Tavistock Festival 2016 by Links Magazines

TWO MONTHS OF MUSIC, ART AND LITERARY EVENTS IN DEVONâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S TOP AWARD-WINNING MARKET TOWN

MUSIC LITERATURE

ART DRAMA

LECTURES

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APRIL - MAY 2016 www.tavistockmusic.co.uk

INTRODUCING THIS YEAR’S FESTIVAL: Chairman, Christopher Kirwin Welcome to our 14th Tavistock Festival! The 2016 Tavistock Festival (continuing to trade as the Tavistock Music & Arts Festival Ltd), again will sing the praises of all that our award winning market town has to offer. In recent years Tavistock has been voted Best Market Town in Britain and Best Food Town in the South West and with its charming country atmosphere, a thriving pannier market and many exceptional independent specialist shops, the Tavistock Festival is a wonderful annual addition for locals and visitors alike. In this, its fourteenth year, the Festival is spread over two months - again a music, arts and literary festival – with art exhibitions and workshops, dramatic performances, literary and music workshops, poetry readings and lectures, in addition to the many varied musical events presenting a broad spectrum of musical styles. Adam Hart-Davis has now stepped down as President to become our second Life Vice President. We are delighted that Andrew Wilson, local conductor and renowned composer, has taken up the presidential role. Barry Gamble will give the tenth Russell Lecture introducing the Celebration of the Tinworking Landscape of Dartmoor in its European Context event. This event will take place in Tavistock from 6th to 11th May. We welcome once again, Professor Jeremy Black, Professor of History at the University of Exeter, who will give the fifth Drake Lecture on ‘The Politics of James Bond’, where he will take James Bond from the Cold War and the world of the Bond novels to the world of film and the modern age. We are delighted that Wurlitza, who specialise in playing live soundtracks to silent films, are returning to Tavistock to show ‘Sunrise’ with Janet Gaynor,

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winner of one of the first Oscars. The Miracle Theatre return to show their film of ‘Tin’ with Jenny Agutter, Benjamin Luxon and Dudley Sutton. Tavistock’s Tavonians Theatre Company will be presenting (in various venues), their superb production of ‘My Boy Jack’ by David Haig, which tells the poignant story of Rudyard Kipling and his grief for his son John, who died in the First World War. On World Dance Day, the Chamber Ensemble of London will give a dance based programme with accompanying dancer, and Viktor Bijelovic will once again return for this year’s Gala Supper. A major addition to our programming both during the Festival, but also throughout the year as part of the activity of the Friends of the Festival, is our work in association with the Wharf Arts Centre, in the promotion of Live Performance Broadcasts of ballet, music, opera and theatre from venues such as The Royal Opera House and the Bolshoi theatre; we are very keen to persuade all of our Patrons to support these events - a wonderful way to access live theatre. 2016 sees us receiving invaluable, both old and new, support from our own Friends of the Tavistock Festival as well as the Bedford Hotel, Olijam Communications Ltd (Tavy Links and Moor Links magazines), Alistair Kinsey, Hansford Bell, Eldred’s, Miller Town & Country, GWR, the Wharf Arts Centre and Mount Kelly Foundation, to all of whom we are most grateful. We would also like to say thank you for the support of all our regular and a number of welcome new, individual event sponsors. We are also glad to receive support from the art galleries involved in the arts element of the Festival and the Town Crier, David Turner. I look forward to seeing you, often, I hope, during the Festival.

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TAVISTOCK SINGS! ‘….. come to hear, see and experience the most beautiful things at Devon’s most vibrant and welcoming Arts Festival.’ Andrew Wilson, Festival President

The composer, Andrew Wilson, has lived and worked in Tavistock for a quarter of a century. For many years, he was the Director of Music at Kelly College. His association with the Tavistock Festival goes back to its earliest days and he has written a series of twelve hugely popular cantatas for massed choirs to sing at the ‘Tavistock Sings’ concerts.

Director of Studies of the National College of Music, one of the four London-based examining music grade colleges. Visit www.andrew-m-wilson.com

He has won numerous international awards for his compositions (for details see website), which have been widely recorded and performed all over the world from Australia to New York to London’s Royal Albert Hall. This year sees the premiere of his children’s operetta ‘The Green Children’, which is also to be filmed for Anglia Television. He composes in his Tavistock garden shed, overlooking the Tavy Valley, but also finds time to be Director of Music at Okehampton Parish Church and

FRIENDS OF THE FESTIVAL PASS TICKET This year, we are offering members of the Friends of the Festival the chance to buy a Festival Pass; one of these will enable you to obtain a discount on the price you pay for your tickets – minimum cost of Friends Membership is £20.

