15 JUNE - 14 JULY 2019 - Festival of Chichester
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15 JUNE - 14 JULY 2019
INTRODUCTION Set yourself the Festival of Chichester
Photo by: Hattie Miles
challenge! Just how many of our
events are you going to attend? We
WELCOME TO THE 2019 FESTIVAL look forward to seeing you time and
OF CHICHESTER, A FOUR-WEEK time again this summer.
CELEBRATION OF EVERYTHING Phil Hewitt (Festival Chairman) and
WE LOVE ABOUT THE WONDERFUL Barry Smith (Festival Co-ordinator)
CITY WE ARE SO PROUD TO LIVE
Cover Image: Ensemble Reza
AND WORK IN.
(credit Arthur Angel)
The Festival committee is:
This will be our seventh festival, and
Phil Hewitt (chairman), Barry Smith The Festival of Chichester committee
we are thrilled at the programme that
(co-ordinator), Anne Scicluna, is delighted to enjoy the continuing
we have got lined up for you, a clean
Nick Sutherland, Jake Barlow, support of its patron, Dame Patricia
sweep of all the brilliant talents that
Simon O’Hea Routledge
are based in and around Chichester –
a line-up so fine that once again it has
attracted some very big national and MUSIC - CLASSICAL 4
international names to come and join
us this summer. MUSIC - JAZZ, BLUES, FOLK, ROCK, WORLD 14
Theatre, the spoken word, music in THEATRE 19
all its forms, cinema, walks, day trips,
dance, books and all kinds of shows SPOKEN WORD 20
are all part of the merry mix in yet
another very big year for the festival. DANCE 27
We have got a full range of festival ART & CRAFT 28
favourites coming back, the people
we are delighted to see every year, WALK & TOURS 31
but just as importantly, we have got
plenty of festival first-timers – all part CINEMA 33
of a perfect showcase for the city.
Once again, we are indebted to
COMMUNITY CONCERTS & SHOWS 34
the fabulous financial support we OPEN DAY/FETE 35
have received from Chichester
City Council and also the generous CHURCH 35
encouragement and backing we
always receive from the Chichester DAILY LISTINGS 37
Observer, the best place to keep
up to date with all the fun we will be
bringing you. BOOK YOUR TICKETS
We are also exceptionally grateful to Online: www.thenovium.org/boxoffice
our patron Dame Patricia Routledge,
Email: boxoffice@chichester.gov.uk
always so incredibly supportive of all
that we do – so much so that, rightly, Box office: 01243 816525 or 775888
she will herself be one of our greatest In person: The Novium, Tower Street, Chichester, PO19 1QH.
and best-loved stars in this year’s Chichester offers excellent car parking facilities including the Avenue de Chartres triple deck car park,
festival. the Cattle Market car park (off Market Avenue) accommodating 900 cars & Northgate car park
with over 800 cars accommodated.
So dive in! And then take your time.
Explore all the superb events that we
The Festival of Chichester is a registered charity (number 1167936).
have got lined up for you. We’ve got
the feeling that this is going to be our
best festival yet. It’s down to you to
make it so!
Come and support friends and family,
but also try something new. Consider
the festival a voyage of discovery
– a great chance to expand your
horizons without even having to leave Events are the responsibility of the individual event organisers. The Festival
Chichester. committee cannot be held responsible for any problems or issues arising.
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MUSIC
CLASSICAL
Sunday, June 16, 1-2pm. Monday, June 17, 7.30pm.
BACH SOLO CELLO SUITES, 3 AND WEST SUSSEX GUITAR CLUB
5, PAVLOS CARVALHO, ST JOHN’S PRESENTS, CHRIST CHURCH, OLD
CHAPEL, ST JOHN’S STREET, MARKET AVENUE, CHICHESTER,
CHICHESTER, PO19 1UR. PO19 1SW.
This has become an eagerly-awaited Come and enjoy vibrant guitar
event at the Festival of Chichester. ensemble music, presented by
Multi-award-winning cellist Pavlos the West Sussex Guitar Club.
Carvalho loves to perform all the Performances will include the West
Bach solo cello suites and gets totally Sussex Guitar Club Orchestra,
immersed in them, at the same directed by Linda Kelsall-Barnett, plus
time conveying his passion to the smaller ensembles, exploring a wide
audience. He will introduce the suites. range of repertoire. Refreshments
Tickets £10; students £6; children will be available in the interval.
£6 for over six years. Disabled Tickets £7; students £5; children
access.. free. Disabled access.
Saturday, June 15, 7.30pm. Sunday, June 16, 3pm. Tuesday, June 18, 7.30pm.
SUMMER DELIGHTS: AN EVENING CHICHESTER SINFONIETTA, PIACERE STRING QUARTET, ST
WITH CHICHESTER CITY BAND, CONCERT FOR HEADWAY JOHN’S CHAPEL, ST JOHN’S
ST PAUL’S CHURCH, CHURCHSIDE, WEST SUSSEX, MARK HARTT- STREET, PO19 1UR.
CHICHESTER, PO19 6FT. PALMER (CONDUCTOR), CHRIST
CHURCH, OLD MARKET AVENUE, The Piacere String Quartet is
A delicious evening of summer tunes CHICHESTER, PO19 1SW. a newly-formed string quartet
for all to enjoy, tastefully and stylishly comprising local musicians Inna
served up by your local brass band in A concert of music to include Erskine, Michael Sullivan, Phyllida
the magnificent St Paul’s, Churchside. Vaughan Williams’ The Lark Maude-Roxby and Graham Elliott.
Our music will certainly nourish you Ascending and Five Variants of Dives The ensemble will be performing
but we’re also offering free interval and Lazarus conductor/arranger Mozart’s popular Dissonance quartet
refreshments and a chance to win Robin A Smith’s suite Le Weekend K 465 and Dvorak’s 12th American
prizes in our popular raffle. Tickets with the composer as piano soloist. string quartet Op 96. We warmly
£9 adults; children under 14 free Tickets are £15 to £20 to include a invite you to our concert and to enjoy
with a paying adult. Disabled access. cream tea. This event is supported refreshments with us during the
by George Ide LLP and Willowhayne interval. Tickets £12; students £10;
Records Ltd. Disabled access. children free. Disabled access.
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Wednesday, June 19, 1pm. Wednesday, June 19, Thursday, June 20, 1.10pm.
6.30pm.
SUBLIME CHAMBER MUSIC FOR THE PREBENDAL SCHOOL
LUNCHTIME, ENSEMBLE REZA, 60 MINUTES OF CLASSICAL SENIOR MUSICIANS’ CONCERT,
ST JOHN’S CHAPEL, ST JOHN’S MUSIC CONCERT & MEAL, CHEZ CHICHESTER CATHEDRAL,
STREET, CHICHESTER, PO19 1UR. MOI, 49 ALDWICK ROAD, BOGNOR PO19 1PX.
REGIS.
Ensemble Reza are celebrated This is a lovely opportunity to hear a
Records
for their virtuoso and welcoming Chez Moi is Bognor Regis’s beautiful range of solo performances from the
concerts. They are thrilled to be French Cafe. 6.30pm, guests senior musicians of The Prebendal
returning to the Festival to perform arrive and order drinks; 7.30pm, a School. A variety of pieces will be
the brilliant Brahms Sextet No 1 in Bb 60-minute concert of music with played by the school’s dedicated
Time Machine
major with generous support from Roger Clayden playing a programme pupils on a range of instruments.
