Telling The Bees

‘Telling The Bees’ weaves storytelling, folklore and ritual to reimagine how we can process love and loss in nature.

The story follows a mother along the banks of the River Wye to rekindle the ancient Celtic practice of “telling the bees”. Find Holly and her golden hive in this quiet conversation with the land, each other and - most importantly - the bees.

Performed at Wye Valley River Festival (May 2026), Wander Gather Bristol (June 2026) and Green Man Festival (August 2026).

"Having Holly and her wonderful performance of Telling the Bees at Green Man 2026 was a delight. Holly has a unique performative style - delicate yet powerful gestures, songs that connect you to your surroundings, and words that resonate with every fibre of your body."
Lukus Robbins | Producer, Green Man Festival

Whispers from the audience:
“A story rich in ritual and ceremony”
“I was moved to tears multiple times”
“Magical.”
“Theatre! Songs! Story! I loved it all”
“It flowed like a river.”
“Enchanting.”

Please get in touch if you are interested in booking a performance.