A Harper's Trade - Music and story with Nick Hennessey
Tel: 01392 276255
Tel: 01392 276255
There was a time when to harp meant to speak, when harpers travelled the length and breadth of the country telling stories and singing songs. As they travelled, the stories and the songs they carried with them were shaped by the places they went, by the roads they took and by the wind that blew them.
Over the last 18 years Nick been developing a vibrant and exciting style of performance harpers of old would recognize. Drawing deeply from the wellspring of traditional sources, this performance of song and story re-interprets the material for a modern 21st century, with powerful and evocative language and an innovative style of harp playing.
Nick is an internationally acclaimed storyteller, playwright, folk singer, songwriter and musician. He has told stories for more than 20 years, performing at venues such as the South Bank Centre and Royal Albert Hall. He is particularly drawn to North European cultural traditions and has been awarded high honours in Finland for his work on their National Epic, Kalevala. He has broadcast documentaries for BBC Radio 4 and his musical work has featured on BBC Radio 3s Late Junction.
This event is part of The Exeter Story Fix: www.artemis-storytelling.co.uk/storyfix
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
|---|---|
| Standard | £14.00 |
Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.
| A Harper's Trade - Music and story with Nick Hennessey (28 Nov 2026) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Saturday | 19:30 | |
The second in a series of seasonal concerts, Music for the Frozen Moon invites audiences…
The first in a series of seasonal concerts, Music for the Harvest Moon invites audiences…
In this brand new version of Shakespeares famous Scottish play, join us to experience…
Mozart, Weir and Schubert
Opening with Mozart's Duo for Violin and Viola in G major, the…
As one in a series of seasonal concerts, Music for the Snow Moon invites audiences to…
After sold-out concerts for Twelfth Night in 2023-2026, Alex Wilson is delighted to be…
A talk by F. Crawford
This talk will discuss the use of witch marks protective markings…
Katherine Ashley was arguably the most important person in young Elizabeths life.…
The Morley Consort presents an evening concert exploring the history of Devon -…
Rossinis LItaliana in Algeri (The Italian Girl in Algiers) is one of operas most joyful…
Sanctuary – Daniel Salvatore & Steve Knightley – Songs from Sacred Space: A Concert in…
From playwright and composer, Jono Chant-Stevens, comes a first staged reading of his new…
You are invited to an enjoyable, intriguing and thought-provoking evening in the theatre.…
Come to our wonderful summer children's activities where for crafts, inspired by the…
The small priory of St Nicholas, within the city walls of Exeter, was a Roman Catholic…
Join us for an inspiring full day choral workshop as we explore Carl Orffs thrilling…