BRONZE pass

£50

discount due £10

SILVER pass

£100 discount due £30

GOLD pass

£200 discount due £75

PLATINUM pass

by arrangement

Depending on the class of Pass you purchase, you will qualify for varying discounts on your tickets – these tickets will need to be purchased direct from the Chairman; any sum not used by the end of the Festival will be viewed as a donation to the Friends.

Please contact Christopher Kirwin on 01822 859477 or bridgemoorhouse@gmail.com for Friends membership application form and relevant pass request (cheques payable to Tavistock Festival Bridgemoor House, Yelverton, PL20 6EA)

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FESTIVAL HIGHLIGHTS

FRIDAY 1ST APRIL

Formal Opening of the Festival by the President, Andrew Wilson. 12 noon - The Terrace Restaurant - by Private Invitation

MUSIC

A variety of concerts to be held in St Eustachius’ Church from 16th April through to 2nd May. Highlights include Tavistock’s Stannary Brass Band and Tavistock Sings! with musicians from Mount Kelly, the Chamber Ensemble of London with a guest dancer will be an unmissable event on 29th April. The Festival Concert Society Recital and The Festival Gala Supper (with guest musician Viktor Bijelovic) will both be held at Mount Kelly. The Wharf Arts Centre will be hosting a variety of musical entertainment from The Tavy Tars to the Devon County Youth Brass Band.

ART EXHIBITIONS

April & May will come alive with various exhibitions and the Tavistock Arts Market on Saturday 16th April showcasing a number of local artists, will have something for everyone.

DRAMA & FILMS

The Tavonians Theatre Company are presenting their production of ‘My Boy Jack’ at various venues throughout West Devon - a not to be missed production. Once again the Wharf Arts Centre will be hosting various Live Performance Broadcasts with your chance to see productions such as Giselle from the Royal Opera House and the Bolshoi Theatre with Don Quixote.

LECTURES, PRESENTATIONS & WORKSHOPS A whole host of fascinating lectures and workshops throughout the Festival, from Tinworking on Dartmoor, to William Morris’ connections to Tavistock, alongside a poetry and prose workshop by Myfanwy Cook ‘Dancing with Words’.

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MUSIC SATURDAY 16TH APRIL

WEDNESDAY 20TH APRIL

7.30pm. Venue: St Eustachius’s Church. Tickets £8 in advance from the Wharf Box Office (or £10 on the door)

Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Nights Dream. GBM Productions, together with international collaborators, will present the world premiere of the completely sung-through musical A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM. 7.30pm. Venue: The Wharf Arts Centre Tickets: £20 from Wharf Box Office, or on the door

Canoryon Lowen

SUNDAY 17TH APRIL

Music & Cakes @ Coffee & Cream Patisserie Throughout the day

Stannary Brass Band Concert with guests, the Kingsmen

‘Shakespeare’s Dreamings’

THURSDAY 21ST APRIL

Violin & Piano Recital by Elisabeth Holman & Andrew Wilson 1.00pm. Venue: St Eustachius’s Church - retiring collection to help defray costs

8.00pm. Venue: The Wharf Arts Centre. Tickets in advance from the Wharf Arts Centre Box Office £8 (or £10 on the door)

Folk evening with Tavy Tars and friends, including Gypsy Train

MONDAY 18TH APRIL

7.30pm. Venue: Tavy Club - retiring collection to help defray costs

Song Recital – Bianca Phillips and her students, accompanied by Chris Howarth 7.30pm. Venue: Gallery 26, Bedford Hotel. Tickets: £7, bookable in advance from the Bedford Hotel Reception (or on the door)

TUESDAY 19TH APRIL

Organ Recital by Dr Sean Sweeney 1.00pm. Venue: St Eustachius’s Church (retiring collection to help defray costs)

WEDNESDAY 20TH APRIL

Recital by the Mount Kelly Musicians 12.30pm. Venue: The Abbey Chapel Tickets £5 on the door

Concert Society present a Clarinet & Piano Recital by Matthew Scott & Christine Zerafa 7.30pm. Venue: Melvin Hall, Mount Kelly, Parkwood Road Tickets: £13 (students – free) on the door or from concertsociety@mountkelly.com

FRIDAY 22ND APRIL

Limelight Night – visiting bands 8.00pm. Venue: The Wharf Arts Centre Tickets from £4 from the Wharf Arts Centre Box Office

SATURDAY 23RD APRIL

Devon County Youth Brass Band 2.30pm. Venue: United Reformed Church, Russell Street retiring collection to help defray costs

Band TBC 8.00pm. Venue: Wharf Arts Centre. Tickets from £10 from the Wharf Arts Centre Box Office

