‘I’m not a king or a Wizard… but I do have a story to tell’

Meet Ben Bundle. He likes fishing and snorkelling, jumping off rocks and exploring the magical island of Bryher with his friends.

But after an accident leaves Bun blind, he fears his days if adventure are over. Until one day he is swept into the realm of his favourite story, the ancient legend of King Arthur, and Bun’s world changes forever.

Get ready for a gripping adventure where a broken promise, a magic sword and a ghostly king reveal to Bun a life-changing quest of his own.

The Sleeping Sword is a new adaptation of a beloved Morpurgo novel. A tale about magic, mystery, hope, love, triumph and disaster, it weaves a contemporary story of self-discovery with Arthurian legend in a way that is utterly spellbinding.

An exciting family adventure with creative access at its heart

The Sleeping Sword was created through collaborative workshops with visually impaired and sighted actors, and a visually impaired dramaturg. It is performed by a cast of three including two visually impaired actors. It premiered at The Watermill Theatre in 2022, and subsequently on a schools tour, with integrated creative audio description and captioning.… Read More

“A long time ago, when the magic in the world, both good and bad, was not so hidden away as it is now, there was a man who made a mirror. And not just any mirror you might find in any downstairs loo. Oh no. This was a magic mirror. A bad magic mirror…”

Greta’s brother, Kay, has been acting strange. He’s mean and moody and won’t play games. The Snow Queen must have snatched him, and left an imposter in his place! With her new friend, a wise-cracking, fame-hungry talking Crow to guide her, Greta must set out across the snow to search for her brother in the Snow Queen’s palace and bring him home in time for Christmas.

Funny, magic and full of surprises, this new modern adaptation of THE SNOW QUEEN is a perfect family Christmas adventure. So wrap up warm, grab a mulled wine from the bar, and enjoy this socially-distanced festive treat.

Reviews:

“Both poetic and comical… a delightful hour of escapism.” The Argus

“A sophisticated and humorous production… sure to charm the whole family” ★★★★ Broadway Baby

“An uplifting watch, very well acted and beautifully produced, with plenty of giggles. A must see for all the family.”… Read More