Ruperra Castle 400 years: Pageants and Revels
Sat 17 Oct · 15:00
Bedwas Workmen's Hall & Institute
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Ruperra Castle 400 years: Pageants and Revels takes place on 17 October 2026 at Bedwas Workmen's Hall & Institute in Cardiff. The event features Dr Juliette Wood from Cardiff University. Admission is free.
Pageants and Revels – Dr Juliette Wood, Cardiff University
Pageants and masques were important events at the Tudor and Jacobean courts. When Prospero says at the end of The Tempest that his life in exile, and by extension the play itself, was an ‘insubstantial pageant,’ contemporary audiences would have understood the performances to which he referred. This talk will illustrate early pageants and masques with contemporary drawings and descriptions of sets and costumes. It will be proceeded by dances of the period, and the dancers will be wearing costumes to add an extra dimension to our appreciation of how these wonderful performances were staged.
The event is free but booking is essential - refreshments can be purchased at the hall.
View all of the events taking place this weekend: https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/commemorating-400-years-of-ruperra-castle-4853910
F ind out more about the Ruperra Castle Preservation Trust:
www.ruperracastle.wales/index.html
www.facebook.com/ruperracastle
www.twitter.com/ruperra_castle
Email any queries to: ruperracastlepreservationtrust@gmail.com
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Frequently asked questions
Ruperra Castle 400 years: Pageants and Revels takes place on Saturday, 17 October 2026 at 15:00.
Ruperra Castle 400 years: Pageants and Revels is held at Bedwas Workmen's Hall & Institute in Cardiff (Old Newport Road, Bedwas, CF83 8BJ).
Entry to Ruperra Castle 400 years: Pageants and Revels is free.
The forecast for Ruperra Castle 400 years: Pageants and Revels is Mainly clear · 13°C.
Yes — hotels within walking distance of Bedwas Workmen's Hall & Institute can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
Tickets for Ruperra Castle 400 years: Pageants and Revels can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
Ruperra Castle 400 years: Pageants and Revels
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Ruperra Castle 400 years: Pageants and Revels takes place on 17 October 2026 at Bedwas Workmen's Hall & Institute in Cardiff. The event features Dr Juliette Wood from Cardiff University. Admission is free.
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Pageants and Revels – Dr Juliette Wood, Cardiff University
Pageants and masques were important events at the Tudor and Jacobean courts. When Prospero says at the end of The Tempest that his life in exile, and by extension the play itself, was an ‘insubstantial pageant,’ contemporary audiences would have understood the performances to which he referred. This talk will illustrate early pageants and masques with contemporary drawings and descriptions of sets and costumes. It will be proceeded by dances of the period, and the dancers will be wearing costumes to add an extra dimension to our appreciation of how these wonderful performances were staged.
The event is free but booking is essential - refreshments can be purchased at the hall.
View all of the events taking place this weekend: https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/commemorating-400-years-of-ruperra-castle-4853910
F ind out more about the Ruperra Castle Preservation Trust:
www.ruperracastle.wales/index.html
www.facebook.com/ruperracastle
www.twitter.com/ruperra_castle
Email any queries to: ruperracastlepreservationtrust@gmail.com
Description supplied by the event organiser.
❓ Frequently asked questions
When is Ruperra Castle 400 years: Pageants and Revels?
Ruperra Castle 400 years: Pageants and Revels takes place on Saturday, 17 October 2026 at 15:00.
Where is Ruperra Castle 400 years: Pageants and Revels taking place?
Ruperra Castle 400 years: Pageants and Revels is held at Bedwas Workmen's Hall & Institute in Cardiff (Old Newport Road, Bedwas, CF83 8BJ).
How much are tickets for Ruperra Castle 400 years: Pageants and Revels?
Entry to Ruperra Castle 400 years: Pageants and Revels is free.
What will the weather be like at Ruperra Castle 400 years: Pageants and Revels?
The forecast for Ruperra Castle 400 years: Pageants and Revels is Mainly clear · 13°C.
Is there anywhere to stay near Ruperra Castle 400 years: Pageants and Revels?
Yes — hotels within walking distance of Bedwas Workmen's Hall & Institute can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
How do I get tickets for Ruperra Castle 400 years: Pageants and Revels?
Tickets for Ruperra Castle 400 years: Pageants and Revels can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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