ПОРАДИ НЕПРЕДВИДЕНИ ОБСТОЯТЕЛСТВА, ТОВА СЪБИТИЕ Е ОТМЕНЕНО

19:00 часа, Галерия “София”

Спектакъл с музика и танци по български народни приказки

“Primal tales from the heart of Bulgarian myth and folklore… A spellbinding mix of storytelling, ritual and music”

A Spell In Time is a unique British-Bulgarian storytelling company that brings the power and passion of Bulgaria’s myths, heroic epics and traditional tales to UK audiences for the very first time. These primal and poetic tales are woven with magic and a dash of dark humour. They have ancient origins and are largely unknown in the West.

With a spellbinding mix of storytelling, folklore ritual and evocative music, A Spell In Time’s performances have enchanted audiences both nationally and internationally. Archetypal characters, thrilling narratives and exquisite imagery combine to conjure the intense world of dream and a mythic age of long ago when anything was possible. Beautifully atmospheric and profoundly entertaining, they speak to the heart, mind and soul.

“Our audiences were spellbound barely wishing to draw breath in case the spell was broken”
Graham Langley, Storytelling Café
“Glorious storytelling and music… the stars, the moon and the lamp-posts leaned down to listen in at the windows”
Nell Phoenix, StoryNight at Torriano
“Extraordinarily poetic…Storytelling at its most deeply colourful red”
Storylines

A Spell In Time was formed in 1995 by storyteller Moni Sheehan, who is half-Bulgarian, and musician Ivor Davies. The Company has created eight main shows in the Tales of Hidden Bulgaria series:

The Dark Shining
The Dark Shining 2
The Dragon Lover
The Untamed Heart
Breathing The Dawn
The Dark-Eyed Warrior
The Red Blood Rose
Beyond Nine Forests

Alongside the Tales of Hidden Bulgaria series, the Company has also worked on a wide range of other projects including Forest of Sound, a major collaboration with the London Bulgarian Choir at St John’s Smith Square.

Performances are based on the Company’s translations of authentic heroic epics, mythological ballads, ritual songs and traditional tales. These narratives were handed down orally through the generations and collected by Bulgarian folklorists from village storytellers and singers.

A Spell In Time has performed in a wide range of venues from theatres and arts centres to festivals and storytelling clubs, including Beyond The Border Wales International Storytelling Festival, Festival at the Edge, the Bulgarian Cultural Institute, Union Chapel and the Guadalajara International Storytelling Festival, Spain. It has also featured on the BBC World Service, Bulgarian National Radio, BBC Radio Shropshire, BBC Radio Sheffield and Resonance fm.

At a time of increasing interest in Eastern Europe, A Spell In Time presents an exciting distillation of Bulgarian traditional culture that offers an alternative insight into shared human experiences. The Company welcomes new initiatives and collaborations, and enjoys exploring new ways of presenting traditional culture in our modern world.

In conjunction with performance, the Company offers workshops in related skills, including Bulgarian Folk Dance, Bulgarian Folklore, and Storytelling.