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Booking for 2024 is now open. As in previous years, most events are bookable online using the PayPal shopping cart. 
Solution GraphicsExcept where stated, tickets for these events can also be bought in person, using cash or cheque only, from the Town Information Centre, Nailsworth, during library hours (tel: 01453 839222), otherwise from the Civic Centre next to the library.  For all other events, see the details of ticketing on the Festival events page.

Tickets will also be available on the door (cash or cheque only) – provided we have not reached our maximum capacity, in which case we will indicate it clearly on this website.

Date Event Price  
18 May A Rose by Any Other Name £12
19 May Faure 100 £15
20 May Susan Lewis in Conversation £8
20 May Moody Sky £6
21 May Neolithic Communities £8
22 May Acoustic & Roots £10
22 May Sue Limb and Dairmaid McCulloch £10
23 May Elvis in Blue Hawaii £12
24 May Nailsworth Film Club: Cabaret £7
25 May Moscow Drug Club £15

Note that we will not be posting out tickets. Simply bring along evidence of your booking. Your PayPal receipt or our confirmation email will be fine, visible on your smartphone or printed out if you prefer.  If you have any problems with any aspect of this process, please contact us at [email protected]  Please note that it is not possible to reserve tickets using this email address.

Sat 18May2024

"A Rose by any other name"

by Lou Beckett, performance by Parrot Productions

7.30 pm

At Town Hall, GL6 0JF

£12

When a literary journalist starts to ask questions about the authorship of the Shakespeare plays, she finds herself facing a wave of hostility from her boss, her boyfriend and a Shakespearian scholar. And when she has the temerity to suggest a woman, Mary Sydney, might have contributed to the plays, the Twittersphere lights up… Performance (about an hour) will be followed by an opportunity to ask questions of the author.Parrot Productions

Quotes from their Cheltenham performance: “That was thought provoking and fascinating, made you really think. Well written, brilliantly performed and great to see.” “Good casting, very relevant; very professional. Thanks.” “Superbly researched and written! Well developed characters.”

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Sun 19May2024

“Fauré 100” with Martin Roscoe on piano and Fenella Humphreys on violin

Sponsored in memory of the late Robert Stiling, Brownshill, Stroud

7.30 pm

At Christ Church, GL6 0DQ

£15

With the 100th anniversary of Fauré’s death approaching in the Autumn of 2024, Martin Roscoe and award-winning violinist Fenella Humphreys have put together a beautiful programme of French music by Fauré and his Belle Epoque contemporaries. An evening of delightful music not to be missed.

The programme includes Fauré’s Romance op. 28, his Andante op. 75 and his Sonata no. 1 op 13. Compositions by his teacher and friend Saint-Saëns, by Ravel, Enescu, and Lili Boulanger also feature.

Refreshments available

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Mon 20May2024

Susan Lewis in conversation

Author and raconteur

7.30 pm

At Egypt Mill, GL6 0AE

£8

Susan Lewis is an international bestselling author; she’s also a fascinating and delightful raconteur (If you’ve not heard her story about living in LA, with George Clooney as a neighbour, then come along for that alone!).

Her novels encompass family dramas, thrillers, suspense and crime; yet, if you read Susan’s memoirs recounting her 1960s childhood in Bristol, you’ll realise her own life has been every bit as extraordinary, moving and surprising as any fiction. She will be in conversation with Katie Jarvis. Susan’s fee is going to the charity Cotswolds Dogs & Cats Home.

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Mon 20May2024

“Moody Sky - Golden Roots"

Musical poetry with Pete Ways & Shelley Rider

7.30 pm

At Mortimer Room, GL6 0DU

£6

An evening of musical poetry featuring a range of acoustic colours, melodies and words brought to you by Pete Ways and Shelley Rider.

Pete is a renowned singer and composer continuing his musical journey in the UK. He was originally from Poland, where he had a varied musical career. He will sing original poems, written by Shelley and transformed into songs.

Shelley is a poet who has lived in Nailsworth for 20 years. She is involved in the local community and is a member of St George’s poetry group. During the evening they will launch their debut album “Moody Sky”.

