The Crick Crack Club presents BEOWULF by Jesper la Cour and Troels Kirk Ejsing (N.B if you'd like tickets for both shows on this day visit https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/crickcrackclubstorytelling/t-ojkpxzp) Imagine how you would feel if you were the King of Denmark in the 7th century with gold, glory and a big reputation. but you have to deal with an ugly 500 pound fetid troll, named Grendel, killing your men at random. 1300 years later, storytellers call it the magnificent beginning of a great story. Channelling epic, farce, nightmare, and comic strip by turn, Danish storytellers, Jesper la Cour and Troels Kirk Ejsing bring their physical, vital, and downright comedic version of Beowulf back to the Earthouse. This is a prize performance of an ancient story thats not to be missed. Copenhagen based theatre company, The Telling Theatre, was founded in 1996 by artistic director Jesper la Cour. The award-winning duo are known for their simplicity, presence, dialogue and humour. They have performed all over Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Germany and in English in Ireland, Northern Ireland, India, Tanzania, Russia, England, Bulgaria, Italy, USA and Canada playing over 1700 performances for about 160,000 kids and 16,000 adults. INFORMATION Running time: 70mins no interval WRAP UP WARM! There will be NO FIRE at this event, due to the set up of the production. Bring a cushion & wear sensible shoes. A torch will also come in handy... Suitable for adults (14+) We're selling fewer than usual tickets for this event due to the production layout. There will be a simple bar running, and you can also bring your own. We serve tea, coffee and hot spiced apple juice on a 'donation' basis. Occasionally there's cake! We'll open the site at 4pm for this show. If it's sunny, please feel free to bring a picnic to eat in the grounds of the Earthouse (just don't munch food while the show is on). We do not offer ticket refunds unless we manage to resell your ticket. If you are unable to attend, then we recommend that you pass your ticket(s) to a friend. What better gift would there be?! Please only attend if you have a ticket Wheelchair access is very weather dependent and there is no formal access - please call the ATC on 01725 517 618 for advice before booking. If you use a wheelchair please inform us when you buy a ticket so we can accommodate you in the venue safely. This is a no smoking site. No dogs are allowed on site. Please don't leave them in your car! DIRECTIONS: Turn off Damerham Road into Cranborne Middle School. Parking is in the school car-park. Walk up the road from the car-park to the Ancient Technology Centre, and follow the lane to the doors of the Earthouse.