Welcome to Green Dragon Guild of London!
2026 SEASON ANNOUNCED, TICKETS AVAILABLE HERE:
GREEN DRAGON GUILD OF LONDON 2026 TICKETS
1. Of Angels & Avatars – FRIDAY 17 APRIL 2026, 7.30 pm
2. Of Bestiaries & Bishops – WEDNESDAY 23 SEPTEMBER 2026, 7.30 pm
3. Of Carols & Chimeras – FRIDAY 20 NOVEMBER 2026, 6.30 pm
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Green Dragon Guild Poetry Prize 2026 – Fantasy & Historical Fiction
Are you a UK‑based fantasy or historical‑fiction author or poet writing original lyrics suitable for musical setting? Submit a short work relating to the theme “Chimeras” for a chance to win:
- A cash prize of £100
- Your work set to music by composer David Yardley and performed by professional musicians at our concert “Of Carols & Chimeras” on Friday 20 November 2026
- Complimentary tickets to the concert
- Standard 50% royalties from any of our future performances or recordings of the musical work that uses your lyrics
Closing date for entries: Wednesday 29 July 2026
Previously published or unpublished works may be entered.
Submit your entry by email to greendragonguild@cantab.net with the subject line:
“Green Dragon Guild Poetry Prize – Competition Entry”
Click here for the full details on the competition, and terms and conditions:
Green Dragon Guild Poetry Prize 2026
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London’s newest medieval music group, Green Dragon Guild is named after Green Dragon Court, the ancient street in central London that winds around the surviving medieval corner of Southwark Cathedral.
But since that time, many green dragons of contemporary fantasy have appeared, like the Green Dragon Inn, the mythical Tolkien location where the quest to the Lonely Mountain begins.
This combination, of surviving medieval remnants and contemporary imagination, reflects the heart of the Guild’s artistic vision.
It is an exciting new take on medieval and modern music, presenting evocative works from the 11th to 15th centuries as well as contemporary composition that is medieval-inspired, all brought to life through historically-informed performance.
The Guild comprises professional musicians based in the UK with specialisation in medieval music:
Directed by David Yardley (countertenor, medieval harpist, composer)
Juliette Primrose (vielle)
Dr Leah Stuttard (medieval harps)
Richard de Winter (bass, narration)
David de Winter (tenor)
Performed in historic Holy Sepulchre church, the National Musicians’ Church and site of the meetings of one of the original medieval guilds, the Guild and Fraternity of St Katherine.
Be immersed in transporting sound, from refined courtly songs, to rowdy taverns, to otherworldly music of spiritual reflection. Our performances bring to life the vibrant, complex lives of medieval people from all parts of society, and their fantasy descendants.
Curated with knowledge and passion, our performances encourage reflection not just on history, but on its relevance as a source of solace and inspiration in modern life.
You can also find us at Continuo Connect here: continuoconnect.com/artists/green-dragon-guild-of-london
Photo by Adam Henry, 2026