Event Guide - Worcester Festival

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Drama • Live Music
• Children’s Events • Arts and Crafts
• Exhibitions • Films
• Horticulture • Historical Events
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Welcome
Welcome to the 2015 Worcester Festival Brochure. I am
back programming the Festival following two excellent
years by my colleague Ben Humphrey.
There are a huge amount of things to do in the Festival
in August. The Cathedral has excelled itself again with
a wide range of interesting and fun activities. Also, it
is worth noting that there are many free events. Old
favourites the Gugge Band and Shirley Pipe Band are
back, there are both Riverside and High Street Markets,
children’s activities, plays, concerts, walks, exhibitions and
much, much more.
To quote from our mission statement, “The Festival is an
opportunity to attend a large selection of both professional
and community events. It is a celebration of life and of
Worcester and its people.” Come on, let’s get celebrating!
Chris Jaeger MBE
Worcester Festival Artistic Director
Event
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Exhibition
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Family
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Contents
Welcome3
Contents3
Event Symbols Key3
Sponsors4
Booking Information5
Before you browse5
Events6-16
Diary17-20
Map 21
Venues21
Diary22-24
Events25-39
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Sponsors
The Festival could not go ahead without the
support of its sponsors, for which we are
extremely grateful. Special thanks
go to the following partners:
Whilst every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information contained in this brochure, the publishers and promoters shall not
be liable for any inaccuracies or omissions. Contributors’ opinions are not necessarily shared by the publishers. We gratefully acknowledge the
support of all firms whose advertisements appear in these pages. Without their help we would not have been able to produce this brochure but
we wish to make it clear that the publishers can accept no liability for the products or services advertised. All products are subject to availability.
Worcester Festival Ltd acts as a co-ordinator for events promoted by a variety of organisations. It cannot be held responsible for any of the
events promoted by third parties. For further information contact the Box Office.
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Booking Information
• Advance tickets for all events are available from
the Worcester Live Box Office at Huntingdon Hall,
CrownGate, Worcester WR1 3LD
• The Box Office accepts all major credit and debit cards,
and cheques.
• Tickets can be purchased by post at the above address.
Please enclose a cheque for the correct amount (payable
to ‘Worcester Live Ltd’) and remember to add the £1.95
booking fee to your payment.
• Telephone Number 01905 611427
• Opening Hours: 10am-5pm Monday to Saturday,
11am-3pm on Sundays during the Festival
• Ticket Exchange and Refunds - It is not possible to
give refunds on ticket sales. Ticket exchanges are at the
discretion of the management. There is an administration
charge of £1 per ticket exchanged.
• Tickets may also be available on the door of the relevant
venue immediately before the start of the event, but we
would recommend booking ahead where possible to
ensure a place.
• Ticket Discounts – where available discounts apply to
retired over 60s, students, children under 16, groups,
people with disabilities and the unwaged. Eligibility for
concessions should be advised at the time of booking and
proof will be required. Some events may have different
concessionary policies. Please see the programme for
information or contact the Box Office.
• Free Events – Please note that although you might
not need a ticket for most free events, there may be a
number limit. Please check the programme for details or
contact the Box Office to book your place.
• Booking Fee – Other than for bookings made in person,
please note that for all transactions for tickets over £5, a
£1.95 booking fee will be charged.
• Access for people with disabilities – Many events in
the Festival have access for people with disabilities, but
it is not always possible – for example in very ancient
buildings. Please contact the Box Office to check
accessibility information for an event.
• Tickets will automatically be posted out unless the event
falls within a week, in which case they will be kept at the
Box Office for collection.
• Tickets can be held on reservation for up to 4 working
days but must be paid for, in full, 4 days prior to the event.
The Worcester Festival reserves the right to release tickets
for sale that are not paid for within these time limits.
Before you browse…
Percy The Festival
Peacock
Look out for Percy Peacock
every day of the Festival out and
about on his travels, especially
at weekends. He’ll be giving out
balloons and posing for photos
several times a day in the city
centre!
CrownGate Percy Trail
Percy’s all over the shop! Throughout the Festival,
find Percy the Peacock’s cheeky face in 20 shops
in CrownGate to be in with a chance of winning
a prize! Even better – it’s completely free to
enter! Pick up your form from the Box Office in
CrownGate.
City Treasure Trail
A fantastic free family event, new to this year’s
Festival! On any day throughout the Festival you
can take part in a free treasure trail around the city
centre. Pop along to the Box Office in CrownGate
to pick up a form that will take you on a ¾ mile
scout about of the city, in search of answers to
20 questions. Pop your answers back to the Box
Office at the end, and anyone who answers all 20
questions correctly will be entered into a prize
draw, with the chance of winning a Family Ticket for
four to this year’s Swan Theatre Pantomime, Dick
Whittington. Good luck!
Please note that the Box Office is open 10am
– 5pm Monday to Saturday, and 11am – 3pm on
Sundays during the Festival.
Please book ahead wherever possible to avoid
disappointment – even if an event is free – as places
on many events are limited. It’s also worth checking
in advance about the disabled access for an event –
unfortunately some venues and events may not be
suitable.
The Worcester City Art Gallery and Museum have
some wonderful events running during the Festival
– please note that the opening hours are Monday to
Saturday 10.30am – 4.30pm, closed on Sundays and
the Bank Holiday Monday.
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Exhibition at the Cathedral –
Bringing Light
9am – 5pm
Worcester Cathedral
Free
Bringing Light is an exhibition of abstract
watercolour paintings by Frances Marsh,
with a surprising element of illumination
from behind, giving a living light interchange
between the viewer and the picture. This
free exhibition is located in the Dean’s
Chapel. Donations invited.
St Richard’s Hospice
Duck Race
August 15th
other high scoring players. Round 1 will
start at 10am and prize-giving will be at
3.30pm. Organised by Worcestershire Chess
Association and generously hosted by The
King’s School, Worcester. Entries must be
received by e-mail to the organiser at
[email protected] by Thursday 13th
August, with £5 payable on the door. Limited
to 32 players – pre-registration essential. This
event will take place in The Chess Square,
Keyes Building. Children can be dropped off
at the main school entrance at the end of
Castle Place, off Edgar Street. Parents are
advised to provide children with a packed
lunch.
Narrative – Children’s
Drawing Class
10am – 11am
Friary Walk, CrownGate
£3
Children will explore proportions within
portraiture in an easily digestible yet
challenging manner. The class will be fun as
the children will learn through everyday
objects that share visual connections to
facial features. Both teachers are CRB
checked and first aid trained. Emma Starkey,
one of the teachers, is currently exhibiting
at Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery
and has won awards. Robin Woodward is
currently doing his BA Fine Art whilst being
a practicing nurse. Booking essential. Children
must be accompanied by an adult.
Duck Race
10.30am - 3pm
South Quay
Free
Narrative Exhibition
9.30am – 5.30pm
Free
Narrative – a collaboration of contemporary
artists who met through the University of
Worcester - draw their ideas together to
create refreshing and thought-provoking
work that has gleaned a number of awards,
including a Paid Residency at AirSpace
Gallery, New Art West Midlands, The
Boffy award, Ragley Open and two Elmley
Foundation Awards.
Worcestershire Summer Junior
Chess Tournament
9.50am – 3.30pm
The King’s School, Worcester
£5
A five-round rapidplay junior chess
tournament for children between 6 and
16 on the day of the event. The winner will
receive a cup and there will be prizes for
Adopt your duck today and help raise funds
for St Richard’s. Bring all the family along
to watch a thousand yellow ducks swim
down the River Severn. To adopt your duck
call fundraising on 01905 763963, email
[email protected] or purchase a
duck on the day.
Way of the Warrior
Exhibition
10.30am – 4.30pm
Worcester City Art Gallery and
Museum
Free
A visually stunning exhibition of arms and
armour from epic historical movies including
Gladiator, The Last Samurai and War Horse.
Put yourself in the picture by trying some of
our handling armour from a gladiator helmet
to a World War II backpack.
Way of the Warrior:
Decorating Joey
10.30am - 4.30pm
Museum
Free
To help us celebrate our fantastic exhibition
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Way of the Warrior, why not drop in between
10.30am and 4.30pm and help us build our
very own War Horse, Joey. All materials are
provided free of charge.
An Englishman Abroad
Exhibition
10.30am – 4.30pm
Museum
Free
An Englishman Abroad is an exhibition
showing fascinating objects and artworks
inspired by people’s travels across the world.
Official Opening of the Festival by
the Mayor of Worcester
10.50am
Outside Guildhall
Free
Come along and meet the Mayor as he
officially opens this year’s Worcester Festival,
and you’ll be just in time to catch the
fantastic Gugge 2000 straight after!
Gugge 2000
11am
Outside Guildhall
Free
Live, loud and highly entertaining music
from the feel-good Gugge 2000, a brass and
percussion band of around 50 exuberant
yellow and black costumed musicians, with
a vast repertoire of pieces played in the
Guggen style.
Turn up for a Tour
of the Cathedral
11am – 12 noon
Worcester Cathedral
£4 - accompanied children free
A guided tour of historic Worcester Cathedral,
led by one of our experienced Cathedral
Guides. Places are limited so pre-booking is
strongly recommended. Remaining spaces on
the day of each tour will be sold through the
Cathedral gift shop in the Cloisters.
Hands on History – Children’s
Activities
11am – 1pm and 2pm – 4pm
The Commandery
£2 plus normal admission price if
applicable
Come along and discover activities linked to
key periods in our history and the various
movements that have contributed to the
development of Liberty and Democracy
in Britain, from the Magna Carta to the
Suffragettes.
Hearts, Humours and Hogs
11am - 2pm
George Marshall Medical Museum,
Charles Hastings Education Centre
Free
Come along to the George Marshall Medical
Museum for our annual free family fun day.
Is it important to know how our bodies
work? Do you know where your lungs, liver
and kidneys are? What does all this have to
do with pigs? Take a tour of the history of
anatomy and the human body, testing your
August 15th
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Rock Choir
knowledge with trails, face painting, crafts
and more.
Funky Faces Face
Painting
11am - 3pm
Friary Walk,
CrownGate
Free
Funky Faces has a range of fabulous designs!
Choose from butterflies, flowers, super
heroes and more, or ask for something
bespoke. Children of all ages are welcome
to have their faces painted for free, although
the recommended minimum age is 2½
years.
