O Flow’ry May
Sat, 20 Apr
|Shaftesbury
A celebration of Spring! Folk music and spoken word from Dorset actors and musicians Tim Laycock & Alastair Braidwood at Shaftesbury Abbey Museum 7pm
Time & Location
20 Apr 2024, 19:00 – 21:00
Shaftesbury, Park Walk, Shaftesbury SP7 8JR, UK
About the Event
Join esteemed folk musician Tim Laycock, assisted by folk singer Alastair Braidwood, for an evening of words and music from the county and beyond all to do with Spring, May Day, the turning of the year towards summer, and the people who live and worked, past and present, on the land.
These two local actors and musicians join forces to bring readings and poems from Thomas Hardy and William Barnes, traditional folk tunes and songs, and hearty good cheer together for an enjoyable and educational evening celebrating May Day, and all its associated traditions.
Indoor performance, so tickets are limited. Refreshments will be served.
Tickets £12 from Abbey Shop 01747 852910 email manager@shaftesburyabbey.org.uk