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Tue 21May2024

“Neolithic communities in the Cotswolds”

Professor Tim Darvill

7.30 pm

At Town Hall, GL6 0JF

£8

An insight into the Neolithic communities that made their homes in our local area in 4000BC. In this talk with slides, the archaeologist Professor Tim Darvill, specialist in excavation of Neolithic sites, will talk about the impact of these early people and their customs. He will look at some of the monuments they built that can still be seen in today’s landscape.

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Wed 22May2024

Five Valleys Acoustic & Roots

Six musical acts, all based in and around the Five Valleys

7.30 pm

At Three Storeys, GL6 0JE (entrance in Town Hall car park)

£10

Bringing to the Festival both original and familiar songs in folk, roots, Americana, blues and popular styles. This promises to be a highly entertaining evening, in the intimate venue of Three Storeys, packed with great music!

Charlie’s Angels: Sweet harmonies from Jan and Anne.

Frostbiter: Irrepressible duo with an act that you won’t forget.

Lyn Briggs: Singer-songwriter living in Stroud.

The Peekies: Chris and Christina, a highly popular husband and wife duo.

Pete Blackwell: Better known as one of the Boogie Bop Boys, Pete also writes some fine songs of his own.

Tim Hughes: Folky blues with songs inspired by Nailsworth and surrounding area.

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Wed 22May2024

“When Sue met Diarmaid”

A fun evening of lively conversation

7.30 pm

At Nailsworth Town Hall, GL6 0JF

£10

Sue Limb is an acclaimed writer - Radio 4’s comedy series “Gloomsbury” being a hilarious case in point; Diarmaid McCulloch is Professor of Theology at Oxford (as well as a biographer and TV presenter).

We could sell this to you as an academic chat between two well-respected souls... or a naughty natter between friends. What we can promise is a hugely fun evening of conversation ranging from gossip about Anne Boleyn, to the Anglican Church’s hypocritical attitude to homosexuality.

What’s not to like?

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Thu 23May2024

Elvis in “Blue Hawaii”

The brand-new comedy from Spitz & Co

7.30 pm

At Town Hall, GL6 0JF,

£12

Expect the usual mayhem and lots of audience interaction - plus all your favourite Elvis songs. Award-winning Elvis impersonator Joe Reeve (Best Sideburns: GlosVegas 2014) stars in his version of the classic Elvis film “Blue Hawaii”. His long- time tour manager, Josephine Cunningham, is there to keep the show on the road... next stop: Vegas!

A musical comedy which will leave you all shook up. So, dig out your best Hawaiian shirt and escape to Paradise! Family friendly show - suitable for all ages.

“The funniest and silliest thing I’ve ever seen - pure joy!”  Stagetalk Magazine on Gloriator

“Riotous slapstick and immaculate comic timing.” The Stage on Spitz & Co.

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Fri 24May2024

The Film: “Cabaret”

Nailsworth Film Club

Doors open 7pm, start 7:30 pm

At Arkell Centre, GL6 0BG

£7

A chance to join Film Club members at the Arkell Centre to enjoy this classic and enjoyable film.

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Sat 25May2024

Moscow Drug Club

A welcome return for Moscow Drug Club presenting their unique show.

7.30 pm

At Town Hall, GL6 0JF

£15

A curious musical place where elements of Berlin Cabaret, Latin Tinge, French Musette and storytelling meet...

Imagine having a few to drink and staggering arm in arm into the darkness of an Eastern European cobbled street and stumbling into a bar where Django Reinhardt and Tom Waits are having an after-hours jam with the local Tziganes.

Combining their original material with songs by the likes of Jaques Brel, Tom Waits, Leonard Cohen & Eartha Kitt, Moscow Drug Club deliver an intoxicating and intimate musical experience.

Moscow Drug Club have played some great venues and festivals of note including: WOMAD, National Theatre London, International Gypsy Guitar Festival, Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival, Purbeck Folk Festival, Royal Albert Hall, Bristol Beacon, Birmingham Jazz Festival and Bristol International Jazz & Blues Festival.

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