Widdershins

Three times round the circle
And faerie-land begins
Three times round the wrong way
And call it widdershins
Old Cornish Nursery Rhyme

Welcome to WIDDERSHINS: a long-forgotten village buried deep in a dark, wild corner of Cornwall. Here, Bob Droll (local raconteur, folklore enthusiast and village-hall caretaker) will take you on a tour of a place where mystery lurks about every corner.
You won’t believe the shocking tales of poor 'Pity Me' Jose; or of Cryer Bledstone, the Sea Captain afraid of death! And then there's Sci-Fi Sally, desperate to leave this world for life beyond the stars... But beware. The deeper Bob leads you into his forest of far-fetched fables, the more lost you might get.
Widdershins. Tis hard to find but even harder to leave...
Expect stories told with a sting, poetry cracked and darkly comic, unforgettable characters and physical theatre, alongside the usual irreverence, wit and silliness. It will be dark, delirious and delightful.
Under Milk Wood-ish, sort of... only way, waayyy weirder!

Widdershins is an exciting original work, scripted specifically for David, by renowned writer Carl Grose and directed by Olivier Award winner Simon Harvey.
Suitable for adults and older children (12+)
Running time: 80 mins approx. (excluding interval)
Written by Carl Grose / Directed by Simon Harvey
Performed by David Mynne / Produced by Millie Jones and David Mynne

Mynne's performance is exquisite: a masterclass in the telling of tales, it needs to be seen.

Ciaran Clarke: Arts End of Nowhere (on 'Dracula')

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Please read this important information about events at Trebah:

• Doors will open 1 hour before the performance to allow time for you to make your way to the amphitheatre to take your seat and make use of Tree Bar to grab a pasty or ice cream! Please allow 20 minutes to walk to the amphitheatre.

• Doors close 15 minutes after the start time of the performance.

• This event takes place in our open-air amphitheatre, please be prepared for Cornish weather. Outdoor events will only be cancelled in extreme weather conditions, so please bring a coat! Umbrellas are not permitted as they obscure the view.

• With tiered seating and plenty of leg room, there’s no need to bring your own chairs (but a cushion is a good idea). Please be aware, that seating is unreserved. So for large parties and groups, please arrive in plenty of time if you would like seats together.

• A number of cushioned seats with back supports are available at the amphitheatre on a first-come-first-served basis.

• Our only toilets are within the Visitor Centre at the top of the garden.

• Free parking is available for all events.

· Trebah loves dogs but unfortunately they are unable to attend live performance events. Assistance dogs only please.

• We have a bar selling soft and alcoholic drinks, hot pasties and snacks. You are welcome to bring your own snacks.

· For a member ticket you must have a valid Trebah Membership. Reciprocal partnerships not valid.

• Due to the topography of the garden there is limited access to the amphitheatre, which may not be suitable for all types of mobility vehicles. We will do everything we can to make sure you can see the show but please call us on 01326 252205 before booking to discuss. If you have one of Trebah’s trampers reserved please arrive 1.5 hours before the performance starts to allow time for paperwork and journeying to the amphitheatre. You must reserve a tramper in advance, we are unable to supply them upon request on the night.
• For carer tickets, please call us on 01326252205.

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