Funky Faces Face
Painting
11am - 3pm
Bell Square,
CrownGate
Free
years.
Climb the Cathedral
Tower
11am – 5pm (last entry 4.30pm)
Worcester Cathedral
£4 (School age children £2, Family
Ticket for 2 adults and up to 4
children £8)
Climb the 235 steps up the Cathedral
Tower and on a clear day you will see
spectacular views over the city centre, River
Severn, County Cricket Ground, Pitchcroft,
Fort Royal, Malvern, Abberley hills and
Worcestershire beyond. Pre-book through
the Worcester Festival Box Office or pay at
the Cathedral shop in the Cloisters on the
day. Small children must be able to climb
independently and be supervised by an
adult. Weather permitting, no disabled access.
If the tower is closed due to bad weather,
pre-booked
Butterfly Puppet Theatre
11.30am
Free
Children’s entertainer and expert puppeteer
Mary Baulk returns to the Worcester Festival
with her fantastic puppet show, entertaining
children and adults alike. Come along to this
free show and meet all her puppet friends!
Introduction to Salsa
11.30am - 1.30pm
Swan Theatre Bransford Trust
Studio
£2.50
Come and join a Salsa taster class. Salsa is
an easy to learn, fun, social dance that gets
everyone mixing and having a good time. It
can be as energetic or gentle as you like and
is ideal if you have never danced before or
just want something that is good exercise
and social at the same time. Up-beat Latin
music provides the backdrop to keep your
feet tapping! Suitable for ages 10+, wear
comfortable clothes and non-rubber soled
shoes.
Rock Choir
12 noon
Outside Guildhall
Free
Worcestershire Rock Choir is a family of
choirs that welcomes in people who love to
sing and allows them to grow in confidence
with no auditions and no requirements
to read music or have any previous music
experience. Over the last year we performed
in Disneyland Paris and Worcester Cathedral,
backed Kerry Ellis and Russell Watson, and
come together with thousands at the NEC
in Birmingham. We have even recorded at
Abbey Road Studios! Come and join in the
fun! Visit www.rockchoir.com to book a
taster session!
Mass for the Feast of
the Assumption of the
Blessed Virgin Mary
12 noon – 1pm
St Martin’s Church in the
Cornmarket
Free
A Mass to celebrate the Feast of the
Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
and also the opening day of the Worcester
Festival. Missa Vidi Speciosam by T.L de
Victoria will be sung by the St Martin’s
Singers in this very beautiful 18th Century
church in the heart of Worcester. Coffee and
tea will be available after the service.
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Gugge 2000
1pm
Outside Guildhall
Free
Guggen style.
1.30pm
Bell Square, CrownGate
Free
children and adults alike. Come along to
this free show and meet all her puppet
friends!
Turn up for a Tour of the
Cathedral
2.30pm – 3.30pm
Worcester Cathedral
A guided tour of historic Worcester
Cathedral, led by one of our experienced
Cathedral Guides. Places are limited so
pre-booking is strongly recommended.
Remaining spaces on the day of each tour
will be sold through the Cathedral gift shop
in the Cloisters.
Gugge 2000
3pm
Outside Guildhall
Free
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12.15pm – 1.15pm
Worcester Cathedral
£5
Guided tours of the Cathedral library
offering a chance to see the Worcester
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Life Drawing classes taught by award-winning
artist Emma Starkey, the classes will be open
to beginners right through to experienced
groups. Nudity Warning – please note that
models will be nude and due to the nature
of this a high standard of professionalism
from participants is expected, and
confidentiality is a must. Pre-booking
essential.
David Starkey – Magna Carta
7pm
Huntingdon Hall
£16.95
The UK’s leading constitutional historian,
known for his forthright views, talks about
the 13th Century agreement that, imperfect
though it was and radically modified in its
first ten years, limited for the first time the
power of the monarch by stating the basic
rights, privileges, and liberties of leading
citizens and clergy.
The Nick Ross Orchestra –
Sounds of the Glenn Miller Era
8pm
The Swan Theatre
£19
Recapture the sounds of a bygone era as the
Nick Ross Orchestra presents an unmissable
evening of music and song – the Classic Big
Band Sound of the 1940s.
Historic Ghost Walk of
Worcester
8.30pm - 10pm
Meet at the Elgar Statue
£8.50 (includes a glass of mulled
wine)
Follow our guide into deep dark pockets of
Worcester and discover a side to the Faithful
City you never knew existed, through gates
normally locked and doors usually bolted,
to hear tales of ghostly legend and historical
facts. Tour ends at The Commandery.
Pre-booking recommended.
Sunday
August 16th
Bringing Light
Battle of Worcester
Commandery Activities
August 16th
9am – 5pm
Worcester Cathedral
Free
9.30am – 5.30pm
Free
Foundation Awards.
Narrative – Children’s Drawing
Class
10am – 11am
£3
Worcester Show
10am – 5pm
Gheluvelt Park
Free
A popular free event for all the family, the
10th Worcester Show returns to Gheluvelt
Park this August. Show off your growing,
crafting, baking or artistic skills by entering
one of 124 classes, volunteer, or just turn
up on the day to marvel at the skills on
show. Enjoy a wide variety of music, food,
entertainment, kids’ zone, and stalls from
local businesses and craftspeople.
Visit www.worcestershow.org.uk for all the
info, or see the Worcester Show Facebook
page!
Battle of Worcester City Walk
11am – 12 noon
Starts at the Guildhall
Free
Join Battle of Worcester Society guides
as they take you on a fascinating and
remarkable tour of one of England’s most
historic cities. Learn about the last battle of
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the English Civil War, see some of the key
sites associated with the battle, and learn
things you never knew about the ‘Faithful
City’. The tour lasts approximately an hour
and finishes in the back garden of the
Commandery, where Worcester Residents
also gain free entry.
Museum of Royal Worcester
Free Open Day
11am - 4pm
Free
The Museum of Royal Worcester invites
you to a free open day to explore the
Museum’s collections. Don’t miss this
opportunity to visit the Museum’s exquisite
collections and revel in over 250 years
of superb craftsmanship, team work and
industrial achievement that resulted in Royal
Worcester gaining a world class reputation
for producing porcelain and fine china.
Riverside Arts Market
11am - 5pm
South Quay
Free
The Riverside Arts Market 2015 will be held
at South Quay by the fountains and along
Worcester’s picturesque riverside. There will
be a variety of arts and crafts on display and
available for purchase, from paintings and
drawings to glass vases and jewellery. This
is an ideal opportunity to find that special
present or simply treat yourself!
Introduction to Jive
11.30am - 1.30pm
Swan Theatre Bransford Trust
Studio
£2.50
Jive and Rock ‘n’ Roll – iconic dances that
everyone recognises. This class will give you
the basics of both these Ballroom and Latin
styles so you can get up and give it a go to
music old and new, from Elvis to Olly Murs.
A fun, high energy dance style for the young
and young at heart. Suitable for ages 10+,
wear comfortable clothes and non-rubber
soled shoes.
Funky Faces Face Painting
11.30am - 3.30pm
South Quay
Free
bespoke. Children of all ages are welcome to
have their faces painted for free, although the
recommended minimum age is 2½ years.
August 17th
Climb the Cathedral
Tower
12.30pm – 3.30pm (last entry 3pm)
Worcester Cathedral
children £8)
independently and be supervised by an adult.
Weather permitting, no disabled access. If
the tower is closed due to bad weather,
pre-booked tickets can be used on an
alternative day.
Activities
2pm – 4pm
The Commandery
applicable
Suffragettes.
Narrative – Adult Drawing Class
6pm – 8pm
£5
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August 17th
Bringing Light
9am – 5pm
Worcester Cathedral
Free
9.30am – 5.30pm
Free
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10am – 11am
£3
Bellringing Introduction
Workshop and Tour
10am – 11.30am
Worcester Cathedral
£15
A one-hour practical course learning to ring
bells at the Cathedral’s innovative Teaching
Centre located in the tower, followed by a
half hour tour of the bell chamber and ringing
room. Pre-booking is essential as places are
extremely limited. Access is via a steep spiral
stairway – unfortunately there is no disabled
access. Not suitable for under 10s.
Theatre Workshop with
Stephen Watkins and Chris Love
10am – 4pm
The Elgar School of Music
£30
Join the experienced team of Chris Love
and Stephen Watkins for this fun-packed
day exploring musical theatre repertoire
of all styles, leading to a presentation of
work to friends and family at 3.30pm in the
Lumby Room at the Elgar School of Music.
Repertoire to include Sondheim, Rodgers,
Schwartz and more! Ages 12-19, booking
essential. Please wear comfortable clothing
that does not restrict movement. You may
wish to bring something smarter for the
performance. Under 16s wishing to leave the
school at lunchtime will need a signed letter
of permission from a parent/guardian.
Way of the Warrior
Exhibition
10.30am – 4.30pm
Museum
Free
Cathedral Tour
A
visually
stunning exhibition of arms and armour
from epic historical movies including
Way of the Warrior: Decorating
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10.30am - 4.30pm
Museum
Free
Exhibition
10.30am – 4.30pm
Museum
Free
Battle of Worcester City
Walk
11am – 12 noon
Free
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Buckles, Beads, Brooches
and Bangles
11am – 1pm
Museum
£4.50
Take inspiration from the Way of the Warrior
exhibition, and come along to make your
own dazzling costume jewellery. Workshop
is for 5 - 12 year olds and booking is
essential.
Climb the Cathedral Tower
Worcester Cathedral
£4 (School age children
£2, Family Ticket for 2 adults and
up to 4 children £8)
alternative day.
August 18th
Cathedral Behind the
Scenes Upper Reaches Tour
1.30pm – 2.30pm
Worcester Cathedral
£5
See the Cathedral from a different
perspective on this guided tour given by the
Cathedral Archaeologist through some of
the Cathedral roof spaces. Places are limited
so pre-booking is advised. Meet outside the
Cathedral shop, where any unsold tickets will
be available. Please arrive in plenty of time
to pay before the start of the tour. Access
is via steep spiral stairways, so unfortunately
there is no disabled access. Not suitable for
under 16s.
Turn up for a Tour of
the Cathedral
2.30pm – 3.30pm
Worcester Cathedral
in the Cloisters.