David and Charlotte Evans and Thesis of classical solo cello music, followed Everyone is welcome. Free
Asset Management. Tickets £12; by the Trombone Trio; 8.30pm, set admission. Disabled access.
concessions £5. Disabled access. meal is served. Ticket includes music
and meal but not drinks. Tickets
£29.50. Disabled access.
Time Machine
Records
Almshouse Arcade
19 The Hornet
Chichester
West Sussex, PO19 7JL
Open Thursday to Saturday
from 9am to 4pm
Phone: Harry on 07900 142718
Email: harry_boulter@hotmail.co.uk
www.timemachinerecords.co.uk
RECORD COLLECTIONS PURCHASED • TOP CASH PRICES PAID!
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Friday, June 21, 12 noon. Saturday, June 22, 1pm. Saturday, June 22, 7.30pm.
THE HANOVER BAND CHAMBER MINERVA ENSEMBLE, ST JOHN’S THE CHICHESTER SINGERS,
ENSEMBLE AND THE CONSONE CHAPEL, ST JOHN’S STREET, CHICHESTER CATHEDRAL,
QUARTET, THE HANOVER BAND CHICHESTER, PO19 1UR. PO19 1PX.
FOUNDATION, ST JOHN’S CHAPEL,
ST JOHN’S STREET, CHICHESTER, Chichester-born cellist Ben Gloria – John Rutter; Messe
PO19 1UR. Rogerson is joined by colleagues Solennelle – Vierne; From Darkness
from the BBC Concert Orchestra, to Light – Jonathan Willcocks;
The Hanover Band Chamber under the auspices of the Minerva Cantique de Jean Racine – Fauré;
Ensemble and The Consone Quartet Ensemble, to perform Schubert’s Panis Angelicus – Franck. Tickets
will be returning to the Festival of enigmatic Quartett-Satz and £28, £23, £18, £10; students £5.
Chichester to perform Mozart’s Horn Beethoven’s brooding string quartet Disabled access.
Quintet in this wonderful chapel. This in C Minor Opus 18 No.4. Juan
is a not to be missed concert by some Gonzalez and Cormac Brown, violins,
of the finest early-music musicians in and Mike Briggs, viola, Ben Rogerson,
the country. Tickets £20; students cello. Tickets £12; students £7;
free; children free. Disabled access. children £5. Disabled access.
Friday, June 21, 7.30pm. Saturday, June 22, 2.30pm. Saturday June 22, 8pm;
drinks from 7.30pm.
ALL THAT MALARKEY, ST JOHN’S THE PARNASSIAN ENSEMBLE:
CHAPEL, ST JOHN’S STREET, BAROQUE MUSIC FOR A THE 7 AGES OF MAN, CHANTRY
CHICHESTER, PO19 1UR. MIDSUMMER’S AFTERNOON, HOLY QUIRE, ST PAUL’S CHURCH,
TRINITY CHURCH, HIGH STREET, CHURCHSIDE, CHICHESTER,
With previous performances BOSHAM, PO18 8LY. PO19 6FT.
spanning Classic FM to the Edinburgh
Fringe Festival, critically-acclaimed, After the resounding success of All the world’s a stage ... Enjoy a glass
All That Malarkey are delighted last year’s Festival concert, the of wine as we journey through The 7
to return to the festival with their Parnassian Ensemble is delighted to Ages of Man. Our music will include
trademark operatic re-imaginings of return with an all-new programme. songs by Seiber, Gibbons, Passereau,
iconic hits from the history of popular Bosham’s historic and beautiful Morley, Vaughn Williams, Rutter and
music. Tickets £13. Disabled access. Holy Trinity Church is the setting for Dove. We hope it will be As You Like
an afternoon of baroque music by It. Tickets £12.50; students £5;
Telemann, Scarlatti and Purcell. Tea children under 16 free. Disabled
and cake available in the interval. access.
Tickets £15; seniors £13; students
£10; children free. Disabled access.
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Thursday, June 27, 7.30pm. Friday, June 28, 7.30pm. Friday, June 28, 7.30pm.
HARRIET MACKENZIE: EIGHT BEETHOVEN CELLO AND PIANO VIVA GUITARRA!, ST GEORGE’S
SEASONS AND A BLACKBIRD, SONATAS, PAVLOS CARVALHO CHURCH, CLEVELAND ROAD,
AMICI CONCERTS, CHICHESTER AND LOUISA LAM, ST PAUL’S CHICHESTER.
CATHEDRAL, PO19 1PX. CHURCH, CHICHESTER, PO19 6FT.
Zoe Barnett and Linda Kelsall-Barnett
Popular soloist Harriet Mackenzie Through the sonatas for cello and in concert as part of the Last Friday
returns to Chichester directing her piano, in one evening, one travels Concerts Series 3 at St George’s.
Celoniatus Ensemble juxtaposing through the map of Beethoven’s Join us for a scintillating evening of
Vivaldi’s Baroque masterpiece extraordinary life. These works will Spanish and South American guitar
The Four Seasons with the heat show the lightness and excitement music from this mother and daughter
of Argentinian tango in Piazzolla’s of his early life through to the team, including works by Tarrega,
Four Seasons of Buenos Aires and profound intensity of later life. Yet Villa-Lobos and Rodrigo. Tickets £10;
an evocative work by Canadian hope persists. Tickets £12; students under 18s free. Disabled access.
composer Emily Doolittle, depicting a £6; children £6 for over 12 years.
blackbird singing in the rain. Tickets Disabled access.
£12.50 to £30. Disabled access.
CHICHESTER ASSEMBLY ROOM
LIVE CONCERTS
Your chance to rock out with our great Tribute Acts!
Queen By Monarchy - Saturday15th June 2019
Wish We Were Pink Floyd - Saturday 22nd June 2019
Alter Eagles - Saturday 29th June 2019
Abba’s Angels - Friday12th July 2019
Rolling Tones - Saturday13th July 2019
ALL TICKETS £20
DOORS OPEN 7:00 PM SHOW 7:30 PM
TICKETS AVAILABLE FROM Chichester Assembly Room
The Novium, Tower Street, Chichester PO19 1QH North Street, Chichester
by phone - 01243 816525 PO19 1LQ
online - www.thenovium.org/boxoffice
and also
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Saturday, June 29, 3pm. Sunday, June 30, 3pm. Wednesday, July 3, 7.30pm.
FAMILY CONCERT WITH THE SUMMER FLUTES, CHICHESTER ZADOK THE PRIEST, THE
PIATTI STRING QUARTET, FLUTE CHOIR, ST GEORGE’S CHICHESTER CHORALE,
CHICHESTER CHAMBER CHURCH, CHICHESTER, PO19 7AD. BOXGROVE PRIORY, CHURCH
CONCERTS, VICARS HALL, 12-13 LANE, BOXGROVE, PO18 0ED.
SOUTH STREET, CHICHESTER, The Chichester Flute Choir are proud
PO19 1EH. to present their biggest concert of The Chichester Chorale presents
the year. Flutes of all shapes and sizes an evening of Handel and Mozart
A family concert with music and fun will play together in harmony to uplift accompanied by The Chichester
for children aged five to 11 featuring and entertain you. With a mix of light Chamber Ensemble. Conducted by
the Piatti String Quartet. Lots of classical music along with popular Tom Robson. G F Handel – Zadok
audience participation and musical classics, this will be a concert suitable the Priest; G F Handel – The Arrival
games. Followed by refreshments. for all. www.chichesterflutechoir. of the Queen of Sheba; G F Handel –
Tickets £10 family (two adults, co.uk. Tickets £5; under-16s free. Foundling Hospital Anthem; Leopold
two children); adults/seniors £5; Disabled access. Mozart – Missa Brevis in C. Tickets
students £2; children £2 (five to 18). £15; children under 16 free. Disabled
Disabled access. access.
