Wild Words: Gods, Myths and Monsters

Meet the Gods, their Human playthings and the Monsters, in an exciting new collaboration between composer Gwyneth Herbert and word conjurer Michael Loader.

Myths are amongst the oldest stories known to humankind, told to help us understand our world. Come and be a part of bringing three myths to life through sound collages, words and melodies…

A reimagining of an Ancient Greek myth about the shifting of seasons and a tale from Russia as old as a primordial forest, both with female characters at the helm; and the creation of an entirely new one – made in the moment – with the help of you the audience; plus songs and games in our pre-show Playshop.

Expect eclectic musical sounds, vocal gymnastics and flugelhorn dynamics.

N.B. This event starts with a Playshop at 3.15pm, followed by a short break and then the main show, finishing around 5pm.

Event most suitable for children aged 6 and above.

“A fun packed show of drama, stories and music. Entertained and spellbound!”

Michael Loader

Michael is a storyteller and workshop leader working with all ages from pre-schoolers to elders. He works with the Read For Good charity in children’s hospitals; is director of Somerset Storyfest and their One Tree Refugee Project; storyteller in residence with St George’s concert hall Bristol with Wild Words.

His creative work abroad has taken him to children’s homes in Romania, street theatre in East Germany, drama workshops in Spain, corporate facilitation in Switzerland and two projects in Palestine and Israel with the British Council.

“Michael clearly has storytelling in his soul and his love of people and of engaging the audience in the story is abundantly apparent in all of his wonderful shows”. National Arboretum Westonbirt

Gwyneth Herbert

Performer, composer / lyricist and musical activist Gwyneth Herbert has been hailed as one the most imaginative and idiosyncratic artists of her generation.

She has collaborated with artists, academics, communities, companies, orchestras, pole dancers and puppets to produce a huge canon of interdisciplinary work including including the record-breaking productions of A Christmas Carol and The Nutcracker at Bristol Old Vic.