The Holly Man toasts the River Thames © Ron Fassbender
London, UK. 4 January, 2026. The Lions Part theatre troupe, dressed as characters from English folk lore, perform the traditional Wassail custom of giving seasons blessings. Gathering near St Paul's Cathedral before being led by a piper across the River Thames to the Globe Theatre, the group toasted the river and theatre before joining other performers to continue the celebrations. © Ron Fassbender
Twelfth Night Wassail © Ron Fassbender
The Holly Man © Ron Fassbender
Twelfth Night Wassail © Ron Fassbender
Twelfth Night Wassail © Ron Fassbender
Twelfth Night Wassail © Ron Fassbender
Twelfth Night Wassail © Ron Fassbender
Piper leads the Wassail parade © Ron Fassbender
The Devil joins Wassail parade © Ron Fassbender
The Holly Man © Ron Fassbender
The Devil joins Wassail parade © Ron Fassbender
Piper leads the Wassail parade © Ron Fassbender
Piper leads the Wassail parade © Ron Fassbender
The Devil joins Wassail parade © Ron Fassbender
Twelfth Night Wassail © Ron Fassbender
The Holly Man © Ron Fassbender
Twelfth Night Wassail © Ron Fassbender
The Devil joins Wassail parade © Ron Fassbender
Twelfth Night Wassail © Ron Fassbender
Twelfth Night Wassail © Ron Fassbender
Twelfth Night Wassail © Ron Fassbender
Twelfth Night Wassail © Ron Fassbender
The Holly Man © Ron Fassbender
Toasting the Globe Theatre © Ron Fassbender
The Holly Man © Ron Fassbender
The Holly Man © Ron Fassbender
Toasting the Globe Theatre © Ron Fassbender
