Rugby festival of culture guide 2013

2013

FREE festival guide

28 June to 14 July

...there’s so much more to Rugby

art | literature | music | dance | food | drink

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The Rugby Festival of Culture is back and once again plans to serve up a fantastic feast of cultural entertainment, including music, dance, art, theatre, comedy, poetry, literature, walks, food, drink and much more! Supported by Rugby First and Rugby Borough Council, the festival continues to go from strength to strength and although only in its third year has become one of Rugby’s biggest and most popular events. Taking place in Rugby town centre the festival runs from Friday 28th June until Sunday 14th July and offers something for everyone!

The guide is packed full of festival fun to suit all tastes, interests and budgets – many activities are free! To get a quick overview of all that is planned flip to page 36 to view the festival planner – we don’t think you will be disappointed!

All the events within the guide have been organised by a variety of individuals, local businesses, groups, organisations and volunteers. Without their help the festival would just not happen. They have put in a huge amount of effort and time to bring you what we think is a superb programme and one which Rugby can be truly proud of – a very special thank you to all those involved along with our sponsors and supporters.

enjoy, discover and explore the art, literature, music, dance, food and drink right here on your doorstep!

Enjoy the Festival Aftab Gaffar, Rugby First Ltd and Cllr Heather Timms

Not only does the festival provide a great programme of entertainment but it also raises the profile of Rugby both locally and regionally - helping get more people into the town centre and supporting local businesses in what we all know is a very challenging economic climate.

There’s so much more to Rugby and the Rugby Festival of Culture gives you the perfect excuse to

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Events Listing...................4 Arts and Crafts Fair........9 Art Trail ..............................11 Picnic in the Park ..........21 Food Fayre..................... 29 Festival Planner............. 36

Disabled Access Restricted Access Disabled Toilet Facilities For more detailed information on specific venues please call Rugby Visitor Centre on 01788 533217

Rugby School Events All the events marked with the above logo are part of the Rugby School Arts Festival which takes place from 1st–4th July. There are limited seats available for all performances so booking is essential, via the Temple Reading Room on 01788 556 227 from 17th June onwards.

Any more questions?

Still not sure about something? Need to know more about an event?

Phone Rugby Visitor Centre on 01788 533217 or the phone number given for the event organiser.

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FRIDAY JUNE 28 Do you know your Fuggles from your Hereford Goldings?

Pop in for an insight into the quality and diversity of the nation’s favourite drink, produced on our very own doorstep.

50th anniversary concert of the Rugby Operatic Society - part of the Festival Launch

Award Winning Rugby Operatic Society presents Gilbert and Sullivan to Les Miserables. A celebration of the Rugby Operatic Society’s 50 years of performing light opera and operetta in concert and on stage. The most popular Gilbert and Sullivan toe tapping songs followed by a selection of songs from Les Miserables.

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Venue: St Andrew’s Church

Time: 7pm for 7.30pm (10pm finish) Cost: Adults £8, Concessions £6, Under 16s £3, Under 12s Free Booking: Tickets available from members of ROS or pay at the door Audience: Suitable for all

Venue: Rugby Tap Time: 2pm – 5pm Cost: FREE Audience: Adults

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Jazz Band & Dinner

A Friday night jazz event where customers will relax with real summersault food and be entertained while they dine and chat by one of the best and most entertaining jazz bands around.

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Venue: Summersault

Time: 7pm onwards Cost: Admission is free but a minimum charge of £14.95 per person is charged for food and drink Booking: Essential on 01788 543223 Audience: Adults

Little Discoveries: All aboard…

Make a choo–choo train from pasta shapes. Little Discoveries family friendly Fridays are free drop in activities for the family to enjoy together from toddlers upwards.

Venue: Rugby Art Gallery and Museum Time: 1.30pm – 2.30pm Cost: FREE Audience: Suitable for all

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FRIDAY JUNE 28 An evening with Crime Writer Stephen Booth

Stephen Booth is the creator of Derbyshire detectives Cooper and Fry, whose crime-solving activities in the Peak District have built a large and loyal following of readers over the course of 12 novels. Winner of the CWA Dagger in the Library Award.

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Venue: Rugby Library Time: 7pm – 8.30pm Cost: FREE Booking: Please collect free ticket from Rugby Library in advance.

Audience: Suitable for all

Opening celebration of Warwickshire Open Studios

Meet artists from Rugby involved in the open studios and see examples of their artwork. The exhibition continues until Thursday 11th July.

Venue: Rugby Art Gallery and Museum Time: 6.30pm – 8pm Cost: FREE Audience: Suitable for all

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Opening celebration of Screen, an exhibition by Pip Dickens

Join painter Pip Dickens to celebrate the opening of her exhibition inspired by Japanese aesthetics and textile design.

Including luxurious studies of bright, saturated colour and shadow, and other constructions lacking adhesion - slipping, unpeeling and melting down to reveal

contrasting layers. Refreshments will be available. The exhibition continues until Saturday 31st August and includes a free activity area for families to enjoy.

Venue: Rugby Art Gallery and Museum Time: 6.30pm – 8pm Cost: FREE Audience: Suitable for all

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Street Entertainment

A diverse selection of street entertainment throughout the town centre.

Each weekend will also feature special guest spot performances including: Swing Museum, Duke OLayley & Mr Smith, Tempting Fate and many more.

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Venue: Town Centre Time: 10am – 4pm Cost: FREE Audience: Suitable for all

Live Music In The Street

Dine al fresco on famous summersault food while being entertained in the open air by one of Summersault’s regular high profile bands.

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Venue: Summersault

Time: 12 noon – 2.30pm Cost: FREE Audience: Adults

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SATURDAY JUNE 29 Saint-Saens Cello Concerto – Soloist Huw Gibson

Cimarosa Overture The Secret Marriage Faure Pavane Haydn Symphony no.44 (Trauer) Saint-Saens Cello Concerto

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Venue: St Andrew’s Church

Time: 7.30pm – 9.30pm Cost: Adults £8, Concessions £6 (including glass of wine), Full time students £2 Audience: Suitable for all

Book Signing by Samantha Hayes

Local Rugby author Samantha Hayes will be signing copies of her new book ‘Until You’re Mine’.

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Venue: Hunt’s Bookshop Time: 11am – 1pm Cost: FREE Audience: Suitable for adults and teenagers

Ayanna Witter-Johnson

Where do we begin? Beautiful, soulful vocalist and cello player extraordinaire, there is nobody quite like Ayanna Witter-Johnson.

Nominated for a MOBO award and the first non-American to win the coveted Amateur Night at the Apollo Theatre in Harlem, Ayanna’s memorable live shows are intimate journeys that chronicle her experience as a woman in the 21st century.