Saturday, June 29, 7.30pm. Sunday, June 30, 7.30pm. Thursday, July 4, 12.30pm.
HAMPSHIRE RECORDER CELLO, PIANO & TROMBONE JACQUELYN FUGELLE SONG
SINFONIA, ST PAUL’S CHURCH, TRIO, 60 MINUTES OF CLASSICAL RECITAL, OXMARKET GALLERY,
CHURCHSIDE, CHICHESTER, MUSIC, OXMARKET GALLERY, ST ANDREW’S COURT, OFF EAST
PO19 6FT. ST ANDREW’S COURT, OFF EAST STREET, CHICHESTER, PO19 1YH.
STREET, CHICHESTER, PO19 1YH.
An astonishing performance from International soprano Jacquelyn
this fantastic orchestra of 35 players Roger Clayden, cello, and Christopher Fugelle is joined by pianist
on seven sizes of instrument ranging Taylor, piano, return to play Brahms Christopher Johnston in a recital
in size from 23cm to 2m. Diverse – Cello Sonata in E Minor Op 38; including songs by Ravel – Cinq
summer programme of classical and Edward Elgar – Chanson de Matin, Melodies Populaires Grecques;
contemporary music under the baton Salut d’amour; JS Bach – Air in G and Rodrigo – Cuatro Madrigales
of Christopher Burgess. Adults £10; Ave Maria. The Trombone Trio play Amatorios; and songs by Samuel
students £5; children free. Disabled Blake Kiely and Flynn Jeffery. Clayden Barber. Performed among paintings
access. will also play a short selection of by Catherine Barnes and prints
famous classical works. Tickets £8; by Daphne Casdagli. Tickets £10;
students £4; children £4. Disabled students free at the door. Disabled
access. access.
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15 JUNE
2019
4 STAGES OF
LIVE MUSIC
FEATURING LOCAL BANDS &
ARTISTS, AS WELL AS RISING STARS
FROM CHICHESTER COLLEGE
INCLUDING
FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT
HAVE-A-GO ACTIVITIES
FOOD AND DRINK
PLUS LOTS OF FUN & GAMES
FOR ALL THE FAMILY
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Thursday, July 4, 1.10pm. Friday, July 5, 7.30pm. Saturday, July 6, 7.30pm.
INTERNATIONAL PIANO: VICTOR ANGELA ZANDERS PIANO REJOICE!, ST RICHARD
RYABCHIKOV, CHICHESTER RECITAL, OXMARKET GALLERY, SINGERS, ST GEORGE’S CHURCH,
CATHEDRAL, PO19 1PX. ST ANDREW’S COURT, OFF EAST CLEVELAND ROAD, CHICHESTER,
STREET, CHICHESTER, PO19 1YH. PO19 7AD.
Acclaimed Russian pianist Victor
Ryabchikov brings his exquisite touch The recital will include works by After their huge sell-out success last
to a delightful programme of Russian Rachmaninov, Berg and Cecilia year, the St Richard Singers return to
Romantic music with a touch of McDowall, as well as Lili Boulanger, the Festival with REJOICE!, a concert
Chopin. Victor is a great favourite at Debussy, Ravel and Poulenc. Angela exploring the music of celebration
the Festival of Chichester. “Unfailingly performs throughout the UK and from Batten to Britten. So come
beautiful” (BBC Music). Free Europe. Performed among paintings along and join the choir in the spirit
admission, with retiring collection by Catherine Barnes and prints by of celebration as they approach their
in aid of the Chichester Cathedral Daphne Casdagli. Sponsored by the 50th-anniversary season. See you
Restoration & Development Trust. artists. Tickets £12; students free at there! Tickets £12; students £5;
Disabled access. the door. Disabled access. children free. Disabled access.
Thursday, July 4, 3-4pm. Saturday, July 6, Saturday, July 6, 7.30pm.
12 noon-1pm.
PEARLS OF THE GUITAR, LINDA A JOURNEY THROUGH TIME AND
KELSALL-BARNETT, JUBILEE HALL, BOGDAN VACARESCU (VIOLIN) SPACE, SOUTHDOWNS CONCERT
NEW PARK COMMUNITY CENTRE, & JULIAN JACOBSON (PIANO): BAND WITH THE WALTON VOICES,
NEW PARK ROAD, CHICHESTER, THE RUINS OF ATHENS, AMICI CHICHESTER CATHEDRAL.
PO19 7XY. CONCERTS, PALLANT HOUSE
GALLERY, NORTH PALLANT, The Southdowns Concert Band
Linda Kelsall-Barnett presents an CHICHESTER, PO19 1TJ. together with The Walton Voices
hour of her favourite guitar works. present a fantastic concert to reflect
There will be 19th-century repertoire Bogdan Vacarescu and Julian a musical Journey through Time and
from her recent recording alongside Jacobson perform a stunning Space, in the wonderful acoustics of
works from South America by Leo selection of beloved pieces by Chichester Cathedral. The proceeds
Brouwer and Barrios and works by Beethoven, Chopin and Castelnuovo- will be donated to Dementia Support
English composers John Duarte and Tedesco. Programme to include (Sage House). The compere for the
Vincent Lindsey-Clarke. Tickets £10; Tartini – Devil’s Trill Sonata and Julian evening is novelist and Cicestrian
students £5; children free. Disabled Jacobson’s composition Orang-u- Kate Mosse. Tickets £15; children
access. Tango. Tickets £15. Disabled access. free. Disabled access.
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CHRISTOPHER JOHNSTON AND UNA DANZA PARA VIOLETA, AMICI GUITARS IN THE GARDEN, ST
PUPILS, PIANO, OXMARKET CONCERTS, ST PANCRAS CHURCH, MARTIN’S ORGANIC COFFEE
GALLERY, ST ANDREW’S COURT, EASTGATE SQUARE, CHICHESTER, HOUSE, CHICHESTER, PO19 1NP.
OFF EAST STREET, CHICHESTER, PO19 7LJ.
PO19 1YH. Guitars in the Garden play café music,
Contemporary flamenco dancer and a genre from Bach to blues, Django
Chichester University graduate choreographer Natalia García- to contemporary, which is often
Christopher Johnston, piano, will Huidobro presents her homage to interspersed with improvisation.
perform works by Russian jazz traditional flamenco, completing Venue is the walled garden of St
composer Nikolai Kapustin and Violeta Parra’s unfinished work El Martin’s Café. Tickets include a
showcase performances by a Gavilán (Sparrowhawk). Jorge Bravo free hot drink. Tickets £8. Disabled
selection of his talented young pupils. (guitar), Carlos Lobo (voice) and Demi access.
Suitable for adults and children. García Sabat (percussion). Tickets
Free admission. Tickets from £17/£15; under 25 years £5. Disabled
the Oxmarket on 01243 779103. access.
Disasbled access.
Sunday, July 7, 6pm. Tuesday, July 9, 1.10pm. Tuesday, July 9, 6.30pm.
A LATE CHORAL MASTERPIECE ALESSANDRA POMPILI AND POETRY AND MUSIC WITH DAME
BY J S BACH, THE CONSORT OF EINAR JOHANNESSON, PATRICIA ROUTLEDGE, SOUTH
TWELVE, ST PAUL’S CHURCH, CHICHESTER CATHEDRAL, DOWNS POETRY FESTIVAL,
NORTHGATE, CHICHESTER, PO19 1PX. CHICHESTER CATHEDRAL,
PO19 6FT. PO19 1PX.
