Neil and Svend

We are looking forward to come to the in and tell the story of Gullrun. We will be at Elvesalen 8th November.

https://issuu.com/mediateamreklame/docs/hilmarfestivalen_2024?fr=sMzk3MDc3NTcyMDQ&fbclid=IwY2xjawGVvV1leHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHSRU_vneZUbrB7-k0rDPKMFQZQpfx6Ep8mRtu_8fdBLG-jbweml9TyYRSA_aem_s3D2RnnzVGj2myEZGrfxBw

https://sisf.online.red61.co.uk/event/913:5693/913:24892/

Still a few tickets left to the show and conversation Thursday at Scottish Storytelling Centre, so Neil and Svend are making the final preparations for meeting the audience. It is a work in progress, so there will be room for a wee chat after the performance.

The story of Gullruns saga is about a strong independent young woman from during the time of the and the show is all about the power of poetry, songs and music.
Matthew Roby's Old Norse Blog has helped us bringing Egils saga to life and Hafdis Huld gave us a wonderful introduction to Icelandic Music. Finally Alice Fernbank Storyteller has done some excellent work with some of the final poems.
8th November 5pm we will be in Steinkjer, Norway.
Scottish International Storytelling Festival Hilmarfestivalen Vikings

Scottish International Storytelling Festival An original story inspired by the Icelandic sagas, about a young Norwegian woman fleeing Norway in 980 AD and journeying to Iceland to find her freedom. Created and performed by Svend-Erik Engh and Neil Sutcliffe, featuring traditional music, new poems and original musical compositions. An ‘In the...

I have been inspired by the poem Lausavisur by Egil Skallagrimsson for years. Neil Sutcliffe and I did Walk the Oars inspired by the lyrics from around 900AD, and this year we will do Gullruns Saga - She Built a Boat to be performed as a Work in Process at The International Storytelling Festival 30th October and Hilmarfestival in Steinkjer Norway, 8th November.
See www.svenderikengh.com

Here is the poem in Old Norse
from https://heimskringla.no/
Þat mælti mín móðir,
at mér skyldi kaupa
fley ok fagrar árar,
fara á braut með víkingum,
standa upp í stafni,
stýra dýrum knerri,
halda svá til hafnar
hǫggva mann ok annan.

Danish translation of the first two lines
Old Norse
Þat mælti mín móðir,
at mér skyldi kaupa

Danish
Så min moder mente,
at mig man skulle købe et skib

English translation of these Danish words
So my mother meant
That for me they should buy me a ship

That is not
My mother told me
Some day I would buy a ship

As most translators these days translate the Old Norse words (Google translate does it!)

It totally takes away the power of the beginning.
The mother is telling someone, maybe even commanding someone to build a boat for this son, that when he was twelve years old killed a boy same age because her son was angry about a game with a ball.

From Reddit four years ago
Yezdigerd
•4y ago
For some reason people translate "at mér skyldi kaupa" to "I would buy" but it's "for me should they buy".
It's kinda important. The point of the poem is a defence for a senseless honor killing that his kin and everyone else resent him for but mommy comes to the rescue.
Rather then comforting him(someday you will buy a ship), mum thinks he should be indulged and rewarded for the homocide.(we (the family)should buy a ship for him.

An example of the Google Translation

https://youtu.be/tpR2v98qZGE?si=VniLwA2VrMeOWiyW

My Mother Told Me & Valhalla Calling_ Miracle Of Sound, Peyton Parrish, Eric Hollaway ,Margaret Wolf My dear friends! you share subscribe, this time I bring you a mix of talents with a great VIKING spirit! with the strength and courage that characterizes the...

In Alice Fernbank Storyteller magical performance and the art of seeing shown at the Edfringe, Vanir gods plays an important role. Odin, the alfather of the warrior tribe Asir gods, gives his eye for wisdom and uses this wisdom to practice male dominance and linear power. On the other site stands the Vanir gods Gulveig and Freya with their deeply rooted holistic knowledge .When finally Gullveig is killed for the third time, there is no other option for the Vanirs to go to war. Even after the war it is like Odin will never learn. He is a male asir god and therefore his knowledge gained by sacrificing one eye, is one dimensional. Alice asks this very important question, are there other ways of seeing?
Edinburgh Festival Fringe

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For those of you still dithering on Fringe shows this year- here's a wee reminder and sneak-peek of WOLVES WITHIN! Shows from the 10th-28th August at the Scottish Storytelling Centre.
Tickets below:
https://www.facebook.com/events/3069724416584960

Wolves Within: A new show by Svend and Neil Our most recent show, Wolves Within, explores wolves and their place in folktales, music and social culture. For this show we have brought together stories a...

What a pretty pair! Poster going around Edinburgh for our show which opens next Tuesday!!!!

You can find out more and get tickets here:

https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/wolves-within

We have been silent for a long time- but NO LONGER! Our show "WOLVES WITHIN" will finally have its premiere in the Edinburgh Fringe next month! Come and join us as we delve into what wolves have meant around the world in story, song and music: a show about arrogance, hunger and darkness, but also of love, courage, wisdom and friendship.

There are 5 shows, so 5 chances to see it!! Looking forward to seeing you there :)

https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/wolves-within

Wolves Within Come and delve deep into the psyche of wolves with Danish storyteller Svend-Erik Engh and Scottish musician Neil Sutcliffe. Featuring stories and music from Scotland, Russia, Transylvania and England, we discover what these proud animals have meant for people around the world. A show about arrogance...

We were very lucky have the opportunity to do some filming in the Scottish Storytelling Centre's Netherbow Theatre, to create a short video about our new show "Wolves Within". Many thanks to Alice Fernbank for the camera-work!
We can't wait to share some of this show! :)

Wolves Within: A new show by Svend and Neil Our most recent show, Wolves Within, explores wolves and their place in folktales, music and social culture. For this show we have brought together stories a...

Only 3 spaces left on our MUSICAL STORIES online masterclasses! Find out more:
https://svendandneil.com/workshops/

UPCOMING ONLINE MASTERCLASSES- Starting Thursday 25th June!
Svend and Neil will be running a series of 4 online masterclasses on how to combine music and storytelling to bring a new depth to your performing.
Find out more here: https://svendandneil.com/workshops

Whether you're a storyteller who's interested in adding a new dimension to your performance, or a musician interested in collaborating with storytellers- this is for you!

Check out our updated website at svendandneil.com

Check out Svend's wonderful project during the lockdown: DuEts. A series of meeting between two storytellers/artists where they share a bit of work then respond to one another!
So many wonderful storytellers and artists on here!!!

DuEtS storytelling, music, poetry, songs, conversations, challenges