This year, FairyFales returns with a whole set of new stories aimed to entertain and enlighten. Their tales will take you across the globe, from France to Japan, and even into the realm of fantasy. Each piece is just as strange as the next. So, grab a drink, get comfortable, and enjoy the silly, whacky, and weird.

The night started with a lively and entertaining recount of the creation of the world from Norse mythology. This tale set the mood for the night perfectly, commanding attention and laughter from the audience. The energy of the room was raised further with a spirited retelling of The Four Sons of Aymon and their magical horse Bayard. This legend left the room in laughter and anticipating what was to come next.

While still entertaining, the rest of the evening seemed to lack the initial energy that started the show. We were told of a man that shared a keg of ale with death who then turned the ale magical. We travelled to Japan where we enjoyed an illustrated story of Joji; the cat that liked drawing cats. Even though, the energy did not match the start of the evening there was always a laugh at every punchline or weird moment.

Jumping from continent to continent, FairyFales offered a modern take on stories of old. The contrast of new and old highlighted just how strange these tales were. The night’s narrators knew just when to pause to emphasize the bizarre points of each story. Like a giant cow for example. None of us knew why it was there, only that it was there.

Overall, FairyFales is a fun an enlightening night. The whacky and weird stories of the past come to life with a healthy dose of coarse language. So, make sure you leave the little ones at home with their Disney movies.