Holy Cow!

A king with a growing family eyes up a Sky God's palace.
Eight bored brothers steal a holy cow.
A woman journeys deep into the kingdom of death to demand the impossible.
And a young girl staring at the fish of destiny, realises that she holds the end of one world and the beginning of the next in her hands...

When Ganga, the river goddess, leaps from the skies, only the web of Shiva's hair can arrest her wild flood... but still she roars, surging from mountains to sea, leaving no stone (or ego) unturned, as she washes illusion from truth.

Storyteller Emily Hennessey and acclaimed sitar player Sheema Mukherjee have been fusing live storytelling and music for many years, specialising in Indian mythology with music that draws on both Indian classical and contemporary traditions. With a style that is highly accessible and deeply engaging, they have toured a wide range of venues including British Museum, Soho Theatre, York Theatre Royal and The Ancient Technology Centre.

Expect a fast-flowing stream of cosmic creatures, celestial curses, wise women, and gods behaving badly in these Indian stories of liberation, transformation and love. Suitable 14+ 

www.emilyhennessey.co.uk

Indian Storytelling & Music Workshop with Emily Hennessey & Sheema Mukherjee

Thursday 24 November, 11am-12:30pm. Bridport Library

Join acclaimed storyteller Emily Hennessey and sitar player extraordinaire Sheema Mukherjee for a storytelling and Indian music workshop. Learn about the colourful and vibrant world of Indian mythology and music, see how Emily and Sheema collaborate to bring stories to life, learn a variety of storytelling skills and techniques and have a go at storytelling with live musical accompaniment. If you play an instrument then do bring this along. No experience is required. Suitable 12+

Places £2. Booking essential. Telephone: 01308 422778 or book online here