are working on their second album Whaling Women which will be released soon.
Lively and energetic, these girls will regale you with their beautiful harmonies, mixing traditional shanties with other songs of the sea and topped off with a heady dose of humour. You'll want to join in and sing along!
Supporting them are the FelixStowaways. The band formed in 2014 after ‘skipper’ Norman put an advert in the local free magazine seeking others who may be interested in starting a shanty band in Felixstowe. The rest, as they say, is history. The band sing shanties, sea songs and songs of the sea, a capella, as they would have been sung on board ship.
They perform at local events, charity gigs, festivals, carnivals and private functions. They are regulars at the prestigious Harwich International Shanty Festival, and made their ninth appearance there in October 2024. They have also travelled to Leeuwarden in the Netherlands on two occasions to perform at ShantyCafe events, and have hosted four of their own ShantyCafes in Felixstowe.
SALT
Presented by Contemporary Ritual Theatre
Running time: 2 hours 20 minutes, including a 20 minute interval.
Suitable for 12+.
charity. comedy. family. live music. opera. play. poetry. storytelling.
The East Norfolk coast. 1770.
Man Billy, a pious young fisherman, lives with his domineering Mother, Widow Pruttock. Two things govern their life: the herring harvest and devotion to God.
Into this cold and isolated life comes Sheldis, a singer with supernatural gifts. As Billy's obsession with her grows, his Mother, believing him bewitched, will do anything to break the spell.
Filled with sea shanties, dances, hymns and folk songs, SALT is a visceral tale of faith, jealousy and demonic passion.
Xplosion
Presented by Xplosion - Heard It Through The Grapevine
Running time: 2 hours 30 minutes, including a 20 minute interval.
Suitable for all.
charity. comedy. family. live music. opera. play. poetry. storytelling.
Introducing a powerhouse group that pays homage to the timeless sounds of soul and Motown! This talented ensemble has been captivating audiences for 15 years.
With an impressive vocal range that brings the greatest of the genre to life, they deliver unforgettable performances that resonate with fans of all ages.
Currently touring the UK, they bring their high-energy shows to venues across the country, creating an electric atmosphere that keeps people on their feet.
Their deep connection to music - as well as each other - shines through in every show, making them a must-see act. Book them now to experience the magic of soul and Motown like never before!
Ellen Williams: Silver Screen Serenades
Running time: 2 hours, including a 20 minute interval.
Suitable for all
charity. comedy. family. live music. opera. play. poetry. storytelling.
Award-winning soprano Ellen Williams tops the classical charts as her music is heard by millions. Praised for her “poise and promise, her voice agile with silvery charm” THE GUARDIAN, and described as singing “with heart-piercing sweetness” in THE TIMES, Ellen has performed in many of the UK’s prestigious concert halls including the Royal Albert Hall, Cadogan Hall, Royal Concert Hall Glasgow, Bridgewater Hall, the Wales Millennium Centre, for King Charles III in Buckingham Palace, and as the anthem soloist in the Principality Stadium for the first ever British Grand-Prix in the World Supercross Championship.
In concert Ellen has appeared numerous times with the BBC National Orchestra of Wales and the Orchestra of Welsh National Opera, and was delighted to sing under the baton of Sir Karl Jenkins in the Welsh premiere of The Bards Of Wales. It was also a personal honour to sing at the wedding of Sir Bryn Terfel, and another highlight was singing Vera Lynn wartime favourites at the Royal British Legion Festival of Remembrance Concert.
Ellen’s music releases are listened to across six continents, her voice is featured on award-winning international soundtracks, and her music videos have been viewed tens of millions of times. Ellen is delighted to have been a featured artist on Scala Radio and BBC Radio, and to have released her rendition of World In Union with the Warner label. Ellen is currently working on a new album of concert favourites including her much-loved rendition of Time To Say Goodbye which was viewed over eight million times across social media within the first few days of release.
Delicious theatre picnics delivered
Local supper club Husk offers freshly prepared gourmet picnic suppers delivered to the picnic field one hour before your show. More information and ordering here.
Katherine Priddy
Presented by DMF Music Ltd
Running time: 1 hour 40 minutes, including a 20 minute interval.
Suitable for all
charity. comedy. family. live music. opera. play. poetry. storytelling.
