“THOR! Tall…brave…strong…but none too bright. Sometimes his days are not always full of heroic thunder, but instead are filled with hapless blunder!”
Single ticket £17.50
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…like the day he was almost married to an oafish giant. Or when he thought he was shortchanged as golden treasures were handed out. And then there was the time he had to be rescued by his own son, Magni, who was only three days old!
These ancient Nordic tales are brought to you by Ulf and Odd, two skalds, or storytellers, in a comedic romp through the life and times of the Viking gods.
Rattlebox and Angel Heart Theatre present this family show with their usual flair for skilfully blending puppetry, storytelling and larger-than-life characters into a performance full of wonder and delight! SKÅL!
In the intimate and atmospheric setting of a Saxon meadhall you’ll be treated to engaging storytelling combined with clever puppetry; using many beautifully made puppets, sets and props, the performance retains the spirit of the original stories, whilst making it accessible to both adults and children alike (ages 7 years and up).
There will be a bar selling locally produced cider, mead and a range of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. Hot drinks and snacks will also be available to be purchased from our shop.
“What an incredible show for myself and my two kids. Thoroughly engaging, exciting, funny, and educational, with Viking 'factoids' scattered throughout. Absolutely gorgeous hand carved puppets. The set created such and inviting scene too, we all gathered around in anticipation. We loved being able to come up and meet the puppets and puppeteers afterwards. Just brilliant!” - audience member at Green Scythe Fair
ABOUT THIS EVENT
Enjoy artisanal puppetry beneath the roof of a Saxon meadhall listening to epic tales of Nordic gods.
Please note this performance is suitable for children aged 7+
All profits will go to supporting the ongoing educational and research work of Butser Ancient Farm
INCLUDED IN YOUR TICKET
An afternoon of puppetry bringing tales of Nordic mythology to life in a Saxon hall. Visit the farm as we approach spring, and settle around the hearth.
USEFUL INFORMATION: Please dress for the weather with sensible footwear. You may wish to bring a blanket or cushion to make your seat more comfortable. Please bring a torch as it may be dark returning to your car to the end of the event.
TIMINGS: This special event starts at 4:30pm, so please arrive at 4:15pm. The event will finish at 6pm.
FIRES: Please note there will be open fires in the house during this event.
CASH: There will be a cash bar at this event and the opportunity to buy hot drinks, snacks, and gifts in our shop.
ALCOHOL: No alcohol to be brought into the event.
ANIMALS: We are sorry but dogs (apart from assistance dogs) are not invited to this special event.
REFUNDS: We cannot offer any refunds on tickets unless Butser Ancient Farm needs to cancel the event due to unforeseen circumstances.
SPECIAL EVENT: This event is not included as general admission for our annual pass holders. This ticket is for access to the timed event only and does not include full admission to the Farm.
COVID-19: We will be complying with any relevant Covid-19 government guidance in place at the time of the event including the latest guidance on mask wearing. If you have any Covid-19 symptoms or have been asked to self-isolate, please do not attend.