Folk & Fable Festival Programme
Folk & Fable Festival Programme
Friday 23rd August, Saturday 24th August, Sunday 25th August
Friday 23rd August, Saturday 24th August, Sunday 25th August
Time
Area
About
Event
FRIDAY 23rd
High Tide Friday
(Tickets £5)
Bev Lee Harling’s Ploughing the Salt Sea’ music and theatre show followed by Sing-a-long Sea shanties from Battle’s own ‘Buoys and Gulls’
7:00pm - 11:30pm
Main Marquee
SATURDAY 24th
Official Festival Opening
Market Square
Battle Mayor will cut the ribbon to open the festival
10:00 - 10:10
10:00 - 10:30
10:00 - 10:30
Talk on the Battle tapestry
Main Marquee
Tina’s Tapestry
Three Women: An Alternative Take on 1066 Country (£10)
Starcroft Farm
Talk on 3 local women from history whose stories inspired Starcroft cabins.
10:00 - 10:30
St Mary’s
Church
Find out the hidden secrets of a medieval church built in 1115 with paintings, stained glass & ornate tomb of King Henry VIII’s right hand man, Sir Anthony Browne
Medieval Church Tour
10:40 - 11:00
Main Marquee
Peter Elliott
The Silent Battle - what happens when you put on noise cancelling headphones
11:15 - 11:45
Main Marquee
Roots and All
Talk on wildlife gardening by Celebrity Gardener Sarah
Wilson
11:15 - 11:45
Story Tent
Aesops Fables
Tina Green reading stories from Aesops Fables
Sir Loyal Heart - Henry VIII
12:00 - 12:45
Interactive talk by Sir Loyal Heart on the young Henry VIII
Main Marquee
Dramatised reading of Red Riding Hood - Chills, thrills &
Blood
A Scary Fairy Tale
13:00 - 13:30
Main Marquee
13:45 - 14:00
Karen Davies as Anne Boleyn
Main Marquee
Interactive talk on witchcraft, Anne Boleyn and the Reformation
Meet Polly Dots in her Magic Repair Shed - Magical Theatre for children.
14:15 - 14:45
Main Marquee
Magic Repair Shed
15:00 - 15:45
Peter Elliot: Planet For Hire
Story Tent
Children write an advert for a planet, not a nanny
Programme may be subject to change without prior notice
More family activities, Morris dancers, puppet shows, fairy walks and fantasy characters in the market square throughout the festival.
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Time
Area
About
Event
SATURDAY 24th cont....
Russ Williams
Main Marquee
Tales of Welsh folklore plus readings from his new book with Q&A
15:00 - 15:45
16:00 - 16:45
17:00 - 19:15
Sophie Crabtree
Singer songwriter playing contemporary folk music
Main Marquee
Main Marquee
Live podcast exploring legends & weird traditions of the Norman invasion
Three Ravens Podcast
(Tickets £5)
Adult comedy night with absurd verse, daft stories & comedy songs from local performers
19:45 - 11.30
Main Marquee
Folk U Yer Battle Axe
(Tickets £5 )
SUNDAY 25th
Talk - “2 murderers, a king and a doctor walk into a pub...” The folklore of The Mint House, Pevensey
Main Marquee
The Mint House
10:00-10:45
11:00 - 11:45
Main Marquee
Ed Boxhall Music
Local Singer Songwriter performing covers and his own humorous songs.
12:00 - 12:30
Main Marquee
Wine Tasting
Guisseppe from Villa Sophia talking about wine with wine tasting
12:00 - 12:30
Story Tent
Ed Boxhall Music
Local Singer Songwriter reading poems, stories and singing songs from his own books. Perfect for all primary school age children.
12:45 - 13:45
A Scary Fairytale
Dramatised reading of Red riding hood - Chills, thrills & blood
Main Marquee
Find out the hidden secrets of a church built in 1115 with medieval wall paintings, stained glass and ornate tomb of King Henry VIII’s right hand man, Sir Anthony Browne
St Mary’s
Church
Medieval Church Tour
13.30-14:00
Milton Hide
14:00 - 14:45
15:00 - 15:45
Main Marquee
Jim & Jo tell intriguing stories through original song.
Local legends - Barney, Joe, Daniel & Steve playing original material
Main Marquee
A Great Bunch O’ Lads
Main Marquee
The Kent born Master of Percussive Acoustic Guitar.
