performing arts
the mediæval bæbes
announce ‘The Procession’ Christmas Tour With uplifting vocals and a wondrous torchlit procession, The Mediæval Bæbes' Christmas tour will wind its way magically towards All Saints Church, Ryde, the Isle of Wight, on Wednesday 6th December, and St Mary’s Church in Horsham on Monday 18th December. Set to enchant the audience right from the very start, concert goers are urged to join in the pomp, ceremony and pageantry, or just enjoy the torchlit spectacle. Families, musicians and reenactors are also invited to enhance the procession in whatever way they enjoy. Bring a drum, a lantern, or dress up and frolic as this immersive experience sets the tone for the magical evening to come. Lush, ethereal harmonies and a dazzling array of exotic and period instruments will see the Mediæval
Bæbes weaving their magic and exalting the true spirit of Christmas once again. Joyous music from this classical chart-topping choir will showcase tracks from the latest seasonal album MydWynter, alongside wellknown Christmas carols and traditional folk songs. And, as captivating storytelling uncovers the origins and folklore behind the lyrics, innovative settings of ancient and romantic poetry will be seamlessly intertwined in the spirited and beguiling choral music. The Mediæval Bæbes are one of the most successful female-led, early music and folk ensembles in Europe. Over the years, the Mediæval Bæbes have released eleven studio albums and won an Ivor Novella Award for their performance on the BBC serialisation ‘The Virgin Queen’. They have also received two Emmy nominations and a Royal Television Society award as the featured artist alongside composer Martin Phipps, for the TV theme tune of ITV’s hit show ‘Victoria’. In 2023, their recent collaboration with Orbital’s ‘Ringa Ringa’ enjoyed number 6 status in the album charts, and their unique ‘siren call’ was invited to collaborate with the TikTok lockdown sensation The Wellermen, as part of their remix album ‘Explorations’. Come join the Mediæval Bæbes and be immersed in glorious merriment. Tickets are now available from www.mediaevalbaebes.com.
ingénu/e magazine – south downs and high weald : issue 41
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