The Twelve Wild Geese is an ancient tale of a princess and her brothers, told for centuries across cultures from Ireland to Denmark, and published in an Irish folk tale collection by W. B. Yeats. The Twelve Wild Geese centers around the universal questions of loyalty and courage, love and hope. It was published in a collection of Irish folk tales by W. Butler Yeats and has now been refashioned by David Novak and Ensemble Galilei. This marrying of music with storytelling, the experience of watching art be created, the joy in silliness, all combine to create a beautiful and evocative landscape, speaking to us all in a way that is profoundly meaningful.

Known for pushing the boundaries of multidisciplinary performance, Ensemble Galilei has spent over two decades blending words, music, and visual art through collaborations with figures and institutions such as Neal Conan, the Hubble Space Telescope Institute, National Geographic, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and NPR, culminating in this deeply collaborative project with Novak. A recipient of the National Storytelling Network’s Circle of Excellence Award, Novak brings masterful theatrical presence and emotional depth to the tale, fully embodying each character and captivating audiences of all ages with his immersive, passionate storytelling, creating an experience that bridges past and present.

Choose your own seats are $30 in advance for adults, $35 on the day of show, $20 for youth at: camdenoperahouse.com. Doors open at 2:30 p.m. Sponsored by Camden Maine Stay Inn and 40 Paper. FMI, call 207-236-3154.