
EVENTS
PROGRAMME
BLABBERMOUTH exists to share traditional tales far and wide, primarily through a varied programme of themed storytelling performances staged in rural communities across Somerset and the wider west-country. In addition, Dan works with various partners such as DRYAD GIN and HOPE NATURE PROJECT to create unique community events. If you are interested in working with BLABBERMOUTH, to develop your own event, do drop us a line.
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This year's regular performance programme includes the following shows (see calendar for dates and venues). Unless otherwise stated, shows are aimed at grown-up audiences but should be suitable for older children.
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SEASONAL TALES FROM AROUND THE WORLD
Many of us feel disconnected from the natural world, our busy lives so full of distraction that it is easy to miss the tell-tale signs of the changing seasons. Through the sharing of traditional tales, both local and global, all of which mark the slow turning of the year, these changing, seasonal performances are an invitation to pause and acknowledge the buds and the blossom, the fruit on the bough and the falling leaves. ​​​
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STORIES FOR MIDSUMMER
Explore the varied folklore and stories associated with this most important and magical time of the year, as it as been celebrated across the globe and the centuries.

COMING LATER THIS YEAR
​THE MISTLETOE BOUGH
& OTHER CHILLING CHRISTMAS TALES
Though now largely forgotten, The Mistletoe Bough was once one of Britain's most popular and familiar Christmas songs. The chilling tale which forms the song’s narrative has versions found across the globe, but is reputed to originate in in true events which occurred in seventeenth century Somerset. Join us for an evening of stories and music, as we retell the story of the Mistletoe Bough, and its origins, along with other West-Country ghost stories.

2025 CALENDAR
(Click on event to book)
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January 17: Hope Nature Project Wassail,
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15th March: Lydeard St Lawrence Village Hall
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4th April: Bawdrip Parish Hall
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5th April: Bradford-on-Tone Village Hall
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10th April: Combe St Nicholas Village Hall
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11th April: East Harptree Village Hall
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​22nd June: Quantock Solstice Walk
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24th June: Sampford Peverell Village Hall
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16th August: Ash Priors Village Hall
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