Chasing Crockern
Who is Old Crockern? What is the true spirit of Dartmoor?
On a stormy night on Dartmoor, a midwife is woken by a strange-looking man whose wife needs urgent help. Driving at breakneck speed through lanes that become increasingly unfamiliar, she arrives at a mysterious old cottage where things are not quite what they seem …
Chasing Crockern blends storytelling for adults with the sounds and voices of Dartmoor to bring the spirit of the moor alive in a new way for today’s audiences.
Guided by storytellers Sara Hurley and Lisa Schneidau, you’ll hear ancient creation myths and medieval legends, folktales, and everyday adventures in a show that blurs the boundaries between folklore and reality.
Whether Dartmoor feels like home or remains a mystery, this performance invites you to immerse yourself in its stories and uncover its timeless magic— revealed, reimagined, and alive.
Date: Wednesday 5th August
Venue: Manor Pavilion