Sward! is a time-travelling tale and a love story with roots in ancient myth, oral records and modern science. Through its telling, the complex web of life and history woven into the very fabric, the sward, of an upland hay meadow is revealed, along with its extremely fragile nature. Young farmer Jason Drysdale is out on his quad bike, spraying thistles, when he spots botany student, Jemima Foxley. Fate intervenes to take them both on a fabulous journey. A new play by Simon Corble, winner of the 2007 Olivier Award for Best New Comedy, with songs co-written with Jim Woodland. Commissioned by Blaize, in collaboration with Highlights Rural Touring Scheme, the play is directed by Mike Bettison. The production is accompanied by a photographic exhibition by Neville Turner, following the changing face of species-rich hay meadows through the seasons. Sward! is an entertaining romp that delivers messages about the environment and our responsibilities towards it.
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