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Opening this autumn: a major exhibition on fantasy at the British Library in London!
Fairy Dell construction commences at Fairytale Farm
Construction has started on a spectacular new Fairy Dell development. This will be a brand new, completely unique themed adventure play area, where you are the size of fairies, with giant mushrooms, raised walkways and bridges, crawl tunnel, clamber net, climbing wall and slides. It will also be wheelchair accessible and a sensory experience. The development is the largest investment since Fairytale Farm opened in 2013. They say, It will be the most magical play area ever! Find out more HERE
Fairytale Farm
Southcombe
Chipping Norton
Oxfordshire
OX7 5QH
UK
Fae magazine is very excited to announce that production has commenced on the second season of Sky exclusive drama series, House of the Dragon, at Leavesden Studios in the United Kingdom. See first look image above!
Based on George R.R. Martin’s “Fire & Blood,” the series, set 200 years before the events of “Game of Thrones,” tells the story of House Targaryen.
Ryan Condal, Co-Creator/Showrunner/Executive Producer, says: “House of the Dragon has returned. We are thrilled to be shooting again with members of our original family as well as new talents on both sides of the camera. All your favourite characters will soon be conspiring at the council tables, marching with their armies, and riding their dragons into battle. We can’t wait to share what we have in store.”
Cast for season 2 includes Matt Smith, Olivia Cooke, Emma D’Arcy, Eve Best, Steve Toussaint, Fabien Frankel, Ewan Mitchell, Tom Glynn-Carney, Sonoya Mizuno, and Rhys Ifans. Additional returning cast includes Harry Collett, Bethany Antonia, Phoebe Campbell, Phia Saban, Jefferson Hall, and Matthew Needham.
Season 2 credits: Co-Creator/Executive Producer, George R.R. Martin; Co-Creator/Showrunner/Executive Producer, Ryan Condal; Executive Producers Sara Hess, Alan Taylor, Melissa Bernstein, Kevin de la Noy, Loni Peristere, Vince Gerardis. Based on George R.R. Martin’s “Fire & Blood.”
Watch this FAE space for more House of the Dragon news!
FAE magazine’s 7 Summer Fairy Festivals in the UK 2022. FAE looks at where fairies are celebrated within the UK festival scene.
3 Wishes Fairy Festival 2022
17th to 19th June 2022 at Mount Edgcumbe Country Park, Cremyll, Torpoint, Cornwall (Near the Devon/Plymouth border)
We start with 3 Wishes Fairy Festival – Sponsored by FAE Magazine.
🧚🏻♀️3 days and nights in fairyland under the stars
🧚🏻♀️Hosted by Karen Kay’s Faery Events (EST 2006)
Further info from www.fairyfestival.co.uk
The Fairyland Trust Fairy Fair 2022
on 28th to 29th May 2022 at Bradmoor Woods, Norfolk UK
An award winning daytime event over two-days. Aimed at children and education of the land, lots of activities and crafts etc for the little ones.
The event starts at 10.30 am (same both days) and runs until 5.30pm. Tickets are £10 per person (£11.37 with Eventbrite fees, which do not come to the Fairyland Trust). There are eight Bookable Workshops (book when buying tickets online) and nine Drop-in activities that cannot be booked in advance – just join on the day as space becomes available. Like a traditional country fair, the Fairy Fair also features live music, market stalls, a show, food and drink as well as festival style walkabouts, story telling and walks in the woods.
Further info from www.fairylandtrust.org
Avebury Fairy Weekend 2022
27th to 28th August 2022 Bank Holiday Weekend at The Henge Shop, Secret Fairy Garden, Avebury, Wiltshire
Please note: This is a daytime two-day event in association with The Henge Shop, it’s FREE to attend! Workshops cost extra. There is no camping on site. There are places to stay B&B’s in the local area.
