Skewbald Theatre Returns to 3 Wishes Faery Fest with daily performances of :

‘Down the Rabbit Hole – An adventure in Wonderland

and The Clever Baker in Faeryland

2012 marks the 150th anniversary of Lewis Carroll’s story of a little girl called Alice who goes searching for adventure. Skewbald Theatre are celebrating by taking audiences on a magical journey through the Mount Edgecombe Estate and into the curiouser and curiouser world of Wonderland. Here the Queen of Hearts is hosting her very own Wonderland Games and only she decides who will win and loose. Can you keep your head? This is a fun packed strolling theatre production suitable for all ages.

The Clever Baker in Faeryland

The Clever Baker in Faeryland

Skewbald Theatre bring to life this funny and enchanting folktale from Scotland using their magical ingredients of storytelling, music, song and puppetry. It is the tale of Annie, a wonderful baker who gets stolen away by the King of the fairies to bake cakes for his kingdom.

PERFORMANCE TIMES:

Clever Baker at 11am & 12pm

Down the Rabbit Hole at 3pm-5pm

Performances are included in the ticket price of the 3 Wishes Faery Fest

Get your tickets here

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I’m so excited to welcome Celtech + Alice Space Doll to the 3 Wishes Faery Fest!

Check out Alice Space Doll’s latest video here

Click here to listen to Celtech

CAMPING IN THE 3 WISHES FAERY VILLAGE

A camping space is provided and included with your festival ticket – you just need to bring along your own tent

If you are bringing a sleeping vehicle, small campervan/mobile home or caravan – you will need to purchase a vehicle pass

If you prefer ‘glamping’ or just  a bit more luxury then you can hire a ready erected yurt or tipi from Hearthworks

Hope it’s sunny where you are? Coz it is beautiful here in faery fest HQ! I even saw a Bluebell in bloom today

I have a few things to announce, the first being more music at the UK’s premiere Faerie Festival:  3 Wishes Faery Fest (15th – 17th June):

The Dolmen – 3 Daft Monkeys – Frenchy & The Punk (formerly Gypsy Nomads) – Quantum Quest – Daughters of Gaia – Spriggan Mist – Pentorr – Dubclass – Jaime Black – Heaven & Earth – Malachite – Julie Carter – Elfin Spiral – Ziazan – Taking the Piskies – Pippa Lusty – Alice Space Doll + More to be announced!!!

You will notice some familiar faces, some new faces, plus the return of ‘Daughters of Gaia’ so yes I shall be returning to the stage again this year! As well as the bands mentioned above there are a few more who we are finalising details with! And there are lots of performers including Faery Burlesque, FREE workshops and plenty of enchanting encounters!

Artists Wendy and Brian Froud

will also be attending the event, and I shall let you know the day/s they will be there

Image copyright www.worldoffroud.com

Artist Linda Ravenscroft

Will be giving an exciting ‘Walkabout workshop’ where you can learn how to paint what you see in the beautiful surroundings of Mount Edgcumbe

Photo copyright John Henry

We also welcome Hannah Titania

for her debut appearance at 3 Wishes Faery Fest

WIN TICKETS TO 3 WISHES FAERY FEST

in the latest issue of Sprit & Destiny magazine (April edition)

Visit www.spiritanddestiny.co.uk to enter or buy the magazine!

So, that should be enough to wet your faery appetite for the time being! Keep a look out for more updates! And look out for the special feature on the recent Avalon Faery Ball in Glastonbury, and the upcoming Faery Festivals taking place over the summer in the next edition of FAE Magazine – summer 2012 OUT on 1st May

BUY YOUR 3 WISHES FAERY FEST TICKETS HERE

It was a wonderfully enchanting weekend, and so good to re-connect with the fae family, and meet some new faces too The daytime Faery Fayre was busy with lots of smiles and laughter, and the evening Faery Ball was as magical as ever with a vast array of stunning outfits, fit for a faery King and Queen.

Photo copyright www.glastonburypeople.co.uk

Celebrated artists Wendy & Brian Froud had a great time meeting with fans

Wendy & Brian Froud at the Avalon Faery Fayre (March 2012) Glastonbury

The Avalon Faery Ball was another sell-out!

