Enjoy Faerie Folklore with an Enchanted Evening of Storytelling in a Roundhouse!
Single ticket £18.50
Join storyteller Bernadette Russell around the fire for stories, poems and incantations about the little people. On this magical evening, we will welcome you to the Faerie Ball at the Seelie Court here in our Great roundhouse for one night only! Put on your glad rags, gather round the fire and venture into the Otherworld, joining the fae, sprites, changlings, brownies, devas and elves who live around us, in the green glades, wild waters, and hollow hills of our sacred lands. At Midsummer, they are at their most powerful, enchanting and bewitching. But beware, they are purveyors of dark magics too, so be sure to bring a small gift to keep them happy…
Bernadette Russell is an award winning author and storyteller. She adapted and directed an intergenerational version of “A Midsummer Night's Dream” for the Royal Albert Hall in 2020, with a huge cast of faeriefolk, and has been telling stories of the strange and secret ones who we live alongside for 20 years, for venues such as Southbank Centre, the National Theatre and Birmingham Rep.
You are welcome to bring a small gift for the Fae. They are happy with natural things, so a flower, a leaf, a piece of fruit or a nut will be best of all. You are welcome to dress up fancy, whatever that means for you, because the Fae love a bit of glamour. But you are also welcome with empty hands and a full heart, in whatever you are wearing!
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.
“Bernadette's stories are magical, moving and hilarious all at once. She weaves a spell with words!” audience member at ‘A Pause at Winter's Gate’.
ABOUT THIS EVENT
Enjoy incredible storytelling by author and storyteller Bernadette Russell in a unique setting with a truly special atmosphere
Please note this performance is for ages 14+
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 author and storyteller Bernadette Russell. Visit the farm as we approach Midsummer, and settle around the fire in a huge Celtic roundhouse. Listen to enchanting stories and get swept away with fairy magic in a truly unique setting.
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. Please bring a torch as it may be dark returning to your car to the end of the event.
TIMINGS: This special event starts at 7pm, so please arrive at 6.45pm. The event will finish at 9pm.
FIRES: Please note there will be open fires in the house during this event.
CASH: There will be a cash 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.