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Now is the still before the storm
CONTINUE READING AND COMMENT →: Now is the still before the stormAt last, the night before Montol And ancient uncle Aaron is sat in the corner, bent close by the fire cradling a small tankard of warm mahogany in gnarled hands, humming a vaguely familiar tune – (not unaware that he’s playing a part) Would you like to hear a story of old midwinter? Draw near … settle yourself …I shall tell you of Old Ned – the Raven King of Montol. So …My friends the rooks of Penzance, tell it like this … Old Ned — the elusive Raven of Penwith — roosts behind the black clock face of The…
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Super Saturday
CONTINUE READING AND COMMENT →: Super SaturdayWhat a fabulous day! The Montol Workshops were amazing. So many new faces, cunning hands. A fabulous humming atmosphere – we actually ran out of time and almost out of materials. Thanks to Feast for the funding and to Pixel for such a lovely venue To Linus and Charlotte for look after us so well And especially to our emergency crafting mavens: Rosi and Nicole. See you all tomorrow Just one sleep to go – not that we’ll get any!
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The Stalking of the Beasts
CONTINUE READING AND COMMENT →: The Stalking of the BeastsFor at least two hundred years the extraordinary Beasts of Penzance have prowled the winter streets after dark, terrifying passersby and performing random acts of kindness for kittens and small children …secret traditions passed down, mother to daughter, father to son for generations … At Montol you must be aware that you may encounter one of many strange Beasts, at almost anytime, anywhere in Penzance. At 2:00pm The Osses will be released from their ethereal realm through the portal of the Star Inn on Market Jew StreetPen Hood, Maw Bras and Alargh Du will roam the town, causing mayhem and…
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Emergency Guise
CONTINUE READING AND COMMENT →: Emergency GuiseSuper Saturday Montol Workshops On Saturday 20th December at Pixel at the top of Causewayhead 10:00am – 2:00pm Last Minute Emergency Guise Making! Remember – the fourth rule of Montol (if we were having rules) is: you wear a costume – you’re in disguise. Cross DressMock Posh or FormalRags and Tattersor the Regalia of your Guild See our simple guide. Expert and experienced guides to help you with problem solving and improvisation. We’ll bring sewing machines and some materials – you bring fabric, curtains, ribbons – whatever you can forage.And don’t forget the charity shops in town! See you there!…
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Mask-making Workshop
CONTINUE READING AND COMMENT →: Mask-making WorkshopRemember – the third rule of Montol is: you wear a mask – you’re in disguise. Super Saturday Montol Workshops On Saturday 20th December at Pixel at the top of Causewayhead from 10:00am until 2:00pm Bits and bobs and base masks provided – bring anything you think might work – and your imagination whether it works or not. See you there! And big thanks to Feast Cornwall for the funding and Pixel Penzance for the space.
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Montol Zero
CONTINUE READING AND COMMENT →: Montol ZeroJoy is something we make, not what we consume. I was just checking our socials and I thought … It’s all a bit focussed on alcohol. If there’s one thing you don’t need at Montol, it’s artificial stimulants. There are loads of you out there who don’t drink for personal, historical, medical or religious reasons. Well, derrr! We, who do, just take it all for granted. Our bad. All of the pubs and bars in town are totally geared up to make you feel at home whatever you want to refresh yourself so please don’t feel excluded or unwelcome. Your…
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Montol’s Weather Eye
CONTINUE READING AND COMMENT →: Montol’s Weather EyeYeah – I looked out the window too … I know. Blowing a hooley up here as well. But the forecast for Sunday is still … not terrible. Know any spells? Willing to offer up any spare organs to the Bucca. Good with prayers? We need all the help we can get. It doesn’t look like it’s going to be windy – so that’s a bonus. And it’s not going to be too cold. That said, in addition to our lovely pubs: The Farmers Arms, The London Inn, The White Lion, the Star, the Globe, the Union, the Turks Head,…
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Super Saturday Workshops
CONTINUE READING AND COMMENT →: Super Saturday WorkshopsSo we’re less than one week out from Montol! If you’re anything like us you might well be a wee bit behind on your prep. So Saturday 20th December is Super Saturday! At Pixel at the top of Causewayhead from 10:00am until 2:00pm There will be speedy sessions to help you with Last minute guise making Making mini lanterns Building Montol bunches Making masks And learning a bit of Cornish And they’re all free If you want to build a bunch please bring some greenery if you can. If you want to make some last minute guise feel free to…
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Sun build update
CONTINUE READING AND COMMENT →: Sun build updateWho Knew? My workshop is a stellar nursery. Gravid with just the one protostar. Making it up as I go along Now I know why so many jazz greats were off their faces more than half the time – like slack-lining across Niagara Falls … naked … while trying to remember the words to Nine Brave Boys. Ach – it’ll be alright on the night.
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Talking Keepies
CONTINUE READING AND COMMENT →: Talking KeepiesThat time again – talking about sustainability, clean and safe streets. Talking reusable cups We’ll be checking in with all the pubs in town about filling your own vessels – they’ve been great the last few years – but as a festival we are not planning to produce our own reusable cups. And we don’t want to add to all the “stuff” in the world. We know that most of you already have at least one.That’s actually … 15 in the photo?!A bit obsessive but they do elevate a chippy tea on the beach to the elegance of a fancy…
