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Wonderful Beast

Suffolk-based theatre company bringing folk stories, legends and fairy tales to young and old alike.

  1. 'The Woman from the Sea', performed by Gemma Jones, with a sung introduction by Vernon Rose

    06/11/2020

    'The Woman from the Sea', performed by Gemma Jones, with a sung introduction by Vernon Rose

    Gemma Jones performs this haunting folktale about a woman from the sea, who is captured by a human. But will her home and children on the shore be enough to keep her from her natural world? Introduced by Vernon Rose singing an extract of traditional folk song 'Selkie'.

    8 min
  2. Double Damask, performed by Helen Fraser

    06/04/2020

    Double Damask, performed by Helen Fraser

    Helen Fraser performs this hilarious sketch originally created by Dion Titheridge, and made famous by Cicely Courtneidge. How difficult can it really be to place an order for some napkins?

    3 min
  3. 'Sea Tongue' (by Kevin Crossley Holland), performed by Sasha Mitchell and Matt Prendergast

    06/02/2020

    'Sea Tongue' (by Kevin Crossley Holland), performed by Sasha Mitchell and Matt Prendergast

    Sasha Mitchell and Matt Prendergast perform Kevin Crossley Holland's 'Sea Tongue', inspired by the true story of Dunwich, Britain's Atlantis. Dunwich was once among England's biggest towns, but now lies almost entirely beneath the North Sea, save for a tiny village. This eerie piece evokes the voices of what was lost, and the forces that took it. With original music by Sylvia Hallett. Cover image of a Dunwich seascape, by Ben Wardle.

    7 min
  4. 'An Unexpected Reunion', read by Roger Lloyd Pack

    05/28/2020

    'An Unexpected Reunion', read by Roger Lloyd Pack

    Roger Lloyd Pack reads a darkly moving and eerie tale of a love that transcends earthly bounds.

    5 min
  5. 'A Pottle Of Brains', read by Roger Lloyd Pack

    05/26/2020

    'A Pottle Of Brains', read by Roger Lloyd Pack

    Roger Lloyd Pack reads this funny folk tale following a fool's quest for a pottle of brains.

    10 min
  6. 'Cinderella' / 'Hansel & Gretel' / 'Song to Hermes', written and read by Jehane Markham

    05/21/2020

    'Cinderella' / 'Hansel & Gretel' / 'Song to Hermes', written and read by Jehane Markham

    Poet, lyricist and dramatist Jehane Markham reads three of her own poems, based on traditional fairytales.

    7 min
  7. 'The Magic Drum', a Yoruba story told by Colin Salmon

    05/19/2020

    'The Magic Drum', a Yoruba story told by Colin Salmon

    Colin Salmon tells this folk story from West Africa. A tale for all the family.

    13 min
  8. 'Forty Hares and a Princess', told by Jonathan Pryce, Sam Scudder, Gemma Jones and Jane Barber

    05/14/2020

    'Forty Hares and a Princess', told by Jonathan Pryce, Sam Scudder, Gemma Jones and Jane Barber

    A Yiddish folk tale of a king's challenge to his daughter's suitor, and how a fool with a little luck is only half a fool. Told by Jonathan Pryce, Gemma Jones, Sam Scudder and Jane Barber. With original music by Sylvia Hallett.

    13 min
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Suffolk-based theatre company bringing folk stories, legends and fairy tales to young and old alike.

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    Wonderful Beast
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  • Episodes
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  • Rating
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