The Crick Crack Club presents THE BODIES ON THE BEACH - The Last Battles of Fionn MacCumhaill Performance storytelling by Ben Haggarty & Steph Brittain A fatherless son A daughters lament A pig stolen from its spit Fires burning out at sea And a dream On the westernmost tip of Ireland, a beach of crystal white sand once ran crimson with the blood of a never-ending magical battle the last battle fought by the epic hero, Fionn MacCumhaill. Step into a maelstrom of myth, as storytellers Ben Haggarty and Steph Brittain pick through fragments of voices, medieval manuscript, and song to piece together a story of love, loss and destiny a Celtic Iliad. Raw, lyrical, and unforgettable. This is not just a wild myth retold. Its an exploration of what it means to live, to regret, to sacrifice, and to endure in a relentless world. What will survive the tide? RUNNING TIME: 120mins plus interval CONTENT:This performance includes references to and descriptions of bereavement, death, sex, war, violence, cannibalism, incest, suicide, infanticide, contextualised within a paradigm of mythic narrative, archetype and metaphor. SUITABLE FOR: adults (16+) INFORMATION: Running time: 120mins plus interval WRAP UP WARM! Bring a cushion & wear sensible shoes. A torch will also come in handy... Suitable for adults (16+) 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 open the site at 6pm for evening shows. 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.

The Crick Crack Club presents STARS & THEIR CONSTELLATIONS Performance storytelling by Hugh Lupton & Daniel Morden The celestial hunter Orion, the winged horse Pegasus, Scorpio rising, and the shimmeringPleiades sisters Master storytellers Hugh Lupton and Daniel Morden bring to life the dazzling Greek myths behind the constellations that glitter above us. Witness the gods toying mercilessly with mortals in tales of lust, pride and passion - stories that will leave you hungry to discover more. After the performance, step outside the Earthouse, look up, and find the constellations from the stories shining above you. Let the night sky become a map of myth, helping bring a little order to the vast sea of stars overhead. The epic sweep of the heavens offers a cosmic, eternal perspective on human troubles, bringing a moment of wonder and consolation in challenging times. epic sweep of the night sky brings a cosmic, eternal perspective to human troubles, offering much needed consolation for our times. Thanks to ADVERSE CAMBER PRODUCTIONS for their support with this project RUNNING TIME: 80mins plus interval CONTENT:This performance includes references to and descriptions of threat, violence and sexual violence, contextualised within a paradigm of mythic narrative, archetype and metaphor. SUITABLE FOR: adults (14+) INFORMATION: WRAP UP WARM! Bring a cushion & wear sensible shoes. A torch will also come in handy... Suitable for adults (14+) 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. We open the site at 6pm for evening shows. 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.

The Crick Crack Club presents DOWNRIGHT RUDE! Performance Storytelling by TUUP, Tim Ralphs, Nell Phoenix & Sarah Liisa Wilkinson Summer is here and the temperature is rising Four Crick Crack Club storytellers take to the stage for a night of gloriously rude folk and fairytales. This no-holds-barred evening of innuendo and bawdiness will peep beneath the petticoats of flirtation, raise a suggestive eyebrow at forbidden love, and take the urges of men and women firmly in hand. Lowering the tone for your delight are the glint-toothed, unprecedented preacher man TUUP, the oh-so-knowing Sarah Liisa Wilkinson, the irreverent reverend Tim Ralphs, and the naughty-but-nice Nell Phoenix. Expect funny, saucy, and deliciously improper stories that stray below the belt. RUNNING TIME: 120mins plus interval CONTENT:This performance includes references to and descriptions of sexual acts and seduction contextualised within a paradigm of mythic narrative, archetype and metaphor. SUITABLE FOR: adults (18+) INFORMATION: Running time: 120mins plus interval WRAP UP WARM! Bring a cushion & wear sensible shoes. A torch will also come in handy... Suitable for adults (18+) 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 open the site at 6pm for evening shows. 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.

The Crick Crack Club presents THE SHAHNAMEH Book of Kings Performance Storytelling by Xanthe Gresham, with music by Arash Moradi Aerial artiste of the spoken word, Xanthe Gresham, dives headlong into the wild mythology of Persia, to perform sections of The Shahnameh - the epic masterpiece The Book of Kings - accompanied by the remarkable Iranian musician Arash Moradi. Magical horses, epic heroes, and consuming passions abound in this world of romance, lust, tragedy and war. Here fathers and sons may be strangers in battle; selfish Kings move others like chess pieces across the board for their own amusement; beauty can be both a gift and a curse, and strong women break free and conquer their fate. She speaks like a woman spitting jewels Arts Council England Magical The Independent Gresham unwraps each tale like the petals of a lotus flower. At the end of the evening you leave with something beautiful created in your own mind British Theatre Review RUNNING TIME: 70mins plus interval CONTENT:The performance contains references to violence, threat, implied rape, and war contextualised within a paradigm of mythic narrative, archetype, and metaphor. SUITABLE FOR:adults (14+) INFORMATION: WRAP UP WARM! Bring a cushion & wear sensible shoes. A torch will also come in handy... 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. We open the site at 6pm for evening shows. 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.