Acclaimed international
The Consort and Portsmouth musicians Icelandic clarinettist Dame Patricia Routledge reads
Baroque Choir perform one of Einar Johannesson and Italian Keats’ immortal Odes to mark the
Bach’s greatest choral works, pianist Alessandra Pompili join bicentenary of their composition in
his B minor Mass. Written late in forces to present an inspirational this celebration of poetry and music,
Bach’s life, it features a rich array of programme of music on an Italian held in the atmospheric setting of
solo instruments including flutes, theme, including pieces by Liszt the cathedral. With stimulating new
oboes, a natural horn, three natural and Nino Rota. Free admission, poetry read by South Downs poets
trumpets and timpani and includes with retiring collection in aid of the and live music performed by Linda
some of his most deeply-felt religious Chichester Cathedral Restoration & Kelsall-Barnett on classical guitar.
inspirations. Tickets £15; students Development Trust. Disabled access. Tickets £9.50; students £7.50.
£8; children £8. Disabled access. Disabled access.
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7.30pm.
HARPSICHORD RECITAL, THE LYRICAL EUPHONIUM
VIEWS OF ENGLAND: JOSEPH SCARLATTI & BACH BY SYLVIA RECITAL, MARTIN SMITH, CHRIST
SPOONER, CELLO & DAVID OWEN ELLISON, OXMARKET GALLERY, CHURCH, OLD MARKET AVENUE,
NORRIS, PIANO, OXMARKET ST ANDREW’S COURT, OFF EAST CHICHESTER, PO19 1SW.
GALLERY, ST ANDREW’S COURT, STREET, CHICHESTER, PO19 1YH.
OFF EAST STREET, CHICHESTER, Following an outstanding recent
PO19 1YH. Sylvia Ellison will be bringing her recital to a packed St Martin in the
modern double- manual harpsichord Fields, Martin Smith (euphonium) will
Cellist Joseph Spooner and pianist, and comparing it with the Oxmarket’s entertain you accompanied by pianist
David Owen Norris consider England 1910 Bechstein piano in a recital Chris Coote. Hummel, Elgar, Strauss
through the ears of familiar and less including works by Scarlatti and and Sir Karl Jenkins’ Euphonium
well-known composers. Performed Bach. Performed among paintings Concerto will feature and will send
among paintings by Catherine Barnes and prints by Catherine Barnes you away smiling and raising funds
and prints by Daphne Casdagli. and Daphne Casdagli. Tickets £10; for the British Heart Foundation.
Tickets £15; students free at the students free at the door. Disabled Tickets £10; seniors £8; students
door. Disabled access. access. £5; children £5. Disabled access.
Wednesday, July 10, Thursday, July 11, 7pm. Thursday, July 11, 7.30pm.
7.30pm.
THE PREBENDAL SCHOOL BEETHOVEN’S ARCHDUKE PIANO
NATURE VERSUS NURTURE: BIBI SUMMER CONCERT, CHICHESTER TRIO, OXMARKET GALLERY, ST
HEAL, SOPRANO & AMANDA CATHEDRAL, PO19 1PX. ANDREW’S COURT, OFF EAST
COOK, GUITAR, AMICI CONCERTS, STREET, CHICHESTER, PO19 1YH.
ST PANCRAS CHURCH, EASTGATE The summer concert is the highlight
SQUARE, CHICHESTER, PO19 7LJ. of the musical year at The Prebendal Nicholas Gleed (piano) is joining
School and brings together a range the long-established chamber
This exquisite pairing of voice and of ensembles, solo performances and music partnership of Graham Elliott
guitar delves through the universal duets, as well as wonderful pieces (cello) and Michael Sullivan (violin).
truths of our nature and along the from the concert band and the 1st Performing piano trios by Haydn
paths of our own nurture. In an Orchestra. Admission free, although in D and Mozart K496, culminating
intimate programme brought to life there will be a retiring collection. in Beethoven’s Archduke Trio.
in stunning interpretations of Britten, Disabled access. Performed among paintings by
Rodrigo and Schubert. Tickets Catherine Barnes and prints by
£17/£15; under 25 years £5. Disabled Daphne Casdagli. Sponsored by the
access. artists. Tickets £12; students free at
the door. Disabled access.
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UNICORN FREQUENCY, AMICI AN EVENING OF ROMANTIC OCULI ENSEMBLE, AMICI
CONCERTS, ST PANCRAS CHURCH, MUSIC: THE LUC SISTERS – CONCERTS, ST PANCRAS CHURCH,
EASTGATE SQUARE, CHICHESTER, IMY AND MARIA LUC, CHRIST EASTGATE SQUARE, CHICHESTER,
PO19 7LJ. CHURCH, OLD MARKET AVENUE, PO19 7LJ.
CHICHESTER, PO19 7XF.
Dazzling classical music juxtaposed Violinist Emma Parker and friends
with Russian gypsy gems, Hungarian From the early romanticism of from the internationally award-
folk, Romanian laments, Bulgarian Schubert’s Fantasia for piano duo winning Badke Quartet have formed
dances, free improvisation and jazz: a to Chopin’s piano works, acclaimed Oculi Ensemble to continue their rich
fiery ensemble of virtuosos featuring pianists Imy and Maria will transport history of collaborations, inviting
guitar, accordion, double bass and you to the world of the different the finest of chamber musicians.
percussion, led by violinist Bogdan composers’ love of melody and Programme: Brahms String Quintet
Vacarescu. Tickets £17/£15; under harmony. Tickets £17/£15; under 25 o 88, Mozart String Quintet in G
25 years £5. Disabled access. years £5. Disabled access. minor k516, Webern Langsamer Satz
for string quartet. Tickets £17/£15;
under 25 years £5. Disabled access.
Friday, July 12, 12.30pm. Friday, July 12, 7.30pm. Saturday, July 13, 7.30pm.
DIE SCHONE MULLERIN, TOM OPERA NIGHT, 60 MINUTES OF SULL’ARIA: SONGS AND DUETS
BULLARD BARITONE, OXMARKET CLASSICAL MUSIC, ALEXANDRA FOR SOPRANO, TAMZIN BARNETT
GALLERY, ST ANDREW’S COURT, THEATRE, REGIS CENTRE, BOGNOR AND RHIANNON MERRIFIELD,
OFF EAST STREET, CHICHESTER, REGIS PO21 1BL. CHRIST CHURCH, OLD MARKET
PO19 1YH. AVENUE, CHICHESTER, PO19 1SW.
A night of famous opera extracts
Tom returns to perform Schubert’s and overtures to include Mozart, Enjoy an evening of songs and duets
best-loved lieder. A rare opportunity Rossini, Bizet and other famous for soprano with Tamzin Barnett and
to hear solo a singer with London composers. Presented by Roger Rhiannon Merrifield, singers from
Voices (Berio, Proms), Synergy Vocals Clayden, conducted by Mark Fitz- Chichester. Tamzin recently made her
(MacMillan), Tenebrae, Opera up Gerald. Jonathan Strange leads debut with New Sussex Opera and
Close, and Swingle Singers. www. the professional string orchestra. Rhiannon studies at the renowned
tombullard.net. Performed among Tickets £12.50; students £6.50; Royal Northern College. The concert
paintings by Catherine Barnes and children £6.50, from regiscentre. will feature music by Mozart, Rossini
prints by Daphne Casdagli. Tickets co.uk or 60minutesofclassicalmusic. and works by female composers.
£10. Disabled access. co.uk. Disabled access. Tickets £12.50; students £5;
children free. Disabled access.
