CDs
A Tongue of Stone by Sharon Jacksties and Jem Dick
These ancient stories slip between the realities that are gimpsed by archaeologists, telling of shape shifting swans and stones that speak between the worlds. Twelve tracks enhanced by music played on replicas of ancient insruments, recorded live at the Rural Life Museum, Glastonbury. Suitable for adults and older children.
Playing time 1hr. 21 mins. 2 discs.
Price: £16.70
Stories in a Tipi by Josie Felce
This collection of seven stories from the North American Indian tradition, accompanied by flute and vocal music, is suitable for children and adults.
Playing time 67 mins.
Price: £12.70
Arthur’s Dream by Fire Springs
The epic of King Arthur, from his conception in sorcerous lust, through the shining wonder of his kingdon and search for the Holy Grail, to the tragic endgame of betrayal. Follow the journey as different voices take up the tale and music binds it all together. Suitable for adults and teenagers.
Playing time 2 hrs. 2 discs.
Price: £15.70
Byrhtnoth - the story of the battle of Maldon by The Essex Storytellers
“Curlews call, the water laps and the tale is retold.” In 991 Viking raiders were met by a great war leader. The Battle of Maldon was recorded by an Anglo-Saxon poet and is here retold in their own personal way by three Essex storytellers, making the battle and it’s aftermath come alive again for a modern audience. Suitable for adults.
Playing time 35 mins
Price: £10.70
The Hanged Man and other Breton Tales by John Edgar
Twelve ghostly tales from a bleak and eccentric time when two worlds met on a daily, or more likely nightly, basis. Chilling, with occasional dark humour, these tales explore the hidden beliefs, fears and dreams of 19th Century Britainy. Suitable for adults.
Playing time 70 mins.
Price: £10.70
Breton Tales After Dark by John Edgar
Thirteen tales from a place and time when trees walk, skulls talk, the Lavandieres wash shrouds for those who will die the next day and you may meet Death or The Devil on the road. Suitable for adults.
Playing time 67mins.
Price: £8.70
Stories of Shropshire by Amy Douglas
Amy has chosed six stories and two riddles from the county in which she grew up. Her familiarity with both the stories, and the places they come from, makes this a delight to listen to. Suitable for children and adults.
Playing time 1hr.
Price: £12.70
Why the Sea is Salt by Michael and Wendy Dacre
Five fishy tales from Iceland, India, Ireland, Europe and Norse mythology, including the story of the water cycle. Suitable for children.
Playing time 45 mins.
Price: £12.70
The Voyage of Mealduin by Michael and Wendy Dacre
Voyaging in search of his father’s killer, Maelduin has many adventures. The end of the quest is as interesting as the challenges of the voyage in this early Irish romance. Suitable for teenagers and adults.
Playing time 55 mins.
Price: £12.70
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