Widdershins
A darkly comic storytelling show steeped in Cornish folklore, weaving poetry, physical theatre and unforgettable characters into an eerie, witty, and wildly imaginative experience
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’)
Please read this important information about events at Trebah:
- Doors will open 1 hour before the performance to allow time for you to explore the garden, have a picnic or just leisurely make your way to the amphitheatre to take your seat.
- Doors will close 15 minutes after the start time of the performance.
- This event takes place in our open-air amphitheatre and we are used to the Cornish weather! Outdoor events will only be cancelled in extreme weather conditions, so please bring a coat!
- Please allow 20 minutes before the performance starts to walk to the amphitheatre.
- 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.
- A number of cushioned seats with back supports are available at the amphitheatre on a first-come-first-served basis.
- For large parties and groups, please arrive in plenty of time if you would like seats together.
- 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.
- For accessibility/carer tickets, please call us on 01326252205.
- 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.
- We have a bar selling soft drinks, alcoholic drinks and snacks. You are welcome to bring your own snacks.