The mysterious Hannah Titania came al the way from the Isle of Islay

We were entertained with a Ghoulia’s Peculiar’s Fashion show

Ziazan La Diva performed an incredible Steampunk show

Photo copyright John Henry

We drank at the Giggling Goblin Bar…and the crowd went crazy dancing to the 3 Daft Monkeys

Photo copyright Jason Bryant

There will be a special feature with lots of photos in the Summer edition of FAE Magazine which comes out on 1st May

So, what’s next? I hear you ask – It’s the 3 Wishes Faery Fest of course

GET YOU FAERY FEST TICKETS HERE

The exhibitor booking page is now online for stall applications for: 3 Wishes Faery Fest AND Samhain Avalon Faery Fayre - www.faeryevents.com/exhibit(please note that filling in the form does not guarantee a space)

So, until the next time have fun!

Check out the amazing Avalon Faery Ball promo and get yourself in the mood for the Avalon Faery weekend on Sat 10th and Sunday 11th March

CLICK HERE TO SEE THE FAERY BALL PROMO

CLICK HERE TO SEE FAERY FAYRE PROMO

Entry to the Faery Fayre is FREE! Tickets to the Faery Ball cost £20

with special guests Brian and Wendy Froud and more!

with music from the 3 Daft Monkeys,

Steampunk Faery Ziazan La Diva,

Faery Belly Dance with Cara B The Shimmying Sidhes

A magical fashion show with Ghoulias Peculiars!

The Giggling Goblin Bar, and more!

So prepare for a magical night of faery delight as the faeries celebrate the coming of spring

at  Glastonbury Town Hall, Magdalene Street, Glastonbury, Somerset, BA6 9EL, UK

Tickets cost £20 each and are selling fast, so get yours now from:

THE FAE SHOP

Or call the ticket hotline on 01736 330201

Now what shall I wear to the Faery Ball? ……….

The time seems to be flying by as edge closer to the most anticipated faery event of the spring, to start off the UK Faery season!

So, what’s in store???

The Avalon Faery Fayre starts at 10.30am  until 5pm on Saturday 10th March at the Glastonbury Town Hall, Magdalene Street, Glastonbury, Somerset, BA6 9EL, UK – On Sunday the doors open at 11am until 4.30pm,  ENTRY IS FREE on both days to the Faery Fayre. There will be refreshments available in the hall all weekend provided by the Giggling Goblin’s! After the Faery Fayre is the Avalon Faery Ball, see the next newsletter for details of this exciting night of faery delight!

Art copyright Brian Froud

There will be talks with Brian Froud on Sat 10th and Sun 11th March at 1pm until 2pm – cost £7 BOOK HERE

Hannah Titania will also be talking on both days at 11.45 until 12.45  FREE ENTRY

Terry English will be giving a talk on SUNDAY 11th MARCH only at 2.30 until 3.30 FREE ENTRY

The Wendy Froud MASTERCLASS is now FULLY BOOKED

You can meet Wendy and Brian on their stand in front of the main stage for signings etc. And Terry English will be displaying his creations on the main stage along with his artist partner, Julie Carter

There will be lots of exhibitors, faery artists, authors and crafts people, clothing designers, wig makers and more!

