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Archaeological treasures and the stories they tell…
Archaeologist and broadcaster, Mary-Ann Ochota joins forces with Jason Buck, Storyteller to bring history out from where it's been buried in the ground, back to life and into stories.
Mary-Ann and Jason unearth a unique blend of archeology and storytelling, inspired by artefacts discovered across the British Isles, dating from the Iron Age to the Second World War.
Thousands of artefacts are discovered in the British Isles every year. Some of them earn their finders enormous sums of money, but most are priceless in a different way, telling the stories of our ancestors' lives, revealing the secrets and beliefs of the folk who lived here before us. Mary-Ann and Jason reveal the exciting, intriguing, hilarious and sometimes ridiculous stories behind archaeological finds, famous and forgotten…
The Viking stone used to weave magic into cloth
The prehistoric spoons used to tell the future…
…and the human remains they lead us to
Buried treasure hidden from the Nazis
The golden ring that revealed a family tragedy
A fake nose and the lengths lovers will go to.
Two performances, Saturday 5 October, Roundhouse Butser Ancient Farm.
Matinee Ages 9+, 2.30-4.30 pm Adult tickets £15, children £6 (16 and under)
Evening Ages 12+, 7.30-9.30 pm Adult tickets only £15, there will be a bar available
"History really coming to life with hilarity and tragedy all in one show" – Jani, Southampton
"The mix of artefact, fact, and fun was perfectly woven through the mix of stories. Great pairing of two story tellers" – Janet, Portsmouth
Mary-Ann Ochota is probably best known for popping up on telly, presenting shows like Time Team, Britain Afloat and Ancient Impossible. She specialises in archaeology, anthropology and adventure and has written two books on British archaeology: Hidden Histories: A Spotter's Guide to the British Landscape and Britain's Secret Treasures which profiles archaeologically priceless artefacts discovered by members of the public. This show – a fusion of myth, folklore and archaeological fact – is based on some of those intriguing objects.
Jason Buck Storyteller has been a performer most of his adult life, including gurning, comedy and sword swallowing, but his passion lies in stories – there's nothing like getting lost in a story, the pictures in your head are better than film. Jason has written and published three collections of his own stories, won silver at 2017's Grand Lying Contest and won 'Best Bard' at Profound Decisions' 'Theatre of Joy and Sorrow'.
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