Ayanna will be supported by the very promising teenage singer-songwriter Hollie Aires, from Rugby.

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Venue: Arnold House Time: Doors open at 7.15pm, show starts at 8.15pm, ends 11pm. Seating is unreserved.

Booking: www.rugbyroots.com – or from the Rugby Visitor Centre on 01788 533217.

Cost: £10 Audience: Adults and teenagers

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We’ve made Rugby town centre so much better! Cleaner, safer and friendlier. Rugby now offers you an improved, more pleasurable shopping experience. Many of your favourite high street shops, our fantastic independent stores and service, makes Rugby a great town for a fantastic day’s shopping.

There’s just so much happening in Rugby town centre!..

Among our many other claims to fame we are the home of Rugby football. Why not celebrate Rugby’s heritage and culture by attending one of the festival events or visiting one of our renowned restaurants, cafés or bars. Rugby really is the place to relax with friends.

Rugby offers its shoppers, visitors and residents a town full of charm and heritage.

Rugby really is the place to enjoy and discover.

... discover more in Rugby! www.rugbytowncentre.co.uk

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Arts & Crafts Fair Arts & Craft Fair

Various artists and craft designers from around Rugby. A chance to watch, shop or try your hand!

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Venue: Caldecott Park Time: 11am – 4pm Cost: FREE Audience: Suitable for all

Rugby Visitor Centre Supporting the Festival of Culture

• Friendly and knowledgeable staff • Information about local events, attractions, accommodation and transport.

• Unique rugby related gifts, contemporary craft, quirky items, cards and much more.

Ticket agents for many Festival of Culture events, Drayton Manor Park, Theatre Tokens, National Express/Eurolines, Catteralls trips and Woods Coaches.

Find us in the foyer of Rugby Art Gallery, Museum and Library, Little Elborow Street, Rugby, CV21 3BZ. T: 01788 533217 E: visitor.centre@rugby.gov.uk W: www.enjoyrugby.co.uk @enjoyrugby RAGM_VC ad.indd 1

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MONDAY JULY 1 Arabian Nights

The star of Dominic Cooke’s adaptation of Arabian Nights is Shahrazad whose bewitching tales include those of Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves and The Little Beggar. The play celebrates the power of the imagination and storytelling.

Rugby Reads

Stories from local schools over many years are being collected from staff, parents and pupils (past and present) of all ages, to celebrate education in Rugby town, to amuse and inform, and to raise money for Rugby Myton Hospice. The stories will be drawn together in book form by David Howe, retired chief inspector for Warwickshire schools.

These lunchtime readings by young people from the schools are part of the process of creating an original work as part of the Rugby Festival of Culture.

Venue: Rugby Town Centre Clock Tower (St Andrew’s Church if weather poor) Time: 12.30pm – 1pm Cost: FREE Audience: Suitable for all

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The story It’s wedding night in the palace of King Shahrayar. By morning, the new queen, Shahrazad, is to be put to death like a thousand young brides before her. She has the one gift that can save her: the gift of storytelling. With a mischievous imagination and silver tongue, Queen Shahrazad paints a dazzling array of stories and characters, summoned forth from strange and magical worlds populated by giant beasts, singing trees and crafty thieves. Can the power of storytelling save her life?

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Venue: Macready Theatre Time: Mon 7.30pm-9pm, Tues 7.30pm-9pm, Wednesday 4.30pm-6pm & 7.30pm-9pm Booking: Essential on 01788 556227 from 17th June Cost: FREE Audience: Suitable for all

Fabulous Fingers

Nail Art Workshop. Have a go at adding art to your nails – take away your work on a display nail chart. Only six places available.

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Venue: Sun Days Tanning and Beauty Time: 3.45pm - 4.45pm Cost: £3 to cover the cost of materials Audience: Children aged 6yrs – 12yrs

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A trail around the shops, restaurants and businesses of Rugby town centre where REGE NT P T LACE REE R ST there will be local artists work displayed.

The art trail will run throughout the festival.

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Opening times may vary.

The DK Group are delighted once again to sponsor the Art Trail as part of the Rugby Festival of Culture. As a local company, employing over 300 people, we are proud to be associated with the Festival. www.rugbyfestivalofculture.co.uk 01788 533217

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TUESDAY JULY 2 Big Sing! Young Voices Festival: All God’s people

Sewing for fun

Rugby’s Community Sewing Club invite you to visit and join our creative hand/ machine sewing workshop. Our aim is to encourage and develop lost and valuable sewing skills. Please come along and talk to our qualified and experienced sewing tutor for free advice. Beginners welcome.

Venue: Quaker Meeting House Time: 7pm – 9pm Cost: FREE Booking: Just pop in Audience: Suitable for all

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Venue: Rugby School Memorial Chapel Time: 2.30pm – 3.30pm Booking: Essential on 01788 556227 from 17th June Cost: FREE Audience: Suitable for all

Wine Club – Old World Wine Tasting With Food

Three course meal with wines and food from the “old world” to include France, Italy and Germany. Rob Darlison from Cama Import will be on hand to discuss the wines.

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Venue: Vermillion Time: 7pm onwards Booking: Essential on 01788 550222 Cost: £30 for 3 courses (wine included) Audience: Adults

Rugby Reads

See page 10 for further information

Arabian Nights

See page 10 for further information

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Following on from the signing of a partnership agreement between The Coventry Diocesan Board of Education (DBE) and Rugby School, pupils from local DBE Primary Schools will join Rugby School musicians to take part in a young voices festival service in the Chapel. Taking the theme “All God’s people”, the Big Sing will celebrate God’s diverse creation bringing folk music from Africa together with anthems, hymns, worship songs and readings.

The festival service will follow a series of workshops that have taken part in local schools during the summer term.

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History Boys

In this comedy a group of boys are back for their seventh term in the sixth form. In light of their spectacular A-Level results they are now trying to get into Oxford or Cambridge.

Two teachers battle for their attention: one – young, amoral and cynical; the other - old, idealistic and charismatic, but personally damaged. Many comedy moments fill this play both in and out of class. This often hilarious, sometimes tragic play will not fail your expectations and is very easy to watch.

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Venue: Old Big School Time: Tues 7.30pm-9pm Wed 2.30pm-4pm & 4pm-6pm Booking: Essential on 01788 556227 from 17th June Cost: FREE Audience: Suitable for all

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TUESDAY JULY 2 Guided tour of Rugby’s Flower, Cake and Culture Trail

Join Parks and Culture Officers from Rugby Borough Council to discover more about the many floral displays, public art and heritage sites on the trail. Finishing with tea and cake in the Old Tool Shed Café in Caldecott Park.

