DIARY; Events 2013

Events at which Widsith and Deor Theatre (of which S.V.Wolfland is a member) have performed/are going to perform at, incorporating; Widsith and Deor Storytellers, their Carnival of Monsters and Monster Theatre, Matthew Hammond the Stand Up Philosopher, and S.V. Wolfland the Geometric Poet & The Poetry Theatre. Plus workshops held by the Company - in writing, storytelling, leather and willow, often performing/holding workshops as part of The Cartwheels Collective group of artists.

Regular Events at which they perform are not listed eg; Widsith & Deor perform most months at the Exeter Storyclub at the Cellar Bar, City Gate (first Wed. of the month) and separately as Matthew Hammond the Stand Up Philosopher / S.V.Wolfland Performance Poet at Taking the Mic at the Phoenix Cafe Bar (3rd Wed. of the month). Nor did/does it include their fortnightly radio show 'Widsith & Deor Present...' on Phonic FM, on Wednesday mornings from 9 till 10am (29/9/10 until 10/12), or the weekly hosting of 'The Phonic Drama Show' every Thursday morning from  9 till 10am (since 17/2/11).


2013

EXETER
Private Party.
Stand Up Philosophy in the Bar for
Paul Giblin of Phonic FM's Birthday Party
8pm - Exeter Phoenix - invitation only - 5th Jan.

RADIO
Interview.
The Stand Up Philosopher interviewed by Will Pollard on The Wild Show at 10am on Phonic FM
10th Jan.
http://www.phonic.fm/phonic-fm-schedule/thursday

EXETER
Bard of Exeter Annual Challenge.
Bike Shed Theatre
20th Jan.

EXETER
Laugh Out Loud Festival.
The Stand Up Philosopher presents 'Standing Up for Freedom'
Northcott Theatre Bar
Show starts 8pm
Tickets; £7.50 / 5 conc.s
Sunday 3rd Feb.
http://www.exeternorthcott.co.uk/145/Standing-Up-For-Freedom/295

BRISTOL
The Stand Up Philosopher presents 'Standing Up for Freedom'.
Bierkeller Theatre
Doors 7.30pm, Show starts 8pm
Tickets; £8.50 / 7 conc.s
Mon. 18th Feb.
http://www.bierkellertheatre.com/
http://www.bierkellertheatre.com/#/standing-up-for-freedom/4572453403

EXETER
InYourSpace Week.
Bike Shed Theatre Scheme in association with and held at the Barnfield Theatre.
Widsith & Deor fashion the Monster Carnival into a play!
2nd-5th April

EXETER
The Roving Theatre Poetry Festival.
S.V. Wolfland performs alongside a galaxy of poets in a Poetry Night performance as part of the Festival, which is ongoing during The Abyss theatre company's residency at the Bike Shed Theatre.
Featured poets include the award winning Alice Oswald, and the production showing for 10 nights is 'Lucifer Saved' a verse play by Peter Oswald, playwright and formerly in residence at Shakespeare's Globe.
Tues. 7th May
http://www.the-abyss.co.uk/bikeshedresidency.html

EXETER
Exeter Respect Festival.
Widsith & Deor Storytelling Theatre host, feature in and programme the Cabaret Tipi and area.
Sat. 1st - Sun. 2nd June

EXETER
Ignite Festival of Theatre.
The Stand Up Philosopher presents 'Standing Up for Freedom' as part of the Festival.
Upstairs Theatre at the Globe Inn.
Thurs. 6th June

BRISTOL
Series of Concerts for 'Borderlands'.
Stand Up Philosophy by Matthew Hammond.
St. Nicholas of Tolentino Church, Easton, Bristol.
One in a series of performances/concerts to raise money for the Borderlands charity.
7.30pm. Tickets £8
Mon. 15th June
Info and tickets from;
www.ashkeysmusic.com

GLASTONBURY
Glastonbury Festival of Contemporary Performing Arts.
Widsith & Deor Storytelling Theatre host their Carnival of Monsters (plus walkabout and campfire storytelling) in the Tipi Field
Wed. 26th - Sun. 30th June
http://www.glastonburyfestivals.co.uk/

ESCOT PARK
Beautiful Days Festival. 



Highlights of 2012 included;


CARDIFF
Dickensian Twist Slam.
Widsith and Deor's Monster Theatre present Charles Dickens' 'The Chimes' as a guest act at this C19th inspired Slam, hosted by performance poet Mab Jones and in celebration of Dicken's 200th Anniversary in conjunction with World Book Day and Jam Bones and held at the Chapter Arts Centre in Cardiff.
Slam, open mike and guest acts. £4/2 - 3rd. March
http://www.chapter.org/26231.html

EXETER
The Showreal Showcase Show.
Hosted by Widsith & Deor Storytelling Theatre
Bike Shed Theatre, Mary Arches St., Exeter. Doors open 7.30pm. Show starts 7.45pm - 15th April

EXETER
Taking the Mic.
S.V.Wolfland will be headlining as guest poet at Taking the Mic at the Phoenix Arts Centre Cafe Bar. Event starts 7.45pm. - 16th May

EXETER
Exeter Respect Festival.
Widsith and Deor will be hosting acts and performing in Widsith and Deor's Cabaret Tipi and area.
Belmont Park - 2-3rd June
http://www.exeter-respect.org/

KENDAL
Kendal Calling.
27-29th July
http://www.kendalcalling.co.uk/

ESCOT PARK
Beautiful Days Festival. 

CORNWALL
Private Wedding at Noongallas.
6th Oct.

