Nordic novels are all the rage at the moment with the likes of Stieg Larsson and Henning Mankell’s ‘Kurt Wallander’ books frequently dominating the bestseller lists. But what happens when you combine dark Scandinavian tales with brooding folk music?
The only place she had known freedom was where the spring gushed from the mountainside. Terrified of being caught she ran there and with little time to waste, threw the ring into the water. But when the ring and her words were lost in the rush of water, the cold encircled her once more. Is hope enough? Will the river bring her freedom?
Bubbling with vivid imagery and thrilling music, ‘The Whispering Road’ is a story you’ll never forget; two entwined Scandinavian stories of hope in the darkness, of two strangers bound by a ring, and of the one who could not love.
Brought to life with accompaniment of traditional Scandinavian music on the Swedish nyckelharpa, kohorn, accordion, guitar and three-part close harmony singing, seriouskitchen draws on the rich heritage of Scandinavian myths and stories to bring you a show blending spellbinding storytelling with outstanding musicianship and traditional Nordic folk culture.
Internationally renowned storyteller and singer Nick Hennessey, who has performed across the world, in Japan, Canada, the United States and Scandinavia, is joined by the UK’s leading expert in the Swedish nyckelharpa Vicki Swan and Jonny Dyer; a performer, arranger and composer whose outstanding technical ability, coupled with a wide-ranging musical taste has made him a tireless and forceful musical innovator.
Leaping between song, music and the spoken word, the international touring group seriouskitchen deliver an electrifying performance, leading their audience on a fantastical journey to a land where every bird and beast has power and every encounter a deeper purpose.
Expect a night of sublime music and outstanding storytelling.
Fri 21 Nov, 7:30pm. Halstock Village Hall. 01935 83347
Sat 22 Nov, 7:30pm. Hinton Martel Village Hall. 01258 840066
Sun 23 Nov, 7:30pm. Milborne St Andrew Village Hall. 01258 839230