SUNDAY 24TH APRIL

Music & Cakes @ Coffee & Cream Patisserie Throughout the day

All Folk’d Up A five piece band rooted in Irish and Celtic folk and rock music 8.00pm. Venue: The Wharf Arts Centre Tickets: from £16 from the Wharf Arts Centre Box Office

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MUSIC TUESDAY 26TH APRIL

SATURDAY 30TH APRIL

1.00pm. Venue: St Eustachius’s Church retiring collection to help defray costs

7.00pm for 7.30pm. Venue: Denis Ball Performing Arts Centre, Mount Kelly, Parkwood Road Tickets: £30 (tables of eight - £200) from the Wharf Arts Centre Box Office or from the Chairman (bridgemoorhouse@gmail.com)

Oboe & Piano Recital by Leslie & Mary Mazur Park

Wurlitza presents ‘Sunrise’ with Janet Gaynor

Festival Supper with entertainment from Viktor Bijelovic

A film and live music extravaganza. 8.00pm. Venue: The Wharf Arts Centre. Tickets: £6.50 from the Wharf Arts Centre Box Office

SUNDAY 1ST MAY

WEDNESDAY 27TH APRIL

Throughout the day

TAVISTOCK SINGS!

A concert by musicians from Mount Kelly who will entertain us with a wide range of musical genres. 7.30 pm Venue: St Eustachius’s Church. Tickets: £2 per adult on the door or in advance from the Wharf Arts Centre Box Office

THURSDAY 28TH APRIL

Violin & Piano Recital by Margaret Morris & David Crocker 1.00pm. Venue: St Eustachius’s Church. Retiring collection to help defray costs

FRIDAY 29TH APRIL

(UNESCO World Dance Day) Piano Recital by Brian Chapple

1.00pm. Venue: St Eustachius’s Church Retiring collection to help defray costs

Chamber Ensemble of London, together with dancer, Heather Rees 7.30pm. Venue: St Eustachius’s Church. Tickets: £15 (students £8) from the Wharf Arts Centre Box Office, or on the door

SATURDAY 30TH APRIL

Recital by ‘To Music Borne’ and Guest 1.00pm. Venue: Abbey Chapel Tickets: £5 on the door

Music & Cakes @ Coffee & Cream Patisserie ‘Rock and Raise’ A charity live music event in aid of Meningitis Research Foundation. Tickets: £8 (children £4). 3.00pm till late. Venue: Red & Black Club

Festival Evensong - choir augmented by Canticorum 6.00pm. Venue: St Eustachius’s Church

Concert by Canticorum 7.30pm. Venue: St Eustachius’s Church Retiring collection to help defray costs

MONDAY 2ND MAY

Choral Workshop directed by Andrew Wilson – ‘Hiawatha’s Wedding Feast’ 9.30am for 10.00am. Venue: St Eustachius’s Church For further details contact Rosemary Turner – talk2turners@btinternet.com or 07866 488630 Tickets for participants: £10 Workshop will be followed by tea at the Bedford Hotel

TAVISTOCK SINGS! Hiawatha’s Wedding Feast 6.00pm. Venue: St Eustachius’s Church. Retiring collection to help defray costs

An evening of music from local youth musicians/bands 7.30pm. Venue: Gallery 26, Bedford Hotel Tickets: £5, bookable in advance from the Bedford Hotel Reception

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ART THROUGHOUT THE FESTIVAL

The Gallery @ The Terrace Restaurant – Collection of work by a range of artists.

SATURDAY 16TH APRIL Festival Artists’ Market

9.00am to 4.00pm. Venue: Bedford Square For details contact taviartsmarket@aol.com

MON 18TH TO FRI 29TH APRIL

Photographic Exhibition – ‘Hidden Valley’ 10.00am to 4.00pm. Venue: Tamar Valley Centre All welcome, collection to help defray costs

MON 2ND TO WED 27TH MAY

An exhibition of paintings and technical illustrations by Graham Schofield The Wharf Arts Centre

LIVE DRAMA PERFORMANCE LITERATURE BROADCAST LECTURES WEDNESDAY 6TH APRIL

From the Royal Opera House – Giselle (A Live Performance Broadcast) 7.00pm. Venue: The Wharf Arts Centre Tickets £13 from The Wharf Arts Centre Box Office or on the door

SUNDAY 10TH APRIL

From the Bolshoi Theatre – Don Quixote (A Live Performance Broadcast) 4.00pm. Venue: The Wharf Arts Centre Tickets £12 from the Wharf Arts Centre Box Office or on the door

MONDAY 25TH APRIL

From the Royal Opera House – Lucia di Lammermoor (A Live Performance Broadcast) 7.00pm. Venue: The Wharf Arts Centre. Tickets £12 from the Wharf Arts Centre Box Office or on the door

FRIDAY 15TH APRIL

The 10th Russell Lecture given by Barry Gamble. Introducing the “Celebration of the Tinworking

Landscape of Dartmoor in its European Context” Taking place in Tavistock from 6th to 11th May 7.30pm Venue: The Library, Mount Kelly, Parkwood Road. Tickets: £10 (students free) in advance from the Wharf Arts Centre Box Office, or £12 on the door.

