Category: spotlight
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The Montol Troyl
Hey Montol Like the soft refreshing rain and swaddling veil of the fog – all things come around again … On Saturday 19 September we have our annual Troyl In the Ballroom, upstairs at the Union Hotel in Chapel Street – at 7pm Music and dancing, silliness and merry meetings. Almost exactly 3 months before…
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Phew!
Hey Montol! The omens were favourable, the auguries clear… and the civic elders spoke … Team Montol is very happy and very relieved to report that Penzance Council has once again seen fit to support the most ancient business of driving out the darkness with masks, music, mischief and magic … and a touch of…
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Have a beautiful Solstice
Hey Montol Wherever you are, whatever you’re doing, have a beautiful Solstice. The weather Gods are smiling, food and drink is ready, guests eagerly anticipated and I’m preparing a fire to honour the Sun at the peak of her power. Much love from Team Montol.
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Montol is home made
We think of ourselves as the Mighty Montol but Penzance is just a little place.Well we are famous – in a little way and getting famouser all the time. This year I’ve had to explain to so many people from around the world that we’re not a Festival … in the way that Glastonbury is.We…
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Phew!
A huge thank you to Penzance Council for awarding Montol grant funding again.The money will ensure that this year’s festival goes ahead and is brighter, more brimful and safer than ever before. On Monday 15th September the council voted to award the grant and we are enormously grateful. We are now looking forward to delivering…
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A Fond Farewell to Our Beloved Beast – Kasek Nos
After an extraordinary decade of dedication, creativity, and heart, we’re saying goodbye to one of our most cherished Beasts, Kasek Nos, as she embarks on an exciting new adventure in show-business. Kasek Nos has been the beating heart of our festival since its earliest days. Her gentle spirit and boundless kindness touched everyone who worked…