West End to Broadway

A celebration of the best of Musical Theatre. This show will take you through the world of musicals, incorporating some of the best loved tunes from Jesus Christ Superstar, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Company, Les Misèrables, West Side Story, The Secret Garden, George White’s Scandal, Carousel, She loves me, Wicked, Hairspray and Crazy Girl. Each song is interwoven by a narrator giving the audience a little of the history and plotline of each musical, allowing you to step straight in to the story. West End to Broadway combines captivating performances with dazzling costumes and stunning lighting.

Venue: Meet at Rugby Visitor Centre Time: 2pm – 3pm Booking: Essential on 01788 533217 Cost: £2.50 to include tea and cake Audience: Suitable for all

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Venue: Macready Theatre Time: 4.30pm Booking: Essential on 01788 556227 from 17th June Cost: FREE Audience: Suitable for all

Midsummer Murders

Some of the goriest, nastiest murders in Jacobean Revenge drama are enacted by a Rugby School troupe of brave thespians several of whom find themselves throttled, stabbed, skewered and chopped up. Come and see for yourselves just how horrible are the unsavoury villains who inflict evil upon their hapless victims of sadism, jealousy and passion. You will probably never sleep comfortably in your beds again…

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Venue: Rugby School Memorial Chapel Time: Tues: 4.30pm – 5.30pm & 7.30pm – 8.30pm, Wed: 7:30pm – 8:30pm Booking: Essential on 01788 556227 from 17th June Cost: FREE Audience: Suitable for all

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WEDNESDAY JULY 3 Rugby Floral Society Workshop

When you buy or receive a lovely bunch of flowers would you like to be able to do more with them than put them in a vase of water? Our club are running a two hour workshop which will show you how to condition flowers so they last longer and then how to make an arrangement that will compliment even the smallest bunch.

This course is suitable for beginners as well as people with some experience in flower arranging.

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Venue: Percival Guildhouse Time: 9.30am to 11.30am Cost: £10 (includes flowers and materials) Booking: Alison Elliott on 01788 547661

Duets made up of one student and one member of staff face each other in an epic battle to find out which pair go home with the glory! Music, drama and dance all find their place on the stage. Come and see how the unlikely pairings fare, and cheer on your teachers and friends!

Venue: The Vault Time: 7.30pm till 11pm Cost: £3 on the door Audience: A mixed array of experi-mentalists from media students through to wordsmith seniors – all welcome!

Rugby School loves to sing: Messiah!

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Rugby Reads

See page 10 for further information

Arabian Nights

See page 10 for further information

Midsummer Murders

See page 13 for further information

Zumba Demonstration

Lively dance/keep fit routine.

Venue: Clock Towers Shoping Centre Time: 12 noon - 12.30pm Cost: FREE Audience: Suitable for all

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Alternative monthly show hosting local poets, musicians and film shorts.

Open Resistance shows resist the norm - we are open to invite new sound, word and visual artists to join our growing network of performers.

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Duet Duel

Venue: Temple Speech Room Time: 4.30pm – 5.30pm Cost: FREE Booking: Essential on 01788 556227 from 17th June Audience: Suitable for all

Open Resistance “Liberating the senses”

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Handel’s Messiah, which includes the famous Hallelujah Chorus, is without doubt the most popular choral work of all time. This will be an opportunity to come and sing a selection of the famous choruses whether you have sung Messiah before or not. All that is required is a voice and some enthusiasm you don’t have to be able to read music.

Venue: Temple Speech Room Time: 7.30pm – 9pm Cost: FREE Booking: Essential on 01788 556227 from 17th June Audience: Suitable for all

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History Boys

See page 12 for further information

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WEDNESDAY JULY 3 Grow, Groove and Give - MYSTERY EVENT

A surprise public event as part of Rugby in Bloom. Come along to the Clock Tower on the day to see what happens.

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Venue: The Clock Tower Time: 10.45am Cost: FREE Audience: Suitable for all

Last Night of the Proms

Chapel Evensong

Festival Evensong for the Feast of the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary sung by Magistri Cantantes. Directed by Nigel Beavan.

Organist, Richard Tanner. A full, Cathedral Evensong, celebrating a cornucopia of English church music from BYRD to STANFORD and GORECKI, performed by the Staff Choir, in the tranquillity of the School Chapel.

Venue: Rugby School Memorial Chapel Time: 6:30pm-7:30pm Cost: FREE Booking: Essential on 01788 556227 from 17th June Audience: Suitable for all

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Join us for a sample of musical delights showcasing the range and talents of Rugby School’s classical musicians. Sizzling strings, cool clarinets and poolside piano music will set you in the mood for the summer ahead, as we musically nod to the pomp and circumstance of the Last Night of the Proms.

Bring your union jacks (although other flags equally accepted) to wave, but fear not, chairs will be provided and there’s no need to queue.

Venue: Temple Speech Room Time: 2.30pm – 4pm Cost: FREE Booking: Essential on 01788 556227 from 17th June Audience: Suitable for all

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17th Century Words and Music

The English Renaissance produced some of the most beautiful literature and music there is. Writers such as Shakespeare, Sidney and Spenser and composers such as Bryd, Dowland and Tallis still define what we think of as the best of art. Through a mix of readings and performances by some of the school’s most talented actors and musicians, the Renaissance Recital will evoke a sense of the richness of the culture of that age, and all in the calm beauty of the Memorial Chapel.

Venue: Rugby School Memorial Chapel Time: 4.30pm – 5.30pm Cost: FREE Booking: Essential on 01788 556227 from 17th June Audience: Suitable for all

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The Chase

The Chase is on! Hosted by Miss Dixon, contestants must answer general knowledge questions and play their tactics right in order to get themselves into the Final Chase.

Standing in their way is their common enemy, the Chaser, one of the finest quiz brains on the Rugby School staff. The Chase isn’t just a quiz, it’s a race; stay ahead of the Chaser and you win, get caught and you lose it all.

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Venue: Old Big School Time: Wed 7.30pm-8.30pm, Thurs 2.30pm-3.30pm & 4.30pm-5.30pm Cost: FREE Booking: Essential on 01788 556227 from 17th June Audience: Suitable for all

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THURSDAY JULY 4 Paella Night with live Flamenco Guitar

Paella evening with live music from flamenco guitarist John Lewis. Food Includes Tapas plate then all you can eat paella chicken, fish and seafood available and a bottle of wine.

Paella served from 8pm.

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Venue: Vermillion Time: 7.30pm onwards Booking: Essential on 01788 550222 Cost: From £35 per couple Audience: Adults

Rock around the Clock Talented young people from County Music’s thriving Rugby music centre perform for you in Rugby Clock Towers.

