Medieval Day: Workshop, Music & Storytelling

Name: Medieval Day: Workshop, Music & Storytelling
Start: 2026-07-04T14:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-07-04T21:30:00+01:00
Location: St Nicholas' Priory, Exeter

Schedule

Sat Jul 04 2026 at 02:00 pm to 09:30 pm

UTC+01:00

Location

St Nicholas' Priory, Exeter | Exeter, EN

Join us for a Medieval Day in the unique atmosphere of St Nicholas Priory, one of Exeter’s oldest buildings. This special event brings together workshop, music and storytelling in an intimate historic setting.
2:00pm - Hurdy-Gurdy Workshop (90 min): With Steve Tyler and Marco Cannavo: introduction to the instrument and techniques. Bring your instrument or simply come along to observe and listen. Limited hands-on access to instruments (for those without a hurdy-gurdy).
4:30pm (doors 4:00pm) - Beowulf Puppet Show (45 min): Rattlebox Theatre presents an adaptation of the famous Anglo-Saxon epic Beowulf. David Oliver performs engaging storytelling with beautifully made puppets, sets, and props, accompanied by evocative live music by Steve Tyler. Families are welcome; suitable for ages 8+.
7:30pm (doors 7:00pm) - Musica Medievalis (2x45 min): Marco Cannavo and Steve Tyler present a medieval music show featuring hurdy-gurdy, gothic harp, lute, and other beautiful medieval instruments. With David Oliver enriching selected pieces through storytelling.
You won't want to miss it! See you there!