Our Guide to the Best Events This Month

What's On OUR GUIDE TO THE BEST EVENTS THIS MONTH

Saturday 12th - Sunday 13th

E-TYPE 60 SHELSLEY WALSH E-type 60 Shelsley Walsh will be a weekend with action-packed activities on the hill each day and all day, together with entertainment focused on the ’60s and its outrageous trends. Featuring 9600 HP the original launch press car and the oldest Jaguar E-type. Including a display of all 13 models of E-type and introducing guest star the Mini – unique icons of the ’60s combining to illustrate the revolution in car design and lifestyle. The Series II and Series III E-type, the latter with the brilliant new V12 engine, propel us into the ’70s where 1960s’ Op Art is superseded by flower power and the hippy culture. Experience the oldest racetrack in the world still in use. Enjoy watching demonstration runs and a competitive speed hillclimb – as well as the chance to take a spin up the track yourself. All this plus historic cars, competitions, prizes, displays, entertainment, personalities and live theatre – to include forums, Q&A sessions with a panel of Jaguar experts and much, much more. Period dress encouraged – but not compulsory. For more information, go to www.shelsley walsh.com

Sunday 13th

Dogtastic Visit the Three Counties Showground on Sunday, 13 June at Dogtastic for a family day out and celebrate the nation’s love of dogs. This year, there’s more to see at Dogtastic including the all-new open-air K9 Club Theatre. Want to become a better dog owner or learn something new about your four-legged-friend? This is the place! Enjoy talks and demonstrations throughout the day and learn some new tricks. Tickets are limited with adults (16+) costing £9.00 in advance, 12–15-year-olds £4.50, whilst under 12s and dogs go free. Go to www2.theticketfactory.com to buy tickets.

Wednesday 16th

The Snail & The Whale Join an adventurous young girl and her seafaring father as they reimagine the story of a tiny snail’s incredible trip around the world, inspired by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s much-loved picture book. Longing to see the world, a tiny sea snail hitches a lift on the tail of a great big, grey-blue humpback whale. Together they go on an amazing journey, brought vividly to life through live music, storytelling and lots of laughs - but when the whale gets beached, how will the snail save him? A heart-warming adventure for everyone aged four and up, from Tall Stories, the Olivier Award-nominated company that brought you ‘The Gruffalo’ and ‘Room on the Broom’ live on stage. Running time 55 minutes (no interval) www.tallstories.org.uk/the-snailand-the-whale. The event will be at the Swan Theatre in Worcester,10.30am/4.30pm, tickets are priced at £14.

Thursday 17th - Sunday 20th

Upton Ukelele & Roots Festival Not just your average Ukulele Festival there will be up to 14 stages some with world renowned entertainers over four days. International Artists/Entertainers and some old favourits as well. One stage dedicated to original material and plenty pf stages for clubs/ensembles to strut their stuff. Open Mic stage and lessons, Something for the connoisseur through to the beginner. You’ll be spoilt for choice! Tickets are £32.93 – £54.49.

Friday 18th - Sunday 20th

Bigfoot Festival Having amazing music programming come to you, choosing the perfect beer from a top brewer, enjoying delicious food from the best chefs, stunning boutique camping that doesn’t break the bank, taking a moment of relaxation by the lake, and being open to all – families, friends, party-goers. Somewhere in enjoying all this excitement you’ll find Bigfoot. Tickets on sale now for the Bigfoot Festival at Ragley Hall. Visit www.bigfootfestival.co.uk for more information and to book tickets.

Thursday 24th

The Lynne and Barry Steel Story 2020 was a year when theatres closed, music was silenced, and entertainment paused to take a breath. As life for many slowed and came to a halt, husband and wife team Lynne and Barry Steele proceeded to put pen to paper, and began to document their journey from being an HGV driver and civil servant, through to producing one of the most authentic and critically acclaimed shows on the theatre scene, ‘The Roy Orbison Story.’ ‘Made of Steele’ is an honest and uplifting book detailing the many pitfalls that beset this completely naïve, and inexperienced couple as they progressed on their heart warming, difficult and at times hilarious journey. The event starts at 7.30pm at The Civic in Stourport. General admission is £18 and any further donations will go towards improving the seating at the Hall. To book tickets go to www.ticketsource.co.uk

Saturday 26th

Rod Stewart Tribute Night Worcester Garry Pease not only looks like Rod Stewart, he sounds like him too! In an all-action, nonstop tribute show, Garry performs all of the favorites from Rod Stewart’s vast portfolio of songs. Everything from the early Faces days through to the Old American Songbook. The Rod Stewart Experience will have you singing along and dancing on your feet in no time. The show has everything you would expect from a real concert – superb showmanship, audience participation and superb songs belted out in exactly the same style as Rod Stewart – in fact, it’s exactly what a Rod Stewart act should be. You’ll hardly know the difference between Garry and Rod Stewart. Once the party gets going, you won’t even care, you’ll be having such a great time. The event starts at 9pm at Archdales 73 Club, Worcester with tickets priced at £10.45 (£9.50). To book tickets visit www.aloud.seetickets.com

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