Venue: Rugby Clock Towers Time: 4.30pm – 6pm Cost: FREE Audience: Suitable for all

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Rugby Reads

See page 10 for further information

Three Course Taster Evening

CMS performances

Take this great opportunity to taste a whole range of Summersault foods. A sample of 3 different starters; 3 different mains and 3 different puddings will be served to each customer. A great value evening and a great opportunity to experience the amazing variety and sheer enjoyment of meat free food.

Rolling programme of local County Music Service groups in concert.

Venue: St Andrew’s Church Time: 4pm – 6pm Cost: FREE Audience: Suitable for all

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Venue: Summersault Cost: £20 Booking: Essential on 01788 543223 Audience: Adults

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THURSDAY JULY 4 Poems and Pints

An evening of poetry with Rugby Writers and friends: all sorts of poems, old and new, from local poets and from around the world – and a little flash fiction too!

Venue: Town & County Club Time: 7.30pm – 10pm Cost: FREE Audience: Adults

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A Great Cider Provider

100 traditional Ciders and Perries from our friends at The Merchants.

Venue: The Merchants Inn Time: Midday to midnight Cost: FREE Audience: Adults

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Rugby School Arts Festival Finale

After three days of non-stop arts, join your fellow festival-goers at the closing event. We celebrate the talent of our pupils by having an awards night ‘Best of the Festival’. Enjoy the winning acts from a range of music and theatre events and see which of our performers have been chosen by our pupils to win the “Festival Oscars”. Look out for some special guest appearances too!

Venue: Temple Speech Room Time: 7.30pm – 9pm Cost: FREE Booking: Essential on 01788 556227 from 17th June Audience: Suitable for all

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FRIDAY JULY 5 Rugby Reads

See page 10 for further information

Open Door at St Andrew’s Church

Reflecting Rugby – an evening of music, readings, visual art and light entertainment.

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Venue: St Andrew’s Church Time: 7.30pm – 9.30pm Cost: £5 (part of the Open Door series) Booking: 01788 565609 Audience: Suitable for all

Live Jazz

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Live jazz from local musician Ian Hill and guests. Music starts from 7.30pm – Full á la carte menu available.

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Venue: Vermillion Time: 7.30pm onwards Booking: Essential on 01788 550222 Cost: Please contact restaurant Audience: Adults

A diverse selection of street entertainment throughout the town centre.

Each weekend will also feature special guest spot performances including: Swing Museum, Duke OLayley & Mr Smith, Tempting Fate and many more.

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Venue: Town Centre

Time: 10am – 4pm Cost: FREE Audience: Suitable for all

A Great Cider Provider

100 traditional Ciders and Perries from our friends at The Merchants.

Venue: The Merchants Inn Time: Midday to midnight Cost: FREE Audience: Adults

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Do you know your Fuggles from your Hereford Goldings?

Pop in for an insight into the quality and diversity of the nation’s favourite drink, produced on our doorstep.

Venue: Rugby Tap Time: 2pm – 5pm Cost: FREE Audience: Adults

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FRIDAY JULY 5 Zeemon Fest

Live Jazz with Dinner

With Al Gurr and Chris Gumbley this will be a Summersault classic.

Summersault food and wine with two of the best and most exciting musicians on the jazz scene. Great foot stomping music and superb mouth watering food. Not to be missed.

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Venue: Summersault

Time: 7pm onwards Cost: Admission is free but a minimum charge of £14.95 per person is charged for food and drink Booking: Essential on 01788 543223 Audience: Adults

Rock start your summer at Zeemon Fest; showcasing local talent including Lawrence Sheriff and Rugby High bands.

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Venue: Lawrence Sheriff School Time: Doors open 6:30pm, start at 7pm, close around 10pm Cost: £2 in advance, £3 on the door (numbers limited) Booking: Advance bookings from hayley.burton@lawrencesheriffschool.com Audience: Suitable for all

1485, 1750, and all that

Music, history and the written word, through the Open Door. Part of the St Andrew’s Open Door series celebrating outstanding local performers.

Venue: St Andrew’s Church Time: 7.30pm to 9.30pm Cost: £5 Booking: 01788 565609 Audience: Suitable for all

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Ska Night

Old school and eighties Ska. Venue: Londons Calling!

Time: 7pm to 11pm Cost: FREE Audience: Adults

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SATURDAY JULY 6 Street Entertainment

See page 6 for further information.

Celebration! Choral Music by English Composers

The programme will comprise choral music written by English composers and encompasses music from the 16-21st Centuries, (Byrd, Tallis, Elgar, Vaughan Williams, Finzi, Quilter, through to Lloyd Webber & Rutter) performed by the Philharmonic choir (led by Mervyn Bethell) and guest solo artistes.

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Venue: Temple Speech Room

Time: 7.30pm – 9.30pm Cost: Adults £12, Concessions £10, Children £5 Booking: Tickets available from the Philharmonic Choir on 01788 812802 Audience: Suitable for all

Alice – An extraordinary adventure

You are invited to join Alice at her extraordinary birthday tea party...

Outside Photography Workshop

What makes a good photograph?

Join photographer Karl Jackson on Rugby’s new Flower, Cake and Culture Trail, and experiment with many photographic techniques including composition, focus and macro photography!

Whether you are a novice with a camera or a professional, try something new and creative in this exciting workshop. Bring your own digital camera or camera phone. Maximun of 10 people so book early!

Enter a dreamlike world full of colour, song and rhyme ruled by a crazy, croquet playing Queen with very little heart and a very short temper! So, don’t be late, don’t lose your head, and watch out for a picnic-nicking Knave who’s after your tarts…!

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Venue: Caldecott Park Time: 7pm Cost: £8 Adults, £6 Conc/Child, £22 Family (2 + 2) Booking: Essential on 01788 533217 Audience: Suitable for all

Peter John Saturday Mid Day Music Part 1

A tuneful piano recital with local professional musicians – Classics and modern pieces.

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Venue: Meet outside Rugby Visitor Centre Time: 9.30am - 12.30pm Cost: £10 Booking: Essential on 01788 533217 Audience: Adults

Venue: St Peter & St John’s Church, Clifton Road, Rugby Time: 1pm – 1.45pm Soup, Rolls, Coffee and Tea available from 12 noon Cost: FREE with retiring voluntary collection Audience: Suitable for older children and adults

Fabulous Fingers

See page 10 for further information Don’t forget The Merchant’s Cider Festival!

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The fun begins with Rugby FM broadcasting live from the Rugby Festival of Culture between 10am and midday – come along to see ‘behind the scenes’ of the show and maybe get a chance to be on the radio. Then from 1pm join our resident mad hatter Jason Moss for live entertainment in the park throughout the afternoon. There are fun rides for the children, stilt walkers and much more! Fancy dress is welcome with prizes for the best outfits!

