House of Fairy Tales 2010

The now-legendary House of Fairy Tales explores the world of myth and legend through play, with a programme of workshops and performances throughout the weekend by characters appearing from a vast array of magical, surreal and mythical tales. Expect ceremonies, tea parties and parades as well as weird and wonderful objects and dreamlike encounters – whether you’re 2 or 92, entering the House by day or night, we guarantee you’ll be enchanted.
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The Museum of Lost Stories is a magical space packed with inspiration, led by storytellers such as acclaimed rap storyteller and media personality Charlie Dark, and assisted by Betsy De Lotbiniere, Buck and Fausta Joly, and writer and storyteller Rachel Newsome. Betsy De Lotbiniere will also be taking children on a magical trip to the Port Eliot Maze, where she will perform her own specially written Maze story.
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Deep inside a beautiful Indian lair lies Grandmother’s Bed, a place that weaves magical tales of mystery and moonlight. With help from professional storytellers Rachel Rose Reid, Sara Hurley And John Gully, the bed will be home to an assortment of readings designed to fuel the imagination, as well as activities such as Jessica Albarn’s insect drawing workshop, and Charlie Dark’s story writing classes for children and teenagers.
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Come to the House of Fairy Tales Stages to hear music from festival favourites Princes in the Tower and local Cornish boys the Ice Cold Idiots, and then join Physical Jerks to indulge in Yoga as you've never seen it before.
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One of the coolest bands to grace the stage at Port Eliot, Ice Cold Idiots are a classic rock band with a combined age of just 39! With a playlist made up of ACDC, Black Sabbath and Led Zeppelin numbers, these 12-year-olds know how to rock with the best of them. Their cover of The Undertones’ ‘Teenage Kicks’ has already received nearly 40,000 views on YouTube…
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Analyse your dreams and discover your subconscious, make sound drawings and take part in a camouflage workshop. From potato satellites to Totem poles, the Art Trail at the House of Fairy Tales has something for everyone, young and old.
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Twisting myth, music and legend through urban eyes, award-winning storyteller Rachel Rose Reid enjoys boldly taking tales where no taleteller has been before (well, that's what they say, but she thinks they just have short memories). She'll be reading in the House of Fairy Tales.
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Angie Sage is author of the bestselling Septimus Heap series of children's books. Find her on the Bowling Green and in The House of Fairy Tales at this year’s festival, where she’ll be spellbinding children and adults alike with readings of her ‘magykal’ stories.
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“We're here to make you happy, we're here to make you jive. We're here to make you party like it's 1595!” Comprising the three core members of psych/medieval/prog band, Circulus, this ‘Tudor power trio’ regularly bring a rowdy peak to many a London bash, as well as being featured on The Mighty Boosh. They promise surprise performances across the Port Eliot grounds, from the maze to our hidden groves... Intrigued? You should be.
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