The Devil’s Violin has been breathing new life into the ancient art of storytelling since 2006. Thanks to funding from the Arts Councils of England and Wales, and PRS Foundation funding they are back with their fourth show, The Forbidden Door.

Master storyteller Dominic Kelly tells the ancient folk tales of the people who refused to heed the instruction ‘Do not open’, whether a forbidden door or a box that cannot be resisted, or the page of a book that must not be turned. But such an injunction will invariably prove futile, the promise of uncovering a secret irresistible, even knowing that the consequences could be dire and dangerous.

Don’t open that door! As soon as the rule is laid down, we know it will be broken. Once the door is opened, then what? – adventures! All of us love a good tale, and this is a wonderful one. Expect love, loss, drama, danger, horror, humour, twists and trials.

Kelly's dynamic storytelling is accompanied by fiddler Oliver Wilson-Dickson, cellist Sarah Moody and Dylan Fowler on guitar, instrumentalists who are equally talented at providing the perfect musical counterpoint, creating an atmosphere of menace, humour and a frisson of excitement.

Supported by the Night Out Scheme and Hereford Windows.

The Devil’s Violin open The Forbidden Door at Glasbury Village Hall on Saturday, January 16 at 7.30pm. To book, call Ticket Source on 0333 666 3366, lines open 9am to 7pm Monday to Friday and 9am to 5pm Saturday. Book online at glasburyarts.co.uk

Tickets: £10, full price, £8, concessions.