Call the box office: 01243 816525 or 775888 or visit: www.thenovium.org/boxoffice 13MUSIC
JAZZ, BLUES, FOLK,
WORLD , ROCK
Saturday, July 13, 7.30pm. Saturday, June 15, 6.30pm.
Sunday, June 23, 6.30pm.
SUMMER CONCERT, CHICHESTER Saturday, July 13, 6.30pm.
SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA, ST
PAUL’S CHURCH, CHURCHSIDE,
Sunday, July 14, 6.30pm.
CHICHESTER, PO19 6FT.
GUITARS IN THE GARDEN, WEST
Catherine Lawlor will be the soloist in DEAN GARDENS RESTAURANT,
Brahms’ violin concerto. Catherine PO18 0RX.
is a brilliant young violinist who has
studied and performed extensively in Guitars in the Garden play café music,
this country as well as Europe, Asia a genre from Bach to Blues, Django to
and the USA. CSO will also perform contemporary, which is interspersed
Dvorak’s Slavonic Dances and his with voice. The venue is the lovely
Symphony No 5. Simon Wilkins restaurant garden of West Dean, with
conducts. Tickets £12; students £5; beautiful views of the Downs. The
children free (under 16). Disabled restaurant will be open for food and
access. drink. Tickets £8. Disabled access.
Sunday, July 14, 4pm (doors Saturday, June 15, Saturday, June 15, 7.30pm.
open 3.30pm for drinks). 12 noon-9pm.
MONARCHY – THE ULTIMATE
PIANO DUETS, EDWARD COOKE CHI-FEST, CHICHESTER COLLEGE, TRIBUTE TO QUEEN, ASSEMBLY
AND ROB GALLOP, ST PAUL’S WESTGATE FIELDS, CHICHESTER, ROOM, NORTH STREET,
CHURCH, CHICHESTER, PO19 6FT. PO19 1SB. CHICHESTER, PO19 1LQ.
From the well-known Slavonic Chichester College comes to life Calling all Queen fans. Monarchy,
dances of Dvorak to the hidden with nine hours of live music. A the ultimate tribute to Queen, your
Spanish gems of Moszkowski, this is host of bands are set to perform, chance to re-live the magic of Queen
a journey across Europe, exploring showcasing the talents of students with this most authentic band, all
the delights of a variety of musical (past and present) as well as local of whose members are Queen Fan
traditions. Free admission. Donation groups, musicians and performers. Club enthusiasts. Undoubtedly,
to Chestnut Tree House. Disabled Chi-Fest is a fantastic, free family the definitive tribute to Queen and
access. day out, with lots to keep the kids Freddie is bound to wow you. Tickets
entertained. Free admission. £20. Disabled access.
Disabled access.
14 www.festivalofchichester.co.uk festivalofchichester @festofchi #festofchiSaturday, June 15, 8pm. Tuesday, June 18, 1pm. Friday, June 21, 7.30pm.
SIMPLY DAN – THE MUSIC OF FROM BACH TO THE AMAZON, THE ED GOODALE BAND,
STEELY DAN, THE CHICHESTER EMILY BURRIDGE, ST JOHN’S OXMARKET GALLERY, ST
INN, 38 WEST STREET, CHAPEL, ST JOHN’S STREET, ANDREW’S COURT, EAST STREET,
CHICHESTER, PO19 3RP. CHICHESTER, PO19 1UR. CHICHESTER, PO19 1YH.
Steely Dan were one of the most From Bach to the Amazon is an Ed Goodale returns to the Festival
iconic bands of all time, revered for innovative solo cello concert by of Chichester having toured his
their musicianship and song-writing the virtuoso cellist Emily Burridge. infectious brand of folk rock
prowess. Simply Dan offer a one-off A musical journey beginning with throughout the UK and Europe. With
chance to experience Steely Dan’s movements from the G major suite brother Ollie on percussion and a
seminal album AJA live plus back by J S Bach and then Emily recreates brace of Steves on guitar, Ed’s band
catalogue of hits. Don’t miss this her compositions from the double are building a fast-growing following,
great night out! Support: Ruby & CD release Out of the Blue & Into the and an energetic fun evening is a
The Acoustic Stone. Tickets £18 in Amazon. Tickets £10; seniors £8; certainty. Tickets £10; seniors
advance, £22 on the door. Disabled students £8; children £5. Disabled £7.50; students £7.50; children
access. access. £7.50. Disabled access.
Sunday, June 16, 7.30pm. Thursday, June 20, 7.30pm. Friday, June 21, 8pm.
A MEDITERRANEAN SERENADE BY LOUIS DE BERNIÈRES: THE SONGS, RUBY & THE REVELATORS, THE
PLASTIKES KAREKLES, ST JOHN’S BLAKEFEST, ST JOHN’S CHAPEL, CHICHESTER INN, 38 WEST
CHAPEL, ST JOHN’S STREET, ST JOHN’S STREET, CHICHESTER, STREET, CHICHESTER, PO19 1RP.
CHICHESTER, PO19 1UR. PO19 1UR.
If you like your soul music smoking
This internationally-acclaimed The internationally-acclaimed author hot and your blues straight from the
Greek bouzouki band is well loved of Captain Corelli’s Mandolin, Louis de heart, do not miss this! Described as
in Chichester. They return to St Bernières returns to the Festival after a must-see live act, local chanteuse
John’s Chapel after a spectacular sell-out shows last summer. This year Ruby is a regular on the UK’s blues
event at Halnaker in 2018. They bring he entertains with his highly-original, and soul circuit. With a number
traditional and rebetiko songs from moving and inspiring songs in a of new releases lined up, 2019 is
their vast repertoire: songs of simple programme of words and music. certainly shaping up to be their
situations, sad or happy moments, With support from jazz/poetry duo best yet. Tickets £12; seniors £10;
pain, poverty and exile. Tickets £12; Jamie Leeming (guitar) and Barry students £10. Disabled access.
students £8; children £5 for over Smith (words). Tickets £12; students
six years. Disabled access. £10. Disabled access.
Call the box office: 01243 816525 or 775888 or visit: www.thenovium.org/boxoffice 15Saturday, June 22, 7.30pm. Saturday, June 22, 8.30pm. Tuesday, June 25,
12 noon-2pm.
WISH WE WERE PINK FLOYD, PHAT LICK AT THE HAVANA –
ASSEMBLY ROOM, NORTH STREET, HIGH ENERGY FUNK AND SOUL FOLK IN THE CAFÉ WITH PETE COE,
CHICHESTER, PO19 1LQ. CLASSICS, LA HAVANA BAR, 3 BRICK KILN GARDEN CENTRE,
LITTLE LONDON, CHICHESTER, BOGNOR ROAD, CHICHESTER,
Come and see a magical laser show PO19 1PH. PO20 1EJ.
accompanying an array of Pink Floyd
music with great guitar riffs and a Debi Dryer (vocals) is joined by the Pete Coe has been one of the
fine tribute to the song-writing talent hugely-talented Rich Carter on best-known, popular and respected
of such an iconic band. A psychedelic drums, Gareth Sidwell (bass) and performers on the national folk scene
feast to savour! Tickets £20. Bradley Jordan (keys) in a seven- for over four decades. Come along
Disabled access. piece line-up that delivers a unique to enjoy a wonderful concert from a
mix of funky grooves, phat licks and master of the genre. Admission free.
pulsating dance tunes to help you Booking advisable on 01243 756170
remember what Saturday nights are or office@brickkilngardencentre.
for. Tickets £5. Disabled access. co.uk. Disabled access.
Saturday, June 22, 7.30pm. Sunday, June 23, 8pm. Tuesday, June 25, 7.30pm.