Further info from www.faeryevents.com
The Legendary Llangollen Faery Festival 2022 – Welsh Fairy Festival
13th to 14th August 2022 at Llangollen Pavilion, Abbey Road, Llangollen, Denbighshire
Please note: This is a daytime festival open from 10am until 5pm daily, followed by a Grand Faery ball from 7pm. There is no camping on site. There are camp sites and B&B’s in the local area.
Further info from www.northwalesfaeryfestival.com
New Forest Fairy Festival 2022
Sussex Faerie Festival 2022
Swanage Fairy Festival 2022
EXCITING DARK CRYSTAL NEWS!!!
Friend of FAE, Armorel Hamilton has told FAE exclusively that she has worked on the new series of the Dark Crystal on Netflix alongside Toby, Brian and Wendy Froud and many more talented creatives!
Armorel said,
“I’m excited to announce that I have had the privilege of working on the much anticipated DARK CRYSTAL: Age of Resistance on Netflix. The release date is August 30th 2019! Super yay! That’s a childhood dream realised !!
She went on to tell us, “I can’t reveal any details for obvious reasons, so please don’t ask! … So everyone tune in and enjoy this spectacular treat !!! Xxx”
FAE will share more news on this story in forthcoming editions of FAE magazine (Faeries and Enchantment).
FAE magazine’s 7 Fairy Festivals in the UK. FAE looks at where fairies are celebrated within the UK festival scene.
3 Wishes Fairy Festival 2019
21st to 23rd June 2019
at Mount Edgcumbe Country Park, Cremyll, Torpoint, Cornwall (Near the Devon/Plymouth border)
3 Wishes Fairy Festival – is the UK’s first fairy festival with outdoor music stages and camping, this years festival celebrates thirteen years of fairy fun since it began in 2007! Time flies when you are having fairy Fun.
On the cards for this year is:
*Real mermaids, see them swim in the Merquarium!
*A Unicorn World Record 2019 Attempt
*Fairy Dog Show
*100+ FREE workshops (included in festival ticket price)
*Fairy School
*Fairy Circus Tent!
Further info from www.fairyfestival.co.uk
Faeryfields Faery Festival
6th & 7th July 2019
Vicarage Farm, Woodmancott Lane, Woodmancott, Winchester SO21 3BL
Please note: This is a daytime festival open from 10.30am until 6pm daily.
Further info from www.faeryology.co.uk
The Legendary Llangollen Faery Festival
10th to 11th August 2019
at Llangollen Pavilion, Abbey Road, Llangollen, Denbighshire
Please note: This is a daytime festival open from 10am until 5pm daily, followed by a Grand Faery ball from 7pm. There is no camping on site. There are camp sites and B&B’s in the local area.
Further info from www.northwalesfaeryfestival.com
Away with the Fairies at Just So Festival
16th to 18th August 2019
at Cricket Ground Entrance, Rode Hall Estate, Scholar Green, Cheshire
Deep within the forest find Away with the Fairies, an enchanting secret fairyland. Spy sprites making mischief up in the trees, meet the Fairy Queen and make woodland crowns and all manner of other fairy craft.
Further info from www.justsofestival.org.uk
Brading Faerie Festival & Wood Fair
15th September 2019
Brading Down, Brading Down Road, Brading, Ryde UK
Refreshments available all day but feel free to bring your own picnic and relax in the delightful setting of Bulleys Pit at Brading Down.
In support of Gift to Nature.
Please note: This is a daytime festival opens from 12 noon until 4pm – one day only.
Further info from Thebradingfaeriefestival
Elf and Faery Festival
27th to 30th September 2019
Greenbank House and Garden, Greenbank Garden Flenders Road, Clarkston G768RB
Please note: This is a daytime festival opens from 11am until 4pm. Tickets are £3 per child plus normal garden admission (members enjoy free admission).