Since emerging with her debut EP Wolf, UK singer-songwriter Katherine Priddy has quickly become one of the most exciting names on the British music scene. Her haunting vocals and distinctive finger-picking guitar style have already seen her sell out a headline tour, perform at prestigious festivals around the UK and abroad, including Glastonbury where she featured on its BBC 2 coverage, and support a number of world class artists including Richard Thompson, Loudon Wainwright III and Vashti Bunyan, as well as a show with Guy Garvey at The Roundhouse. She also featured on a double LP of Nick Drake covers released by Chrysalis Records with other artists such as Self Esteem, Aldous Harding and John Grant.
Her debut album, The Eternal Rocks Beneath, was released in 2021 to great acclaim. The album singles received 200+ plays across national radio including BBC Radio 6 Music and BBC Radio 2, and reached No.1 in the Official UK Folk Charts. Now, 2024 sees the release of Priddy’s eagerly-awaited second album The Pendulum Swing. The LP explores themes of home, family, love and memory, as Katherine seeks to move forward whilst acknowledging and honouring all that has gone before.
Katherine’s live performances are engaging, moving and amusing by turn, delivering original songs with emotional maturity, depth and noteworthy lyrics. Despite the delicate nuances of her sound, Katherine Priddy is not a fragile wallflower, but a determined young woman making her mark.
“Utterly brilliant…one of my favourite voices in contemporary music.” Guy Garvey, BBC 6 Music
“An accomplished set of original songs delivered in a breathtaking voice.” The Observer
“A voice of delicacy and poignancy with its own subtle strength underpinned by a skilled observer's eye.” Mark Radcliffe, BBC Radio 2
Delicious picnics delivered
Local supper club Husk offers freshly prepared gourmet picnic suppers delivered to the picnic field one hour before your show. More information and ordering here.
The He Hews
Running time: 2 hours 15 minutes, including a 20 minute interval.
Suitable for all
charity. comedy. family. live music. opera. play. poetry. storytelling.
The He Hews’ journey, from their home in Norwich, has taken them on many paths including Latitude, The Brecon Jazz Fringe Festival, and across Europe. They also had the honour of representing the UK at the International Busking Festival in Ferrara, Italy.
Their performances are legendary, with crowds being drawn into their infectious reggae and swinging sounds. The streets are a happier place when they are around.
The He Hews must been seen to be believed. Without compromise, they will endeavour to make you smile. Just remember that.
Delicious picnics delivered
Local supper club Husk offers freshly prepared gourmet picnic suppers delivered to the picnic field one hour before your show. More information and ordering here.
Songs from the West End
Presented by Al Fresco Theatre Company
Running time: 2 hours, including a 20 minute interval.
Suitable for all
charity. comedy. family. live music. opera. play. poetry. storytelling.
Al Fresco Theatre Company brings the splendour of the West End to Suffolk. With musical medleys from shows old and new, there's something for everyone in this hit-packed programme.
Al Fresco's outstanding company of West End actors will perform their favourite songs, from Les Miserables, Matilda, Mamma Mia and Chicago to name but a few. Join us for a magical evening as the sun goes down and the stars come out at Thorington Theatre.
Book your picnic!
Local supper club Husk offers delicious gourmet picnic suppers delivered to the picnic field one hour before your show. More information and ordering here.
The Gondoliers
Presented by IllyriaTheatre Ltd
Running time: 2 hours 20 minutes, including a 20 minute interval.
Suitable for 8+
charity. comedy. family. live music. opera. play. poetry. storytelling.
Set in picturesque Venice, this light-hearted operetta will whisk you away to a world of blissful romance, barbed satire and comedic chaos.
Two charming gondoliers, Marco and Giuseppe, suddenly find themselves elevated to the status of royalty. Each tasked with choosing their Queen from a bevy of beautiful women, hilarity ensues when the rightful Queen arrives demanding to know which of the men is her husband.
As the plot thickens and the absurdity reaches its peak, love triumphs, and the gondoliers discover that happiness lies not in noble titles but in the simplicity of true love. The witty lyrics of Gilbert and catchy melodies of Sullivan are expertly brought to life by Illyria, who have been captivating audiences all over the world for more than thirty years.
Performed in the great outdoors, The Gondoliers promises an enchanting evening of laughter, music, and will leave you with a song in your heart. Featuring impeccable comedic timing and exuberant performances this is one Illyria production not to be missed.
Book a picnic!
Local Supper Club, Husk, offers delicious, gourmet picnic suppers delivered to the picnic field one hour before your show. More information and ordering here.
The Marriage of Figaro
Presented by Opera Anywhere
Running time: 3 hours, including one 20 minute interval.
