The Black Death, a feudal structured society and complete lack of modern conveniences, such as central heating, there's no doubt life in Medieval England was tough.

Especially tricky were the harsh winters and a yearning for escapism could explain why Christmas was celebrated over a riotous 12 days when the whole community stopped work and gathered together to feast, drink and entertain.

This dynamic Medieval ensemble, who have already wowed audiences at the Brighton Festival and the Brighton Early Music Festival, aim in this concert to recreate the sort of festive music typical to the age.

Their programme involves Medieval carols, music for advent and other English Medieval music that was performed as part of Medeival celebrations, some of which are still sung in Christmas Day services across England.

The intriguing outfit is made up of two singers and five multi-instrumentalists who play a horde of unusual instruments such as gitterns, shawms, recorders, harp, fiddle and percussion.

Their combination of slick playing, lively interpretations and strong audience communication earnt them a place in the finals of the International Early Music Young Artists Competition at York Early Music Festival in 2001, which propelled them on to a Purcell Room debut with a sell-out concert as part of the South Bank's Fresh Young Artists' Platform in November 2002.

Starts 8pm, tickets cost £10/£6. Call 01273 709709.