Kate ShirleyOct 16th, 2006 - 09:48:50

The Myth Of Web TV And The Grail Become A Reality

This Autumn will see the worlds of reality TV and internet technology combine with those of folk music and mythical history in a unique experience. Web watchers around the world will be invited to look in on and become part of a special journey around Britain that will culminate in one of the country’s most spiritual locations and one that is rumoured to be the ultimate resting place of the mythical Holy Grail.

As the voice of English folk rock band Steeleye Span and a solo artist in her own right, Maddy Prior has spent nearly forty years singing of the many myths and legends that make up the history of the British Isles. She has had a particular interest in the story of King Arthur and the Holy Grail, a subject that has reached a huge international audience through the success of the novel and film of The Da Vinci Code.

Maddy’s 2006 solo tour is set to be an outstanding and exceptional event. For the first time, she and her musicians and crew will be followed by cameras on every step of their journey, with the highlights being broadcast daily on the web. The footage will cover all aspects of the touring experience, including the personnel involved, the places visited and the characters they meet on their travels as well as exclusive live performances. It will offer the music fan unparalleled access to the behind the scenes world of one of the UK’s great musical icons.

Given that the tour will visit such historical locations as Glastonbury & Tintagel, culminating with a show at Rosslyn Chapel, the spectre of the Grail will loom large over proceedings. A series of experts will be on hand to provide answers to viewers questions on all aspects of this fascinating phenomenon, Arthur and questing in general; a chance for the public to discover the truth behind the Hollywood gloss.

Viewers will also be invited to make their own contributions to the experience by representing their own personal quests through words and visuals. All contributors displayed on the web will have their names entered into a cauldron, from which a winner will be drawn on the last night of the tour, receiving a Chalice – their own personal grail.

Join us for this incredible meeting of the past, present and future at www.graillegend.com.

For more information call Kate Shirley or John Dagnell
Park Promotions on 01865 241717
Or email kate@graillegend.com

TOUR DATES

DATE VENUE TOWN BOX OFFICE
October
Wed 11th South Ribble Civic Centre Leyland, Lancs. 07837 367560
Thurs 12th Reeth Memorial Hall Richmond, Yorks 01748 884759
Sat 14th Rhos-Y-Gilwen Mansion Cilgerran, Pembs. 01239 841387
Mon 16th Nettlebed Village Hall Nettlebed 01628 636620
Tues 17th Assembly Rooms Glastonbury 01865 241717
Wed 18th The Brewhouse Taunton 01823 283244
Fri 20th Huntingdon Hall Worcester 01905 611427
Sat 21st Camelot Castle Hotel Tintagel 01865 241717
Sun 22nd Theatre Royal Winchester 01962 840440
Mon 23rd The UCL Bloomsbury London 020 7388 8822
Tues 24th Civic Arts Centre Pocklington 01759 301547
Wed 25th Rosslyn Chapel Roslin, Scotland 01865 241717

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