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Of Minstrels and Mayhem: the quest for the chalice film project

Of Minstrels and Mayhem: The quest for the chalice, is a Barnsley Museums short film project. It has been funded with support from Arts Council England and Barnsley Council's Great Childhoods Ambition. 

This film was performed by Next Big Thing, Barnsley Museums' youth group, to celebrate the history of Monk Bretton Priory. Working with the Friends of Monk Bretton Priory and the We Great Ladies, the group researched this ancient site and created a quest for the lost chalice of Monk Bretton Priory.

The group performed this play to the public during the Medieval Mayhem festival 2026.

Film by Harry Batty. Music by Ben Bickley. Written and created by Next Big Thing and the We Great Ladies. Produced by Steven Skelley.

With special thanks to the friends of Monk Bretton Priory, Jolly Good Communities, Barnsley Council and English Heritage.