Barleycorn

★★★★ “A hilarious mash-up of folk song, dance and storytelling" - StageTalk Magazine It’s been raining all summer. But that’s not going to stop the residents of Hopley Drew gathering in The Barleycorn Inn for their annual village show and one final knees up before the pub closes its doors for good. As the villagers show off their soggy crops, share songs and tales of local lore, and wait with baited breath for the results of the raffle, a wild storm rages. Some say it’s just typical British weather, but others say it’s something much more sinister... Can this drenched and disenchanted community band together to overcome whatever lurks outside? Acclaimed folk theatre company Riddlestick Theatre present a new musical comedy inspired by English lore, folk horror, and ‘wyrd’ 1970s telly, featuring traditional and original music and dance. ★★★★ “A musical comedy both immersive and full of homespun appeal... Barleycorn is a highly enjoyable slice of pastoral charm” - The Fix Magazine “Their energy is boundless, the script fiercely intelligent and the original live music bound to stay dancing through your head” - The Guardian on The Cabinet of Madame Fanny Du Thé (Featured in ‘Best Shows at the Edinburgh Festival 2018) “This is creative, imaginative theatre at its very best” - Bristol 24/7 on The Cabinet of Madame Fanny Du Thé “Energetic, rich storytelling seasoned with a generous helping of genuine fun” - A Younger Theatre on The Cabinet of Madame Fanny Du Thé “The troupe are expert storytellers” - Epigram Arts on Undercover Christmas Club “Hysterically funny” - Bristol 24/7 on Undercover Christmas Club

Company

Riddlestick Theatre

Venue

The Courtyard Theatre

Ages

12 and over