The current revival in Morris Dance among the young and trendy pokes its vibrant head above the ground. In a feast for the eyes, ears and imagination, the rich music of the English Acoustic Collective springs into life through the grace and power of Morris Offspring, recently returned from touring with Ashley Hutching’s 'Morris On'. Blazing a trail from raw energy to refined grace, Morris Offspring’s 14 dancers, plus a unicorn and a wild boar, skilfully channel the power of Morris with carefree abandon, while the English Acoustic Collective weave a tapestry of unique music and song to complete the magic. On English Ground is a window into the world of enigmatic sounds and shapes of haunting elegance that is England’s secret heritage. This rollercoaster ride through a kaleidoscope of colour and song promises to be an exhilarating show for Morris addicts and the unconverted alike.

On English Ground includes two new works by the EAC comissioned by Sidmouth International Festival 2003 and funded by the PRS Foundation. These works were premiered on the Arena stage at Sidmouth, where they formed the centrepiece of the show 'Flame'.