In January 1982 the North Country Chorus began its tradition of Madrigal Dinners as a means of raising money for our 1982 tour of England. While the theme and plot have varied and evolved over the years, each production has featured a mouthwatering dinner and abundant entertainment, including music, drama, dance, magic and juggling. The Town Hall of Monroe, NH, has undergone extensive transformations into castle halls of England, Scotland and Spain, as well as a tavern and Canterbury Cathedral.

Click here if you are interested in participating in future Madrigal Dinners.

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2010

Robin Hood Remembered

January 15, 16, 17

Robin Hood, his Merry Men and their ladies gather in Sherwood Forest for a 40th reunion. No longer outlaws but respectable lords and ladies, they celebrate their successws and remember past adventures and romances.

Music was directed by Alan Rowe of St. Johnsbury. Monroe native Edith Anne Emery and her team of scullery wenches prepared a delicious full-course meal. The production was under the direction of Woody Starkweather of Danville.

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2006 – 2009

An evening at the court of Elizabeth I

Behind the scenes at Madrigal Dinner 2007

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The Canterbury Tales
(but not as you remember them from school!)
2000 — 2005

	It's springtime in England. Join Chaucer, the Wife of Bath, saints, rogues and singers. Feast to music, magic, drama and mirth as the Pilgrims journey to Canterbury Cathedral.
Pertelote and her chicks listen as Chanticleer tells of his dreams.
An enchanted owl spins a tale for the King's daughter, Lyric.	The King is faced with a froggy knight!
Eight lovely ladies weave an intricate May Pole pattern.	The Squire tells his tale of the King and his three daughters.

Photos by George Mitchell

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A Visit from Queen Elizabeth 1990-1999

Mary Whitney Rowe, director of the North Country Chorus for 50 years.	Queen Elizabeth joins the chous in song.
Guests are entertained by a very agile juggler

Elizabethan photos courtesy of Hank Buermeyer