6pm – 8pm
£5
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Tuesday
August 18th
Cathedral Upper
9.30am – 5.30pm
Free
Reaches Tour
12.15pm – 1.15pm
Worcester Cathedral
£5
from the Cathedral archives. Numbers
are limited and pre-booking is strongly
recommended. Please meet outside the
access.
Foundation Awards.
Theatre Workshop with
Chris Love
10am – 4pm
£30
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this fun packed day exploring theatre in all
its guises. In addition to vocal projection
and stagecraft, participants will study scenes
from several plays to be determined by
the make-up of the group. They will also
explore monologues and duologues leading
to a presentation of work to friends and
family at 3.30pm in the Lumby Room at the
Elgar School of Music. Ages 12-19, booking
essential. Please wear comfortable clothing
that does not restrict movement. You may
wish to bring something smarter for the
performance. Under 16s wishing to leave the
school at lunchtime will need a signed letter
of permission from a parent/guardian.
Worcester Cathedral
Magna Carta Madness for Families
10.30am – 12.30pm
Worcester Cathedral
Free – donations invited
Something different for families and young
people. Brass rubbing and heraldry hands-on
activity workshops led by the Cathedral’s
Education Team.
Way of the Warrior Exhibition
10.30am – 4.30pm
Museum
Free
Way of the Warrior:
Decorating Joey
10.30am - 4.30pm
Museum
Free
very own War Horse, Joey. All the materials
are provided free of charge.
Exhibition
10.30am – 4.30pm
Museum
Free
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alternative day.
Way of the Warrior
11am – 12 noon
Free
Cathedral
11am – 12 noon
Worcester Cathedral
in the Cloisters.
Hands on History –
Children’s Activities
The Commandery
applicable
Suffragettes.
Worcester Cathedral
12.15pm – 1.15pm
Worcester Cathedral
£5
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1.30pm – 2.30pm
Worcester Cathedral
£5
under 16s.
Worcester Cathedral
2pm – 4pm
Worcester Cathedral
Education Team.
Cathedral
2.30pm – 3.30pm
Worcester Cathedral
in the Cloisters.
Cathedral Garden Tour
2.30pm – 3.30pm
Worcester Cathedral
£5
A chance to see the Cathedral gardens
through the eyes of the Cathedral Gardener,
who will point out the trees and plants
of special interest and different herbs in
the Cloister Garden. Places are limited
and pre-booking strongly recommended.
Remaining spaces on the day of the tour will
be sold through the Cathedral gift shop in
the Cloisters.
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Readings by Peter Sutton from his new
translation of one of the greatest medieval
English poems.
In 2015 it is 650 years since William Langland
wrote his epic poem Piers Plowman, which
has strong local connections. Langland was
educated at Little Malvern Priory, an outpost
of Worcester Priory, and the poem opens
on the Malvern Hills. It is a disturbing and
humorous commentary on corruption and
greed that still applies today. Besides reading
extracts, Peter will give an introduction to
Langland’s life, literary style and historical
background, and will answer questions.
Wednesday
August 19th
9.30am – 5.30pm
Free
Foundation Awards.
Performance Workshop with
Janine Smith
10am – 4pm
£30
This workshop is for anyone of any
standard who is interested in developing
their performance and presentation skills.
Whether you are working towards exams
or a performance, Janine will work with
you on a one to one basis and cover
skills such as developing memory, sound
projection, stylistic awareness, dealing with
performance nerves and much more. The
session will be tailored to your needs.
Please bring performance pieces of no
more than 15 minutes. An accompanist can
be provided if required.
The Elgar School of Music’s
Coffee Concert
10.30am – 11.15am
St George’s Church, Barbourne
Free
Join students from the Elgar School of
Music in this mini concert series in the
stunning surroundings of St George’s
Church, Barbourne. Entry is completely
free and coffee and cake will be served
afterwards. Donations towards the church
and school will be gratefully received.
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Way of the Warrior
Exhibition
10.30am – 4.30pm
Museum
Free
A visually stunning exhibition of arms
and armour from epic historical movies
including Gladiator, The Last Samurai and
War Horse. Put yourself in the picture
by trying some of our handling armour
from a gladiator helmet to a World War
II backpack.
Way of the Warrior:
Decorating Joey
10.30am - 4.30pm
Museum
Free
Way of the Warrior, why not drop in
between 10.30am and 4.30pm and help
us build our very own War Horse, Joey. All
materials are provided free of charge.
Exhibition
10.30am – 4.30pm
Museum
Free
inspired by people’s travels across the
world.
11am – 12 noon
Free
August 19th
Cathedral
11am – 12 noon
Worcester Cathedral
in the Cloisters.
The Commandery
applicable
Suffragettes.
Climb the Cathedral
Tower
Worcester Cathedral
children £8)
the Worcester Festival Box Office or pay
at the Cathedral shop in the Cloisters on
the day. Small children must be able to
climb independently and be supervised by
an adult. Weather permitting, no disabled
access. If the tower is closed due to bad
weather, pre-booked tickets can be used on
an alternative day.
12.15pm – 1.15pm
Worcester Cathedral
£5
Antiphoner and other medieval
manuscripts, other historic documents and
rare books from the Cathedral archives.
Numbers are limited and pre-booking
is strongly recommended. Please meet
outside the Cathedral shop where any
remaining spaces on the day of each tour
will be sold. Access is via a steep spiral
stairway with no disabled access.
Cathedral Stonemasons Tour
1.30pm - 2.30pm
Worcester Cathedral
£5
Guided tours given by one of the
Cathedral’s Stonemasons to view the past
and current Stonemasons’ work being
carried out around Worcester Cathedral
and in the Stonemasons’ Yard. Places are
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limited so pre-booking is advised. Meet
outside the Cathedral shop, where any
unsold tickets will be available.
Cathedral
2.30pm – 3.30pm
Worcester Cathedral
in the Cloisters.
Ladies Evening with James Live
After Racing
Gates open 3pm, First Race 5pm
Worcester Racecourse
£25 (Under 18s £10)
The vintage themed Ladies Evening is back
for its second year and will again feature
vintage treats to enjoy along with a fabulous
evening race meeting. Plus, after racing,
British rock band James will be performing
live in the Centre Course for all racegoers
to enjoy. Best known for hits such as Sit
Down, She’s A Star and Laid, James have
achieved great success in the UK and US.
The band has seven top ten UK albums to
their credit, selling over 25 million albums
worldwide. Pre-booking advised. Tickets
available from www.worcester-racecourse.
co.uk / 01905 25364.
City Women Writers’ Group
Open Evening & Readings
7.30pm - 10pm
Bindles Brasserie, Sidbury
£5 (includes welcome drink and
nibbles)
Ever fancied trying your hand at writing
but don’t know where to start? Have you
written lots of pieces or are working on a
book and would like to swap hints/tips, gain
feedback and network with like-minded
ladies who write
Bastards (12A)
August 20th
Mini Museum
Makers
over some drinks and nibbles? City Women
Writers’ Group is a new writing group for
women. Find out more about the group,
meet other members and read your work
to an audience. The theme for this event is
‘summer’, and readings of prose and poetry
are invited – if you would like to read your
work to an audience we would love to
hear from you. Please email
[email protected] to register
your interest. Booking essential
Bastards (12A)
8pm
The Swan Theatre
£6
Every child deserves a future. This
independent film is an uplifting Moroccan
morality tale, following the true story of
an illiterate woman who takes on tradition,
her own family and the law for the sake
of her illegitimate child. Director Deborah
Perkin is the first person to film in a
Moroccan family court, weaving strikingly
candid footage to create a poignant and
sometimes humorous film. “More tense,
more gripping than many mainstream films”
Mark Kermode. Arabic with English subtitles.
Thursday
August 20th
Walking Medieval Worlds
9am – 5pm
Worcester Cathedral
Free
Walking Medieval Worlds is an exhibition
of framed, collaged images in inks, acrylic
and pen by Genevieve Belgard, conveying a
parallel world through the childlike process
of ‘cloud-gazing’ and reflecting on medieval
imagery. This free exhibition is located in the
Dean’s Chapel. Donations invited.
9.30am – 5.30pm
Free
Foundation Awards.
Events
Brass, Woodwind and
Percussion Workshop with Marie
McNally, Chris License and Josh
Crivelli
10am – 4pm
£30 per day
This is a two-day event taking place on
Thursday 20th and Friday 21st August
Two days of fun and frolics with things you
blow or hit! Open to adults or children of all
standards – we will have bands big and small!
There will be a chance to explore different
musical styles and meet new people. There
is no obligation to do both days, although
there will be some progression if you do. At
the end of the day on Friday we will have an
informal concert for friends and family.
Coffee Concert
10.30am – 11.15am
Free
Join students from the Elgar School of Music
in this mini concert series in the stunning
surroundings of St George’s Church,
Barbourne. Entry is completely free and
coffee and cake will be served afterwards.
Donations towards the church and school
will be gratefully received.
Worcester Cathedral
Magna
Carta Madness for Families
10.30am – 12.30pm
Worcester Cathedral
Education Team.
Way of the Warrior
Exhibition
10.30am – 4.30pm
Museum
Free
Way of the Warrior:
Decorating Joey
10.30am - 4.30pm
Museum
Free
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10.30am – 4.30pm
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11am – 12 noon
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in the Cloisters.
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Suffragettes.
My Worcester Pop-Up
Museum
11am – 3pm
My Worcester Pop-Up Museum,
Reindeer Court
Free
A one of a kind pop-up museum
celebrating the city’s heritage, My Worcester
is an exhibition created by the local
community showcasing treasures chosen
from Worcester’s historic collections. Get
hands-on with real objects and uncover
secrets of the city’s past with a whole host of
events and activities for all ages.
Mini Museum Makers
11am – 3pm
Reindeer Court Free
Drop into the My Worcester Pop-Up
Museum and get hands-on with fun family
craft activities. Print, paint or make your very
own treasure to take home using images and
stories from Worcester’s past for inspiration.
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being an archaeologist at the My Worcester
Pop-Up Museum indoor mini dig.
History Hunters
11am – 3pm
Reindeer Court
Free
Explore Worcester’s heritage with a city
centre historic hunt. Begin your mission
from the My Worcester Pop-Up Museum
in Reindeer Court and collect your trail. Be
sure to drop your entry in to participating
venues by the 31st August to be entered
into a prize draw.
