Sheldonian Theatre
Friday 16 January 2009, 8pm

Originating from the masked balls of Henry VI, this form of extravagant royal entertainment is rarely heard in performances today. These musical sketches are colourful and dramatic, featuring weighty portrayals of virtue, peace, heaven and earth alongside slapstick caricature moments of dancing bears, drunken brawls and feuding sisters. With a musical band of viols, lutes, harp and a line up of top-flight soloists, this is proper old-fashioned entertainment.

Tickets £40, £26, £18, £10
Free Pre-Concert Talk/Discussion for all ticket holders at 7pm: Elizabeth Kenny - Lute and Director

You may also enjoy Elizabeth Watts, Academy of Ancient Music and Christ Church Cathedral Choir.