Arthurian action with Gawain and The Green Knight in Exeter

Exeter based theatre company Four of Swords is not pausing for breath after two weeks of sold-out performances of Jason and The Argonauts at Exmouth Festival.

The company is reprising its Arthurian legend based family blockbuster Gawain and The Green Knight from 8 - 11 July at Poltimore House, the atmospheric semi-derelict country house on the outskirts of Exeter.


There are two performances a day at 7pm and 8.45pm. Tickets at just £12 are available from www.four-of-swords.com where you’ll find out more about the show.



You’ll join the action in the court of King Arthur, recreated in the crumbling splendour of the once impressive mansion, before following brave Gawain on his quest into the grounds.

Sarah White, who appears as  Morgan Le Fay as well as directing the production, is excited at the prospect of reworking the production. She says: “Our productions make use of existing sites, and are promenade in nature with company members leading the audience through the action, so we are not limited by scenery or the dimensions of a stage.

“Audience members are recommended to wear sensible shoes as they’ll be standing or walking for the 70 minute duration of the show.”



The gargantuan Green Knight gatecrashes King Arthur’s party at Camelot and lays down a fearsome challenge. Only Gawain, youngest and most untested of Arthur’s warriors is bold enough to accept.



Four of Swords’ adaptation of this classic Arthurian tale features film projection, live music, Middle English rapping and an enormous puppet of The Green Knight.

Co-founder of Four of Swords Philip Kingslan John is the operator of The Green Knight, wielding a massive axe and contributing a few surprises during the show.