A medieval feast of physical theatre and clowning peopled by tricksters and charlatans who will cure you with leaches, foul remedies and by bleeding you dry - literally!

Paracelsus  – 16th century Physician and Alchemist. Swindler or genius? Drunkard or visionary?
Decide for yourself as Paracelsus cheats death, works miracle cures, quarrels with priests and kings, and attracts legends galore.

Shifting Sands reveal the comic and heart breaking life of one of the most controversial figures in the history of medicine.