Further info from www.elf-faery-festival
The Faery Lights Ball & Fairy Fayre
Saturday 19th and 20th October 2019
Glastonbury Town Hall, Somerset, UK
Please note: The daytime fairy fayre is FREE ENTRY and opens from 10.30am on Saturday 19th and from 11am on Sunday 20th Octovber. Fairy workshops are optional and cost extra from £5). The evening Faery Lights Ball is a ticketed event and costs £25 (this event usually sells out in advance). Tickets from The FAE Shop
Visit www.faeryevents.com or see the Facebook event page HERE
This winter goblins, fairies and witches are spreading mischief in a new exhibition celebrating the fantastical, mysterious and macabre illustrative world of Arthur Rackham at Standen House and Garden from Saturday 19th January until Sunday 31st March 2019.
Arthur Rackham was one of the leading artists in Britain’s ‘Golden Age of Illustration’. Nicknamed the ‘beloved enchanter’, he is best known for his illustrations of fables and fairytales. Producing over 3,300 individual books his illustrations adorned the pages of loved children’s books such as ‘Peter Pan’ and ‘Alice in Wonderland’. These now iconic illustrations are chilling, bewitching and provide a colourful contrast to the dark winter months.
The venue for the Arthur Rackham Exhibition is Standen House and Garden, West Hoathly Road, East Grinstead, West Sussex, RH19 4NE
Further details on the official National Trust website
They say picture speaks a thousand words!!!!
Netflix has revealed a first look at the Gelfling heroes from the forthcoming Dark Crystal series!
Curiouser Creations opens in Cornwall – June 2017
You can expect 4ft mushrooms, a Cheshire cat hiding in a tree and even a smoking caterpillar (the “smoke” will smell like cake) at Cornwall’s first Alice in Wonderland themed café.
The Fore Street venue, which will be painted purple has a grand opening at 10.30am on Saturday, June 10.
The Mayor of Redruth will officially open the shop and a one metre tall 3D flamingo made of cake will take pride of place with everyone who visits receiving a slice.
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HOLLYWOOD, California, May 18, 2017 – A beloved classic from the 80s marks its return as Netflix, the world’s leading internet entertainment network, will bring The Jim Henson Company’s The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance exclusively to members around the world. The 10-episode fantasy adventure series is a prequel to the groundbreaking 1982 fan favorite The Dark Crystal, and takes place many years before the events of the film. The series will be shot in the U.K., and will star an ensemble of fantastical, state-of-the-art creatures created by Jim Henson’s Creature Shop™ and Brian Froud, the original feature’s conceptual designer.
The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance returns to the world of Thra with an all new adventure. When three Gelfling discover the horrifying secret behind the Skeksis’ power, they set out on an epic journey to ignite the fires of rebellion and save their world.
Feature film director Louis Leterrier (Now You See Me, The Incredible Hulk) will executive produce the series and direct. The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance will be a Netflix original series produced by The Jim Henson Company and executive produced by Letterier, Lisa Henson and Halle Stanford. Longtime Henson collaborator Rita Peruggi will serve as producer and Henson’s Blanca Lista will serve as a co-executive producer. Leading the writing are co-executive producers Jeffrey Addiss and Will Matthews (Life in a Year), and Javier Grillo-Marxuach (Lost, The 100).
“The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance will combine the art of puppetry perfected by The Jim Henson Company, with Louis’ vision, powerful storytelling and a mix of cutting-edge digital imagery and visual effects,” said Cindy Holland, Vice President of Original Content at Netflix. “I can’t wait for families around the world to see how we bring these unique characters to life.”
“Louis Leterrier is passionate about the world of The Dark Crystal and has an incredible creative vision for the series. He brings this passion to every facet of the production as he leads the talented team of artists and writers that are bringing this entire universe to life,” said Lisa Henson, CEO of The Jim Henson Company. “Netflix has a deep respect for my father’s original work and the many people it inspired. They are the perfect partners to create this next epic chapter in The Dark Crystal story for new fans and the loyal fans who have waited so long for more adventures from this world.”
Source @Netflix 2017