SONGS FROM IRELAND, EDUARDO NIEBLA EXPERIENCE, POETRY & JAZZ CAFÉ WITH SEAN
ISOSCELES, ST JOHN’S CHAPEL, ROOTS AROUND THE WORLD, O’BRIEN, EDES HOUSE, WEST
ST JOHN’S STREET, CHICHESTER, ST JOHN’S CHAPEL, ST JOHN’S STREET, CHICHESTER, PO19 1RW.
PO19 1UR. STREET, CHICHESTER, PO19 1UR.
Acclaimed poet Sean O’Brien and
Now, the clue is in the title. Irish-born Popular demand brings formidable jazz stars the Dream Duo, with Julian
Pat Abernethy and Dave Marsden flamenco jazz guitar virtuoso and Stringle and Dominic Ashworth
return to the Festival for the sixth master Eduardo Niebla back to on clarinet and guitar, entertain
time with songs and chat in a warm, Chichester. Continually seeking out and inspire. Sean will read from
relaxed evening. Songs from Christy new musical terrain, he has traversed his T S Eliot-award nominated new
Moore, Van Morrison, Mary Black, the worlds of jazz, classical, world collection, Europa. Enjoy a delightful
The Fureys, Val Doonican and many and pop music. Tonight Eduardo mix of words and music with
more. “Almost brilliant” (Irish Times). presents a stunning repertoire, complimentary home-made cake in
Tickets £13; seniors £11; students brilliantly accompanied by Matthew the splendid setting of grade I listed
£11; children £11. Disabled access. Robinson (guitar) and Dharmesh Edes House. Tickets £15. Disabled
Parmar (tabla). Tickets £17; students access.
£10; children £10. Disabled access.
16 www.festivalofchichester.co.uk festivalofchichester @festofchi #festofchiFriday, June 28, 7.30pm. Friday, June 28, 7.45pm. Saturday, June 29,
10.30am-1pm.
THE MUSIC OF LOVE IN THE ALAN BARNES AND BRUCE
HARBOUR BY DANIELLE MORGAN/ ADAMS SEXTET, CHICHESTER OVATION MUSIC – OPEN
JOHN MERRIGAN, FATDAN JAZZ CLUB, THE PALLANT SUITE, MORNING, CHICHESTER COLLEGE
PRODUCTIONS, THE OXMARKET FREEMASON’S HALL, 7 SOUTH MUSIC DEPARTMENT, PO19 1SB.
GALLERY, OFF EAST STREET, PALLANT, CHICHESTER, PO19 1SY.
CHICHESTER, PO19 1YH.
Ovation Music is a non-profit
The always-popular Alan Barnes organisation providing music
A special evening featuring the music brings his swinging sextet to the CJC. sessions and live performance
and soundtrack from the critically- The repertoire is wide ranging and opportunities for children and young
acclaimed play Love in the Harbour varied with classics, originals and people, encouraging creativity,
written by singer/songwriter standards. The three-horn front line teamwork and a positive outlook.
Danielle Morgan and John Merrigan, allows for interesting arranging and Come and see what we get up to on
performed live by an ensemble in writing which will emphasise the Saturday mornings. Admission free.
an intimate setting. Tickets £12; band’s conviction that jazz is a branch Disabled access.
concessions £8; children under 12 of the entertainment industry.
free. Disabled access. Tickets £15. Disabled access.
Friday, June 28, 7.30pm. Friday, June 28, 8pm. Saturday, June 29, 7.30pm.
PHOENIX BIG BAND – EVENING THE MUSIC OF GEORGE HARRISON THE ALTER EAGLES, CHICHESTER
OF MUSIC AND DANCING, LIVE, THE ALL THINGS MUST ASSEMBLY ROOM, NORTH STREET,
CHICHESTER ASSEMBLY ROOM, PASS ORCHESTRA, ALEXANDRA CHICHESTER, PO19 1LQ.
NORTH STREET, CHICHESTER, THEATRE (REGIS CENTRE),
PO19 1LQ. BOGNOR REGIS, PO21 1BL. Back in Chichester and playing
many of the band’s greatest hits
The Phoenix Big Band returns this A fantastic ten-piece band dedicated whilst showcasing the Eagles’
year to bring you another wonderful to the Quiet Beatle’s work. George trademark duelling electric guitars.
evening of big-band music and Harrison wrote some of The Beatles’ A wonderfully-dynamic group
ballroom dancing. Put on your most beautiful songs (Something, with excellent harmonies and a
dancing shoes and be prepared to Here Comes The Sun, etc), but he great musical experience for the
be entertained with a wide range of continued to write great music during connoisseur – one not to be missed.
wonderful tunes from the ages. Ball his solo career (My Sweet Lord etc) One of These Nights to think about
gowns and bow ties optional. Tickets on 12 studio albums. A real treat, not Hotel California! Tickets £20.
£12.50. Disabled access. just for Beatles fans! Tickets £15; Disabled access.
seniors £13; students £13; children
£13. Disabled access.
Call the box office: 01243 816525 or 775888 or visit: www.thenovium.org/boxoffice 17Saturday, June 29, 7.30pm. Tuesday, July 9, Thursday, July 11, 8pm.
12 noon-2pm.
ACOUSTIC GUITAR DOUBLE CELLOPHANE FLOWERS – THE
BILL, GEOFF ROBB AND ROB JAZZ IN THE CAFÉ WITH NIGEL BEATLES REVISITED, PALLANT
JOHNSTON, THE JUBILEE HALL, PRICE, BRICK KILN GARDEN SUITE, CHICHESTER, PO19 1SY.
NEW PARK COMMUNITY CENTRE, CENTRE, BOGNOR ROAD,
CHICHESTER, PO19 7XY. CHICHESTER, PO20 1EJ. A trio of experienced musicians
interpreting The Beatles’ work in a
A unique double bill of two Award-winning jazz guitarist new, refreshing way focusing on the
remarkable guitarists. Geoff Robb Nigel Price has become widely vocals, accompanied by only one
is a classically-trained player of acknowledged for his blend of guitar. Guitarist/singer Alex Eberhard
superb skill and creativity. Rob flowing bebop lines, deep blues joins forces with Lucy Pickering and
Johnston builds on his own classical sensibility and mastery of chording. Rachel Myer to explore the Lennon/
background with a brilliant individual Admission free. Booking advisable McCartney catalogue. A musical
style including live looping technology on 01243 756170 or office@ journey from A Hard Day’s Night to
and guitar percussion. Tickets £12; brickkilngardencentre.co.uk. Here Comes The Sun. Tickets £12;
seniors £10; students £10; children Disabled access. seniors £10; students £10; children
£6. Disabled access. £10. Disabled access.
Saturday, July 6, 7.30pm. Tuesday, July 9, 4.30pm. Friday, July 12, 7.30pm.
JOHN LAW CLASSICAL/JAZZ GUITARS IN THE GARDEN, ST ABBA’S ANGELS, ASSEMBLY
FUSION AND INTERPRETATION, MARTIN’S ORGANIC COFFEE ROOM, NORTH STREET,
OXMARKET GALLERY, ST HOUSE, CHICHESTER, PO19 1NP. CHICHESTER, PO19 1LQ.
