The Spirit of Beowulf Festival 2019 Archive

Send us your photos - what a fantastic weekend! Thanks to everyone.

The story of the journey of the Rose from Persia to Woodbridge with Charles Mugleston.

A beautiful fascinating event.

A celebration of Edward FitzGerald's translation of the Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam with a Rose for each mother and Persian Love Cake and tea. Extracts of the world renowned poem will be read intertwined with music and history. Come and enjoy - 4pm on Sunday March 31st at the Shire Hall. Tickets just £12.50 from EVENTBRITE

FRIDAY - May 3rd * We were delighted to open the weekend with a fascinating ticketed event at the SHIRE HALL on the Market Square * Our very special guest was the renowned author and scholar, Doctor Sam Newton * Tickets are on sale NOW.

BUY THE TICKET FROM EVENTBRITE

You won't want to miss this unique look at Bewoulf's link to the history of the area by one of the world's leading experts.

The Origins of Beowulf and the Kingdom of East Anglia

' Beginning with a look at the unique manuscript of Beowulf and the epic story it tells, we shall explore the indications that the poem may have been composed in the Wuffing kingdom of East Anglia during the eighth century, using older verse traditions reaching back to the sixth century and beyond. We shall also see how splendid account of the royal ship-funeral that forms the climax of its opening movement amplifies our understanding of the Sutton Hoo ship-burial.'

<-------------------------------------------->

JUST ANNOUNCED - FISHCLAW - Live at the Angel on Friday ... Beowulf festival music begins!

<-------------------------------------------->

The Deben Cafe has just announced a fantastic Beowulf Weekend Menu - Friday to Monday. Walk up the river toward Melton and enjoy one of the best views and menus around! Look below for a copy of the menu. Large parties can book ahead.

<-------------------------------------------->

SATURDAY: 11AM - 7PM Fund-Raising events and music on the banks of the River Deben at Whisstocks and the Tide Mill. Free admission! Food and drink available all day. Craft Market and Art exhibition. Sae Wylfing and Anglo-Saxon enactors. Wooden Roots African Drum Workshops. Memory Bike for rides around town. The Museum is open all day too ... Fun for everyone!

1PM - Boat launching on the tide from the LongShed.

2PM - Cambridge University Students act parts of Beowulf in Old English on the Whisstocks Open Space.

3PM - Debby Banham’s popular talk ‘What would Beowulf eat?’ returns to the Tidemill - limited space!

4PM - Charles Mugleston - the Omar Khayyam Theatre Company - Fascinating story of Edward FitzGerald, the great Victorian poet and Woodbridge resident and his masterpiece the Rubyait of Omar Khayyam in the LongShed Gallery.

Music all day on Sea Folk Arts Boatstage Marie with Merlyn’s Open Mic and ‘Beowulf - Journeys’ Song Competition. Special guests ‘psychedelic Celtic Folk fusion’ band Aartwork!

SUNDAY: 11AM - 4PM Fundraising continues with the Riverside Trust and Tide Mill Living Museum - boats, food, drink plus Beowulf Buskers and girl in a gale's techno brunch and Beowulf menu at the Deben Cafe and Market in the LongShed.

MONDAY - Join us for TWO special walks along the river and breakfast at Sutton Hoo - Like last year, this will be a wonderful way to finish the festival especially winding along the river through the bluebells from the mystical mounds of Sutton Hoo.

6AM A special Sunrise Walk at Sutton Hoo with guided history. Tickets from National Trust.

https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/events/88ad15a5-a222-407f-b5c4-bd6ef9c555b1/pages/details

"As the sun begins to rise over the Anglo-Saxon Royal Burial Ground, soak up the atmosphere and discover more about the people who were laid to rest at Sutton Hoo.

Enjoy Sutton Hoo at its best - at sunrise. Join the Sutton Hoo Society as they take you on a journey through time and discover the stories behind those who were laid beside the Anglo-Saxon King.Warm up afterwards with hot drinks and breakfast in the Kings River Café."

12NOON Beltane treasure walk and litter pick up along the river. Meet at Coffee Link to walk the river loop or 1.30 PM at Tide Mill to walk up the river towards Melton to the Deben Café for 2.30pm. Beowulf Weekend Menu and enjoy one of the best views and menus around! Look below for a copy of the menu. Large parties can book ahead. Not to be missed!