Climb the Cathedral
Tower
Worcester Cathedral
children £8)
alternative day.
August 20th
Cathedral gift shop in the Cloisters. Please
arrive in plenty of time to pay before the
start of the tour.
emancipation. She was a most beloved
performer and Claire’s performance gives a
fascinating insight into her life and times.
1.30pm – 2.30pm
Worcester Cathedral
£5
under 16s.
Worcester Summer Chess
8pm – 10pm
King Charles House, New Street
Free
In a historic venue where the English Court
almost certainly played nearly four hundred
years ago, local players invite you to play
chess. King Charles House serves excellent
real ale to celebrate wins or drown sorrows.
This event is being held in an upstairs
room which unfortunately does not have
wheelchair access. Not suitable for children.
Worcester Cathedral
2pm – 4pm
Worcester Cathedral
Education Team.
King John Talk
2.30pm – 3.15pm
Worcester Cathedral
£6
King John’s tomb in the Cathedral Quire
provides the stunning setting in which to
hear about his life, disputes and the lead up
to him sealing the Magna Carta 800 years
ago. Places are limited and pre-booking
strongly recommended. Any remaining
tickets will be sold from the Cathedral gift
shop on the day.
the Cathedral
2.30pm – 3.30pm
Worcester Cathedral
in the Cloisters.
Vesta
WWI Cathedral Cloister
Tour
12.15pm – 1.15pm
Worcester Cathedral
£5
Discover the moving stories of some of the
local soldiers commemorated in the stained
glass windows of the Cathedral Cloisters.
Places are limited and pre-booking strongly
recommended. Remaining spaces on the
day of each tour will be sold through the
Worcester Repertory
Company presents - Vesta
7.45pm
Swan Theatre Vesta Tilley Studio
£12.50
On A Role and the Worcester Repertory
Company proudly present Vesta, a one
woman show about the life and music of
Vesta Tilley, written by Chris Jaeger and
performed by actress and singer Claire
Worboys. Vesta Tilley, born in Worcester in
1864, became an international superstar,
equally famous on both sides of the
Atlantic. She appeared on stage dressed as
a man, although, ironically, she did a great
deal to further the cause of the women’s
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August 21st
9am – 5pm
Worcester Cathedral
Free
9.30am – 5.30pm
Free
Foundation Awards.
Brass, Woodwind and
Percussion Workshop with Marie
McNally, Chris License and Josh
Crivelli
10am – 4pm
£30 per day
This is a two-day event taking place on
Thursday 20th and Friday 21st August
View from Cathedral
Tower
August 21st
Events
Bird of Prey Sanctuary
Two days of fun and frolics with things you
blow or hit! Open to adults or children of all
standards – we will have bands big and small!
There will be a chance to explore different
musical styles and meet new people. There
is no obligation to do both days, although
there will be some progression if you do. At
the end of the day on Thursday we will have
an informal concert for friends and family.
Exhibition
10.30am – 4.30pm
Museum
Free
Central England Bird of Prey
Sanctuary
10am – 4.30pm
Free
Cathedral
11am – 12 noon
Worcester Cathedral
in the Cloisters.
Central England Reptile Rescue & Bird of
Prey Sanctuary brings its static Bird of Prey
display to CrownGate. Several birds of prey
will be on display for you to look at, and
staff will be on hand to answer questions
about these beautiful birds, and the work of
the Rescue and Sanctuary. Come and see
the cheeky character of the Little Owl and
the regal Eagle Owl, while not forgetting
the magic of the ‘Harry Potter Owl’…the
Snowy Owl.
The Commandery
applicable
Suffragettes.
Coffee Concert
10.30am – 11.15am
Free
Join students from the Elgar School of Music
in this mini concert series in the stunning
surroundings of St George’s Church,
Barbourne. Entry is completely free and
coffee and cake will be served afterwards.
Donations towards the church and school
will be gratefully received.
10.30am – 4.30pm
Worcester City Art
Gallery and Museum
Free
Way of the Warrior:
Decorating Joey
10.30am - 4.30pm
Museum
Free
My Worcester Pop-Up
Museum
11am – 3pm
Reindeer Court
Free
Mini Museum Makers
11am – 3pm
Reindeer Court Free
History Hunters
11am – 3pm
Reindeer Court
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Free
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12.15pm – 1.15pm
Worcester Cathedral
£5
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Cathedral Behind the Scenes
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1.30pm – 2.30pm
Worcester Cathedral
£5
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Detroit Magic
8pm
The Swan Theatre
£19
Detroit Magic is sending out an SOS to all
fans of Motown and Soul, taking you back to
an era when true stars, brilliant songs and
unbelievable talent ruled the charts. Two
hours of blistering foot stomping hits by the
greats: The Four Tops, The Temptations, The
Supremes, Stevie Wonder, Jackie Wilson,
Marvin Gaye, The Jackson 5, Aretha Franklin
and many more will have you singing in
the Midnight Hour and leave you with the
Sweetest Feeling. Now Get Ready to party
the night away with an evening of Sweet Soul
Music, Signed Sealed Delivered by Detroit
Magic.
Budapest Café Orchestra
8pm
Huntingdon Hall
£14.50
Hugely entertaining with immense skill
and profound musicianship, Budapest Café
Orchestra has won acclaim from fans,
fellow musicians and critics alike for their
electrifying and entertaining shows. The
Budapest Café Orchestra is a hybrid super
August 22nd
acoustic band for the 21st Century, led by
jazz violin superstar Christian Garrick, and
playing traditional folk and gypsy-flavoured
music from across the Balkans and Russia.
Saturday
August 22nd
9am – 5pm
Worcester Cathedral
Free
9.30am – 5.30pm
Free
Foundation Awards.
Beginners Jazz Development
with Sue Sneath and Marie McNally
10am – 4pm
£30
Have you ever wanted to play a bit of jazz
but not quite dared? Or have you played a
bit and now want to expand your skills and
knowledge? Then this is the day for you!
Using simple scales and accompaniment
we will give you the skills to develop your
ideas and confidence to improvise as well as
exploring new jazz styles. A short concert
will take place at the end of the day for
those who are brave enough!
Way of the Warrior
Exhibition
10.30am – 4.30pm
Museum
Free
Way of the Warrior:
Decorating Joey
10.30am - 4.30pm
Museum
Free
Exhibition
10.30am – 4.30pm
Museum
Free
Shirley Pipe Band
11am
Marching from Angel Place through
CrownGate to the Guildhall
Free
Shirley Pipe Band
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Enjoy some rousing music from the Shirley
Pipe Band. Formed in 1962, the band
evolved from an established Scout Drum
and Bugle Band to specialise in the Great
Highland Bagpipe. The band’s repertoire is
varied, playing mainly traditional tunes from
Scotland and the rest of Great Britain.
Day by Day Pull Out Diary of Events
Please refer to full listing for more detailed information
Exhibition
Live Music Horticultural Film
Diary
Family
Look out for Percy the Festival Peacock around the city throughout the day!
Every day throughout the Festival!
Price
Percy the Festival Peacock – Photo Competition - Out and about at various times, throughout the city!
CrownGate Percy Trail All day, throughout CrownGate
Free
City Treasure Trail All day, around the city centre
Free
Saturday 15th August
Price
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Exhibition at the Cathedral - Bringing Light 9am - 5pm.Worcester Cathedral
Free
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Narrative Exhibition 9.30am - 5.30pm. Friary Walk, CrownGate
Free
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Worcestershire Summer Junior Chess Tournament 9.50am - 3.30pm.The King’s School,Worcester
£5
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Narrative - Children’s Drawing Class 10am - 11am. Friary Walk, CrownGate
£3
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St Richard’s Hospice Duck Race 10.30am - 3pm. South Quay
Free
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Way of the Warrior Exhibition 10.30am - 4.30pm.Worcester City Art Gallery and Museum
Free
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Way of the Warrior: Decorating Joey 10.30am - 4.30pm. Worcester City Art Gallery and Museum
Free
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An Englishman Abroad Exhibition 10.30am - 4.30pm.Worcester City Art Gallery and Museum
Free
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Official Opening of the Festival by the Mayor of Worcester 10.50am. Outside Guildhall
Free
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Gugge 2000 11am. Outside Guildhall
Free
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Turn up for a Tour of the Cathedral 11am - 12 noon.Worcester Cathedral
£4
25
Hands on History - Children’s Activities 11am - 1pm.The Commandery
£2
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Hearts, Humours and Hogs 11am - 2pm. George Marshall Medical Museum
Free
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Funky Faces Face Painting 11am - 3pm. Friary Walk, CrownGate
Free
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Funky Faces Face Painting 11am - 3pm. Bell Square, CrownGate
Free
2
Climb the Cathedral Tower 11am - 5pm.Worcester Cathedral
£4
25
Butterfly Puppet Theatre 11.30am. Friary Walk, CrownGate Free
8
Introduction to Salsa 11.30am - 1.30pm. Swan Theatre Bransford Trust Studio
£2.50
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Rock Choir 12 noon. Outside Guildhall
Free
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Mass for the Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary 12 noon - 1pm. St Martin’s Church in the Cornmarket
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Cathedral Library Tour 12.15pm - 1.15pm.Worcester Cathedral
£5
25
Gugge 2000 1pm. Outside Guildhall
Free
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Butterfly Puppet Theatre 1.30pm. Bell Square, CrownGate
Free
2
Hands on History - Children’s Activities 2pm - 4pm.The Commandery
£2
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Turn up for a Tour of the Cathedral 2.30pm - 3.30pm.Worcester Cathedral
£4
25
Gugge 2000 3pm. Outside Guildhall
Free
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Narrative - Adult Drawing Class 6pm - 8pm. Friary Walk, CrownGate
£5
8
David Starkey - Magna Carta 7pm. Huntingdon Hall
£16.95
12
The Nick Ross Orchestra - Sounds of the Glenn Miller Era 8pm.The Swan Theatre
£19
22
Historic Ghost Walk of Worcester 8.30pm - 10pm. Meet at the Elgar Statue
£8.50
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Worcester Show 10am - 5pm. Gheluvelt Park
Battle of Worcester City Walk 11am - 12 noon. Starts at the Guildhall
Museum of Royal Worcester Free Open Day 11am - 4pm. Museum of Royal Worcester
Riverside Arts Market 11am - 5pm. South Quay
Introduction to Jive 11.30am - 1.30pm. Swan Theatre Bransford Trust Studio
Funky Faces Face Painting 11.30am - 3.30pm. South Quay
Climb the Cathedral Tower 12.30pm - 3.30pm.Worcester Cathedral
Price
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Free
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Free
Free
Free
Free
£2.50
Free
£4
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Narrative - Children’s Drawing Class 10am - 11am. Friary Walk, CrownGate Bellringing Introduction Workshop and Tour 10am - 11.30am.Worcester Cathedral
Theatre Workshop with Stephen Watkins and Chris Love 10am - 4pm.The Elgar School of Music
Way of the Warrior: Decorating Joey 10.30am - 4.30pm.Worcester City Art Gallery and Museum
Buckles, Beads, Brooches and Bangles 11am - 1pm.Worcester City Art Gallery and Museum
Cathedral Behind the Scenes Upper Reaches Tour 1.30pm - 2.30pm.Worcester Cathedral
Family
Price
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Free
£3
£15
£30
Free
Free
Free
Free
£4
£4.50
£4
£5
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Theatre Workshop with Chris Love 10am - 4pm.The Elgar School of Music
£30
Worcester Cathedral Magna Carta Madness for Families 10.30am - 12.30pm.Worcester Cathedral
Free
Free
Free
Free
Free
£4
£2
£4
£5
£5
Worcester Cathedral Magna Carta Madness for Families 2pm - 4pm.Worcester Cathedral
Free
£2
£4
Cathedral Garden Tour 2.30pm - 3.30pm.Worcester Cathedral
£5
Piers Plowman as Never Heard Before 7.45pm. Swan Theatre Vesta Tilley Studio
£12.50
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Wednesday 19th August
Performance Workshop with Janine Smith 10am - 4pm.The Elgar School of Music
The Elgar School of Music’s Coffee Concert 10.30am - 11.15am. St George’s Church, Barbourne
Turn up for a Tour of the Cathedral 11am - 12 noon. Worcester Cathedral Hands on History - Children’s Activities 11am - 1pm.The Commandery
Cathedral Stonemasons Tour 1.30pm - 2.30pm.Worcester Cathedral
Ladies Evening with James Live After Racing Gates open 3pm.Worcester Racecourse
City Women Writers’ Group Open Evening & Readings 7.30pm - 10pm. Bindles Brasserie, Sidbury
Bastards (12A) 8pm.The Swan Theatre
Price
Free
£30
Free
Free
Free
Free
Free
£4
£2
£4
£5
£5
£2
£4
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Exhibition at the Cathedral - Walking Medieval Worlds 9am - 5pm.Worcester Cathedral
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Look out for Percy the Festival Peacock
around the city throughout the day!