ANDREW’S COURT, OFF EAST
STREET, CHICHESTER, PO19 1YH. Guitars in the Garden play café music, Get ready to reminisce and tap your
a genre from Bach to blues, Django toes to Abba’s Angels performing
“One of the UK’s most imaginative and to contemporary, which is often Abba’s greatest hits with great
versatile jazz pianists” (International interspersed with improvisation. gusto. Authentic costumes and
Piano Magazine) presenting original Venue is the walled garden of St choreographed dance routines
compositions and new versions Martin’s Café. Tickets include a transport you to the Abba era. Let
of tunes from the jazz repertoire. free hot drink. Tickets £8. Disabled out your inner Dancing Queen and
Performed in the paintings and access. treat yourself to a night to remember.
prints exhibition by Catherine Barnes Tickets £20. Disabled access.
and Daphne Casdagli. Tickets £12;
students free at the door. Disabled
access.
18 www.festivalofchichester.co.uk festivalofchichester @festofchi #festofchiTHEATRE
Saturday, July 13, 7.30pm. Sunday, June 16, 7.30pm.
Garden open from 4pm.
THE ROLLING TONES, ASSEMBLY
ROOM, NORTH STREET, IKARUS INC, THE RUDE
CHICHESTER, PO19 1LQ. MECHANICAL THEATRE,
HALNAKER PARK COTTAGE
Travel back in time to the heyday of GARDEN, PARK LANE, HALNAKER,
the 1960s and 1970s and revel in this NEAR CHICHESTER, PO18 0QH.
authentic tribute to the legendary
Rolling Stones playing the hits that Another sparkling evening of outdoor
shook the establishment and made theatre. The story of Daedalus and
them so unique. Remember, it’s only his son Ikarus who sell dreams to
Rock ‘n’ Roll and you will like it, like the good folk of Dreamland in the
it. Satisfaction guaranteed! Tickets American Mid-West. Come early
£20. Disabled access. (from 4 pm) to enjoy the garden, cook
on the barbecues and picnic. Tickets
£17; seniors £16; students £13;
children £10. Disabled access.
Saturday, June 15, 11am,
ST JOHN’S CHAPEL, ST JOHN’S
STREET, CHICHESTER PO19 1UU.
Saturday, June 22, 11am;
PALLANT HOUSE GALLERY
GARDEN, NORTH PALLANT,
CHICHESTER, PO19 1TJ.
Saturday, June 29, 11am,
THE STUDIO, NEW PARK CENTRE,
NEW PARK ROAD, CHICHESTER,
Sunday, July 14, 3pm (entry PO19 7XY. Friday, June 21, 7.45pm
and picnics from 1.30pm). Saturday, July 6, 2pm, (doors 7pm).
CHICHESTER LIBRARY, TOWER
MARY ANN KENNEDY: GLASCHU, STREET, CHICHESTER, PO19 1QJ. CHICHESTER CABARET CLUB
AMICI CONCERTS, HALNAKER PRESENTS DRAG STARS, DAWN’S
PARK COTTAGE, FAR END OF A TRIBUTE TO THE WIT OF VINTAGE DO, ASSEMBLY ROOM,
PARK LANE, HALNAKER, NEAR N F SIMPSON, CHICHESTER THE COUNCIL HOUSE, NORTH
CHICHESTER, PO18 0QH. COMMUNITY THEATRE. STREET, CHICHESTER, PO19 1LQ.
Glasgow Gael Mary Ann Kennedy, Three short plays by N F Simpson to Chichester’s own Cabaret Club
a multi award-winning musician, celebrate the centenary of his birth. – brainchild of award-winning
singer, writer and producer, is joined He was a proponent of The Theatre entertainer Dawn Gracie – is
by Finlay Wells on guitar, bringing of the Absurd and his work mixes a throwing a camp and colourful
to life the real people, places and comic brew from Lewis Carroll to drag show for this year’s Festival.
stories of her Gaelic songs. Tickets W S Gilbert and The Goons. Gladly This cabaret evening is set to be a
£17 (£18.50 on the door) including Otherwise, OH and Have Done will high-octane extravaganza, not for
glass of wine; under 25 years £10; together run about 25 minutes. the faint-hearted. Dressing up is
under 18 years free at the gate if Directed by Roger Redfarn. Free encouraged. Tickets £17. Disabled
dry weather. Disabled access. admission. Disabled access. access.
Call the box office: 01243 816525 or 775888 or visit: www.thenovium.org/boxoffice 19Wednesday, July 10,
7.30pm. Thursday, July
11, 7.30pm. Friday, July 12,
7.30pm. Saturday, July 13,
7.30pm.
TWO SPARKLING COMEDIES
FOR A SUMMER EVENING, THE
CHICHESTER COMMUNITY
Saturday, June 22, 5.30pm. Tuesday, July 2, 7.30pm. THEATRE, RIVERSIDE THEATRE,
CHICHESTER COLLEGE,
Wednesday, July 3, 7.30pm.
CHICHESTER, PO19 1SB.
THE GREEN SHIP, CHICHESTER
LIBRARY, TOWER STREET, LOVE IN THE HARBOUR BY EDDIE
CHICHESTER, PO19 1QJ. The Odds of Being Earnest by Greg
ALFORD & MUSIC BY MORGAN/
Mosse: the scene is Monte Carlo in
MERRIGAN, THE HARBOUR
1914, 20 years after The Importance
Quentin Blake’s beautifully-illustrated THEATRE COMPANY, THE
of Being Earnest and reveals a
children’s book The Green Ship OXMARKET GALLERY, OFF EAST
chance meeting between Lady
is adapted for the first time into STREET, CHICHESTER, PO19 1YH.
Bracknell and Canon Chasuble.
a magical stage play by Librarian
Plus The Dark Lady of the Sonnets
Theatre. The family-friendly show A moving dramatisation of the lives by George Bernard Shaw: William
is visiting libraries, schools and of real-life Irish heroes in the original Shakespeare, intending to meet the
community spaces as part of a Royal Flying Corps set near the end of Dark Lady, accidentally encounters
UK-wide tour in 2019. Recommended WWI. A heart-warming story about Queen Elizabeth I and attempts to
for children aged five years and over. their comradery, bravery, humour persuade her to create a National
Tickets £5; children (aged 13 and and heartbreak. Tickets £15; seniors Theatre. Tickets £12. Disabled
under) £3. Disabled access. £12; students (15 years and up) £10. access.
Disabled access.
Monday, July 1, 7.45pm. Tuesday, July 2, 7.45pm. SPOKEN
Wednesday, July 3, 7.45pm.
Friday, July 5, 7.45pm.
Thursday, July 4, 7.45pm.
Saturday, July 6, 7.45pm. WORD
Tuesday, July 9, 7.45pm. Monday, July 8, 7.45pm.
Thursday, July 11, 7.45pm. Wednesday, July 10,
Saturday, July 13, 7.45pm. 7.45pm. Friday, July 12.
7.45pm.
TWELFTH NIGHT BY WILLIAM
SHAKESPEARE, DIRECTED BY TONS OF MONEY BY WILL EVANS
JOHN HYATT, THE PERGOLA OPEN + VALENTINE, ADAPTED BY
AIR THEATRE, NEW THEATRE ALAN AYCKBOURN, DIRECTED
PRODUCTIONS, WEST DEAN BY BARBARA MACWHIRTER, THE
GARDENS, WEST DEAN NEAR PERGOLA OPEN AIR THEATRE,
CHICHESTER, PO18 0QZ. NEW THEATRE PRODUCTIONS,
WEST DEAN GARDENS, WEST
NTP proudly present Twelfth Night DEAN NR CHICHESTER, PO18 0QZ.
for their 40th-anniversary year.
Tickets £10; children under 16 £8. NTP proudly present Tons Of Money
Disabled access. Picnics welcome. for their 40th-anniversary year.
