theatre, spoken-word-and-live-literature
With its visceral combination of live music and dynamic storytelling, STOLEN weaves an enchantment of melody and mystery
about the production
Welcome to cinema of the mind! All of us love a good tale, and this is a wonderful one. Expect love, loss, drama, danger, horror, humour, twists and trials. NOTE: This production is dependent on imminent funding bids. Therefore photos, tech spec and film etc are all examples from our current show. Booking will begin properly in Autumn 16 but please get in contact if you're interested in pencilling a booking/expressing an interest.
about the artist
The Devil’s Violin has been breathing new life into the ancient art of storytelling since 2006, and consists of acclaimed storyteller and spoken word performer Daniel Morden and virtuoso musicians Sarah Moody, Oliver-Wilson Dickson and Dylan Fowler. This talented ensemble weaves together a hypnotic, mesmerising, aural tapestry of sound, poetry and folk/roots music that appeals to all ages and cultures.
stage dimensions
width: 4 metres
height: 1 metre
depth: 3 metres
Our show is extremely versatile. We tour to art centres, festivals and rural venues and the tech requirements ranges from full lighting plan to a small floor area with our portable lights and sound equipment.
Roots/acoustic/world/music audiences/choirs
Storytelling audiences
Literature readings/performance/poetry audiences/book clubs
Theatre audiences/amateur dramatics groups
Performance arts students
WIs
Partially sighted and RNIB groups
An enchantment, a work that walks the line between life and death, which recognises with the power of voice and the power of music, that there is magic everywhere.
Prepared to be amazed, transported and moved by this masterful exemplar of the genre.
A scintillating combination of music, sound and story
Partially sighted and RNIB groups and people suffering from long-term illness. Some of our marketing strategy will be focussed on contacting these groups. Publicity material will be of an RNIB standard
We are interested in taking a shorter version of the show to hospitals, hospices and other health organisations. Costs are negotiable and depending on what is involved
£600 minimum (unless rural touring which is more heavily subsidised)