Reynard the Fox

Glenn Noble (Director), Joshua Patel (Performer), Jessica Rowe (Performer), Gareth Price-Baghurst (Performer)

Research output: Practice-Based and Non-textual ResearchPerformance

Abstract

An original adaptation of the Reynard the Fox cycle tales from Medieval European Fables. Directed, and co-written/co-Devised by Glenn Noble.

Developed as an outdoor theatre performance for family audiences using The Fabularium’s performance aesthetic of visual and physical performance skills. Presented on a traditional wooden cart stage. It features portmanteau storytelling, puppetry, original live music and songs, and bespoke animal headpieces created in 2011 for the earlier 'The Tale of Reynard Theatre Fox' also directed and written by G. Noble.

Created at Coventry University and Birmingham Hippodrome’s Patrick Centre. With Funding from Arts Council of England.

Marketing Trailer:
https://vimeo.com/169553003

First Public Performances:
May 14th – Wandsworth Fringe, Heathbrook Park, London
May 15th – Wandsworth Fringe, St Mary’s Church Square, London
Then 2016 touring dates:
July 3rd – City of Culture Bid Event, Coventry
July 23rd – Jephson Gardens, Leamington Spa
July 24th – Warwick Folk Festival
July 29-31st – Kendal Calling Festval, Kendal
August 10th – Bridport Arts Centre
August 19-21st – Just So Festival, Rode Park, Cheshire
September 3rd – T-Picnic , Telford
September 18th – Kenilworth Arts Festival
October 23rd – October Plenty Festival, London Bankside & Globe Theatre
Original languageEnglish
PublisherThe Fabularium
Publication statusPublished - 14 May 2016

Keywords

  • outdoor performance
  • Medieval Bestiary
  • Reynard Cycle
  • Masks
  • folk music
  • folk song
  • Adaptation
  • Festivals
  • theatre
  • Performing Arts

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Visual Arts and Performing Arts
  • Literature and Literary Theory
  • Music

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  • Reynard the Fox at Fox Fest: Live performances at Bodleian Libraries

    Noble, G., Patel, J., Rowe, J. & Price-Baghurst, G., 26 Feb 2022

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  • Meet Reynard The Fox (North Sea Crossings)

    Noble, G., Rowe, J., Patel, J. & Price-Baghurst, G., 18 Dec 2020

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  • Reynard the Fox- Extended Indoor reworking

    Noble, G., Rowe, J., Patel, J. & Price-Baghurst, G., 26 Jan 2020

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