SATURDAY 16TH APRIL

‘Cry of the Gulls’ A promotion by local author, Kate Ryder For details, contact 01822 612218 or Tavistock.library@devon. gov.uk 10.00am Venue: Tavistock Library

MONDAY 18TH APRIL

Lunchtime Lecture – Dr Geri Parlby Tavistock’s William Morris Connections 2.00pm. Venue: The Wharf Arts Centre . Tickets: £5 on the door

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DRAMA

LITERATURE

LECTURES TUESDAY 19TH APRIL

SATURDAY 21ST MAY

7.30pm. Venue: Parish Rooms, Plymouth Road. Tickets £5 on the door or from Wharf Arts Centre box office.

A promotion by local author, Rosa Watkinson - 10.00am, Tavistock Library. For details, contact 01822 612218 or tavistock.library@devon.gov.uk

‘Cranford’ - Virtual Radio in Tavistock

SATURDAY 23RD APRIL

‘The Cracked Amulet’

‘Cry of the Gulls’

VARIOUS DATES

A promotion by local author, Kate Ryder for details, contact 01822 612218 or Tavistock.library@devon. gov.uk 10.00am. Venue: Tavistock Library

2.00pm. Venue: The Wharf Arts Centre. Tickets: £5 on the door

TUESDAY 26TH APRIL

The 5th Drake Lecture given by Jeremy Black Professor of History at the University of Exeter – ‘The Politics of James Bond’ 2.30pm. Venue: The Wharf Arts Centre – Tickets: £10 from the Wharf Arts Centre Box Office

THURSDAY 28TH APRIL Miracle Theatre’s Film – TIN

2.15pm, 4.30pm & 7.30pm Tickets £6.50 (£5 students) Venue: The Wharf Arts Centre 4.30pm showing primarily for students - £3

SATURDAY 30TH APRIL

Poetry & Prose Workshop with Myfanwy Cook ‘Dancing with Words’ This event is free but booking is essential (01822 612218 or Tavistock.library@devon.gov.uk) 10.00am. Venue: Tavistock Library

FRIDAY 6TH - 11TH MAY

A Celebration of the Tinworking Landscape of Dartmoor in its European Context event – Prehistory to 20th Century Tavistock Town Hall and other venues For booking details – www.dtrg.org.uk/booking.html

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Lunchtime Lectures 4th April 11th April 18th April 25th April 9th May 16th May 23rd May

The Three Hares - Dr Sue Andrew ‘Devon’s Composers - Adrienne Hesketh Tavistock’s William Morris Connections - Dr Geri Parlby Lundy Island, A Virtual Tour - Simon Dell Unexplained Dartmoor - Roger Hutchins Tavistock Abbey - Andrew Thompson Russia & the West: A Family Affair - Catherine Deytrikh.

VARIOUS DATES

Tavonians Theatre Company presents ‘My Boy Jack’ by David Haig A play that tells the story of Rudyard Kipling and his grief for his son, John, who died in the First World War Wednesday 27th April 7.30pm Sourton Parish Hall Thursday 28th April 7.30pm Bere Alston Village Hall Monday 2nd May 7.30pm Milton Abbot Village Hall Tuesday 3rd May 7.30pm Callington Town Hall Tickets £10 (concessions £8) from www.tavonians.org.uk or local venues Wednesday 4th May 7.30pm Wharf Arts Centre Thursday 5th May 8.00pm Wharf Arts Centre Tickets £10 (concessions £8) from the Wharf Arts Centre Box Office.

THE 14th TAVISTOCK FESTIVAL Patron: His Grace, Andrew, 15th Duke of Bedford President: Andrew Wilson Life Vice Presidents: Sarah Walker CBE and Adam Hart-Davis Chairman: Christopher Kirwin Directors:- Christopher Kirwin, Rebecca Garland, Stephen Marker, Sean Sweeney, Helena Ancil

FESTIVAL PROGRAMME APRIL & MAY Exhibition of Artwork

THROUGHOUT THE FESTIVAL PERIOD The Gallery at the Terrace will be showing a stunning collection of work; there are many areas for displays at the Terrace to show a dynamic range of artwork by many local artists. There is always something new to see and you are most welcome to take your time and maybe have a cup of freshly ground coffee (or something stronger) while you enjoy the exhibits. Venue: The Gallery @ The Terrace Restaurant, Pym Street, Tavistock Sponsored by the Terrace Restaurant