Brian and Wendy Froud – World of Froud

Linda Ravenscroft

Terry English

Ed Org

Hannah Titania

Armorel Hamilton

Julie Carter

James Ewing – The Ewing worksop

Tamara Newman

Alexandra Dawe

Woodland Wild – Bryony Whistlecraft’s debut event*

Beautiful Everyday Faerie Fashion by Pixie Wagner – www.pixiewagner.de

Wings & Things (Event Decor too) – Twinkle Littlestar

Strangeling UK

Cherrie Button

Secrets of Urchynwood – Jennie Cooper

Avalon Whispering – Phiona Hutton

Mysti Willow – Freyeesha Hall

Ahobs World – Ahob Goblin – debut event*

Borrage the Elf

Hayley Rust

Punk Faery Artworks – Sally Jacob

Maharanee’s Palace – PinK Allie

Face Painting – Sparkle Fairy

Fairytale Gowns – National Elf Service

Magical wigs – Ghoulia’s Peculiars

Clothes, Wings ‘n’ Things – Enchanted Faeries

Isabelle Haythorne

Atlantis Fae – Atalanta Bluff

Crystal Designs – Deborah Long

Dusty Attic Bears – Chloe Wilson

Faery Kisses – Trixie Belle

Tangled Tendrils – handcrafted bead & wire jewellery by Rosie

The Urban Mermaid – Chyna Delamare

FAE Magazine

Mermaids & Mythology Magazine

Faerie Oracle Card Readings in the Cafe area

Giggling Goblin Bar & Cafe

Art copyright Armorel Hamilton

‘A Happy Ever After Party!’

This is the one ‘after party’ you won’t want to miss! Celebrating the birthday of artist, Linda Ravenscroft and other special friends!

Sunday 11th March 6.30 – 9.30pm. £12 per head (drinks extra)

at the hundred Monkeys, Glastonbury High Street

(Art on flyer by Aaron Pocock)

RESERVE YOUR PLACE HERE

MENU

A choice of vegetarian, vegan or meat dishes

• SPINACH & WILD MUSHROOM LASAGNE (veggie)
• MOROCCAN TAGINE USING SEASONAL VEGETABLES WITH ORGANIC RICE (Vegan)
• CLASSIC COTTAGE PIE made with LOCAL ORGANIC MEAT (meat)

All dishes come with a seasonal salad and fresh organic baked in house bread.

DESSERT:

• Chocolate brownie
• Apple cake

This event usually sells out, so it is essential that you reserve your place in advance.
CANCELLATIONS: If for some reason you book and then cannot make the meal, please inform us on info@faeryevents.com or tel 01736 330201 as soon as possible. This is important as places are limited and food will be brought and prepared for those that book.

For over 35 years, Brian Froud has been regarded as the pre-eminent faerie artist in the world and an authority on faeries and faerie lore. His international best-selling book, ‘Faeries’ with fantasy and Tolkien illustrator Alan Lee is considered a modern classic. He has worked as conceptual designer on feature films ‘The Dark Crystal’, Labyrinth, and other Henson projects. In this unique talk Brian will talk about the world of the Frouds, and also give us a peek at some of the new Troll art from his forthcoming book on Trolls! Brian and his wife, Wendy, will be available during the weekend to sign your books and prints. They will also be special guests at the Avalon Faery Ball.

To book your place on Brian’s talk  CLICK HERE or call us on 01736 330201

Read about Wendy and Brian Froud’s upcoming visit the the Avalon Faery Fayre in the ‘Fairy News’ section of the latest issue of FAE Magazine (Faeries and Enchantment)

www.faemagazine.com

Next week we wil be announcing even MORE exciting talks!

Come find Faery Events on TWITTER too!

I wanted to tell you about a really special workshop taking place at the Avalon Faery Fayre this March, it’s a WENDY FROUD MASTERCLASS!

Conceptual designer and sculptor, Wendy Froud has made her name creating characters like the Gelflings, (The Dark Crystal). This intimate demonstration will show how Wendy interprets sketches and then sculpts, paints and finishes puppets ( in this case, armatured figures – not hand puppets!). Wendy will talk about each stage of this process in this special master class.

The workshop takes place on Saturday 10th March 2012 from 2.30 until 4.30 and the fee is £20 per person. Places are limited so advance booking is essential. Call 01736 330201 or visit to book online here

Brian and Wendy Froud will also be attending the Avalon Faery Fayre on 10th and 11th March, and will be signing your books and prints etc. They will also be special guests at the Avalon Faery Ball on Saturday 10th March. The Avalon Faery Ball usually sells out so get your tickets in advance from www.faemagazine.com/shop/category/faery-ball-tickets

Brian Froud will also be giving a special talk, and details will be announced about this soon!

All Avalon Faery Events will take place at Glastonbury Town Hall, Magdalene Street, Glastonbury, Somerset, BA6 9EL, UK

www.faeryevents.com

Brian and Wendy Froud www.worldoffroud.com