Suitable for all
charity. comedy. family. live music. opera. play. poetry. storytelling.
Experience the magic of Mozart's masterpiece: The Marriage of Figaro! A perfect blend of comedy and drama.
Prepare to be transported to the captivating world of Mozart's timeless classic, The Marriage of Figaro. Immerse yourself in the enthralling blend of music, drama, and comedy as Opera Anywhere bring this beloved opera to life.
The Marriage of Figaro is celebrated for its brilliant combination of humour and depth. Opera Anywhere's production masterfully balances the comedic elements with the poignant drama, ensuring an emotional rollercoaster that will keep you on the edge of your seat.
This production is an immersive experience that transcends the traditional boundaries of the stage. Join us for an evening of cultural enrichment, artistic brilliance, and unforgettable moments.
What audiences and press have said about other Opera Anywhere Mozart productions:
‘Thank you all so much for a completely outstanding performance of The Magic Flute on Friday… the packed audience was completely delighted with your approach to this wonderful work. As you know, we had several youngsters (aged c.6-8) who were lapping up their first opera – bringing on the next generation of opera lovers.’
Anthony Pinching, Director at Pinner Music Festival, The Magic Flute, 2018
‘Sunday night can be judged an unqualified success and everyone had a wonderful time… One retiring, retired audience member declared it the best night’s opera he’d ever seen, having been drawn into the whole performance by the intimacy of it all. At least two other members of the audience had come along – not quite under duress – and had left completely converted, waxing lyrical about the performance they’d just witnessed.’
Andrew Forsyth of North Westmorland Arts, The Magic Flute, 2016
“The best we have ever heard!"
Mary and Ian Ibbotson - Dorchester Audience, The Magic Flute, 2022
Book a picnic!
Local Supper Club, Husk, offers delicious picnic suppers delivered to our picnic field one hour before your show. More information and ordering here.
Dark Fairytales
presented by Viktor Wynd
Running time: 7pm to 8.50pm including interval
Suitable for ages 8+
charity. comedy. family. live music. opera. play. poetry. storytelling.
Join master storyteller Viktor Wynd in the heart of the fairytale world of our woodland theatre and listen to him telling tales at bedtime. Be warned these are not the Ladybird or Disney versions and may not be suitable for the most tender ears.
This evening Mr. Wynd will tell some of his favourite tales collected on expeditions around the world, from nasty Germans chopping up people and eating them, to disgusting, macabre and delightful tales from Borneo. Learn of the birth of the leeches, the reason mosquitos are always buzzing around human ears, why it is best not to suckle caterpillars – or indeed strange babies - and something about bedbugs that might give you nightmares.
Giant octopuses, man-eating pigs and a buried moon from Papua New Guinea, or possibly shapeshifting magical creatures from Wales, the Good People of Ireland, the Sea Merrow, a Scottish Selkie, Scandinavian trolls and an illicit love affair with an Ice Bear.
The tales will be accompanied by live music from local legends The Blackshore Collective
Viktor Wynd is proprietor of London’s eponymous (nay infamous) Museum of Curiosities, Fine Art & UnNatural History, and Chancellor of the pataphysical Last Tuesday Society.
He has spent the last 25 years telling stories to audiences across the globe. Fascinated by traditional fairy tales, his repertoire includes tales from the Brothers Grimm, Arabian Nights, Scandinavia, Russia, Italy, France, Ireland, Africa, Papua New Guinea and North America – so far.
He is the author of The Cabinet of Wonders (Prestel 2014) and The UnNatural History Museum (Prestel 2020), and his next book Dark Fairy Tales will be published by Prestel/Random House in 2025.
In 2020 he was the subject of a major exhibition, Viktor Wynd's UnNatural History Museum at The National Maritime Museum. When not leading expeditions to New Guinea, West Africa and the Amazon, he lives with his family, ever-growing menagerie, overflowing botanical and other collections just outside Halesworth. www.thelasttuesdaysociety.org
Noye's Fludde (Noah’s Flood) (6pm) SOLD OUT
Presented by Outdoor Places Unusual Spaces and Sizewell Creative
Running time: 1 hour. Suitable for all
charity. comedy. family. live music. opera. play. poetry. storytelling.
Gather together to experience an old story, for new times.
Choirs, musicians, local villages and schools in East Suffolk have come together to bring Benjamin Britten’s world-famous interpretation of Noye’s story to life. In this unique opera project, young people, musicians and community members take centre stage, alongside Sizewell C construction workers, helping build the Ark.
