19:00-19:45, Tuesday 23rd September 2025
The Cockpit
Music: Lucinda Guy
Words: Robert Herrick
The village of Dean Prior, Devon was once home to Robert Herrick (1591-1674) whose many poems document the rituals, spells and nature of the time. In this new work by his contemporary neighbour, composer Lucinda Guy, we enter the temple of the fairies as they perform their services and celebrations. Written in the church where Herrick was vicar, and infused with the atmosphere of Dartmoor, this show draws on the methods of early opera with elements of 20th century modernism and neopagan playfulness.
Age range: All ages, but mostly adults
In a festival of new work, please note that shows may overrun.
Produced by The Meadow Verse
Venue: The Cockpit, Gateforth Street, London NW8 8EH.
On the same day:
Music: Janet Oates.
Director: Tobias Millard
Music Director: Leslie-Ann Lewis
Singers: Rosalind O’Dowd (soprano), Myrto Loulaki (mezzo)
Text: Robert Herrick
Music: Lucinda Guy
Orators: Catherine Guy, Ella Dangerfield
Clerics: Ems Coombes, Lucinda Guy
Musicians: Rowan Gatherer, Kerry Priest
Design: Artemis Guy