APRIL FRIDAY 1st APRIL

OPENING OF THE FESTIVAL

Grand opening of the Festival by newly appointed Festival President, Andrew Wilson (an invitation only event). 12.00 noon – The Terrace Restaurant, Pym Street, Tavistock

MONDAY 4th APRIL

LUNCHTIME LECTURES – DR SUE ANDREW - THE THREE HARES

This talk is part of the weekly Friends of the Wharf Lunchtime Lecture Series, organised by Dr Ann Pulsford, Marine Biological Association, Riverside Creative Projects and chair of the Friends of the Wharf. Talks throughout the year.

2pm The Wharf Arts Centre. Tickets: £5 (£4 for Friends of the Wharf); this includes refreshments after the talk; for further details and tickets, please contact Ann Pulsford (a.pulsford@axiom.eclipse. co.uk) Sponsored by the Friends of the Wharf

WEDNESDAY 6th APRIL

ROYAL OPERA HOUSE - GISELLE

Live Performance Broadcast from the Royal Opera House – Giselle 7.00 pm – The Wharf Arts Centre Tickets £13 from the Wharf Arts Centre Box Office Sponsored by the Friends of the Wharf

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SATURDAY 9th APRIL

Tickets: £10 (Students £6) in advance from the Wharf Arts Centre Box Office; or £12 on the door

A promotion by local author, Rosa Watkinson, of her recent book – refreshments provided by the Friends. 10.00 am – Tavistock Library The event is free; for details, contact 01822 612218 or tavistock.library@devon.gov.uk

Sponsored by TVAONB

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Alistair Kinsey VIRTUAL RADIO IN TAVISTOCK – ‘CRANFORD’

Virtual Radio in Tavistock has given a number of public presentations at Tavistock Festivals, including The Farmer’s Wife, by Eden Philpotts, The Importance of Being Earnest by Oscar Wilde, Under Milk Wood by Dylan Thomas and One Act comedies by Chekhov and by David Tristram. 7.30 pm – Parish Rooms, Plymouth Road, Tavistock Tickets: £5.00 from the Wharf Arts Centre Box Office or on the door Sponsored by the Friends of the Festival

WEDNESDAY 20th APRIL

RECITAL BY THE MOUNT KELLY MUSICIANS

A varied recital of music by the musicians from Mount Kelly under the leadership of their Director of Music, Julian Jensen. Conducted by Peter Jones. 12.30 pm – The Abbey Chapel, Tavistock Tickets: £5 on the door Sponsored by Mount Kelly Foundation

CLARINET & PIANO RECITAL BY MATTHEW SCOTT & CHRISTINE ZERAFA

Presented by Mount Kelly Concert Society The Society presents the final concert of its 20152016 season as part of the Festival. 7.30 pm – Melvin Hall, Mount Kelly, Parkwood Road, Tavistock Tickets: £13 (students – free) on the door or from concertsociety@mountkelly.com

THURSDAY 21st APRIL

VIOLIN & PIANO RECITAL BY ELISABETH HOLMAN & ANDREW WILSON

The second of our series of five lunchtime recitals given by the Tavistock area’s own talented players; the series continues with Elisabeth Holman, accompanied by our President, Andrew Wilson; we are grateful for the opportunity to be able to use the Parish Church for these concerts. 1.00 pm – St Eustachius’s Church, Tavistock Retiring collection to help defray costs The series is sponsored by Alistair Kinsey

FOLK EVENING WITH TAVY TARS AND FRIENDS INCLUDING GYPSY TRAIN

Now in their second decade of singing together, the Tavy Tars are pleased to be part of the Tavistock Festival again. Along with their rollicking shanties and other songs of the sea, you’ll hear the stories behind the songs, and there’ll be plenty of opportunities for audience participation. Once again, the Tars have invited several friends from the folk world to join them – it promises to be a lively evening! Over the years, the Tavy Tars have developed strong links with the RNLI, and they are donating 50% of the proceeds of their CD, which will be on sale at the event, to the organisation. 7.30pm - Tavy Club Retiring collection to help defray costs; doors open from 7.15 pm. Sponsored by the Tavy Club

Sponsored by the Mount Kelly Concert Society

‘SHAKESPEARE’S DREAMINGS’

A sung through musical of A Midsummer Night’s Dream by GBM Productions, to commemorate the 400th anniversary of William Shakespeare’s death – www.thedreammusical.com 7.30pm - The Wharf Arts Centre Tickets: £20 from the Wharf Arts Centre Box Office, or on the door. A GBM Production

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FRIDAY 22nd APRIL

LIMELIGHT NIGHT – VISITING BANDS 8.00 pm – The Wharf Arts Centre Tickets: from £4 from the Wharf Arts Centre Box Office, or on the door Sponsored by the Wharf Arts Centre

Alistair Kinsey

SATURDAY 23rd APRIL

SUNDAY 24th APRIL

A promotion by local author, Kate Ryder, of her most recent book – refreshments provided by the Friends. 10.00 am – Tavistock Library The event is free; for details, contact 01822 612218 or tavistock.library@devon.gov.uk

Enjoy live music as you feast on the Patisserie’s handmade fresh luxuries. During our opening hours.

