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National Tour 2009
Hunting the Giant’s Daughter
is based on the oldest surviving Arthurian legend from The
Mabinogion.
A
young man, Culhwch, is destined to f all instantly in love with Olwen
- a woman who no one knows how to find! The seemingly impossible
odds draw King Arthur and his knights into the magical quest to find
her, filled with tests and challenges, giants and adventures.
On the
quest, King Arthur faces some of his greatest challenges, a perilous
hunt for a wild boar, the Twrch Trwyth, and the search for the blood
of the witch Y Widdon Orddu merch y Widdon Orwen.
The
stakes are raised and the tension mounts as Culhwch, having already
proved his strength and skill, faces a lengthening list of
increasingly difficult and dangerous tasks if he is ever to claim
the hand of the woman he loves.
Internationally renowned storyteller Michael Harvey weaves Welsh
poetry into an imaginative telling of the tale, around a delicious
mix of traditional Welsh and jazz influenced music created by Stacey
Blythe (accordion, piano, harp) and singer Lynne Denman.
This new show is touring arts venues and festivals during 2009,
beginning on Saturday 28 March, 8.30pm at The Sage Gateshead in
partnership with A Bit Crack storytellers.
An
evening to savour, offering an intoxicating mix of lively
storytelling and music.
Suitable for adults and children aged 12+
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