Posts Tagged England

August 20th, 2009

First Padstow Arts Festival, 2nd – 4th October 2009

The first Padstow Arts Festival celebrates the life and works of two former eminent Padstow residents, Sir Malcolm Arnold and Sir John Betjeman. Both were among the most vital and creative spirits in post-war Britain, with a real genius for engaging with their audiences.

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August 10th, 2009

Jane Austen Festival in Bath, 18th – 27th September ‘09

The Jane Austen Festival will be making its annual return to the city of Bath this September, attracting people from around the world to celebrate the popular author’s writing, life in Bath and all things Regency. With all kinds of events taking place the highlights for the 2009 festival include a Guinness World Record attempt and a real-life Regency marriage!

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June 29th, 2009

Recycled Art Trail in South Devon, July – Sept ‘09

Now in its fifth year, art works created for TRAIL will be in place along the South Devon coast linking Shaldon, Teignmouth and Dawlish for seven weeks from Sunday 19 July to Sunday 6 September. TRAIL, A Recycled Art in Landscape project, will feature dozens of structures created by local and national artists

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April 17th, 2009

It’s Official: From June 29th to July 11th, Patrick Stewart Is God!

This summer, the atmospheric setting of English Heritage site Monk Bretton Priory in Barnsley will be transformed into an outdoor theatre for the UK’s only traditional outdoor Mystery Play of the year. Audiences can look forward to a fortnight of performances taking place from June 29 – July 11.

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April 9th, 2009

The Top 10 Destinations for Music Lovers

Whether visiting St. Petersburg’s Mariinsky Theater to experience Mozart and Verdi, or taking in the mountainous backdrop at the Santa Fe Opera in New Mexico, music lovers are seeking ways to experience the classics on the right stage.

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March 19th, 2009

Visit Blackwell, a Symbol of the Arts and Crafts Movement

2009 marks the 175th anniversary of the birth of William Morris, one of the central figures behind the drive to champion decorative art and craftsmanship within design.

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September 22nd, 2008

The Independent Woodstock Literary Festival, 9-12 October 2008

For over 300 years the magnificent Blenheim Palace has been intimately involved with the cultural, artistic, political and military history of Great Britain. The adjoining historic market town of Woodstock is one of the most beautiful and civilized communities in England. Together they provide the unique and inspiring venues for The Independent Woodstock Literary Festival.

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September 19th, 2008

Fourth London International Tattoo Convention, 26th-28th September

The fourth London International Tattoo Convention, which has been confirmed for September 26/27/28, will this year take place at a new, vastly bigger and better location at Tobacco Dock, 50 Porters Walk, Wapping, London E1W 2SF, having outgrown original venue The Old Truman Brewery.

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September 11th, 2008

Windsor Festival, 14th – 28th September

The Windsor Festival, continues its growth this year with the introduction of an International String Competition in honour of the great violinist and conductor, Yehudi Menuhin, a founding Artistic Director of the Festival.

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