‘CRY OF THE GULLS’

Supported by Devon Library Services and the Friends of Tavistock Library

DEVON COUNTY YOUTH BRASS BAND

The Devon County Youth Brass Band (DCYBB) has been active for twelve years. The DCYBB is the brainchild of musical director and conductor, Peter Jones – this concert, held in association with the Friends of the Tavistock Festival, will include present and past members of DCYBB and will be a musical extravaganza. Peter was born in Hartlepool and spent fifteen years in the Blues and Royals; he now lives in Tavistock. The Band’s Patron is television celebrity, Angela Rippon. DCYBB is a band of young people, aged 11 – 24 years old, of Grade 4 and above/equivalent who come from all over Devon, several from the Tavistock area. They are run by the Friends of DCYBB and rely on grants, fund-raising and donations to exist. Anyone wishing to get in touch or to support the band should contact them though their website www.dcybb.org 2.30 pm – United Reformed Church, Russell Street. Tickets:- £5 (students – £3) from the Wharf Arts Centre Box Office; or £6 (students - £3) on the door Sponsored by the Friends of the Tavistock Festival & the Friends of DCYBB

BAND CONCERT – ARTISTS TBC

8.00 pm – The Wharf Arts Centre The bar and barbecue open from 7.00 pm Tickets: £14 (seated); £12 (standing) from the Wharf Arts Centre Box Office. Promoted by the Wharf Arts Centre

MUSIC & CAKES @ COFFEE & CREAM PATISSERIE

ALL FOLK’D UP

A five piece band rooted in Irish and Celtic folk and rock music. 8pm - The Wharf Arts Centre Tickets: from £16 from the Wharf Arts Centre Box Office Sponsored by The Wharf Arts Centre

MONDAY 25th APRIL

LUNCHTIME LECTURE - SIMON DELL LUNDY ISLAND : A VIRTUAL TOUR 2.00 pm – The Wharf Arts Centre Tickets: £5 (£4 for Friends of the Wharf) on the door; this includes refreshments after the talk; for further details and tickets, please contact Ann Pulsford (a.pulsford@axiom.eclipse.co.uk) Sponsored by the Friends of the Wharf

ROYAL OPERA HOUSE - ‘LUCIA DI LAMMERMOOR’

Live Performance Broadcast from the Royal Opera House – Lucia di Lammermoor Tickets: £12 from the Wharf Arts Centre Box Office, or on the door Sponsored by the Friends of the Wharf

TUESDAY 26th APRIL

OBOE & PIANO RECITAL BY LESLIE & MARY MAZUR-PARK

The third of our series of five lunchtime recitals given by the Tavistock area’s own talented players; the series continues with Leslie and Mary MazurPark; we are grateful for the opportunity to be able to use the Parish Church for these concerts. 1.00 pm – St Eustachius’s Church, Tavistock Retiring collection to help defray costs The series is sponsored by Alistair Kinsey

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TUESDAY 26th APRIL

THE 5TH DRAKE LECTURE BY JEREMY BLACK - THE POLITICS OF JAMES BOND

The 5th Drake Lecture given by Jeremy Black, Professor of History at the University of Exeter – ‘The Politics of James Bond’ Professor Black is widely known as ‘the most prolific historical scholar of our age’, having written over a hundred books, principally but not exclusively on 18th-century British politics and international relations. As well as being Professor of History at Exeter since 1996, he is a senior fellow at the Center for the Study of America and the West at the Foreign Policy Research Institute. He was awarded an MBE in 2000 for services to stamp design, as advisor to the Royal Mail from 1997. He will talk about James Bond from the Cold War and the world of the Bond novels to the world of film and the modern age. 2.30 pm – The Wharf Arts Centre Tickets: £10 (Students £6) in advance from the Wharf Arts Centre Box Office; or £12 on the door Sponsored by Fairway Furniture