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1.05pm – Children’s Entertainer 1.30pm – Hayley’s Impact Dance Academy 1.50pm – Julie Bateman 2.20pm – Matthew’s Academy of Irish Dancing 2.50pm – JaySteps 3pm – Sound Effects 3.30pm – Elvis Presley tribute, Carl Ryder

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Venue: Caldecott Park

Time: 10am – 4pm Cost: FREE Audience: Suitable for all

Mad Hatters Tea Party

Children to come along in costume and best dressed will receive a prize and tickets to ‘Alice – An extraordinary adventure’ later in the day. See opposite for further information.

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Venue: Summersault Time: 11am – 1pm Cost: FREE Booking: Essential on 01788 543223 Audience: Suitable for all

Step into the West End

A special concert in St Andrews Church - with songs from the West End and Broadway. If you like Musical Theatre you will love this. Guest soloists and featured performances from a brand new youth choir for Rugby - joined by the Big Help Academy, local guest artists and national stars from

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Mad Hatters Tea Party – with 107.1 Rugby FM

“Teenstar” and “Open Mic UK”. Special guest artist “Rugby’s Songbird” Hollie Aires

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Venue: St Andrew’s Church Time: 7pm – 10pm Cost: £5 (all profits donated to the Church and the Benn Partnership Centre) Booking: www.facebook.com/ events/371249629647701/ Audience: Suitable for all

It Runs in the Family

Britain’s master of the modern farce, Ray Cooney, penned this romp. A delightfully frantic farce filled with snappy dialogue and non-stop comedic antics.

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Venue: Rugby Theatre Time: 7.30pm Cost: £11 Booking: Online at www.rugbytheatre.co.uk Box Office 01788 541234 Audience: Suitable for all

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SUNDAY JULY 7 Festival Service

St Andrew’s Parish Church in the town centre has hosted the Festival Service since the Festival was launched.

A service of gratitude for the local gifts, talents and enjoyment of our Festival, and prayers for blessing on the participants and the whole community.

Venue: St Andrew’s Church Time: 10.30am – 11.45am Cost: FREE Audience: Suitable for all

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Delicatessen Taster

Come to the delicatessen for a taster of some of the unusual and exciting foods and drink. Taste and experience quality foods that you won’t find anywhere else.

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Venue: Summersault Time: 1pm – 4pm Cost: Admission by ticket £2.50. Refunded fully on any purchase over £10 Audience: Adults

A Great Cider Provider

100 traditional Ciders and Perries from our friends at The Merchants.

Venue: The Merchants Inn Time: Midday to midnight Cost: FREE Audience: Adults

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Steeped in fascinating history and positively crammed with old world charm, a tour of Rugby School and its museum is not to be missed. Top of many international visitors’ ‘must–see’ venues in the UK, the impressive school buildings and hallowed rugby ground alone never fail to impress.

In fact, there’s so much to see, a tour of the school’s highlights takes an hour and-a half with one of the knowledgeable and enthusiastic guides. Available at an extended range of dates and times exclusively for the Rugby Festival of Culture.

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Venue: Rugby School Shop

Time: 11am and 2pm each day Cost: Adults £6.95, Concessions £4.95 Booking: Booking essential on 01788 556169 or at Rugby School Shop, Barby Road, Rugby (open 9am – 1pm Mon-Fri) Audience: Adults

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Romeo and Juliet

Grab your camera, sunglasses and guidebook and join Heartbreak Productions on an epic trip of a lifetime… first stop, a hot, steamy piazza in Verona and a monumental love story.

Two innocent young lovers fall victim to family hatred and cruel destiny – as the heat rises and fervour mounts, power, passion and politics all play their part in this extraordinary tale as it cascades towards its agonizing and iconic end.after your tarts…!

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Venue: Caldecott Park Time: 7pm Cost: £8 Adults, £6 Conc/Child, £22 Family (2 + 2) Booking: Essential on 01788 533217 Audience: Suitable for all

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MONDAY JULY 8 Monday 8th – Sunday 14th July

The Alexandra Arms Summer Festival Kicking off at noon on Monday the 8th July with a wide selection of the finest real ales from around the country. Freshly cooked food will be available at all sessions.

Saturday we are offering traditional roast pork and a selection of slow smoked meats from midday onwards served in the garden. Saturday evening sees the return of one of the Alexandra Arms most popular rock bands “Spitfire” who will be entertaining from 9pm onwards.

Monday evening there will be an open mic night featuring an assortment of different local musicians to enjoy in the rear bar.

Sunday is for the family with a traditional barbecue served in the garden along with some outdoor games. Why not come along and listen to an acoustic set from Robert Low during the afternoon in the garden.

Tuesday will see special meal deals on food & drink throughout the day whilst the evening will see the return of one of Rugby’s most popular bands “The Dukes Jetty” playing from 9pm onwards.

Venue: Alexandra Arms Time: 12 noon to midnight Cost: FREE Audience: Suitable for all (children under 12 will not be allowed after 7pm)

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Wednesday is a chilli day. From 5.30pm onwards there will be a huge selection of Chilli related foods from Chilli Burgers to Salsas and everything in between to complement the beers.

Thursday will run along side our normal TFI Thursday drinks promotions. We will be offering a selection of festival beers at just £2 a pint.

Friday, lots of beer all day along with our quality barbeque from 6pm onwards.

Find the Author Time

Join us at Hunt’s to find favourite authors who attended Rugby School such as Lewis Carroll and Arthur Ransome. We will provide the clues.

Venue: Hunt’s Bookshop Cost: FREE Audience: Children

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TUESDAY JULY 9 ….With a Dramatic Twist!

An evening of new short plays by Rugby Playwrights. Come and join us for an evening of fear, tears and laughter as the Rugby Playwrights entertain you with newly written drama in the form of short plays.

The plays range from monologues to 7 or 8 players and cover comedy, horror, thriller and kitchen sink drama….but will keep you highly entertained for the evening! The Bar will be open to fortify yourselves!

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Venue: Town and County Club Time: 7.30pm – 10pm Cost: FREE Booking: First come, first served Audience: Adults and accompanied older teenagers.

Wine Club New World Wines

Three course meal of wines and food from the new world including New Zealand, Chile and Argentina. Rob Darlon from Cava imports will be on hand to discuss the wine.

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Venue: Vermillion Time: 7pm onwards Cost: £30 per person Booking: Essential on 01788 550222 Audience: Adults

Tour of Rugby School

See page 22 for further information.

This Way Madness Lies

A humorous, powerful and raw portrayal of what it’s like to go mad and then come back again, showing that there can be laughter even in the darkest times. Adult content.

Venue: Style Bar (formerly The House) Time: 8pm - 9pm Cost: £4 on the door Audience: Adults

The Alexandra Arms Summer Festival

See page 24 for further information.