Diary
Free
Brass, Woodwind and Percussion Workshop 10am - 4pm.The Elgar School of Music
£30
Free
Free
Free
Free
Free
Free
£4
£2
My Worcester Pop-Up Museum 11am - 3pm. Reindeer Court
Free
Mini Museum Makers 11am - 3pm. Reindeer Court Free
Digging Up The Past 11am - 3pm. Reindeer Court Free
History Hunters 11am - 3pm. Reindeer Court
Free
£4
WWI Cathedral Cloister Tour 12.15pm - 1.15pm.Worcester Cathedral
£5
£5
Free
£2
King John Talk 2.30pm - 3.15pm.Worcester Cathedral
£6
Turn up for a Tour of the Cathedral 2.30pm - 3.30pm.Worcester Cathedral £4
Vesta 7.45pm. Swan Theatre Vesta Tilley Studio
£12.50
Worcester Summer Chess 8pm - 10pm. King Charles House, New Street
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Brass, Woodwind and Percussion Workshop 10am - 4pm.The Elgar School of Music
Central England Bird of Prey Sanctuary 10am - 4.30pm. Bell Square, CrownGate
Mini Museum Makers 11am - 3pm. Reindeer Court History Hunters 11am - 3pm. Reindeer Court
Funky Faces Face Painting 11.30am - 3.30pm. Huntingdon Hall North Porch, CrownGate
Detroit Magic 8pm.The Swan Theatre
Budapest Café Orchestra 8pm. Huntingdon Hall
Price
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Free
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Free
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Free
Free
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Beginners Jazz Development 10am - 4pm.The Elgar School of Music
Shirley Pipe Band 11am. Marching from Angel Place
Stories Under The Pear Tree 11am - 12 noon. Reindeer Court Turn up for a Tour of the Cathedral 11am - 12 noon.Worcester Cathedral
Hands on History - Children’s Activities 11am - 1pm The Commandery
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Free
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Free
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History Hunters 11am - 3pm. Reindeer Court
Climb the Cathedral Tower 11am - 5pm.Worcester Cathedral Butterfly Puppet Theatre 11.30am. Friary Walk, CrownGate
Mini Museum Makers 12 noon - 3pm. Reindeer Court Cathedral Library Tour 12.15pm - 1.15pm.Worcester Cathedral
Shirley Pipe Band 1pm. Outside Guildhall
Butterfly Puppet Theatre 1.30pm. Bell Square, CrownGate
Shirley Pipe Band 3pm. Outside Guildhall
The And Finally Big Band 7.30pm.The Swan Theatre
Worcester Male Voice Choir 7.30pm - 10.15pm. St Martin’s Church in the Cornmarket
Ten Strings And A Goat Skin 8pm. Huntingdon Hall
Free
Free
Free
Free
£4
Free
Free
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Free
Free
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£2
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Clarinet and Saxophone Day with Sue Sneath 10am - 4pm.The Elgar School of Music
Funky Faces Face Painting 11am - 3pm. South Quay
Museum of Royal Worcester Free Open Day 11am - 4pm. Museum of Royal Worcester
Shulah Oliver 11.30am - 2pm. South Quay
Family Fun Day and Dog Show 12 noon - 5pm.Worcester Woods Country Park
The BIG Circus Party 12 noon - 6pm. Event House
Price
Free
Free
£30
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Free
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Bellringing Introduction Workshop and Tour 10am - 11.30am.Worcester Cathedral
Strings Day with Matthew Peters 10am - 4pm.The Elgar School of Music
Backstage Tour of the Swan Theatre 6.30pm - 8pm.The Swan Theatre
Price
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Free
£3
£15
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Free
Free
Free
Free
£4
£4
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£5
£4
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Diary
Exhibition
Family
Climb the Cathedral Tower 11am - 5pm.Worcester Cathedral Cathedral Library Tour 12.15pm - 1.15pm.Worcester Cathedral
Organ Recital - David Brookshaw 1pm - 2pm. St Martin’s Church in the Cornmarket
Cathedral Garden Tour 2.30pm - 3.30pm.Worcester Cathedral
The Festival Players present - As You Like It 7.30pm.The Swan Theatre STAC presents - Bouncers (Remix) (Am. Hirer) 7.45pm. Swan Theatre Vesta Tilley Studio
Free
Free
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£2
£4
£5
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£5
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Ukulele Fun Day 10am - 4pm.The Elgar School of Music
Illuminated Letters, Scrolls and Sealing Wax 11am - 3pm.Worcester City Art Gallery and Museum
STAC presents - Bouncers (Remix) (Am. Hirer) 7.45pm. Swan Theatre Vesta Tilley Studio
Faithful City Morris Men 8pm. Camp House Inn, Grimley
Price
Free
Free
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£30
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Free
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£2
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£5
£5
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‘Appoggio: The Historical Bel Canto Method of Breathing’ - Day 1 10am - 4pm.The Elgar School of Music
£6020
Worcester Cathedral Magna Carta Madness for Families 10.30am - 12.30pm.Worcester Cathedral Free
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WWI Cathedral Cloister Tour 12.15pm - 1.15pm.Worcester Cathedral
£5
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25
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King John Talk 2.30pm - 3.15pm.Worcester Cathedral
£6
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£4
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Murder Mystery at The Commandery - A Fête Worse Than Death Doors open 6.30pm.The Commandery
£2019
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Look out for Percy the Festival Peacock
around the city throughout the day!
Jay Rayner - My Dining Hell 8pm. Huntingdon Hall
Diary
£9.50
£15
Friday 28th August
Price
Free
Free
‘Appoggio: The Historical Bel Canto Method of Breathing’ - Day 2 10am - 4pm.The Elgar School of Music
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Central England Reptile Rescue Sanctuary 10am - 4.30pm. Bell Square, CrownGate
Free
Free
Free
Free
£4
£2
Funky Faces Face Painting 11am - 3pm. Huntingdon Hall North Porch, CrownGate
Free
£4
£5
Harriet Amos - Piano Recital 1pm. Huntingdon Hall
£6.50
£5
£2
£4
European Wheelchair Basketball Championships 3pm - 9pm. University of Worcester Arena
£12
£9.50
Penny Weedon 8pm. Huntingdon Hall
£12.50
Historic Ghost Walk of Worcester 8.30pm - 10pm. Meet at the Elgar Statue
£8.50
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Central England Bird of Prey Sanctuary 10am - 4.30pm. Bell Square, CrownGate
The Commandery - Battle Headquarters 1651 10am - 5pm.The Commandery
David Wood’s Storytime - The Gingerbread Man 11am.The Swan Theatre
Rajasthan Heritage Brass Band 11am. Outside Guildhall
Worcestershire Open Studios 11am - 4pm. Around City and Surrounds
CD and Sheet Music Fayre 11am - 4pm.The Elgar School of Music
Rajasthan Heritage Brass Band 1pm. Outside Guildhall
Rajasthan Heritage Brass Band 3pm. Outside Guildhall
Children’s Ghost Walk 7.30pm. Starts at the Guildhall
Voice Of The Heart - Karen Carpenter 8.00pm. Huntingdon Hall. Price
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Funky Faces Face Painting 11am - 3pm. South Quay
Funky Faces Face Painting 11am - 3pm. Swan Theatre
Worcestershire Open Studios 11am - 4pm. Around City and Surrounds
Swan Theatre Village Fête 11am - 4pm.The Swan Theatre
Family
Free
16
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22
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Free
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Monday 31st August
Bank Holiday Monday Market 10am - 4pm. South Quay Riverside
Battle of Worcester City Walk 11am - 12 noon. Starts at the Guildhall Worcestershire Open Studios 11am - 4pm. Around City and Surrounds
Festival Faces 11am - 4pm. Museum of Royal Worcester
Fireworks from Fort Royal Park 8pm - 10.30pm. Fort Royal Park, Sidbury
The St Richard’s Hospice Fireworks 10pm. South Quay
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19
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For extra pricing information such as concessions and children’s prices, please see full entry
For full timing details (doors open, start, final admission) please see full entry
Please note that the Worcester City Art Gallery and Museum is closed on Bank Holiday Monday
Please note Worcester Cathedral Tower is also open on Sundays 12.30pm - 3.30pm (last entry 3pm) £4
Hearts Humours
and Hogs
Worcester Races
Museum of Royal
Worcester Open
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David Starkey
August 22nd
Stories Under The Pear Tree
11am – 12 noon
Reindeer Court Free
Join local storyteller Cat Weatherill for a
session of tales inspired by Worcester’s
treasures. Stay on afterwards to pin a pear
on the story tree and get crafty as a Mini
Museum Maker.