WILTSHIRE
Halloween Tours.
Old Wardour Castle for English Heritage.
27th-28th Oct.



HIGHLIGHTS of 2011 included;

HAY-ON-WYE
HowTheLightGetsIn Festival.
The philosophy & music festival - 26th May - 5th June
Matthew Hammond The Stand Up Philosopher performs in the Acoustic Tent - 4.30 - 5.15pm - 3rd June
http://www.howthelightgetsin.org/

EXETER
Exeter Respect Festival.
Storytelling Tipi, Belmont Park 12pm - 7pm - 4th - 5th June
http://www.exeter-respect.org/

GLASTONBURY
Glastonbury Festival.
Performing in the Tipi Field - 22nd-26th June
Including at 10am Sunday on the Ancient Futures Stage, the Carnival of Monsters! plus Monster Walks daily in the Green Fields areas.
http://www.glastonburyfestivals.co.uk/

EASTNOR CASTLE
The Big Chill Festival.
The Deer Park, Eastnor Castle, Ledbury, Herefordshire - 4th - 7th Aug.
Performing in the Haunted Tipi on the The Art Trail, including Ghostly Tales and the Carnival of Monsters!
http://www.bigchill.net/festival

ESCOT PARK
Beautiful Days Festival.
19th - 21st Aug.
Cartwheels Collective doing Workshops in the Crafts Area and Widsith and Deor performing in the Storytelling Circle, plus the Majical Youth opening Parade.
http://www.beautifuldays.org/

WALLINGFORD
Bunkfest.
3-4th Sept.
Performing in the the Courtyard at the George, and at the Late Night Festival Club, the Carnival of Monsters!
http://www.bunkfest.co.uk/

BIRMINGHAM
PowWow Litfest.
17th Sept.
The Stand Up Philosopher on at 9pm, Prince of Wales, Moseley.
http://www.thespidermonkey.co.uk/litfest/evening.htm

PAIGNTON
Word Command Presents the Winter Panto!
Epicentre Book Cafe, 8pm
Cabaret including Widsith & Deor's version of Charles Dicken's 'The Chimes' Christmas story. With Monsters.



HIGHLIGHTS of 2010 included;

BATH
The Garden of Awen.
Theme ‘The Thorny Rose’, Chapel Arts Centre, Bath.
Mixed cabaret hosted by and with Kevan Manwaring; storytelling, poetry and music including Widsith & Deor. Tickets £9 on the door, £7 in advance & conc.s. 7.30pm doors open, starts 8pm - 4th Feb.
http://www.awenpublications.co.uk/garden_of_awen.html

MIDDLESEX
‘Temptation & Redemption Show’ for Lent.
Widsith & Deor Show commissioned for Lent at St.Nicholas’ Church Parish Centre, Shepperton, Middlesex - Tickets £5.50. 7.30pm - 13th March

BATH
Bath Japanese Festival.
Festival Launch Party - with Live Words, fun raffle, and event Tasters - and featuring S.V.Wolfland performing poetry on the theme of Slavery from ‘The Book of Indictments’ - to highlight the Festival’s connected events aimed at raising awareness of the issue of Modern Day Slavery through Anti Trafficking initiatives. Bath Royal Literary and Scientific Institution, 16-18 Queen Square, Bath. £4 on the door; 7-10 p.m. Wed. 12th May
https://sites.google.com/site/bathjapanesefestival/welcome

GLASTONBURY
Glastonbury Festival of Contemporary Performing Arts.
Widsith & Deor performing and the Cartwheels Collective holding workshops in the Tipi Field - 23rd-27th June
http://www.glastonburyfestivals.co.uk/

HATHERLEIGH
Hatherleigh Festival.
Thinking Allowed Session - with Matthew Hammond The Stand Up Philosopher.
A mixed bill with poetry and music; Tally Ho! pub, Hatherleigh Festival
9-11pm, 22nd July
http://www.hatherleighfestival.co.uk/events/thursday/

ESCOT PARK
Beautiful Days Festival.
Widsith & Deor Storytelling in the Fire Circle between 7pm and 9pm each evening + Cartwheels Collective workshops in the Majical Youth marquee. - 20-22nd Aug.
http://www.beautifuldays.org/

WALLINGFORD
Bunkfest.
Widsith & Deor Storytellers at The George Hotel 4-7pm - 4th Sept.
http://www.bunkfest.co.uk/2010/storytelling.html

EXMOOR
Porlock Arts Festival.
‘The Porlock the Warlock Show’
Storytelling and performance poetry from the 3 ancient sources on which Widsith & Deor's historical adventure novel is based, lively readings, talk about how the novel was written, brief Q&A, Anglo-Saxon and Ancient Babylonian sweetmeats, confetti, and a book stall and book signings with limited edition books plus a free gift with every book bought! Tickets £3
Dovery Manor Museum, Porlock, Two shows one at 6pm & one at 8pm - Fri. 10th Sept.
http://www.porlockfestival.org

TORBAY
Word Command.
At the Epicentre Book Cafe, run and hosted by Bryce Dumont. Headlining are Matthew Hammond the Stand Up Philosopher and S.V.Wolfland, Performance poetry and prose. - 14th Oct.
http://www.epicentrebookcafe.org.uk/home.htm

TOTNES
Halloween Tales.
Sharpham Estate. By Widsith & Deor. Come dressed to scare! Adults £8 children £5. Pizza will be available at the event for an additional £1. Booking essential please call 01803 732542 or e-mail admin@sharphamtrust.org. - 31st Oct.
http://www.sharphamtrust.org/events.php