Find the Author Time

See page 24 for further information

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Say Cheese!

You may see our official photographer from Jems Photography taking pictures during the Festival Photographs are used for marketing purposes; if you are concerned about where this image may be used, please speak to the photographer directly or email info@ucltd.co.uk

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Unwanted furniture & electricals?

We’ll collect them for FREE to help save lives Call 0844 248 9183* or book online at bhf.org.uk/collection • Suites & Lounge furniture • Tables • Beds & Bedroom furniture • TVs, DVDs, Hi-Fi’s • Washing machines & Fridges • Dishwashers • Small electrical items

British Heart Foundation Furniture & Electrical Store 16-18 High Street Rugby CV21 3BG We also offer a house clearance service (charges may apply).

beating heart disease together Please don’t be disappointed if we are unable to accept items for reasons of safety or quality.

Free collection on small items is at the discretion of the Store Manager. Our van drivers will make the final decision on any donations collected. *Calls cost 6p per minute from a BT landline. Charges from other providers and mobiles may vary. Registered charity in England and Wales (225971) and in Scotland (SC039426)

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WEDNESDAY JULY 10 Tour of Rugby School

Stage and Screen

See page 22 for further information.

From the Vicar of Dibley to Les Miserables, the District of Dunchurch Brass and Hillmorton Community Choir present a performance of music from Stage and Screen.

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Venue: St Andrew’s Church Time: 7.45pm - 8.45pm Cost: FREE (voluntary retiring collection) Booking: Just turn up Audience: Suitable for all

Brewer’s Troupe

3 Poets walk into a pub. Pub poetry plays about the culture of the british public house.

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Venue: The Merchants Inn Time: 8pm Cost: £3 Booking: Essential - tickets available from The Merchants Inn Audience: Adults

Rugby Primary Schools Choir Festival

The best schools choirs in the area in full voice with guest performance by County Music Service Area Children’s Choir.

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Venue: Temple Speech Room Time: 6.30pm – 8.30pm Cost: Adults £2, Concessions £1 Audience: Suitable for all

The Alexandra Arms Summer Festival

See page 24 for further information.

….With a Dramatic Twist!

See page 25 for further information.

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Find the Author Time

See page 24 for further information

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THURSDAY JULY 11 Rugby Schools’ Singing Festival

A singing celebration with children from Rugby schools featuring a guest performance County Music Service County Male Voice Choir.

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Venue: Temple Speech Room Time: 6.30pm – 8.30pm Cost: Adults £2, Concessions £1 Audience: Suitable for all

Salsa Night

Bring your boots & boogie!

Spanish inspired 2 course meal, wine and salsa dancing.

Come celebrate one of Rugby’s long standing businesses – Sheep Street Cobblers providing 21 years of service to Rugby. Free entertainment provided by Rugby’s Top Band – The Dukes Jetty.

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Venue: Vermillion Time: 7.30pm onwards Cost: £35 per couple Booking: Call 01788 550222 Audience: Adults

Three Course Taster Evening

Venue: Sheep Street Cobblers Time: 12.30pm – 2.30pm Cost: FREE Audience: Suitable for all

3 starters; 3 mains; 3 puddings all for £20. This will be similar to the event on Thursday 4th but with totally different starters, mains and puddings so you could go to both events and have totally different experiences.

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Venue: Summersault Time: 7pm onwards Cost: £20 Booking: Essential on 01788 543223 Audience: Adults

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Tour of Rugby School

See page 22 for further information

The Alexandra Arms Summer Festival

See page 24 for further information

Find the Author Time

See page 24 for further information

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THURSDAY JULY 11 A chance to taste, smell and buy some tasty treats from a variety of stalls selling a mouth-watering array of high quality food and drinks.

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Venue: Market Place Time: 10am – 4pm Cost: Free Audience: Suitable for all

Wide range of speciality pies, pasties and sausage rolls, cakes, free range chicken, duck and goose eggs.

Woodhouse Farm

Pork products from their own farm.

Hindleys Bakery

Freshly baked breads of all varieties, pastries & cakes. www.hindleys-bakers.co.uk

John & Sandy Young ‘Master Gardeners’

Nothing but free advice on growing & composting www.mastergardeners.org.uk www.gardenorganic.org.uk

Cafe Nero

Ice cream drinks, smoothies, milk shakes & a variety of ‘caffe nero’ cakes.

Honeyfields Bees

Locally produced honey & associated products.

Anne Scott

Home made fresh cakes of all varieties.

Rugby Tap

A variety of locally made beers.

Mulberry Farm

Fresh locally reared eggs of all varieties.

The Womens Institute

Home made fresh cakes, jams, preserves & chutneys.

Hilltop Farm

Beef & lamb products from their own farm Freshly made hot beef and lamb sandwiches and baguettes from their own farm.

Vermillion Restaurant

Pig roast.

Paella.

A variety of foods that they create at their restaurant.

Ross Fitzbertking

Jerk chicken & jerk pork; goat curry and festivals (fried dumplings).

Cafe Vin Cinq

A variety of French cuisine seafood dishes.

Tha’s Kitchen

A variety of Thai food dishes.

Food Fayre

Flavours

More stalls to follow - check website for further details

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FRIDAY JULY 12 Do you know your Fuggles from your Hereford Goldings?

Pop in for an insight into the quality and diversity of the nation’s favourite drink, produced on our doorstep.

Venue: Rugby Tap Time: 2pm – 5pm Cost: FREE Audience: Adults

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Stringfever

With their electric instruments and live beat-boxing, the local lads return from travelling the world, to combine exceptional musical skill with a real talent for involving and engaging audiences to provide you with a night you’ll never forget.

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Venue: Macready Theatre Time: 2 shows (6pm and 8.15pm) Cost: £15 in central section theatre (Concess £12), £12 in side sections (Concess £10) Booking: www.stringfest.co.uk, Sounds Music on 01788 536752 or Alan Broadbent on 01788 543496 Audience: Suitable for all. Children under 16 to be accompanied

Live Jazz

Live jazz from local musician Ian Hill and guests. Music starts from 7.30pm – Full á la carte menu available.

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Venue: Vermillion Time: 7.30pm Cost: Please contact restaurant Booking: Essential on 01788 550222 Audience: Adults

Live Jazz with JB3 and Dinner

JB3 are popular, exciting, entertaining, talented, and upbeat. Whatever your mood when you come in this band and Summersault food will lift your spirits, relax your body and stimulate your senses. A guaranteed good evening.

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Venue: Summersault

Time: 7pm onwards Cost: Admission is free but a minimum charge of £14.95 per person is charged for food and drink Booking: Essential on 01788 543223 Audience: Adults

Street Entertainment

See page 6 for further information.

