About the show . . .
Produced by Arizona Curriculum Theater, Yuletide features the ancient sounds of Bartholomew Faire. From festive cantigas to the ever-popular French Noels, these versatile masters of early music will journey deep into the past and evoke the musical roots of our holiday traditions.
Hungry saturnalians, wounded Celtic warriors, German fairies, Saint Nick's evil friend, an Italian Christmas witch, lots of ancient seasonal music, and more! Yuletide is a holiday experience not to be missed!
Appropriate for children of all ages, Yuletide features early music ensemble Bartholomew Faire playing ancient seasonal music on authentic instruments spanning centuries from across the world. Some of the instruments you'll hear in Yuletide include-- al' ud, citole, drone ocarina, organistrum, recorder, lute, gothic harp, gothic bagpipes, pipe & tabor, and more! Yuletide is one of the most unique holiday shows you will ever experience. There is nothing else like it in the world -- and it's right here in Phoenix!
Only four shows -- don't miss out!
Children get in FREE! Children 12 and younger will be admitted free to Yuletide with accompanying adult. Purchase an adult ticket to Yuletide and bring your children for free. No restrictions, no limits. All children will get in free with an accompanying adult. This deal can be combined with adult discount ticket offers. No reservations required. Please arrive at the box office by 7:40 PM.
Click here to visit the official Bartholomew Faire website.
Joining Bartholomew Faire on stage will be Arizona Curriculum Theater favorites Jim Coates, Danette Porter, and James David Porter. The trio will perform a variety of readings fitting for the aeason, including ancient Welsh poetry, ancient Irish poetry, ancient Germanic tales, and much more.
Yuletide will transport audiences to another place and time where they will hear the voices of the distant past and experience the ancient musical roots of our holiday season.