Arlodhes a Shalott

Arlodhes a Shalott

Please note this performance takes place at Pendennis Castle in Falmouth.

Step into a hauntingly reimagined romantic world with Arlodhes a Shalott, a striking new composition by Matthew Thomason inspired by Alfred, Lord Tennyson’s The Lady of Shalott.

Set in a Cornish-language translation by Elizabeth Ellis of the original poem, this work offers a fresh cultural perspective on a timeless legend. Blending evocative textures with a deeply atmospheric narrative, Thomason’s music explores themes of isolation, longing, and the fragile boundary between reality and reflection.

Shimmering harmonies and moments of stillness give way to surging intensity, mirroring the Lady’s fateful journey. Both intimate and powerful, Arlodhes a Shalott invites audiences to experience a familiar story through a distinctive contemporary and linguistic lens.

This special performance will take place within the beautiful and historic Keep at Pendennis Castle, an atmospheric setting that perfectly complements the work’s rich sense of mystery, romance, and legend.

Support from rising contemporary flamenco/classical guitarist Lewis Bell.

Booking Information

Tickets £20

Please note due to the layout of the Castle Keep this performance is not suitable for wheelchair users.
For further accessibility information about the venue please see the Pendennis Castle website

Parking is available on site by the Shop/Cafe buildings. Ticket holders arriving by car should use the accessible parking entrance and drive through the castle gates.

Refreshments will not be available at this event so attendees are welcome to bring their own refreshments, including alcoholic drinks.

Ticketholders are advised to arrive between 7-7.30pm and are welcome to enjoy the Castle grounds before the performance begins at 8pm.