Cathedral
11am – 12 noon
Worcester Cathedral
in the Cloisters.
The Commandery
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Suffragettes.
11am - 3pm
Free
11am - 3pm
Free
Events
My Worcester Pop-Up
Museum
11am – 3pm
Reindeer Court
Free
History Hunters
11am – 3pm
Reindeer Court
Free
centre historic hunt. Begin your mission
from the My Worcester Pop-Up Museum
in Reindeer Court and collect your trail. Be
into a prize draw.
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children £8)
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1pm
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1.30pm
Free
1.30pm - 2.30pm
Worcester Cathedral
£5
Guided tours given by one of the Cathedral’s
Stonemasons to view the past and current
Stonemasons’ work being carried out
around Worcester Cathedral and in the
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steep spiral stairways, so unfortunately there
is no disabled access. Not suitable for under
16s. Turn up for a Tour of
the Cathedral
2.30pm – 3.30pm
Worcester Cathedral
in the Cloisters.
Shirley Pipe Band
3pm
Outside Guildhall
Free
The And Finally Big Band
7.30pm
The Swan Theatre
£20
The original Phil Collins Big Band performed
in 1996 and 1998 presenting big band
renditions of Phil Collins and Genesis songs,
primarily an instrumental act, with Collins
behind the drums. The And Finally Big Band
recreates Phil’s live Big Band shows using the
original musical arrangements performed by
twenty world class musicians including the
great classics such as Sussudio, Two Hearts, In
the Air Tonight and Invisible Touch.
Worcester Male Voice Choir
7.30pm - 10.15pm
Cornmarket
£10 (Children Free)
A celebratory evening with the fabulous
Worcester Male Voice Choir, with solos
by locally renowned violinist Shulah Oliver.
This will be an event not to be missed
in this beautiful 18th Century church.
Licensed bar and soft drinks will be available.
Tickets available from the Parish Office, the
Worcester Live Box Office or on the door,
although pre-booking is advised.
August 23rd
Ten Strings And A Goat Skin
8pm
Huntingdon Hall
£13.50
This young bilingual trad/folk/fusion trio
are from Prince Edward Island, Canada.
With ceaseless energy Jesse Périard and
brothers Rowen Gallant and Caleb Gallant
ignite on stage as Ten Strings And A Goat
Skin. Multiple nominees for the Canadian
Folk Music Awards, ECMAs and Music PEI
Awards, Ten Strings And A Goat Skin are
having the time of their lives immersed in
the music they love.
Sunday
August 23rd
9am – 5pm
Worcester Cathedral
Free
9.30am – 5.30pm
Free
Foundation Awards.
Ten Strings And A
Clarinet and Saxophone Day with
Sue Sneath
10am – 4pm
£30
All things single reedy today. We welcome
all saxophones and clarinets to a day of
exploring the repertoire for this warm
and unique ensemble. We’ll use breakout
rooms for smaller ensembles and then come
together for a group session. All standards
welcome and this event is open to adults
and younger people alike.
11am – 12 noon
Free
Funky Faces Face Painting 11am – 3pm
South Quay
Free
Free Open Day
11am - 4pm
Free
The Museum of Royal Worcester invites
you to a free open day to explore the
Museum’s collections. Don’t miss this
opportunity to visit the Museum’s exquisite
collections and revel in over 250 years
of superb craftsmanship, team work and
industrial achievement that resulted in Royal
Worcester gaining a world class reputation
for producing porcelain and fine china.
Goat Skin
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Shulah Oliver
August 24th
Bellringing Workshop
11am - 5pm
South Quay
Free
Shulah Oliver
11.30am – 2pm
South Quay
Free
Relax by the river and enjoy some beautiful
music from this local talented musician.
Shulah is a young, vibrant and talented
professional violinist / violist who is in
high demand to perform concertos with
orchestras, give recitals with piano around
Europe and perform in chamber music
groups and orchestras. Apart from being
a well-respected soloist, Shulah is also the
lead violinist in the Astaria String Quartet,
Huntingdon Hall’s resident quartet. Shulah
will be raising money for guide dogs.
Family Fun Day and
Dog Show
12 noon – 5pm
Worcester Woods Country Park
Free
Brentknoll Veterinary Centre hosts its annual
Family Fun Day and Dog Show in aid of
Guide Dogs for the Blind. The fun dog show
takes centre stage, whilst games and activities
go on all afternoon. There will be plenty to
keep the whole family entertained with face
painting, games, a raffle, bouncy castle, trade
stands and more. So come and join them at
Worcester Woods Country Park for a great
day out, and help to raise funds for Guide
Dogs for the Blind!
The BIG Circus Party
12 noon – 6pm
Event House
Free
Event House, Worcester presents its biggest
summer party, with its Vintage Circus Party.
Let us take you on a wild adventure with
Circus acts, face painting, BBQ, stalls and
live music, all fully decorated with all the
traditional bunting. Join us for free and bring
the family to enjoy activities, games and
competitions. Find out more about this new
events venue at www.worcestereventhouse.
com.
Events
Worcester Cathedral
alternative day.
Activities
2pm – 4pm
The Commandery
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Suffragettes.
Monday
August 24th
9am – 5pm
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10am – 11.30am
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£15
A one-hour practical course learning to ring
bells at the Cathedral’s innovative Teaching
Centre located in the tower, followed by
a half hour tour of the bell chamber and
ringing room. Pre-booking is essential as
places are extremely limited. Access is via
a steep spiral stairway – unfortunately
under 10s.
Strings Day with Matthew Peters
10am – 4pm
Free
Come and visit the Elgar School of Music
on 24th August for their annual String
Taster Day Workshop. People of all ages are
welcome to try various string instruments,
have a short taster lesson, hear existing
students perform alongside professionals
and much more! It will be a day filled with
exciting activities - bring the whole family!
10.30am – 4.30pm
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11am – 12 noon
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11am – 12 noon
Worcester Cathedral
August 24th
in the Cloisters.
Climb the Cathedral
Tower
Worcester Cathedral
children £8)
alternative day.
12.15pm – 1.15pm
Worcester Cathedral
£5
access.
Upper Reaches Tour
1.30pm – 2.30pm
Worcester Cathedral
£5
Cathedral Tour
Swan Theatre
Backstage Tour
under 16s.
Cathedral
2.30pm – 3.30pm
Worcester Cathedral
in the Cloisters.
6pm - 8pm
£5
essential.
Backstage Tour of the Swan
Theatre
6.30pm - 8pm
The Swan Theatre
£7.50 (includes a drink)
Join the Chief Executive and Theatre
Technician for a tour of the theatre that
explores areas usually out of bounds. Find
out how it all works behind the scenes
with a guided tour that takes in all of the
backstage areas and the lighting box, ending
at one of the other important areas of
the theatre, the bar! Numbers limited,
pre-booking required.
Age 11+.
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August 25th
Tuesday
August 25th
9am – 5pm
Worcester Cathedral
Free
9.30am – 5.30pm
Free
Foundation Awards.
Drawing Class
10am – 11am
£3
Events
Way of the Warrior:
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10.30am - 4.30pm
Museum
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10.30am – 4.30pm
Museum
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11am – 12 noon
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12.15pm – 1.15pm
Worcester Cathedral
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10.30am – 12.30pm
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9am – 5pm
Worcester Cathedral
Free
Organ Recital –
David Brookshaw
1pm – 2pm
Cornmarket
Free
Come along and enjoy an organ recital in
this beautiful 18th Century church by David
Brookshaw, the renowned local organist. He
will personally introduce his interesting and
varied programme. There will be a retiring
collection to help pay for a new trumpet
organ stop.
Upper Reaches Tour
1.30pm – 2.30pm
Worcester Cathedral
£5
under 16s.
Worcester Cathedral
2pm – 4pm
Worcester Cathedral
Education Team.
the Cathedral
2.30pm – 3.30pm
Worcester Cathedral
in the Cloisters.
Cathedral Garden Tour
2.30pm – 3.30pm
Worcester Cathedral
£5
A chance to see the Cathedral gardens
through the eyes of the Cathedral Gardener,
who will point out the trees and plants
of special interest and different herbs in
the Cloister Garden. Places are limited
and pre-booking strongly recommended.
Remaining spaces on the day of the tour will
be sold through the Cathedral gift shop in
the Cloisters.
Narrative – Adult Drawing
Class
6pm – 8pm
£5
Life Drawing classes taught by
award-winning artist Emma Starkey, the
classes will be open to beginners right
through to experienced groups. Nudity
Warning – please note that models will be
nude and due to the nature of this a high
standard of professionalism from participants
is expected, and confidentiality is a must.
Pre-booking essential.
The Festival Players present
As You Like It
7.30pm
The Swan Theatre
£16 (Concessions £13)
The Bard’s wonderful pastoral comedy full
of love, laughter, and lyricism, performed
by this talented all-male company. A
colourfully-costumed two-hour show, full of
engaging characters and featuring songs set
to original music by Johnny Coppin.