Keep up to date with the latest festival news facebook.com/rugbyfestivalofculture @ RugbyFOC

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Tour of Rugby School

See page 22 for further information

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FRIDAY JULY 12 Alternative and Indie Night

From the 70’s punk to the 90’s Indie.

Venue: Londons Calling!

Time: 7pm to 11pm Cost: FREE Audience: Adults

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One World Concert

Celebrating cultures from around the world, including Indian dancers and drummers; Zimbabwean singers: Polish Saturday School children; Ocho Rios Steel Band and more.

Venue: Rugby Methodist Church Centre Time: 6.30pm Cost: Tickets £5 each, £12 for families Booking: Tickets available from World of Difference shop, 20 High Street, Rugby, or phone Winifred Dalby on 01788 575660.

Audience: Suitable for all

The Alexandra Arms Summer Festival

See page 24 for further information

Find the Author Time

See page 24 for further information

A Night at the Opera

Random Opera Company present an evening of operatic favourites, featuring music from La Boheme, Carmen, Magic Flute and Cosi Fan Tutte.

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Venue: Temple Speech Room Time: 7.30pm to 10pm Cost: £5 Booking: www.randomopera.ticketsource.co.uk or Rugby Visitor Centre on 01788 533217 Audience: Adults

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Contemporary Bar

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SATURDAY JULY 13

Yoga In The Park

RAYS (Rugby Area Yoga Society) is inviting you to join a free yoga taster session in the Park. Discover how yoga can help you sleep better, feel relaxed and energised, feel peaceful and build flexibility and strength.

Simple stretching and breathing techniques will be demonstrated. Please bring a yoga mat if you have one!

Venue: Caldecott Park Time: 12 noon – 2pm Cost: FREE Booking: Just turn up Audience: Adults

Relics and Romans

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Stringfest Hands on Events

No matter what your grade, come and play with us, in a mixed-grade orchestra playing specially arranged classics, or play in string quartet groups, aided by professional players.

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Venue: Temple Speech Room Time: 9.30am-1.30pm Workshop and performance for all grades with members of Stringfever 4pm-6pm Guitar Workshop with Graham Roberts Booking: Alan Broadbent on 01788 543496 Audience: Mainly a participative event, although parents and friends are welcome to watch.

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Celebrate the National Festival of Archaeology by joining us for an activity day at Rugby Art Gallery and Museum.

Bring your own finds to be identified by our resident archaeologist and join tours of the Tripontium exhibition to learn what it was like to discover this ancient town. Be inspired by our traditional Roman Craftsmen and create your own Roman crafts at our activity tables.

Venue: Rugby Art Gallery and Museum Time: 10.30am – 3.30pm Cost: FREE Audience: Suitable for all

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Tour of Rugby School

See page 22 for further information.

Street Entertainment

See page 6 for further information

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Peter John Saturday Mid Day Music Part 2

A tuneful piano recital with local professional musicians – Classics and modern pieces.

Venue: St Peter & St John’s Church, Clifton Road, Rugby Time: 1pm – 1.45pm Soup, Rolls, Coffee and Tea available from 12 noon Cost: FREE (retiring voluntary collection) Audience: Suitable for older children and adults

The Alexandra Arms Summer Festival

See page 24 for further information

Stringfest GALA Concert

A delightful varied concert for all to enjoy.

Vivaldi - Guitar Concerto in D major Graham Roberts, guitar soloist Vivaldi – Concerto for 2 ’Cellos in G minor Iain Ward & Neal Broadbent, ‘cellos Medley by “Scherzo” string trio Corelli: Christmas Concerto Sarasate: Carmen Fantasy – Dunja Lavrova, Violin

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Dance Troupe

Young people performing flash dancing.

Venue: Rugby Clock Towers Time: 11am – 12 noon Cost: FREE Audience: Suitable for all

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Venue: Temple Speech Room

Time: 7.30pm – 10pm Cost: £8, £10, £12, £14 and £16 Booking: www.stringfest.co.uk, Sounds Music on 01788 536752 or Alan Broadbent on 01788 543496 Audience: Suitable for all. Children under 16 to be accompanied

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SUNDAY JULY 14 Live Jazz outside Summersault

Come and enjoy some of the best live music and singing around in the open air together with some of the best real food and drink around. Relax in the sunshine!

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Venue: Summersault Time: 12 noon - 2.30pm Cost: FREE Audience: Suitable for all. Children under 16 to be accompanied

English String Music Concert

Listen to a superb programme and the impressive sound of a very large string orchestra.

St Paul’s Suite Holst Simple Symphony Britten Dido Suite Purcell Arr. Jackson Fantasia On a Theme of Thomas Tallis Vaughan-Williams

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Venue: Temple Speech Room Time: 4.15pm Cost: ÂŁ8 Booking: www.stringfest.co.uk or from Sounds Music on 01788 536752 Audience: Suitable for all. Children under 16 to be accompanied

Book Magic with Jason Moss

Stories and crafts by Jason Moss, author of Smell and Bogey and the Magic Carpet.

Stringfest Hands on Events

No matter what your grade, come and play with us, in a mixed-grade orchestra playing specially arranged classics or play in string quartet groups, aided by professional players.

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Venue: Temple Speech Room Time: Quartet playing for more advanced players at 10am. Massed string orchestra Rehearsal starting 11am Booking: Alan Broadbent on 01788 543496 Audience: Mainly a participative event, although parents and friends are welcome to watch.

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Venue: Rugby Library

Time: 2pm - 3pm Cost: FREE Audience: Suitable for all.

Children under 16 to be accompanied

Tour of Rugby School

See page 22 for further information

The Alexandra Arms Summer Festival

See page 24 for further information

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SUNDAY JULY 14 Story in the Park

After the success of this magical interactive story for kids, Story in the Park is back and this time with a brand new story never before told.

It was a fairly ordinary day when Daddy mouse and his child were riding their tandem through Caldecott Park, something they quite often do. But for some reason, this day was different. For this day, they were to be chosen to go on a quest. A quest to find the last remaining tin whistle hidden somewhere amongst the kingdom of Caldecott.

Will the mice and their band of warriors find it in time and save animal kind? Or will the evil forces at work beat them to it and in doing so cast the Kingdom into a world of eternal silence?

Devised and performed by Rugby Theatre, this production promises to be a magical tale told with charm. One not to be missed!

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Venue: Caldecott Park Time: Running length 45mins. Performances begin at the following times: 12pm, 1pm, 2pm, 4pm, 5pm and 6pm Cost: Adults ÂŁ5, Children ÂŁ3 Booking: www.rugbytheatre.co.uk or by calling the box office on 01788 541234, or from Rugby Visitor Centre on 01788 533217 Audience: Families, particularly children aged 2 - 7 years. Seats not provided.

