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01I'm Alright, Jack2020081020220815 (R3)I'm alright, Jack - a trio of folk tales about looking out for number one. Part of 1927's Decameron Nights; lesser-known folk tales from innovative theatre company 1927.

The Italian writer Boccaccio wrote The Decameron in the aftermath of the 14th-century plague. He borrowed plots from existing folk tales, stories that had survived through plagues and wars, tales that have outlived the greatest storytellers, but that hailed from the imaginations of ordinary men and women. In The Decameron a group of people tell tales to pass the time, as they shelter outside Florence, to escape the bubonic plague that rages in the city. 1927's latest theatre show also borrowed from this primordial soup of storytelling. When touring of their show stopped due to Covid-19, they turned the show into an aural experience. Three episodes of Telling tales to pass the time -

A 1927 Production for BBC Culture in Quarantine with the support of Arts Council England and BBC Arts

Fat Cat and Two Fish read by Suzanne Andrade

Roots read by Kazuko Hohki

The cat ..... Rose Robinson

The boy - .. Karl Mengs

Writer and Director - Suzanne Andrade

Composer and Music - Lillian Henley

Sound Design and Theremin featured in Roots - Laurence Owen

Illustration Artwork - Paul Barritt

Producer - Jo Crowley

A 1927 Production for BBC Culture in Quarantine with the support of Arts Council England and BBC Arts.

Essays from leading writers on arts, history, philosophy, science, religion and beyond.

02Heartstrings2020081120220816 (R3)Heartstrings - a threesome of folk tales about love. Part of Decameron Nights; lesser-known folk tales from innovative theatre company 1927.

The Italian writer Boccaccio wrote The Decameron in the aftermath of the 14th-century plague. He borrowed plots from existing folk tales, stories that had survived through plagues and wars, tales that have outlived the greatest storytellers, but that hailed from the imaginations of ordinary men and women. In The Decameron a group of people tell tales to pass the time, as they shelter outside Florence, to escape the bubonic plague that rages in the city. 1927's latest theatre show also borrowed from this primordial soup of storytelling. When touring of their show stopped due to Covid-19, they turned the show into an aural experience. Three episodes of unfamiliar and often bizarre tales. Telling tales to pass the time -

A 1927 Production for BBC Culture in Quarantine with the support of Arts Council England and BBC Arts.

Ant and Mouse, Fourteen Daughters, The Magic Bird read by Suzanne Andrade

Ant .. - Esme Appleton

Insects .. - Rose Robinson

Writer and Director - Suzanne Andrade

Composer and Music - Lillian Henley

Sound Design, Birds Heart Documentary Music and Drums featured in Ant and Mouse - Laurence Owen

Illustration Artwork - Paul Barritt

Producer - Jo Crowley

Essays from leading writers on arts, history, philosophy, science, religion and beyond.

03Lady Luck2020081220220817 (R3)Lady Luck - a shamrock of forgotten tales about fortune and fate. Part of Decameron Nights; lesser-known folk tales from innovative theatre company 1927.

The Italian writer Boccaccio wrote The Decameron in the aftermath of the 14th-century plague. He borrowed plots from existing folk tales, stories that had survived through plagues and wars, tales that have outlived the greatest storytellers, but that hailed from the imaginations of ordinary men and women. In The Decameron a group of people tell tales to pass the time, as they shelter outside Florence, to escape the bubonic plague that rages in the city. 1927's latest theatre show also borrowed from this primordial soup of storytelling. When touring of their show stopped due to Covid-19, they turned the show into an aural experience. Three episodes of unfamiliar and often bizarre tales. Telling tales to pass the time -

A 1927 Production for BBC Culture in Quarantine with the support of Arts Council England and BBC Arts

Three Wishes read by Phil Shaw

Luckless Man read by Nigel Hunt

An Unfortunate Animal and Larder read by Suzanne Andrade

Unremarkable Woman .. - Rose Robinson

Writer and Director Suzanne Andrade

Composer and Music Lillian Henley

Sound Design Laurence Owen

Illustration Artwork Paul Barritt

Producer Jo Crowley

A 1927 Production for BBC Culture in Quarantine with the support of Arts Council England and BBC Arts.

Essays from leading writers on arts, history, philosophy, science, religion and beyond.