Beeston Tales - When the Water Turns Blue

When the Water Turns Blue
 

Fables for the Future...

‘When The Water Turns Blue’ is about the warnings we send into the future. Storyteller and scientist Karin Lundengård explores how humanity has preserved information throughout the ages - family legends kept in journals, warnings carved into stones, oral storytelling that has restored tales lost on burnt papyrus, and ancient myths that have saved people from tsunamis. And in light of the growing dangers of nuclear waste on future generations, she asks “Can we build a story - a warning - that can last 10,000 years?”

"Myth and legend, science fact and personal story, in a memorably evoked physical landscape, are all infused with Karin’s impish delight in the wonders of story and of science as she brings home to us the beauties and the dangers of nuclear technology, its capacity for great benefit and great harm. She invites the audience to take part in a game that is at once fantastical, playful and deadly serious."
- Marion Leeper, Director, East Anglian Storytelling Festival

Watch the trailer here!

Also featuring tales from your hosts, music, fun and frolics.
 

TICKETS and DETAILS FOR THE IN PERSON EVENT:

On the door: £8 on the door on the night, attending live.

£6.50 in advance, attending live. On sale here, but only until the morning of the gig. (If you are looking for this ticket option and can't find it, and it is the afternoon of the day of the performance, you're too late! Come along anyway, tickets on the door as described above.)

Doors 19:00 for a 19:30 start.

VENUE! We'll be meeting in the Church Hall, 25 Foster Avenue, Beeston, NG9 1AE, a short walk up from Beeston Tram Stop or down from Beeston Library. Parking available at the venue.

CAFE! - The great folks from Dog & Bean will be serving tea, coffee and home baked treats. Bring Your Own Bottle if you fancy something stronger.

DAY OF THE MONTH - It's the 3rd Wednesday, get it in your diary!

TICKETS and DETAILS FOR THE LIVESTREAM:

If you're unable to join us in person, there's now an option for you to watch along from home. However, we're upfront that mobile reception at the venue is sometimes inconsistent. (Our current set up involves three different mobile devices on separate networks.) This is reflected in our slightly reduced ticket prices for the online offering. Two kinds of tickets are available for online viewing, either select "Attend online - paying" which will set you back £5 per device, and an "Attend online - discount"... which is free. We know times are harder for some people than others right now, and we'd much rather have you with us than not.
 

So do come and join us. When you purchase the online ticket, you'll be sent the link. We'll fire out an email on the night of the performance as well, just to make sure you don't miss it. Please don't share these links around. The event will be brought to you by Zoom - It's not tricky. You'll want to download it in advance, which you can do by clicking the link to join ahead of the event.

Big thanks to Caron from PCM Creatives for making this livestream possible. Please note, your receipt will also contain Caron's contact details in case you have any trouble on the night.

Beeston Tales is a not-for-profit community organisation, with all proceeds from events going to support traditional storytelling in Beeston and the surrounding area.