Repurposed and regenerated materials appear in the natural woodland setting of Thorington Theatre, for an experience deeply grounded in the Suffolk landscape.
Noye’s tale calls for us to come together in the face of impending climate crisis. In the collective stronghold of the Ark, we can weather what is overwhelming, and celebrate the strength of community and sustainability - our rainbow coming to life in the name of creative gathering.
When it was first written and performed in 1958, Noye’s Fludde defined a new genre of community opera for the villages in and around Leiston. This summer, we are delighted to bring it home.
A Sizewell Creative project. Produced by Outdoor Places Unusual Spaces. Creative Director: Rosalind Parker. Music Director: Tim Brown.
Noye's Fludde (Noah’s Flood) (2.30pm)
Presented by Outdoor Places Unusual Spaces and Sizewell Creative
Running time: 1 hour. Suitable for all
charity. comedy. family. live music. opera. play. poetry. storytelling.
Gather together to experience an old story, for new times.
Choirs, musicians, local villages and schools in East Suffolk have come together to bring Benjamin Britten’s world-famous interpretation of Noye’s story to life. In this unique opera project, young people, musicians and community members take centre stage, alongside Sizewell C construction workers, helping build the Ark.
Repurposed and regenerated materials appear in the natural woodland setting of Thorington Theatre, for an experience deeply grounded in the Suffolk landscape.
Noye’s tale calls for us to come together in the face of impending climate crisis. In the collective stronghold of the Ark, we can weather what is overwhelming, and celebrate the strength of community and sustainability - our rainbow coming to life in the name of creative gathering.
When it was first written and performed in 1958, Noye’s Fludde defined a new genre of community opera for the villages in and around Leiston. This summer, we are delighted to bring it home.
A Sizewell Creative project. Produced by Outdoor Places Unusual Spaces. Creative Director: Rosalind Parker. Music Director: Tim Brown.
Night in the Canyon
Presented by East Village
Running time: 2 hours, including a 20 minute interval.
Suitable for all
charity. comedy. family. live music. opera. play. poetry. storytelling.
East Village returns to Thorington Theatre for a second year in a row with Night In The Canyon, a celebration of the music of Laurel Canyon. This unique event is an homage to the golden age of American music, featuring the timeless songs of James Taylor, Carole King, CSN&Y, Buffalo Springfield, The Eagles, Joni Mitchell and many more in an acoustic evening performed by some noted “names” on the UK music scene.
East Village have brought together an unrivalled collective of award winning and nominated artists including two artists from last years' show Eddy Smith and Jana Varga who will be joined by Hattie Whitehead and Max Runham.
This is not a tribute show in the traditional sense of the word, instead it's a coming together of four illustrious artists who are unified in their love of the songwriting craft of this time, who individually and collectively will perform their own unique versions of the timeless classics of this era of the great American songbook.
Gourmet Theatre Picnics
Local Supper Club, Husk, offers delicious picnic suppers delivered to our picnic field one hour before your show. More information and ordering here.
The Massive Tragedy of Madame Bovary
Presented by Ha Hum Ah and The Minack Theatre
Running time: 2 hours 20 minutes, including a 20 minute interval.
Suitable for 12+
charity. comedy. family. live music. opera. play. poetry. storytelling.
Emma Bovary is bored. She’s bored with her boring doctor husband, bored with her boring provincial village and bored with her role as a dutiful wife in (boring) nineteenth-century France. But Emma reads novels. Lots of novels. And in novels, life is much more fun… Now, four actors battle hilarious mishaps and misbehaving props to tell the (massively) tragic story of Madame Bovary.
Laugh and cry in equal measure as Emma Bovary chooses the wrong husband. Lose yourself in mesmeric love scenes featuring a stupendous collection of devastatingly handsome men. Question the impotence of women in a patriarchal, Victorian society (if you want). There will be vermin, visual absurdity, wild animals and a nun.
Gustave Flaubert’s Madame Bovary was published in 1856, prosecuted for obscenity and hailed as the greatest novel ever written.
Flaubert’s complex novel is given a refreshing shake up in this irreverent, irrepressible, and irresistible play.
By John Nicholson, based on the novel by Gustave Flaubert.
Contains strong language and mature themes
Suitable for age 12+ (parental guidance)
Reviews:
★★★★★ The Cornishman
"A brilliant, very, very funny production, with a stellar cast of four playing multiple roles... It doesn't come better than this."