Sean de Burca
16:00 - 16:45
Main Marquee
Get Real
A talented, young local group playing crowd pleasing covers & original tracks
17:00-17.45
19:00 - 11.30
Main Marquee
Ceilidh! (Tickets £10)
A Ceilidh Dance hosted by the The Amazing Catsfield Steamers
Programme may be subject to change without prior notice
Tickets for High Tide Friday, Three Ravens Podcast, Folk U Yer Battle Axe & Ceilidh available to buy from Barnaby’s, White Sails, Needle Meets Hook, Hain & Son or through our website - www.battlefolkandfable.co.uk
Festival
partners:
Friday 23rd August 7pm-11.30pm
IN THE MARQUEE @ MARKET SQUARE
Bev Lee Harling’s
‘Ploughing the salt sea’
music & theatre show
FOLK & FABLE FESTIVAL 2024
presents
Sing-A-Long
Sea Shanties with
‘Buoys and Gulls’
FOLK & FABLE FESTIVAL 2024
presents
A free afternoon filled with folk & acoustic music
Sunday 25th August from 2pm
IN THE MARQUEE @ MARKET SQUARE
FOLK & FABLE FESTIVAL 2024
presents
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FOLK & FABLE FESTIVAL 2024
presents
A night of mythical mirth
Saturday 24th August 7.45pm-11.30pm
IN THE MARQUEE @ MARKET SQUARE
COMEDY
SONGS
ABSURD
VERSE
DAFT
STORIES
VALENTINE
tARA
CJ & MAx
Danny Schlesinger
It’s olivia post
BETSIE TINKER
PMBC
GRACE PILKINGTON
Dave Clarke aka “Goblin man”
Tara Valentine
FOLK & FABLE FESTIVAL 2024
presents
Saturday 24th August 5pm-7.30pm
IN THE MARQUEE @ MARKET SQUARE
Bev Lee Harling’s
‘Ploughing the salt sea’
music & theatre show
Sing-A-Long
Sea Shanties with
‘Bouys and Guls’
Doors open 6pm
TICKETS from £5
or Buy @ Barnabys, Needle Meets Hook, Hain and Son & White Sails
(also available on the door)
Saturday in the marquee
Sophie Crabtree
Singer songwriter, fiddle player and general silly sausage from Reading. Currently based in Cardiff!
Contemporary folk music.
Russ will be reading extracts from his new book:
“WHERE THE FOLK”
followed by a Q & A session
In 'Where the Folk', Russ visits locations all over Wales that are associated with Welsh folklore. Along the way, he meets local experts and delves into the origins of the tales that have had the biggest impact on Welsh culture.
Russ Williams was raised in the predominantly Welsh-speaking town of Caernarfon in North Wales.
He now resides in Cardiff, where he continues to write. He published his first short story via Roath Writers' annual anthology in 2015. He has since become an indie author, publishing two books (Free House and The Earth’s Kidneys) in 2016. He also has two active blogs, Brawd Autistico and Where the Folk.
His short piece 'When Hats are Life' appears in Helen Bucke’s Bearing Untold Stories: Life on (and off) the Autism Spectrum. Where the Folk is his first traditionally published book.
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Magic show
THREE RAVENS PODCAST LIVE!
saturday 17.00 - 19.15
Join Sussex-based podcasters and award-winning writers Eleanor Conlon and Martin Vaux for a family-friendly live recording of their hit history and folklore show, Three Ravens!
On this very special episode, written just for Battle Festival, they will explore strange legends and weird traditions related to the times of the Norman invasion.
In addition to chatting about what Anglo Saxon life was like in Sussex and Kent at the time, including ancient beliefs in weird monsters and strange magic, they will discuss some of the fun folklore of the time and area, such as giants, dragons, and ghosts, and then tell an original and rather silly version of the story of William the Conqueror's quite stabby (and surprisingly construction-focused) holiday to our side of the English channel!
With live music, storytelling, quite a few giggles, and a Q&A session afterwards, come along for a couple hours packed with lore, legends and laughter!
Suitable for adults and children aged 10 and over.
TICKETS from £5
or Buy @ Barnabys, Needle Meets Hook, Hain and Son & White Sails
(also available on the door)
Children’s activities
Rust + Stardust
The Cackle Street Cats
We’ve got lots of fun, FREE activities planned for children and families all weekend, keep an eye out as our timetable is updated
A rhyming fable from Rust & Stardust, featuring spellbinding songs, delightful dances, colourful costumes, and adorable cat puppets who make potions and fall in love!
