When
Sunday 23rd October 2011
Where
Bankside outside of Shakespeare's Globe and Borough Market
Welcome the autumn harvest in traditional, rural style with the October Plenty festival, celebrating theatre, nature, food and more on the South Bank in October 2011.
Food and festivities
Steeped in custom and history, the October Plenty festival is an autumn harvest celebration full of traditional festivities. Highlights include a Corn Queene effigy complete with wheat, grain, fruits and vegetables, a Berry Man adorned in leaves and fruits and a Hobby Horse strung with cakes and loaves. Visit the festival to enjoy these sights and more, welcoming autumn in London at a unique harvest celebration.
Festive drama
Vibrant stage drama will feature at this year’s October Plenty festival, bringing hearty pastoral tales to life. Enjoy October Plenty performances of classic Chaucerian tales by the Lion’s Part Company, part of a series of traditional events taking place during the day. Two stories from the Canterbury Tales will be performed by the theatre group and The Story Orchard will be open for children to gather and hear stories about apples in a glade of English apple trees.
Street procession
A special procession will take place during the October Plenty festival, starting in front of Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre and ending in the streets of Borough Market. Join the October Plenty procession along with costumed revellers and performers for an authentic autumn harvest celebration, replete with song, dance and seasonal fun.
Fun and games at October Plenty
As well as food, drink, music and drama the festival provides a chance to enjoy seasonal fun and games in perfect autumnal setting. Activities include dancing and apple tastings, and at Borough Market you can take part in apple bobbing and conker fights. Have a laugh with friends and family and make the most of nature’s spoils at October Plenty this year.
The October Plenty festival starts 12pm, Sunday 23rd October 2011. The events start by Shakespeare's Globe before moving on to Borough Market. Admission is free for all.