STAC presents
Bouncers (Remix) by John Godber
(Amateur Hirer)
7.45pm
£9.50 (Concessions £8.50)
It’s Friday night. It’s time for the bouncers
to come alive! In this updated version of
this outrageous and hilarious parody of the
nightclub scene, four doormen or door
supervisors portraying over twenty different
characters invite us for a night out on the
town. We meet giggly girls, lads on the
make, Hooray Henrys, pogoing punks, and
a smooth-talking DJ, all set against the tatty,
glitzy glamour, flashing lights and pulsating
beat of the dance floor. An exhilarating
night out for all
concerned. Directed
by Helen Tippins. This
amateur production
is presented by
arrangement with
Joseph Weinberger Ltd.
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9.30am – 5.30pm
Free
Foundation Awards.
Class
10am – 11am
£3
and has won awards. Robin Woodward
is currently doing his BA Fine Art whilst
being a practicing nurse. Booking essential.
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Ukulele Fun Day
10am – 4pm
£30
How much fun can you have with four
strings... and a Uke? Dan James will run a
fun and informative workshop for Ukulele
players of all levels and ages, culminating in
an exciting live performance. Participants
will explore ways of making simple song
structures more interesting and intriguing
for the listener by using
layering and textures, and
learn how silence can be
as important as playing, as
well as how we can make
two songs into one. It’s
magic! :-)
Ukulele Fun Day
Children’s Activities at The
Commandery
August 26th
Events
in the Cloisters.
Way of the Warrior
Exhibition
10.30am – 4.30pm
Museum
Free
Way of the Warrior:
Decorating Joey
10.30am – 4.30pm
Museum
Free
Exhibition
10.30am – 4.30pm
Worcester City Art Gallery
and Museum
Free
showing fascinating objects and
artworks inspired by people’s travels
across the world.
Battle of Worcester
City Walk
11am – 12 noon
Free
Join Battle of Worcester Society
guides as they take you on a
fascinating and remarkable tour of
one of England’s most historic cities.
Learn about the last battle of the
English Civil War, see some of the
key sites associated with the battle,
and learn things you never knew
about the ‘Faithful City’. The tour lasts
approximately an hour and finishes in the
back garden of the Commandery, where
Worcester Residents also gain free entry.
the Cathedral
11am – 12 noon
Worcester Cathedral
The Commandery
applicable
Suffragettes.
Illuminated Letters,
Scrolls and Sealing Wax
11am – 3pm
Museum
£2 for materials on the day
Family drop-in day. Select some lovely paper,
metallic pens and colourful inks to create a
beautiful medieval masterpiece, sealed with
wax. £2 for materials, no booking required.
Worcester Cathedral
alternative day.
12.15pm – 1.15pm
Worcester Cathedral
£5
access.
1.30pm - 2.30pm
Worcester Cathedral
£5
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2.30pm – 3.30pm
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6pm – 8pm
£5
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STAC presents
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7.45pm
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Helen Tippins. This amateur production
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Grab a drink, sit back and be entertained
by the Faithful City Morris Men, dancing a
selection of traditional English dances. Most
of their dances come from the Cotswolds
but they also perform several dances from
Lichfield as well as Welsh Border Morris,
which includes Herefordshire, Shropshire
and Worcestershire.
Thursday
August 27th
9am – 5pm
Worcester Cathedral
Free
Percy Peacock
9.30am – 5.30pm
Free
Foundation Awards.
‘Appoggio: The Historical Bel
Canto Method of Breathing’ with
Wilhelm Thuenissen
10am – 4pm (& Friday
28th, 10am – 4pm)
£60 for both days
August 27th
Please note that this is a two-day event
continuing on Friday 28th August.
A soloist with the SABC Symphony
Orchestra, the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic
Orchestra, the English Symphony Orchestra,
the Manchester Camerata and the BBC
National Chorus of Wales, South African
tenor Wilhelm Theunissen has taught his
craft to singers who are now soloists with
Opera Frankfurt in Germany and the Cape
Town Opera in South Africa. Aimed at
intermediary and advanced classical singers,
Wilhelm will present master classes to
demonstrate ‘Appoggio: The Historical Bel
Canto Method of Breathing’.
Worcester Cathedral
10.30am – 12.30pm
Worcester Cathedral
Education Team.
Way of the Warrior
Exhibition
10.30am – 4.30pm
Museum
Free
Way of the Warrior:
Decorating Joey
10.30am - 4.30pm
Museum
Free
Exhibition
10.30am – 4.30pm
Museum
Free
11am – 12 noon
Free
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WWI Tour
Cathedral
11am – 12 noon
Worcester Cathedral
in the Cloisters.
Activities
The Commandery
applicable
Suffragettes.
Worcester Cathedral
children £8)
alternative day.
August 28th
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WWI Cathedral Cloister Tour
12.15pm – 1.15pm
Worcester Cathedral
£5
Discover the moving stories of some of the
local soldiers commemorated in the stained
glass windows of the Cathedral Cloisters.
Places are limited and pre-booking strongly
recommended. Remaining spaces on the
day of each tour will be sold through the
Cathedral gift shop in the Cloisters. Please
arrive in plenty of time to pay before the
start of the tour.
Cathedral
2.30pm – 3.30pm
Worcester Cathedral
£4 - accompanied
children free
in the Cloisters.
Upper Reaches Tour
1.30pm – 2.30pm
Worcester Cathedral
£5
under 16s.
Murder Mystery at The
Commandery – A Fête Worse
Than Death
Doors open 6.30pm, starts 7.30pm
The Commandery
£20
Every year since the end of The Great
War the village of Sidbury has proudly
held a summer fête in the grounds of
The Commandery. In the spring of 1969,
however, the 50th anniversary preparations
have been thrown into disarray following
the sudden death of Lord Cakebole. His son
and heir Lord Monty Cakebole, on his return
from travelling the world, has decided to
hold a rock festival in place of the usual fête.
Serious opposition from the villagers has led
to a public meeting to which you are invited.
Fish and chips and a pudding are included in
the price and wine will be on sale. Places are
limited, so early booking is recommended.
STAC presents
Bouncers (Remix)
by John Godber
(Amateur Hirer)
7.45pm
Worcester Cathedral
2pm – 4pm
Worcester Cathedral
Education Team.
King John Talk
2.30pm – 3.15pm
Worcester Cathedral
£6
King John’s tomb in the Cathedral Quire
provides the stunning setting in which to
hear about his life, disputes and the lead up
to him sealing the Magna Carta 800 years
ago. Places are limited and pre-booking
strongly recommended. Any remaining
tickets will be sold from the Cathedral gift
shop on the day.
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Jay Rayner – My Dining Hell
8pm
Huntingdon Hall
£15
Jay Rayner has been a restaurant critic for
over a decade, written reviews of well over
700 establishments, and if there is one thing
he’s learnt it is that people like reviews
of bad restaurants. In My Dining Hell, Jay
examines our love affair with lousy reviews,
reads from accounts of some of the most
excruciating nights out he’s ever had and
looks at the worst reviews his own work
has ever received. Jay Rayner is an award
winning journalist, writer and broadcaster. He
also has a lot of hair and a fine collection of
flowery shirts!
Friday
August 28th
9am – 5pm
Worcester Cathedral
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Foundation Awards.
‘Appoggio: The Historical
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with Wilhelm Thuenissen
10am – 4pm (& Thursday 27th,
10am – 4pm)
£60 for both days
Please note that this is the second day of
a two-day event commencing on Thursday
27th August.
A soloist with the SABC Symphony
Orchestra, the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic
Orchestra, the English Symphony Orchestra,
the Manchester Camerata and the BBC
National Chorus of Wales, South African
tenor Wilhelm Theunissen has taught his
craft to singers who are now soloists with
Opera Frankfurt in Germany and the Cape
Town Opera in South Africa. Aimed at
intermediary and advanced classical singers,
Wilhelm will present master classes to
demonstrate ‘Appoggio: The Historical Bel
Canto Method of Breathing’.
Central England Reptile
Rescue Sanctuary
10am – 4.30pm
Free
Face your fears and come and see the
Central England Reptile Rescue & Bird
of Prey Sanctuary’s reptile display in
CrownGate. A number of exotic species will
be on display and, if you are brave enough,
you can hold one of our snakes and take
a snap!
10.30am – 4.30pm
Worcester City Art
Gallery and Museum
Free
Way of the Warrior:
Decorating Joey
10.30am - 4.30pm
Museum
Free
Harriet Amos
Exhibition
10.30am – 4.30pm
Museum
Free
the Cathedral
11am – 12 noon
Worcester Cathedral
in the Cloisters.
The Commandery
applicable
Suffragettes.
11am – 3pm
Huntingdon Hall North Porch,
CrownGate
Free
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Worcester Cathedral
children £8)
alternative day.
12.15pm – 1.15pm
Worcester Cathedral
£5
access.
Harriet Amos – Piano Recital
1pm
Huntingdon Hall
£6.50
Harriet returns to Huntingdon Hall this
year for her third lunchtime concert, taking
the audience on a musical tour of Europe.
From Debussy’s delicately beautiful French
music to the seductive and fiery sounds of
Spanish Albeniz, there will be something for
everyone to enjoy. Works from Chopin’s
Poland, Mozart’s Vienna and Scarlatti’s Italy
will also be included in what promises to be
a fascinating exploration into the influence of
geography and location on the composition
of piano music.
Funky Faces
August 29th
Upper Reaches Tour
1.30pm – 2.30pm
Worcester Cathedral
£5
under 16s.
the Cathedral
2.30pm – 3.30pm
Worcester Cathedral
in the Cloisters.
Opening Ceremony and
first GB Games of the 2015
European Wheelchair Basketball
Championships
3pm – 9pm
University of Worcester Arena
£12 (Concessions £8)
Come along for the Opening Ceremony of
the 2015 European Wheelchair Basketball
Championships, featuring a music, dance
and gymnastics show, at the University of
Worcester Arena. The ceremony will be
followed during the early evening by the
first and second games of the championship
involving the GB men’s and women’s teams
Wheelchair Basketball
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as they battle for their places at the 2016
Paralympics in Rio. Book through
www.euro2015.uk. Booking essential.
STAC presents
(Amateur Hirer)
7.45pm
Weinberger Ltd.
