The Canterbury Tales

All good stories start down the pub, and this one is no different. A mismatched group of travellers ready themselves for a gruelling journey. Some have an axe to grind but all have a tale to tell. Can our Host, behind the bar at The Tabard Inn, keep control? What secret is the Wife of Bath about to spill? Are we ready for Tim Pardoner’s latest get rich quick scheme? And will anybody actually make it to Canterbury? There’s only one way to find out?

Eden joined Half Cut Theatre as composer and MD on this raucous actor-musician adaptation of Geoffrey Chaucer’s tales. With funding from Arts Council England, the show toured the UK in Spring 2024 in small and large venues alike.

A person wearing a white coat and hat sits on a stage set resembling a medieval inn, with "Canterbury" and "The Tabard Inn" signs. Another person playfully peeks through red curtains. The scene is theatrical and well-lit with string lights.

Three actors on stage, holding a costume with a knight's helmet and chainmail in a theatrical setting. The background includes red curtains and stage lighting.

A theatrical stage with actors performing. A bar setup is on the left with lights and a bartender. A performer with a hat and guitar is in the center. Two other actors are seated on a raised platform with red and blue curtains in the background. A sign reads 'Canterbury.'"

“Their four hander take on The Canterbury Tales which I didn’t see in winter 2020 is cheerful and richly funny…some good work, evidently, by Eden Tredwell, composer and musical director.” - Susan Elkin

“…Packed full of laughs, Half-Cut Theatre’s fast-paced revival giving Chaucer’s classic a breath of fresh air…Eden Tredwell’s unique score nothing short of genius.” - Ox in a Box

“Half Cut Theatre are bringing something new and engaging to a very old tradition of travelling players.” - Stage Talk