About this event
Journey to the magical realm as the British Library becomes the setting for a solstice evening of lush sounds, sights and stories.\\n\\nWith artists, storytellers, DJs, costumes and carnivalesque processions, the night culminates in a live show by the extraordinary Mermaid Chunky and their fabulous friends.\\n\\nMermaid Chunky hail from the phantasmagorical land of Stroud and have steadily bewitched more and more villages, towns and cities with their blend of funky and pastoral electronica, playful performances and colourful entourage. They have become renowned for their Sunshine Nightime solstice parties.\\n\\nArrive early for some special treats outdoors and in, and to see the British Library’s new Fairy Tales exhibition after hours, included in the ticket price.\\n\\nDJ, writer and broadcaster Zakia Sewell gives a talk on her acclaimed new book Finding Albion: Myth, Folklore and the Quest for a Hidden Britain, and then returns to close the night with a special DJ set.\\n\\nPlus:\\n\\nBasstone Maypole by Linett Kamala/ LIN KAM ART, the world’s first light and sound system maypole\\nSikuris Sin Fronteras, Andean panpipe orchestra\\nHalf Pint Theatre, pantomime like never before\\nVomiton costume clown collective\\nCorpsing kooky wooky ballet ensemble\\nThe Tale Spinner, Karrie Fransman’s analogue immersive story telling machine.\\nAnd the Hatwalk! Wear a fairy tale themed hat, strut and win!\\n\\n