Four of Swords

Four of Swords www.four-of-swords.com

Immersive theatre drawing on classic tales, myth, legend, ritual and folklore. We are Sarah White and Philip Kingslan John.

Site-specific otherworldly experiences / Education and creative workshops / bit of film and animation. FOUR OF SWORDS aims to:

- produce vital, compelling and accessible adaptations of classic stories
- blend theatre with film projection and live music
- use locations of unique cultural resonance and power

ORPHEUS tickets have only been on sale a few days and are already flying out the door! (link in comments)We've missed ma...
07/08/2026

ORPHEUS tickets have only been on sale a few days and are already flying out the door! (link in comments)

We've missed making work and it's lovely to know you haven't forgotten us! We can't wait to return to Beer Quarry Caves Official this October...it's going to be a special one.

We are doing things a bit differently this year with ticket pricing...

Things are difficult at the moment, the cost of living is high and arts funding is tight. It’s tough out there for all of us.
In line with what some of our creative friends in the sector are doing we're offering four ticket tiers. Some reflect what it actually costs to bring this show to life in the caves. Others allow those who can give a little more to quietly hold open a door for someone who can't and helps support the future work of our company.
Making this amazing show costs around £30,000 to bring to life. As a non-for-profit company, ticket income helps us pay artists fairly, make ambitious new work and keep theatre accessible.

Patron £45 - Your generosity supports others to attend and enables the development of our future work.
Friend £33 - Paying it forward. Your ticket helps someone else attend.
Standard £25 - Pays the real cost of bringing Orpheus to life.
Community £17 - No one is left behind. The cost of these tickets are supported by Friends and Patrons tickets.

Thank you so much for supporting us and each other!

See you underground! x

ORPHEUS tickets now on sale! (🔗 in bio)This October we’ll lead you back into the belly of the earth, illuminated by cand...
06/08/2026

ORPHEUS tickets now on sale! (🔗 in bio)

This October we’ll lead you back into the belly of the earth, illuminated by candlelight, to witness an ancient tale of love, loss and the desperate search for what has been taken from us.

The legendary musician Orpheus has lost his beloved Eurydice to the kingdom of the dead. Armed with nothing but his lyre and an unbreakable will, he descends into the Underworld itself, to charm its rulers, move its shadows, and reclaim her. But the dead do not give up their own easily...

Drawing on the Classical myth of Orpheus and Eurydice and its haunting Middle English retelling Sir Orfeo, where a king wanders a faerie wilderness in grief for his stolen queen, we’ll weave together live original music, theatre and spectacle to conjure a world where myth, memory and the hidden histories of Beer Quarry Caves collide.

TICKETS NOW ON SALE!We are delighted to announce that after a brief hiatus (of 3 years!) we are back at Beer Quarry Cave...
04/08/2026

TICKETS NOW ON SALE!

We are delighted to announce that after a brief hiatus (of 3 years!) we are back at Beer Quarry Caves Official this October with a brand new show......

ORPHEUS
8th - 24th October
Link in comments for more info

We know that the cost of a ticket can be the thing that stands between someone and an experience they'd carry with them for years. So, we're offering four ticket tiers, and we're being honest about what each one means. Some reflect what it actually costs to bring this show to life in the caves. Others allow those who can give a little more to quietly hold open a door for someone who can't and helps support the future work of our company.

Can you guess what it is yet?
03/08/2026

Can you guess what it is yet?

A new show is brewing…costumes are being made, photos are being taken….more soon…
02/08/2026

A new show is brewing…costumes are being made, photos are being taken….more soon…

Fancy joining us on an adventure? We are making a new show and you can be in it if you fancy!Like singing? Like hanging ...
23/07/2026

Fancy joining us on an adventure? We are making a new show and you can be in it if you fancy!
Like singing? Like hanging out in caves? Then this is for you!
Come along on Sunday to St Michael’s Church in Beer at 3pm to find out more!!

With thanks to East Devon National Landscape Arts and Culture East Devon

NEW SHOW INCOMING.....And thanks to the lovely folk at East Devon National Landscape there's opportunities to be involve...
13/07/2026

NEW SHOW INCOMING.....

And thanks to the lovely folk at East Devon National Landscape there's opportunities to be involved.

If you like singing and would love to come and make something beautifully strange with us underground at Beer Quarry Caves Official and perform with us by candlelight in October, this is for you!

Alongside Ellie Walker - Music and The Reduced Opera Company we are developing a community project to form a choir of souls! Come to our taster event on the 26th of July at St Michael's Church in Beer to meet the team, have a bit of a sing and find out more.

No experience necessary, no auditions, it's open to all 16+. We just ask for your energy and enthusiasm

To let us know you're coming or for more info message us directly.

Please do share with anyone who might love to be involved in this unique experience.

Exmouth Festival starts this today! Two amazing opportunities to hang out with us over the weekend… And much more awesom...
10/07/2026

Exmouth Festival starts this today! Two amazing opportunities to hang out with us over the weekend… And much more awesomeness besides! Hope to see you there ❤️

SUMMER FILM SCHOOL is back! 24th - 28th AugustCalling all young film makers, actors and everyone inbetween.Come and spen...
20/04/2026

SUMMER FILM SCHOOL is back!

24th - 28th August

Calling all young film makers, actors and everyone inbetween.
Come and spend a week with us on the beautifully Columbjohn Farm at the edge of the Killerton Estate and lets make a film in 5 days!

Exeter Phoenix's Summer Film School gives young people a chance to create an amazing short film from scratch in just 1 week!

SUMMER THEATRE SCHOOL 2026!Tickets for this years Immersive Theatre School are on sale now!Join us for a unique week of ...
13/04/2026

SUMMER THEATRE SCHOOL 2026!

Tickets for this years Immersive Theatre School are on sale now!
Join us for a unique week of theatre making in the beautiful surrounds of Columbjohn Farm on the edge of the Killerton Estate. For young creatives ages 12-17.

27th - 31st July
9am - 4pm each day

Link in comments for more info and booking!

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