troubled waters

Troubled Waters is a new piece of contemporary oral storytelling and live music exploring endangered freshwater worlds through river legend, folklore and myth.

With over 4,000 miles of polluted water ways, Britain and Ireland’s rivers are in ruin.  Winding through folklore and myth, this vibrant new tapestry of forgotten tales and transporting music tells some the stories that have shaped our relationship with rivers, the lifeblood of our landscape. 

Boldly leaping salmon, feverish skinny dips, witches’ knickers and highly strung sacred wells… These enchanting, funny and surprising tales present characters who question what is set in stone and find their own flow.

With each meandering stream and rushing river, we dip our toes into the vital waters of inspiration, and ask what new connections are ignited when we look with fresh eyes beneath the surface?

‘Delicious, captivating, funny, sexy, and brilliant!’ audience feedback

Sat 2 August, 12:00 – 1:30 pm
Songwriting and Making Art in Troubled Times with Simon Roth & Joy Becker from Troubled Waters, which explores Britain’s polluted rivers through tales & music. All welcome. W
Sidmouth C of E Primary School Hall

Sat 2 August, 4:00 – 5:00 pm Troubled Waters with Corinne Harragin, (Storyteller), Simon Roth & Joy Becker.
Contemporary retellings of ancient river legend, folklore & myth. Made for adults but suitable for accommpanied children age 10+
All Saints Church Hall

Season ticket holders on available on the door