Oct 25th – A Fatal Exit: Legend has it, should the ravens ever leave the Tower of London, it will crumble into dust, and great harm will befall the kingdom. But why are they there in the first place?! Come to our Halloween-themed episode of The Big Smoke to find out!
Our guest for this show is the former Ravenmaster and current Yeoman Warder of the Tower of London Christopher Skaife, author of the ‘London book of the year’ (Evening Standard) The Ravenmaster. You will hear him recount humorous tales of his years caretaking these unique creatures and some of the eerie legends that accompany a life lived at the Tower.
But that’s not all! We will also be joined by the musical duo Amyas, featuring historical music specialists Emily Baines and Arngeir Hauksson. Exploring how music can help us connect more deeply to our emotions and fears, Amyas will share their incredible talent for historical music with a selection of songs inspired by the ravens and Halloween!
Tickets are £8 in advance on Eventbrite, or by donation at the door. Our event is also BYOB! Each show features fascinating conversations, scintillating performances and interactive games! Come and make some new friends while enjoying a fascinating evening of entertainment!
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