As the seasons turn, settle into the great roundhouse for spooky, spellbinding ancient British myths!
Single ticket £18.50
*Please click the link above to see the afternoon performance with tickets still available!
A giant king. A broken promise. Families and nations feud, and the powers of the earth itself watch and wait for good or ill...
Acclaimed storyteller Jon Norman-Mason draws together archaeology, folklore and medieval myth to imagine the beliefs of our Iron Age forebears: from the treasures (and bodies) left as offerings in lakes, pits and bogs, to tales hinting at the blessings hoped for in return. Gods and mysteries, love and magic – it's all waiting if you dare, just beneath our feet!
Jon is a storyteller and public historian, performing regularly at festivals, schools, online and at storytelling clubs across the UK, who loves to share tales about both times gone by and the modern day, blending fact and fantasy, from all over the world, for kids and grownups.
He has appeared in the Brighton Fringe Festival; his telling of the history and legends around the Uffington White Horse, Chasing the Sun, sold out an extended run in 2020, and he was shortlisted for the national Get A Word In Edgeways Step Up Commission in 2023.
Please note this performance will be suitable for ages 12+. An afternoon event is also available for those with families ages 6+.
There will be a bar selling locally produced cider, mead and a range of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. Hot drinks and snacks will also be available to be purchased from our shop.
"This is wildly ambitious exuberant storytelling!” - Brighton Source
“You really brought those stories to life and it made me wonder why we don’t all know these stories of this beautiful land better. I want to go and visit those places now!” – Guesthouse Storytellers, Newhaven
ABOUT THIS EVENT
Lose yourself in immersive tales told by storyteller Jon Norman-Mason in a truly one-of-a-kind atmosphere.
Please note this evening performance is suitable for younger audiences with ages 12+.
All profits will go to supporting the ongoing educational and research work of Butser Ancient Farm
INCLUDED IN YOUR TICKET
Two hours of engaging storytelling by Jon Norman-Mason. Visit the farm on an atmospheric autumn eve, and settle around the fire in a beautiful Iron Age roundhouse. Join us for an exquisite storytelling experience, evoking the myths and legends of our Iron Age ancestors!
USEFUL INFORMATION: Please dress for the weather with sensible footwear. You may wish to bring a blanket or cushion to make your seat more comfortable.
TIMINGS: This special event starts at 7:00pm with gates opening at 6:30pm, so please arrive by 6:45pm. The event will finish at 9pm.
FIRES: Please note there will be open fires in the house during this event.
PURCHASES: There will be a bar at this event and the opportunity to buy hot drinks, snacks, and gifts in our shop.
ALCOHOL: No alcohol to be brought into the event.
ANIMALS: We are sorry but dogs (apart from assistance dogs) are not invited to this special event.
REFUNDS: We cannot offer any refunds on tickets unless Butser Ancient Farm needs to cancel the event due to unforeseen circumstances.
SPECIAL EVENT: This event is not included as general admission for our annual pass holders. This ticket is for access to the timed event only and does not include full admission to the Farm.
COVID-19: We will be complying with any relevant Covid-19 government guidance in place at the time of the event including the latest guidance on mask wearing. If you have any Covid-19 symptoms or have been asked to self-isolate, please do not attend.