Stories with Wings Brave Girls & Celtic Kings
‘With a circling of birds, the cauldron stirs and something occurs inside . . . .’
3 stories featuring birds and with an emphasis on nature created and presented by Milly Jackdaw in collaboration with uniquely talented cellist/singer/composer Ailsa Mair Hughes.
'Honeyangel'. The story of Melangell, a princess of Ireland who flees an arranged marriage and finds herself in Wales. Here her passion for wildlife and protective instincts inspire an act of great bravery. This performance vividly evokes the immense beauty of the ancient woods and hills, filled with animals and those who hunt them.
'Branwen's Starling'. From the 2nd branch of the Mabinogion. A refreshing and dramatic adaptation of this classic Welsh myth, with an emphasis on the role of Branwen and her relationship with a starling.
'Pigeon in the Cathedral!' Written by Ailsa Mair Hughes and based on a real life experience. During an orchestral/choral performance in the Basilique de St Denis in Paris, a pigeon is trapped inside the cathedral. This humorous and wonderfully musical piece explores the experience from the pigeon’s point of view.
Ailsa and Milly combine artful storytelling, original music, poetry and songs to give a highly engaging performance experience that works on many levels, stimulating the imagination and indulging the senses. It brings new light to tales from ancient mythology making it accessible to people of all ages and bringing out contemporary relevance. An enchanting brew to lift the spirits, open the wings of imagination and take you on a flight of fantasy.
Running time 1 ½ hours.
Suitable for adults & children aged 8 and over.
