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Merlin’s Isle: A Journey in Words and Music with Malcolm Guite and the St Martin's Voices

Purchase a ticket to watch a recording of Merlin's Isle

Recorded in The Temple Church on 17th February 2026, London, "Merlin’s Isle: A Journey in Words and Music" weaves together poetry and song in celebration of Malcolm Guite’s new four-part poetic cycle Merlin’s Isle. In this richly layered work, Malcolm draws out the Christian bedrock at the heart of the Arthurian stories, revealing their spiritual depth and enduring resonance.

The evening features live readings by Malcolm from Galahad and the Grail - the first volume, due to be published in March - and from future volumes in the cycle, accompanied by choral music from the acclaimed St Martin’s Voices, directed by Andrew Earis.

Malcolm Guite is an acclaimed poet, priest, and singer-songwriter, known for his work that blends theology and literature.

St Martin’s Voices is one of the UK’s most versatile professional vocal ensembles. The choir regularly features in broadcasts on BBC Radio 3, BBC Radio 4 and Classic FM. In 2023 they released their first album with Resonus Classics, A Winter Breviary, to critical acclaim.

Galahad and the Grail is available to order now from Canterbury Press (in the UK) and from Rabbit Room Press in the USA and Rest of World.

Tickets are £15, or £10 for Church Times subscribers.

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