Audience feedback:
"Absolutely laugh out loud and sniggeringly hilarious."
"Excellent. Funny and very entertaining. Acting was class."
"Utterly amazing. We laughed. We cried. May have to watch it again before the end of the run."
"Stunning performance, laughed from start to finish."
"Soooooo funny! Laughed all evening."
Pre-order a picnic!
Local Supper Club, Husk, offers gourmet picnic boxes delivered to our picnic field one hour before your show. More information and ordering here.
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Patience
Presented by Opera Anywhere
Running time: 2 hours 15 minutes, including a 20 minute interval.
Suitable for all
charity. comedy. family. live music. opera. play. poetry. storytelling.
Together with the very generous support of The D’Oyly Carte Charitable Trust, Opera Anywhere are delighted to be bringing
you their new show Patience.
This is a high-spirited tale full of misplaced desires. There’s Reginald Bunthorne, the rakish, sulky ‘so-called’ poet with whom all the village maidens are besotted.
Unbeknownst to them however is the fact that he doesn’t even like poetry and not only that, they find, he’s in love with Patience the milkmaid!
Now Patience only has eyes for Archibald, a real poet who is just a little too perfect to marry. Meanwhile, a regiment of Dragoon Guards arrive perplexed to find the village maidens, who they were due to marry, very much disinterested.
Oh dear! Will everyone find their wished-for suitor? Join us for this lively
operetta that playfully pits the strict morals of the Victorian era against the
passionate indulgences of 1870s Aestheticism.
Reviews:
“Great production. Act one finale is my favourite G and S moment. I shed a tear or two in the sextet. Well done.”
D Martin, Lewes
“A great show and in great seats, we didn’t really know Patience but it was terrific. Many thanks again for a wonderful evening.”
D Crafts, Lewes
“Tremendous performance, well sung and acted, truly a super evening.” A Wisbech audience member, Waterperry Gardens
Pre-order a picnic!
Local Supper Club, Husk, offers gourmet picnic boxes delivered to our picnic field one hour before your show. More information and ordering here.
Crazy for You
Presented by Wild Arts
Running time: 1 hour 45 minutes, including a 20 minute interval.
Suitable for 12+
charity. comedy. family. live music. opera. play. poetry. storytelling.
Wild Arts presents some of the greatest stories of all time, with dramatic intrigue, jealousy, comedy, idealism, and pure love. Follow our characters’ journeys through 75-minutes of informally staged musical favourites from Rossini, Handel and Viardot, to Bernstein and Gershwin.
Performed by four world-class singers and a string quintet.
"Let me tell you that Wild Arts’ opera evenings are of a breathtakingly high, ROH-level musical standard – a gorgeous quintet of musicians and a most cunning choice of excerpts, mischievously well acted. I’d follow Orlando Jopling’s lot anywhere." LIBBY PURVES
Gourmet picnics delivered to the Opera!
Local supper club, Husk, offers gourmet picnic boxes delivered to our picnic field one hour before your show. More information and ordering here.
Stories & Shanties
presented by The Silver Darlings and Mike Warner
Running time: 7.30pm to 9.30pm including interval
Suitable for all
charity. comedy. family. live music. opera. play. poetry. storytelling.
The Silver Darlings are an all-female sea shanty crew hailing from Southend-on-Sea in Essex. They sing shanties, songs of the sea and ditties nautical. They love the story-telling aspect to shanty-singing and are passionately committed to ensuring that these songs remain in the public domain and are not lost at sea. Having performed both nationally and internationally, these girls actively encourage audience participation and never fail to bring the shanty party.
Mike Warner is a consultant seafood writer, storyteller and artisan fishmonger. Mike grew up close to Felixstowe Ferry, on the Suffolk Heritage Coast where he developed a profound love of the sea, the fishing industry and a deep-seated passion and affinity for seafood.
In more recent years, Mike has embedded himself in the UK fishing industry, to learn from the coalface and connect the producer to the consumer via ’Net to Plate’ storytelling.
He is an active member of the Guild of Food Writers and his blog ‘A Passion for Seafood’ was twice shortlisted in the Guild’s prestigious yearly awards.
Mike also advises chefs, hospitality, consumers, industry and the media on British seafood sustainability.
Fairytales for Grown-Ups: The Winner Takes it All
Storytelling. Live Music.
presented by The Crick Crack Club & Pandvani108
