
Gallery - Fun at the Jeanne d'Arc Festival
in Reims 2007

Capriole and
A Companye of Strangers perform Early Dance in sumptuous
costumes of silks and velvets. They transport you back to a bygone era, when
dancing was a vital part of a gentleman's or lady's accomplishments. The ability
to dance well was often a great asset at Court, and it was the main opportunity
for gentlemen to make the acquaintance of ladies. Henry VIII was (in his younger
days) reputed to be one of the best dancers in
The ensemble
Capriole was formed in 1983; originally just three women with a love of early
music and period costume and a wish to bring their own brand of joie de
vivre to the performance of Mediæval and Renaissance
music.
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Dressed as ladies and gentlemen of the court in fine silks and satins,
they breathe life into ancient songs and tunes and bring the past
into vivid focus. Capriole sing songs from
the 14th to the 17th century, ranging from Trouvère
songs of 13th century |
Capriole and
A Companye of Strangers entertain with an extravagant
salmagundy of song, music and dance, and like to
invite the audience to come and join the dance. They provide entertainment
for Mediæval Banquets, Re-enactment Events, Festivals, Ceilidhs, private parties and anything they think might be
fun!
Capriole are:
| Alison Thornley Alto Voice, Renaissance Recorders, Gemshorns, Bass Crumhorn |
Wendy Wood Descant, Treble, Tenor and Bass Renaissance Recorders, Gemshorns |
| Heather Inkpen Soprano Voice, Percussion |
Alison Chambers Soprano Voice, Descant, Treble, Tenor and Bass Renaissance Recorders |
| Hannah Fry Mezzo Soprano, Sopranino, Descant and Treble Recorders |
Helen Mitcham Tenor Voice, Percussion |

Sancta
Mater Gratiae (Anon) - Recorded
Live at Faversham Folk Club
30th July 2008
See us in 2009 at:
| 16 May | Tragical History Festival, Canterbury, Kent |
| 25 May | King Henry's Tournament, Hall Place, Bexley, Kent |
| 6 - 7 June | Fetes Johanniques, Reims, France |
| 26 - 27 June | Medieval Festival, Chatteris, Cambridgeshire |
| 18 - 19 July | King Henry's 500th Anniversary Celebrations, Hever Castle, Kent |
| 22 - 23 August | Medieval Festival, Picquigny, France |
| 29 - 30 August | Medieval Festival, Folleville, France |
| 19 - 20 September | Medieval Fair, Michelham Priory, Sussex |
For further information and bookings, contact:
Heather
Inkpen 20 Nargate Street Littlebourne Canterbury CT3 1UH
Tel: 01227 720529
Wendy
Wood 11 Lanfranc GardensHarbledown Canterbury CT2 8NJ
Tel: 01227 769829
Email info@capriole.org.uk
(Barham Village Hall 11am - 2pm) (New members please ring Heather first in case of changes) ·
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