Sagas, Sea Voyages and Viking Legends Around the Fire
Single ticket £21.00
Join master storytellers Bernadette Russell and Jason Buck around a roaring fire for an evening of Viking sagas written in runes and tales told to the sea. You’ll hear stories of legendary shieldmaidens and warrior Queens, of epic sea voyages, gods and monsters, bloody feuds, tricksters and strange transformations, magical blacksmiths, outcasts and rebels.
You’ll be invited to join in the chants as we row in our imaginary longboats from story to story, place to place, joining the Norsemen in their epic travels as they raided, pirated, traded and settled across Europe and beyond. Skål!
A bar will be serving locally produced mead and cider, alongside a range of other alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. Hot drinks and snacks will also be available to purchase from our shop on arrival and during the interval.
Bernadette Russell is a published author and professional storyteller. She is storyteller in residence at Lesnes Abbey Wood, where she hosts "Rough Magic"- a regular storytelling and seasonal celebration event. She has told stories for many organisations including Royal Albert Hall, National Theatre, National Trust, English Heritage and Southbank Centre, but she is mostly to be found telling stories in the woods around a fire.
"Jason Buck is a man made of myth, magic and mead. His stories are filled with adventure, his beard is full of unexpected twists and his tankard filled with a poet's brew. Sit around the fire and listen to his tales - you won't be disappointed." Abbie, Strange Times Storytelling Club
ABOUT THIS EVENT
Enjoy a special storytelling collaboration between Jason Buck and Bernadette Russell
Suitable for adults and teens (14+)
All profits will go to supporting the ongoing educational and research work of Butser Ancient Farm
INCLUDED IN YOUR TICKET
An evening of Viking storytelling with Jason Buck and Bernadette Russell. Gather around a roaring fire in our Iron Age roundhouse and immerse yourself in Norse sagas, legendary voyages and tales of gods, monsters and warriors.
USEFUL INFORMATION: Please wrap up warm with sensible footwear as it can be chilly at the farm during the winter. 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 7pm, so please arrive at 6:45pm. The event will finish at 9pm.
FIRES: Please note there will be open fires in the house during this event.
CARERS: If you need a carer, you’re entitled to a free adult ticket to cover them. Please book your other ticket(s) as normal, and then email admin@butserancientfarm.co.uk with your order number and one of the following: evidence of Middle or Higher rate DLA for care and/or mobility; PIP receipt; Access Card +1; evidence of Armed Forces Independent Payment or War Disablement Pension; D/deaf or blind registration; evidence of carer registration; a medical professional’s letter.
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.