Original ghost story by Blabbermouth Storytelling, told by Dan Broadbent, inspired by Winter Solstice myths and the folklore of South West England's prehistoric sites.
Blabbermouth Storytelling bring Midwinter to the Exeter Historic Guildhall on Sunday 13 December, a ghost story told in two parts and delivered by Dan Broadbent. It's an original piece, not a retelling of an old classic, and it draws on the myths and legends of the Winter Solstice and the eerie folklore surrounding some of the South West's most mysterious prehistoric sites. The story spans thousands of years and weaves tales within tales, bringing to life a range of characters along the way: Edwardian archaeologists, self-styled gurus, and ancient gods.
Broadbent is an award-winning archaeologist as well as a storyteller, and that background sits right at the heart of the material. The whole thing is told in two parts, with a short interval in between, and runs for about 90 minutes. It's recommended for adults and older children from 13 up, with under-14s needing to be accompanied by an adult.
People who've seen it have called it 'spellbinding', 'haunting' and 'utterly captivating', and one reader described it as 'a Yuletide delight'. It's the kind of thing that works best when you're sitting in a room with other people, listening to a story unfold rather than reading it on a page.
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The Guildhall is at 203 High Street, EX4 3EB. Doors open at 7pm and the show starts at 7.30pm. Tickets are £16 standard and £11 for 16 and under, with each including a £1 booking fee.
