The Soldier’s Tale — Dancing With the Devil
Friday 26th September
Drinks from 7:45pm with show starting at 8:15pm
📍 Langton Matravers Village Hall
🎟️ £25 per ticket – includes delicious canapés by Pimento Event Catering of Swanage.
🍸 Plus paying bar with excellent wine, beer & soft drinks
Step into a spellbinding evening of live theatre and music as The Soldier’s Tale brings the Devil, a princess, and a wayward soldier to life.
Expect the unexpected in this playful and energetic retelling of Igor Stravinsky’s iconic work—led by internationally celebrated violinist Miranda Fulleylove and a seven-piece ensemble of Britain’s finest musicians.
Directed by immersive theatre specialist Elgiva Field, and conducted by Peter Ash, Artistic Director of the Odyssey Festival Orchestra, this production fuses masterful storytelling, dance, and mischievous narration in a setting designed to surprise and delight.
All profits go to Planet Purbeck, a local charity dedicated to environmental stewardship and reconnecting people with nature—making this event as meaningful as it is magical.
🌱 “The Soldier’s Tale is deeply relevant to our local landscape and the powerful work Planet Purbeck is doing to clean our streams and inspire change.” – Miranda Fulleylove
⏱️ 60-minute performance🚗 Please note: there is no car park, but on-road parking is available.🚌 Alternatively, it is on the main bus route for No. 40 — the Purbeck Breezer