- Children’s puppet show
- activity workshops
- music
- games
- face painting
- Story telling tent
- street entertainers
- history talks
- Magic show
Shadowshanks and Pumpkinpaws are the very best of friends, but their owners can't stand each other, even though they haven't spoken in years.
With musical mayhem, mischievous misunderstandings and of course, a sprinkle of magic, the Cackle Street Cats try to reconcile Persephone and Araminta before the Midsummer Festival - with some unintended, and hilarious, results!
This is a free event
kindly sponsored by Haine & son
Saturday Night:
“Folk U yer Battle Axe”
A night of silliness! Comedy Songs, absurd verse, drag acts and daft stories
A night of mythical mirth
tARA
VALENTINE
Its Olivia Post &
Danny The Idiot
Your Hosts
Betsie Tinker
Drag comedy
CJ & Max
Hilarious adult humour duo
Dave Clarke
AKA The Goblin man
Doors open 7.30pm
TICKETS from £5
Available to buy @ Barnabys, needle meets hook, hain and son & white sails
(also available on the door)
The Catsfield Steamers play British traditional music with callers that have vast experience of guiding dancers, whatever your level of experience. Make sure you bring suitable shoes for dancing.
Ticket price £10
19:30-23:00
- Buy your tickets from:
- Barnabys
- Needle Meets Hook
- Haine AND SON Funeral Directors
- White Sails
Licensed bar provided by The Bull Inn
Hot food available
We are thrilled to announce Our 2024 artist in residence:
Sophie merryn barnes
Sophie lives in battle and recently graduated from St. Martins College London
this year our artist will be sponsored by white sails in battle
if you would like to sponsor our artist next year or would like to apply to be our resident artist please email battlefolkandfablefestival@gmail.com
Recipes & stories
The Story collectors
- Have you got a family favourite dish?
- Is there a story behind it?
- Has it been handed down through the generations?
Have you ever stopped to think about the stories behind your family's favourite dishes? Those treasured recipes handed down through generations are more than just instructions for a delicious meal, they're also a window into your family's history and traditions.
We're excited to announce that this year, we're collecting your recipes and the stories behind them. Whether it's a well-loved family favorite or a new creation with a unique story, we want to hear about it! Don't forget to include a picture - we'd love to see a photo or a drawing of your culinary masterpiece.
Drop off your recipe and its story at one of our story collectors. We're planning to read some of these stories during the festival and who knows, we might even cook up some of the recipes too! And if we collect enough, we'll compile them into a book.
So why not take a moment to share your recipe and its story with a friend or family member? We can't wait to hear from you!
The Folk and fable festival hosts a traditional market bursting with handmade and traditional goods & street entertainers
Artisan stalls and
craft market
If you would like to host a stall contact Angie by popping into her shop: Barnaby’s of battle
or via email: angieinthestings@googlemail.com
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Veronica
Olivia
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Parking available at the market square
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CONTACT US
The festival takes place in the glorious sussex countryside
You can reach us by email:
Trade stall enquiries: Contact Angie in person at Barnabys shop in Battle highstreet or email: battlefolkandfablefestival@gmail.com
Performer/ speaker enquiries: Contact Olivia : info@racingsnail.org
Our Mission
To celebrate our rich history of story telling and folkore and to encourage the creation of new stories and songs.
To champion local artists and provide platforms to showcase their talents.
To encourage visitors to Battle town, & support local businesses.
To provide a wide program of activities to appeal to a diverse audience.
To be diverse & inclusive.
We are striving to create a viable and sustainable festival. We recycle and re-use, and endeavour to source suppliers that are local to reduce our carbon footprint
Thankyou to our supporters;
your donations either in time or money or both, have made this event happen; we are truly grateful.
SUPPORT US:
We operate as a registered, not for profitc community interest company (C.I.C)
All the money that we raise is used directly to fund the festival; it helps us to pay for our performers and activities, some of our activities are subsidised or are free to enable everyone to enjoy the event.
- Making a donation
- Buying a ticket for one of our events
- Purchasing a lottery ticket, scan here:
- Sponsor a specific Act or activity
- Become an event partner
Event partners
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