"Beowulf," titled Beowulf & Grendel. Compared to some other adaptations of the epic, including Robert Zemeckis' Beowulf(released only two years later), Butler's take on the character has been ...

Who killed my son? Out of the shadows rushed Grendel’s mother Blazing with fury she let out a cry Beowulf discovered his own sword was powerless Summoned his strength and cast it aside.

Thane: They look like marks made by giant claws, my Lord. Beowulf: They must be the work of Grendel. Hrothgar: Beowulf - I am Hrothgar! You are welcome in our land but you have come at a sad time.

Chris Vinsonhaler brings the gift of the bard to create a new approach to this ancient Old English poem about heroes and monsters in this 90-minute bardic performance in Modern English. Awarded a ...