WURLITZA PRESENTS ‘SUNRISE’ (1927) – A FILM AND LIVE MUSIC EXTRAVAGANZA

Coming to the Wharf for a return visit, Wurlitza’s performance of their live soundtrack to the silent film ‘Sunrise’ promises to be a treat. ‘Sunrise’ is silent film at its most poetic. Cornish band Wurlitza have added music that will be both familiar and unfamiliar, from Bach and Villa Lobos to Talking Heads, Echo and the Bunnymen, Madness and the Vapors – as well as some of their own. Every part of the performance is live, with no prerecorded material at all. With five musicians and a soundman, Wurlitza’s musical line up uses four part harmonies, piano and keyboards, classical and steel guitars, bass guitar, clarinet and mixed percussion. “What I particularly admired was Wurlitza’s skill

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in fitting the music to the films from both a timing point of view but also choosing just the right type of music.” - Nick Bailey, Classic FM 8.00 pm – The Wharf Arts Centre Tickets: £6.50 (£5.50 for students/Friends of the Wharf) from the Wharf Arts Centre Box Office Supported by TAVATA & Zeus UK Ltd

WEDNESDAY 27th APRIL TAVISTOCK SINGS!

A showcase of Mount Kelly musicians. Accompanied by Mary Mazur-Park (piano) and conducted by Julian Jensen. 7.30 pm – St Eustachius’s Church Tickets £2 (children - free) from the Wharf Arts Centre Box Office or on the door. Concert sponsored by the Mount Kelly Foundation

TAVONIANS THEATRE COMPANY PRESENT ‘MY BOY JACK’

Production written by David Haig – Rudyard Kipling’s family story of patriotism in the Great War. 7.30pm - Sourton Parish Hall Tickets: £10 (students/OAPs £8) online – www. tavonians.org.uk, or on the door (Tavonians members’ concessions from the Tavonians Treasurer) Sponsored by the Friends of the Festival

THURSDAY 28th APRIL

VIOLIN & PIANO RECITAL BY MARGARET MORRIS & DAVID CROCKER

The fourth of our series of five lunchtime recitals given by the Tavistock area’s own talented players; the series continues with Margaret Morris and David Crocker; we are grateful for the opportunity to be able to use the Parish Church for these concerts. 1.00 pm – St Eustachius’s Church, Tavistock Retiring collection to help defray costs The series is sponsored by Alistair Kinsey

Alistair Kinsey

THURSDAY 28th APRIL

MIRACLE THEATRE’S FILM: TIN STARRING JENNY AGUTTER

A showing of the Miracle Theatre’s film: TIN starring Jenny Agutter, Ben Luxon & Dudley Sutton. Worlds collide; Fortunes change; Love endures. 2.15 pm, 4.30 pm & 7.30 pm – The Wharf Arts Centre Tickets: £6.50 (students £5) from the Wharf Arts Centre Box Office (the 4.30 performance principally for students will only take place if there is sufficient interest – tickets £3)

TAVONIANS THEATRE COMPANY PRESENT ‘MY BOY JACK’

Production written by David Haig – Rudyard Kipling’s family story of patriotism in the Great War. 7.30pm Bere Alston Parish Hall Tickets: £10 (students/OAPs £8) online – www. tavonians.org.uk, or on the door (Tavonians members’ concessions from the Tavonians Treasurer) Sponsored by the Friends of the Festival

FRIDAY 29th APRIL (UNESCO World Dance Day)

PIANO RECITAL BY BRIAN CHAPPLE

The fifth of our series of five lunchtime recitals given by the Tavistock area’s own talented players; the series continues with Brian Chapple; we are grateful for the opportunity to be able to use the Parish Church for these concerts. 1.00 pm – St Eustachius’s Church, Tavistock Retiring collection to help defray costs The series is sponsored by Alistair Kinsey

CHAMBER ENSEMBLE OF LONDON

The Festival welcomes back the Chamber Ensemble of London directed by Peter Fisher, together with dancer, Heather Rees, for their visit to the Festival to play a programme which takes ‘dance’ as its theme – music from baroque to jazz including new works

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by Clive Jenkins and Andrew Wilson. 7.30pm – St Eustachius’s Church Tickets: £15 (students £8) from the Wharf Arts Centre Box Office, or on the door Sponsored by Hansford Bell and GWR

SATURDAY 30th APRIL

POETRY & PROSE WORKSHOP WITH MYFANWY COOK - ‘DANCING WITH WORDS’

10.00 am - Venue: Tavistock Library This event is free but booking is essential (01822 612218 or Tavistock.library@devon.gov.uk) Supported by Devon Library Services

