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Sleeping Sword, The

"I'm not a king or wizard... but I do have a story to tell."

  • Full Length Play
  • Drama

  • Time Period: Present Day
  • Target Audience: Appropriate for all audiences
Meet Ben Bundle. He likes fishing and snorkeling, jumping off rocks and exploring the magical island of Bryher with his friends.

But after an accident leaves Bun blind, he fears his days of adventure are over. Until one day he is swept into the realm of his favourite story, the ancient legend of King Arthur, and Bun’s world changes forever.

Get ready for a gripping adventure where a broken promise, a magic sword, and a ghostly king reveal to Bun a life-changing quest of his own.

A tale about magic, mystery, hope, love, triumph and disaster, The Sleeping Sword weaves a contemporary tale of self-discovery with Arthurian legend in a way that is utterly spellbinding.

REVIEWS:

"Audaciously creative."

 The Guardian

"Spirited adaptation."

 The Stage

"A tonic for all children looking for an imaginative walk on the wild side."

 The Times

Premiere Production: The Sleeping Sword was first performed at The Watermill Theatre on 27 October 2022.
  • Casting: 1M, 2F
  • Casting Notes: There are to be split between a cast of three, including at least two visually impaired actors. You cannot perform this play with sighted actors pretending to be visually impaired.

  • VIV
    BUN
    ANNA
    LUKE
    DAD
    MRS PARSONS
    SIR BEDEVERE
    KING ARTHUR
    MORGANA LE FEY
    HIPPY DUDE
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    Meet Ben Bundle. He likes fishing and snorkeling, jumping off rocks and exploring the magical island of Bryher with his friends.

    But after an accident leaves Bun blind, he fears his days of adventure are over. Until one day he is swept into the realm of his favourite story, the ancient legend of King Arthur, and Bun’s world changes forever.

    Get ready for a gripping adventure where a broken promise, a magic sword, and a ghostly king reveal to Bun a life-changing quest of his own.

    A tale about magic, mystery, hope, love, triumph and disaster, The Sleeping Sword weaves a contemporary tale of self-discovery with Arthurian legend in a way that is utterly spellbinding.

    $24.95