Enchantment: A Three Day Festival of Music, Myth, Theatre and Storytelling
Oct
16
to Oct 18

Enchantment: A Three Day Festival of Music, Myth, Theatre and Storytelling

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three day ticket: (all events) 40£

PRESENTED BY THE BLACKBIRD & THE MODERN THEATRE OF MYTH

DAY ONE: Friday Oct. 16

5:30PM

Festival Opening with Maryn Spangler

6:00PM

The Enchanted Theater:

Discussion: Artistic Partnering with Angels, Elves, Fairies and Other Muses

with Maryn Spangler & Greg Dinunzi

8PM (Doors open 7:30)

Concert: RJ Stewart & Friends

"featuring the first public performance of Weland's Way  a ritual honoring the ancient smith god, and tribute to W G Gray."

with: The Blackbird, Jenny Bliss Bennett, Ruhiya, Karola Elssner

Day one ticket (Full day) 20£
RJ Stewart & Friends (Concert Only) 15£

DAY TWO: Saturday Oct 17

12:00PM

The Lost Scene from The Immortal Hour

with Georgia McGill, The Blackbird, Fra Gunn, Michele Cuomo, Kate McGee

Join The Blackbird and the Modern Theatre of Myth journeying with Fiona Macleod, William Sharp and the Elves through and step into an imaginal realm where the enhanted comes alive.

We start working to restore the opening scene from Fiona Macleod's "The Immortal Hour", into the Modern Theatre of Myth's wonderful recent production which premiered in Glastonbury in 2025 the Assembly Rooms. The scene is mostly between Dalua and Etain. We are delighted to explore the rich poetry and again hear it spoken (and sung) into the air. 

with Georgia McGill, Fra Gunn, Michele Cuomo, Kate McGee and Others

“The Golden Fly”

with Fra Gunn

Storytelling by Fra Gunn / Story by Ella Young / Music by The Blackbird

Fra Gunn shares the beautiful story "The Golden Fly" with us. Written by Ella Young, and accompanied by The Blackbird. "The Golden Fly" is an Irish perspective of Etain , Midir and others- the same characters found in the Immortal Hour yet delightfully different.

8:00 PM

Concert: The Blackbird: “Elven Songs”

Concert by The Blackbird and his Folk Chamber Music Ensemble

Song texts by Fiona Macleod, Hazrat Inayat Khan & The Blackbird

with: The Blackbird: Voice and Ac. Guitar. Jenny Bliss Bennett: Cello & Viol da Gamba,

Karola Elssner: Bass Clarinet, Duduk, Alto Sax. Claire Wilson: English Horn, Oboe

Robert Paul: Piano, Melodica

Day two Ticket (Full Day) 20£
The Blackbird "Elven Songs" (Concert Only) 15£

DAY THREE: Sunday Oct 18:

2PM:

An All-Day Workshop:

The Odyssey

The Modern Theatre of Myth

with Georgia McGill, Greg Dinunzi, Fra Gunn, Michele Cuomo, Maxine Ridout Prime, Ruhiya, Kate McGee & students from Taking-the-Space

Nausicaa

with Michele Cuomo

Reading by Michele Cuomo text by P.L. Travers. music by The Blackbird

There are so many fascinating characters within the Odyssey, The young princess Nausicaa is the first fully human character from a fully human world Odysseus meets after his wanderings. They share a beautiful human moment, This essay was written by P.L. Travers, author of the Mary Poppins books, and mentored by the great Irish Mystic A.E. (George William Russell) in his final years.

7:00 - 8:30 PM:

Presentation of inspiration moments from the days workshop

The Odyssey

with the full company followed by a short Closing ceremony

Day three ticket (all or any events) 15£

Epidavros, Greece. (Where the Ancient Greeks, themselves went to the theatre)

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"Elven Songs" The Blackbird & His Folk Chamber Ensemble
Oct
17
7:30 PM19:30

"Elven Songs" The Blackbird & His Folk Chamber Ensemble

LIVE IN GLASTONBURY!

“Elven Songs” – A Magical Fusion of Folk, Classical, and Elven Lore

St. Benedict’s Church, Glastonbury.

Saturday, 17 October 2026 | Doors open 19:30 | Concert begins 20:00

Glastonbury, UK – Prepare to embark on a mesmerizing journey into the realm of Elven lore with “Elven Songs”, a world-premiere concert blending folk, classical chamber music, and poetic storytelling. Curated by The Blackbird (Greg Dinunzi), this event promises an evening of enchantment, featuring original compositions, traditional Elven-inspired works, and collaborations with esteemed musicians.

Featuring:

  • The Blackbird (Greg Dinunzi): Guitar & Voice

  • Karola Elssner: Bass Clarinet, Duduk, Alto Sax

  • Claire Wilson: English Horn & Oboe

  • Jenny Bliss Bennett: Cello & Viol da Gamba

  • Robert Paul: Piano, Melodica

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A Night of Enchantment and Collaboration

“Elven Songs” is a curated collection of original and traditional songs inspired by the themes and lore of the Elves, brought together for its world premiere in Glastonbury. The concert will feature:

  • Selections from Dinunzi’s acclaimed version of Fiona Macleod’s “The Immortal Hour”, which premiered to acclaim in Glastonbury in 2025. This live performance will be accompanied by The Blackbird’s Acoustic Folk Chamber Ensemble at St. Benedict’s Church.

  • A world premiere of a new song set to the text of Hazrat Inayat Khan, blending spiritual poetry with haunting melodies.

  • Two additional world-premiere songs inspired by the poetry of Fiona Macleod, further weaving the magic of Elven lore into the evening’s repertoire.

Special Guest Performances

Adding depth and texture to the concert, Karola Elssner will enchant the audience with her mastery of the Armenian Duduk, alongside her contributions on bass clarinet and alto sax. Jenny Bliss Bennet, a Glastonbury treasure, will captivate listeners with her soulful performances on cello and viol de gamba, evoking the timeless beauty of medieval and folk traditions. Claire Wilson will play English Horn and Oboe, and Robert Paul will play Piano and Melodica.

An Event for the Senses

“Elven Songs” is more than a concert—it is an immersive experience that honors the mystical and the musical. By blending folk and classical chamber music with deep reverence for Elven lore, this evening offers a rare opportunity to lose oneself in a world where poetry, melody, and myth intertwine.

Doors open at 19:30, with the concert commencing at 20:00. Tickets are available at Get Tickets here: https://buytickets.at/garudapublishing or at the door, subject to availability.

About The Blackbird (Greg Dinunzi)

Greg Dinunzi, known as The Blackbird, is a celebrated musician, composer, and storyteller whose work bridges folk, classical, and mythological themes. His adaptations of Fiona Macleod’s poetry have garnered critical acclaim, and his collaborations with ensembles and soloists continue to push the boundaries of acoustic and chamber music.

Media Contact:

The Modern Theatre of Myth
meetblackbird@gmail.com
+49(0)173/278-4011
www.meetblackbird.com

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