Around the Seasons in Story and Song: An Evening With Martin Maudsley

Telling the SeasonsBased on his recent book Telling the Seasons, Dorset-based storyteller and musician Martin Maudsley presents a live performance of songs and stories that celebrate the turning of the year.Following the rich tapestry of folklore from around the British Isles, this specially-created performance for FOLDE weaves together traditional songs, spoken word poetry and local legends to whisk you through the changing seasons in the course of an evening's entertainment.Telling the Seasons takes us on a journey through the twelve months of the year with folktales, customs and celebrations.

Drawing on the changing patterns of nature and the rich tapestry of folklore from the British Isles, it is a colourful guide into how and why we continue to celebrate the seasons.

Here are magical myths of the sun and moon, earthy tales of walking stones and talking trees, and lively legends of the spirits of each particular season.Martin Maudsley tells tales around the year to children and adults, specialising in stories of the natural world and local landscapes.

He can be found leading seasonal celebrations from winter wassails to bright May Day mornings in rural Dorset where he lives.This event is brought to you by FOLDE Dorset in partnership with the Grosvenor Arms.If you dine at the Grosvenor on the day of this talk, you'll receive 10% off your food bill on presentation of your ticket.

We strongly recommend booking in advance.