©Keith Underwood 2004
July 11, 12 and 13
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'Battle & Banquet' began with an idea to create a sound and light show at magical Usk Castle, to commemorate the Battle of Pwll Melyn in 1405. That idea then grew into a spectacular which included the town of Usk as well as the Castle, though was still much more personal than other such shows locally. |
| The son et lumiere itself took place in the ruins of Usk Castle. The size of the ruins dictated that only 350 people were able to book for each of the four late-night performances on June 29 and 30, July 1 and 2, 2005.The show started as dusk fell about 10.15pm and lasted approximately 1 hour 20 minutes. Everyone was seated on the grass and was very close to the action, thereby really feeling a part of the show, providing a completely different experience from larger shows at Chepstow and Tintern. |
| The Plantagenet Society, the well known battle re-enactment group, re-created the Battle of Pwll Melyn, with help from local fighters. They were at the Castle all week and were delighted to talk to schools, groups and individuals about medieval army life. |
| If you're visiting the Castle, why not eat in Usk? Usk has a huge variety of places to eat, ranging from cafes and pubs to gourmet restaurants.The Usk website lists many restaurants and pubs. If you need help, or are looking for something extra special, please contact us and we will be happy to help. |
Last updated
June 17, 2006
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