Story in the Park

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YOUR FESTIVAL PLANNER Check the website for the latest listings

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Friday 28 June

Wednesday 3 July

50th Anniversary concert of Rugby Operatic Society Do you know your Fuggles from your Hereford Goldings?

Little Discoveries: All aboard…

Opening celebration of Screen, an exhibition by Pip Dickens Jazz Band and Dinner Evening with Crime Writer Stephen Booth Opening celebration of Warwickshire Open Studios

Open Resistance Rugby Floral Society Workshop Grow, Groove and Give Rugby Reads Arabian Nights Duet Duel Rugby School loves to sing: Messiah!

Chapel Evensong 17th Century Words and Music Last Night of the Proms The Chase Zumba Demonstration Midsummer Murders History Boys

Saturday 29 June Street entertainment Ayanna Witter-Johnson Saint-Saens Cello Concerto – Soloist Huw Gibson Live Music in the street Book signing by Samantha Hayes

Sunday 30 June Arts and Crafts Fair

Monday 1 July Rugby Reads Arabian Nights Fabulous Fingers

Thursday 4 July Rock around the Clock Rugby Reads CMS Performances Paella Night with live flamenco guitar Poems & Pints Three Course Taster Evening A Great Cider Provider Rugby School Arts Festival Finale The Chase

Friday 5 July

Tuesday 2 July Sewing for fun Rugby Reads Arabian Nights Wine Club Big Sing! Young Voices Festival: All God’s people History Boys West End to Broadway Guided tour of Rugby’s Flower, Cake and Culture Trail Midsummer Murders

Street entertainment Rugby Reads Open Door at St Andrew’s Church Live Jazz Do you know your Fuggles from your Hereford Goldings?

Live Jazz With Dinner 1485, 1750, and all that Zeemon Fest Ska Night A Great Cider Provider

Saturday 6 July Street entertainment Celebration! Choral Music by English

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Composers Mad Hatters Tea Party with 107.1 Rugby FM Mad Hatters Tea Party Outside Photography Workshop Alice – An extraordinary adventure It Runs in the Family Step into the West End Peter John Saturday Mid Day Music Part 1 Fabulous Fingers A Great Cider Provider

Thursday 11 July Food Fayre Rugby Schools’ Singing Festival Salsa Night Three Course Taster Evening Bring your boots & boogie!

Find the Author Time Tour of Rugby School The Alexandra Arms Summer Festival

Friday 12 July

The Alexandra Arms Summer Festival Find the Author Time Tour of Rugby School

Street entertainment Stringfever Live Jazz Do you know your Fuggles from your Hereford Goldings?

Live Jazz with JB3 and Dinner Tour of Rugby School One World Concert Alternative and Indie Night A Night at the Opera Find the Author Time The Alexandra Arms Summer Festival

Tuesday 9 July

Saturday 13 July

….With a Dramatic Twist!

This Way Madness Lies Wine Club New World Wines The Alexandra Arms Summer Festival Find the Author Time Tour of Rugby School

Street entertainment Relics & Romans Yoga in the Park Stringfest Gala Concert Stringfest Hands on Events Tour of Rugby School Peter John Saturday Mid Day Music Part 2 The Alexandra Arms Summer Festival Dance Troupe

Sunday 7 July Festival Service A Great Cider Provider Delicatessen Taster Tour of Rugby School Romeo and Juliet

Monday 8 July

Wednesday 10 July Stage and Screen ….With a Dramatic Twist!

Rugby Primary Schools Choir Festival Brewer’s Troupe Find the Author Time Tour of Rugby School The Alexandra Arms Summer Festival

Sunday 14 July English String Music Concert Story in the Park Stringfest Hands on Events Live Jazz Outside Summersault Book Magic with Jason Moss The Alexandra Arms Summer Festival Tour of Rugby School

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Events running throughout the festival Screen – an exhibition by Pip Dickens

Pip Dickens is a painter concerned with visual perception and concepts of illusion and double meaning.

Building on previous work that looked at Japanese aesthetics and textile design, Screen is an exhibition featuring selected and new works utilising the conventional format of Japanese screens and also of wallpaper. Some of these paintings are celebratory and luxurious studies of bright, saturated colour and shadow. Other constructions lack adhesion - slipping, unpeeling and melting down to reveal contrasting layers.

The exhibition continues until Saturday 31st August 2013.

Venue: Rugby Art Gallery and Museum Time: Mon – Fri 10am – 5pm Sat 10am – 4pm Sunday Closed Cost: FREE Audience: Suitable for all

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Screen – FREE craft activities

Discover free craft activities in the special activity area inspired by the Pip Dickens exhibition. Aimed at families and children, but enjoyed by all, the range of ‘hands-on’ are always popular.

Venue: Rugby Art Gallery and Museum Time: Tue – Fri 10am – 5pm Sat 10am – 4pm Sun & Mon Closed Cost: FREE Audience: Families and children

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Street Art Live

Rugby street artists Tom Adkins and Arron Downes are resident artists in Rugby Art Gallery and Museum’s Art Room for the festival. They will be creating a piece of wall art inspired by the Rugby Festival of Culture that will grow and develop as the festival goes on. Watch out for them collecting images at other festival events.

Venue: Rugby Art Gallery and Museum Time: Mon – Fri 10am – 5pm Sat 10am – 4pm Sunday Closed Cost: FREE Audience: Suitable for all

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Warwickshire Open Studios

Showcase exhibition at Rugby Art Gallery and Museum representing the Rugby artists involved in Warwickshire Open Studios.

See samples of artwork and plan your studio visits. Artists include Brian Sykes, Bridget Aldridge, Bryan Sapwell, Carol Wheeler, Cleves Garden Studio, Eric Gaskell, Grid Studios, Heather Koumi, Ije (Amanda Carr), Judy Haslam-Jones, Linda Caven, Lorna Hardingham, Michaela McMillan, Sarais Crawshaw, Shenac Rogerson, Silver Barn Studio, Verity Clark, Virginia Dowe-Edwards Ceramics.

Venue: Rugby Art Gallery and Museum

Time: Monday - Friday 10am – 5.00pm Saturday 10am – 4pm Cost: FREE Audience: Suitable for all

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Rugby’s Flower, Cake and Culture Trail

Follow the walking tour around Rugby town centre starting from the Art Gallery and Museum to discover the many floral displays, public art and heritage sites.

Passing opportunities for tea and cake along the way, and ending in the award winning Caldecott Park, and the Old Tool shed Café.

Venue: Rugby Town Centre Time: Any Cost: FREE Audience: Suitable for all

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Coming soon...

Rugby Food and Drink Festival including Real Ale Trail Further details contact Chris Stanley, Unlimited Communications e: info@ucltd.co.uk t: 07817 312718

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