Puck of Pook's Hill

In a quiet meadow by a winding mill‑stream, two children rehearse their own miniature “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” beneath a centuries‑old fairy ring. The water’s soft murmur, the rustle of willows, and the distant lowing of cows create a stage that feels as ancient as the land itself. Their voices echo through the grass, bringing Puck, Bottom and Titania to life with the earnest enthusiasm of a summer evening.

Just as they settle to eat their simple supper, a tiny, point‑eared figure steps out from the alders, his blue cap bright as a columbine and his grin mischievous. He watches the children’s performance with a voice that seems to belong to the meadow itself, offering to join the play. The encounter promises a blend of folklore and adventure, inviting listeners to follow the children as they discover what lies beyond the ordinary world of the Long Slip.