Toussaint
Traditions of the Dark Months
Sunday, November 24, 2019
at historic
Our outstanding performers include storytellers
June Brown, Donna Dudinsky, and Lynn Torrie
of Storytellers of Canada, and
musicians
Emilyn Stam and Tangi Ropars
A magical evening of storytelling and music from the Celtic tradition of Breton folklore, when during the “Black Months” of November and December all gathered by the fire to hear the eerie tales of coastal France. With roots reaching far into ages past, this oral tradition stretches from pagan times through the middle ages and even later.
AS Byatt’s prize-winning novel Possession included stories of the fairy Melusina and other bewitching characters, and our evening will take you beyond King Arthur into the lesser-known realms of these rich and spellbinding tales.
By the fireplace at Historic Montgomery’s Inn, 4709 Dundas St West at Islington; free parking.
Please note: we advise that some of the stories may not be suitable for children under 12.
Hot cider will be served during intermission.
5 pm -- Doors open
5.30 -- A traditional Breton supper will be served by the fire
The meal is a traditional Breton white bean soup, the Inn's own delicious brown bread (baked in the brick oven), cheese, apples, a Breton butter and buckwheat cake, coffee and tea.
6.30 -- Lamplight tour of the Inn
7 - 9.30 -- Music and storytelling
Pre-registration is recommended.
Performance only: $27, $22 for students and seniors
Breton supper: $18 inclusive
Please note that this event is fragrance-free.
Contact us at (416) 578-1031 or
Danceweavers
Karen Millyard has been organizing cultural events and teaching historical and modern English Country Dance for years. She is a choreographer, researcher, event organizer, consultant and professional dance teacher who works in theatre, museums, schools and the community. For information on her classes and other events, click on the links below. Contact information:< danceweavers at danceweavers dot ca >Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Page updated November 19, 2019