Penny Weedon
8pm
Huntingdon Hall
£12.50
Penny Weedon started playing the piano at
the age of two, and went on to try violin,
cello, trumpet and guitar. The programme
will include works by well-loved composers
including Debussy (Reverie), Elgar (Nimrod
- of course!), Holst (Venus from the Planet
Suite), Wagner (Prelude to Act III of
Lohengrin), Strauss (Annen Polka), Addinsell
(Warsaw Concerto) or maybe Grieg (Piano
Concerto) and many more.
Historic Ghost Walk of Worcester
8.30pm - 10pm
Meet at the Elgar Statue
£8.50 (includes a glass of mulled
wine)
Follow our guide into deep dark pockets of
Worcester and discover a side to the Faithful
City you never knew existed, through gates
normally locked and doors usually bolted,
to hear tales of ghostly legend and historical
facts. Tour ends at The Commandery.
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Central England Bird of Prey
Sanctuary
10am – 4.30pm
Free
Central England Reptile Rescue & Bird of
Prey Sanctuary brings its static Bird of Prey
display to CrownGate. Several birds of prey
will be on display for you to look at, and
staff will be on hand to answer questions
about these beautiful birds, and the work of
the Rescue and Sanctuary. Come and see
the cheeky character of the Little Owl and
the regal Eagle Owl, while not forgetting
the magic of the ‘Harry Potter Owl’…the
Snowy Owl.
The Commandery – Battle
Headquarters 1651
10am – 5pm
The Commandery
Free with entry to The
Commandery
Experience the most turbulent period in
the history of one of Worcester’s most
Reptile Rescue Sanctuary
Saturday
August 29th
9am – 5pm
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attack from Oliver Cromwell’s New Model
Army. Throughout the day we portray
key moments of the preparation for the
final act of the Civil War. Admission to
The Commandery free for Worcester City
Residents (proof required), otherwise adults
£5.50, concessions £4.50, children £2.50,
family ticket £13, 12-month season ticket £6.
Outside Guildhall
Free
The Rajasthan Heritage Brass Band offers the
rich cultural heritage of this most beautiful
State of India in a spectacular celebration of
its vibrant and colourful lifestyle. Their music
and dance is a heady, exciting and hypnotic
reflection of this enchanting region. With a
diverse repertoire spanning Rajasthani folk
songs, Bollywood hits, spiritual qawwali and
Bhangra beats, these ten vividly costumed
artists cover the full spectrum of the
evocative and joyous music that governs life
in Rajasthan.
10.30am – 4.30pm
Worcester City Art
Gallery and Museum
Free
Turn up for a Tour
of the Cathedral
11am – 12 noon
Worcester Cathedral
in the Cloisters.
Way of the Warrior:
Decorating Joey
10.30am - 4.30pm
Museum
Free
Exhibition
10.30am – 4.30pm
Museum
Free
The Commandery
applicable
Suffragettes.
Funky Faces Face Painting 11am - 3pm
Free
David Wood’s Storytime
Funky Faces Face Painting 11am - 3pm
Free
Worcestershire Open Studios
11am – 4pm
Around City and Surrounds
Free
From Saturday 29th – Monday 31st
August, inclusive, artists and makers across
Worcestershire are opening their studios
and homes to provide art lovers with the
opportunity to see how they create their
art, and to view and buy original art work
direct from the artist. A directory of artists
is available from many venues in the city and
can be downloaded at:
www.worcestershireopenstudios.org.uk
David Wood’s Storytime –
The Gingerbread Man
11am
The Swan Theatre
£7 (Children £5, Family of 4 £20)
A storytelling of David’s world-famous play,
book and television series, with magic, music
and audience participation and featuring
Herr Von Cuckoo, Mr Salt, Miss Pepper,
the Old (Tea) Bag, Sleek the Mouse and,
of course, The Gingerbread Man! Well
remembered from his BBC TV performing
days on Jackanory, Play Away and Tricky
Business, David Wood’s stage adaptations
include Roald Dahl’s The BFG, Fantastic Mr
Fox and James and The Giant Peach, Judith
Kerr’s The Tiger Who Came To Tea, and the
Olivier Award-winning Goodnight Mister Tom,
from Michelle Magorian’s classic novel.
Rajasthan Heritage
Brass Band
11am
Children’s Ghost
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August 29th
CD and Sheet Music Fayre
11am – 4pm
Free Entry
A collection of mainly classical CDs will be
on sale at the ESM to raise funds for the
school and its activities. On the same day,
Jonathan Gibbs Books will be holding a sale
of sheet music. Printed music and scores of
all types will be on offer at bargain prices.
This is a great opportunity to enlarge your
music and CD library.
Worcester Cathedral
alternative day.
12.15pm – 1.15pm
Worcester Cathedral
£5
Antiphoner and other medieval
manuscripts, other historic
documents and rare books from
the Cathedral archives. Numbers
are limited and pre-booking is
strongly recommended. Please meet
outside the Cathedral shop where
any remaining spaces on the day of
each tour will be sold. Access is via a
steep spiral stairway with no disabled
access.
Rajasthan Heritage
Brass Band
1pm
Outside Guildhall
Free
The Rajasthan Heritage Brass Band
offers the rich cultural heritage of
this most beautiful State of India in a
spectacular celebration of its vibrant
and colourful lifestyle. Their music
in Rajasthan.
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Upper Reaches Tour
1.30pm – 2.30pm
Worcester Cathedral
£5
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Turn up for a Tour
of the Cathedral
2.30pm – 3.30pm
Worcester Cathedral
in the Cloisters.
Rajasthan Heritage Brass Band
3pm
Outside Guildhall
Free
The Rajasthan Heritage Brass Band offers the
rich cultural heritage of this most beautiful
State of India in a spectacular celebration of
its vibrant and colourful lifestyle. Their music
in Rajasthan.
Children’s Ghost Walk
7.30pm
£5
Join our brave and heroic ghost buster on
an energetic, fun-filled adventure for 5-11
year olds, as he races round the city ridding
the streets of paranormal parasites and
suspicious spooks. Learning fun facts and
ghostly tales, you’ll go home feeling like
brave and adventurous ghost busters! Walks
start at the Guildhall, finish at South Quay
fountains and last approximately 45-60
minutes.
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8pm
Huntingdon Hall
£19.50
In 2013 it was 30 years since the legendary
Karen Carpenter passed away. She left
behind an amazing catalogue of hit songs
and golden memories and is still played daily
on radio stations throughout the UK. This
stunning show celebrates the music of The
Carpenters, including Yesterday Once More,
Goodbye To Love, Close To You, Only Yesterday –
all the hits that every Carpenters fan adores,
plus their great country favourites Top Of
The World, Sweet Sweet Smile, Jambalaya and
many more.
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Sunday
August 30th
9am – 5pm
Worcester Cathedral
Free
9.30am – 5.30pm
Free
Foundation Awards.
The Commandery
Headquarters 1651
10am – 5pm
The Commandery
Commandery
historic buildings as The Commandery
turns from family home to Civil War Battle
HQ. Learn about the politics of the time
August 30th
Swan Theatre Village Fête
family ticket £13, 12-month season ticket
£6.
11am – 12 noon
Free
11am - 3pm
South Quay
Free
11am - 3pm
Swan Theatre
Free
11am – 4pm
Free
Swan Theatre Village Fête
11am - 4pm
The Swan Theatre
Free
The Swan Theatre will be playing host to a
day of fun for all the family as we bring the
village fête to the city for a day. The bar will
be open, and there will be games, table-top
sales, cakes, sweets, prizes, films and face
painting… all under one roof! Plus, The
Appleyard Dancers will be performing some
traditional dances just outside the Swan
between 1pm and 2.30pm. Don’t forget, you
could also get involved: we’re looking for
stall holders, table-top sellers and displays.
Whatever the weather, the Swan Theatre
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Summer Fête will be great fun for all the
family.
11am - 5pm
South Quay
Free
Climb the Cathedral
Tower
Worcester Cathedral
children £8)
alternative day.
2pm – 4pm
The Commandery
applicable
Suffragettes.
Monday
August 31st
9am – 5pm
Worcester Cathedral
Free
August 31st
9.30am – 5.30pm
Free
Foundation Awards.
Bank Holiday Monday Market
10am – 4pm
South Quay Riverside
Free
A rambling market alongside the river, with
traders selling a wide variety of goods of
every description: art, craft, ethnic, vintage,
antique, retro, bohemian, books, toys, street
food, fairtrade, continental, home-made,
fashion, sculpture, glass, collectibles, pocket
money trinkets, bog standard and unusual
goods – this Bank Holiday market will be a
browser’s paradise!
Headquarters 1651
10am – 5pm
The Commandery
Commandery
historic buildings as The Commandery
turns from family home to Civil War Battle
HQ. Learn about the politics of the time
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Battle of Worcester
City Walk
11am – 12 noon
Free
11am – 4pm
Free
Festival Faces
11am – 4pm
£5
Join in the fun at the Museum of Royal
Worcester to make your own Festival Face.
Be inspired by the funny, friendly and festive
faces decorating the museum’s collection
then get hands-on with clay to learn
techniques and create your own original
work of art. Sessions will run 11am-12noon,
1pm-2pm and 3pm-4pm. Booking essential.
Book online at
www.museumofroyalworcester.org or call
01905 21247.
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Fireworks from Fort Royal Park
8pm – 10.30pm (Fireworks at
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Fort Royal Park, Sidbury
Free
Enjoy music and refreshments whilst
watching the finale of the Worcester Festival,
a terrific firework display, from the best
vantage point in town! The Friends of Fort
Royal Park are hosting this event at Fort
Royal Park, Sidbury.
The St Richard’s Hospice
Fireworks
10pm (entertainment from 9pm)
South Quay
Free – Donations welcomed
The magnificent firework display at the end
of the Worcester Festival has become one
of the must-see events in the Faithful City’s
calendar. Arrive early to find a prime spot
by the river to enjoy Worcester’s largest and
most spectacular free fireworks display as it
lights up the city in celebration of the two
weeks of festivities. Boreley Pig Roast will be
on hand for the hungry and Sunshine Radio
and the brilliant Sauce City Jazz Band will
provide entertainment, until the countdown
to a magical end to the Worcester Festival.
There will be a collection after the
fireworks in aid of St Richard’s
Hospice – please do give as
generously as you can in support of
this fantastic Charity and its work.
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