LUNCHTIME RECITAL BY ‘TO MUSIC BORNE’ AND GUEST

Local musicians, Leslie Mazur-Park (oboe), Mary Mazur-Park (piano) and Rosemary Turner (soprano), perform in the intimate surroundings of the Abbey Chapel in the centre of Tavistock. 1.00 pm – Abbey Chapel, Tavistock Tickets £5 (£4 Friends of the Tavistock Music & Arts Festival) on the door Concert sponsored by the Friends of the Tavistock Festival

FESTIVAL SUPPER WITH VIKTOR BIJELOVIC

Viktor Bijelovic returns to entertain us at the Festival Gala Supper; he has already accumulated considerable experience on the concert platform both as a solo pianist as well as a chamber musician, with concerts in France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Malaysia, Poland and Yugoslavia as well as Britain, and making several TV and radio appearances. Winner of several prestigious international competitions, he has performed in many important venues, including Sadler’s Wells with The Pina Bausch Wuppertal Tanztheater, The Salle Gaveau Concert Hall in Paris and The Kolarac Concert Hall in Belgrade. He has performed for HRH Prince Charles

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twice at Buckingham Palace, to mark the occasion of his 50th Birthday Celebration and in May 2006 to inaugurate the Tent of Peace at St Ethelburga’s, London. This formal event will start with a drinks reception (sponsored by Steevenson Wines) at 7.00 pm. Seating will be at tables of eight; a buffet supper will be served (sponsored by Mount Kelly) and a pay bar will be available. The performance will come in two parts separated by the dessert course and coffee.

7.00 pm for 7.30 pm – Denis Ball Performing Arts Centre, Mount Kelly, Parkwood Road Tickets £30 (tables of eight £200) (to include entertainment, reception drinks and supper) available from the Wharf Arts Centre Box Office. Sponsored by Miller Town & Country, Steevenson Wines and Mount Kelly Foundation

MAY SUNDAY 1st MAY

MUSIC & CAKES @ COFFEE & CREAM PATISSERIE

Enjoy live music as you feast on the Patisserie’s handmade fresh luxuries. During our opening hours

‘ROCK AND RAISE’

A charity live music event in aid of Meningitis Research Foundation. Live music from local bands, BBQ, Bake Sale, Face Painting and Charity Auction. 3pm till late. Venue: Red and Black Club Tickets £8 (children £4) on the door.

FESTIVAL EVENSONG

Preacher:- the Very Revd Dr Chris Hardwick, Vicar of Tavistock; Choral Evensong directed by Dr Sean Sweeney; the church choir will be joined by the local chamber choir, Canticorum, to celebrate this service. The St Eustachius’s Bellringers will ring as usual before Evensong.

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6.00 pm - St Eustachius’s Church, Tavistock (A Free Event)

CONCERT BY CANTICORUM

Canticorum is a local chamber choir drawn from East Cornwall and West Devon; they are directed by Jenny Coombe. 7.30 pm – St Eustachius’s Church, Tavistock Free – a retiring collection will be taken to help defray costs of this concert. Supported by the Friends of the Festival

MONDAY 2nd to FRIDAY 27th MAY EXHIBITION OF ILLUSTRATIONS BY GRAHAM SCHOFIELD

An exhibition of paintings and technical illustrations by Graham Schofield The Wharf Arts Centre

MONDAY 2nd MAY

CHORAL WORKSHOP – ‘HIAWATHA’S WEDDING FEAST’

Conducted by Andrew Wilson with Mary MazurPark (accompanist). The aim of the workshop is to sample as much of the work chosen for this year as is possible within the time available and to give a performance at the end of the day. 9.30 am for 10.00 am – St Eustachius’s Church, Tavistock Tickets for participants £10; for information and application form, please contact Rosemary Turner – 07866 488630 (or talk2turners@btinternet.com); please mark emails – Hiawatha; applications by Thursday 28th April at the latest, but preferably by before 15th April. Please gather at 9.30 am for a prompt start at 10 am. Workshop will be followed by tea/coffee at the Bedford Hotel Supported by the Bedford Hotel & Salisbury Henderson

MONDAY 2nd MAY

TUESDAY 3rd MAY

Conducted by Andrew Wilson with Julian Jensen (tenor) and Mary Mazur- Park (accompanist). A showcase of choral singing following the day’s workshop. 6.00 pm – St Eustachius’s Church Free – a retiring collection will be taken to help defray costs of music and venue hire.

Production written by David Haig – Rudyard Kipling’s family story of patriotism in the Great War. 7.30pm Callington Town Hall Tickets: £10 (students/OAPs £8) online – www. tavonians.org.uk, or on the door (Tavonians members’ concessions from the Tavonians Treasurer)

TAVISTOCK SINGS! ‘HIAWATHA‘S WEDDING FEAST’

TAVONIANS THEATRE COMPANY PRESENT ‘MY BOY JACK’