The West Dean Gardens Restaurant Tickets £10; children under 16 £8.
for pre-theatre supper and/or drinks Disabled access. Picnics welcome.
until 7.30pm on theatre nights; tel The West Dean Gardens Restaurant
01243 818215. for pre-theatre supper and/or drinks
until 7.30pm on theatre nights; tel
01243 818215.
20 www.festivalofchichester.co.uk festivalofchichester @festofchi #festofchiSaturday, June 15, Tuesday, June 18, 7.30pm. Wednesday, June 19,
11am-12pm. 6.30pm.
CIRCULAR REASONING: THE
STORIES AND DRAWINGS WITH RISE OF FLAT EARTH BELIEF, VICTORIA HISLOP IN
AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR AND CHICHESTER SKEPTICS IN THE CONVERSATION WITH KATE
ILLUSTRATOR SOPHY HENN, PUB, THE CHICHESTER INN, 38 MOSSE, CHICHESTER CATHEDRAL,
CHICHESTER LIBRARY, TOWER WEST STREET, CHICHESTER, PO19 1PX.
STREET, CHICHESTER, PO19 1QJ. PO19 1RP.
Victoria Hislop, bestselling author
Join author/illustrator Sophy Henn In six years, Flat Earth belief has gone of The Island, talks to Cicestrian
for stories, draw-alongs and some from niche to mainstream, gaining and successful writer Kate Mosse
mind-blowing life-size facts in this international media coverage and about her new novel, Those Who Are
jam-packed event which includes Bad countless followers. Skeptic Michael Loved. Set against the backdrop of
Nana (early reader), Lifesize (non- Marshall discusses his experiences the German occupation of Greece,
fiction) and her brand-new picture of the Flat Earth movement and Victoria Hislop sheds light on the
book Super Duper You! For children reports back from the UK’s first-ever complexity of Greece’s traumatic
ages four to eight. Free admission. Flat Earth convention. Tickets £8. past. Tickets £7.50. Disabled access.
Book on Eventbrite. Disabled access. Disabled access.
Monday, June 17, 7pm. Wednesday, June 19, Thursday, June 20, 2pm.
12 noon-2pm.
PROMOTE THAT BOOK, CHINDI BOHEMIAN TRAINSPOTTER GO
AUTHORS, STUDIO, NEW PARK ONE-WOMAN BANDS: FEMALE AMERIKA, THE STORYTELLER,
CENTRE, NEW PARK ROAD, ACHIEVING, OFTEN WITHOUT UPSTAIRS @ ST MARTIN’S
CHICHESTER, PO19 7XY. MEN, SANDRA SAER, SMH BOOKS, TEAROOMS, 3 ST MARTIN’S
OLD COURT ROOM, NORTH STREET, STREET, CHICHESTER, PO19 1NP.
You have written a book, maybe you CHICHESTER, PO19 1LQ.
even have a publisher, now comes In 1891, Dvorak was invited to
the difficult job – getting noticed. A recent double celebration marked establish America’s first national
Join our panel of local authors 30 years of publishing SMH books, music conservatoire. His time there,
to learn some of the secrets of with publication of my last book, for produced works considered among
gaining reviews with blog tours, children, Star Sandwiches and Moon his greatest, including the New World
networking on social media, targeted Custard. I consider the adventures, Symphony. The Storyteller, aka Len
advertising at minimal cost and more. successes, calculated risks taken, Gould, relates the bittersweet tale in
Refreshments available. Tickets £8. mainly as a one-woman band. words and music. Come early; space
Disabled access. Tickets £7; seniors £5; students £5. is limited. Remember to purchase
Disabled access. something from the café. Free
Admission. No disabled access.
Call the box office: 01243 816525 or 775888 or visit: www.thenovium.org/boxoffice 21Thursday, June 20, 6-7pm. Thursday, June 20, 7.30pm. Monday, June 24, 7pm.
500 YEARS OF CAMBRIDGE LOUIS DE BERNIÈRES: THE SONGS, A C GRAYLING: THE ROOTS
SPIES, TALKS AT SIX, BASSIL BLAKEFEST, ST JOHN’S CHAPEL, AND FRUITS OF HUMANISM,
SHIPPAM CENTRE, TOZER WAY, ST JOHN’S STREET, CHICHESTER CHICHESTER HUMANISTS,
CHICHESTER, PO19 7LG. PO19 1UR. WATERSTONES, WEST STREET,
CHICHESTER, PO19 1QD.
We all love a good spy film. This talk by The internationally-acclaimed author
Craig Gershater, Cambridge lecturer, of Captain Corelli’s Mandolin, Louis Humanism has surged in popularity
writer, and scientist, explores the de Bernières returns to the Festival in recent years. The membership
origins of spying in Cambridge after sell-out shows last summer. of the Humanists UK charity has
University. From Elizabethan times This year he entertains with his highly increased tenfold in 12 years. But
to the Cambridge 5, they seemed to original, moving and inspiring songs what’s it all about? Professor A C
choose to work for both sides. We in a programme of words and music. Grayling will explore the ethics, ideas
investigate. Donations to Cancer With support from jazz/poetry duo and values of humanists, drawing
Research UK. Free admission. Jamie Leeming (guitar) and Barry on his experience as a philosopher,
Disabled access. Smith (words). Tickets £12; students author and campaigner. Tickets £6.
£10. Disabled access. Disabled access.
Thursday, June 20, Saturday, June 22, 5pm. Monday, June 24, 7pm.
6.15-7.45pm.
THE INSPIRATION BEHIND THE A GLIMPSE OF LIFE, CHINDI
STORIES FROM THE DOWNLANDS: WILLOW COTTAGE TRILOGY, AUTHORS, STUDIO, NEW PARK
CHALK TRACKS BY GINA CLARE CASSY, THE WOOLPACK CENTRE, NEW PARK ROAD,
CHALLEN, THE STUDIO, NEW PARK PUB, 77 FISHBOURNE ROAD WEST, CHICHESTER, PO19 7XY.
COMMUNITY CENTRE, NEW PARK CHICHESTER, PO19 3JJ.
ROAD, CHICHESTER, PO19 7XY. Telling a story is an ancient art but
An insight into the joys or otherwise what is a short story? Because it
Join local writer Gina Challen as she of running a B&B. Willow Cottage, is short, is it easy to write? How
reads from her debut collection of a listed, 17th-century property in long is short? Whether writing for
short stories, Chalk Tracks. Rooted Fishbourne was run as a B&B for pleasure or profit, our panel of short-
in the landscape of the South Downs, many years by my mum, Sheila. story writers is here to help you.
these brooding stories of haunted Stories about guests and ghosts Refreshments available. Tickets £8.
lives and fragile hopes explore the provided the perfect backdrop Disabled access.
places where the familiar threatens. for the three novels in The Willow
Tickets £5; seniors £4; students £4. Cottage Series. Tickets £3; seniors
Disabled access. £1.50; students £1.50; children
£0.50. Disabled access.
22 www.festivalofchichester.co.uk festivalofchichester @festofchi #festofchiTuesday, June 25, 7.30pm. Wednesday, June 26, Thursday, June 27, 2pm.
3.30-4.30pm.
POETRY & JAZZ CAFÉ WITH SEAN ‘ROOTLESS COSMOPOLITAN’
O’BRIEN, EDES HOUSE, WEST MYSTERIES AND CODES WITH MEETS THE GREAT TUNESMITHS,
STREET, CHICHESTER, PO19 1RW. AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR HELEN THE STORYTELLER, ST MARTIN’S
DENNIS, CHICHESTER LIBRARY, TEA ROOMS, 3 ST MARTINS
Acclaimed poet Sean O’Brien and TOWER STREET, CHICHESTER, STREET, CHICHESTER, PO19 1NP.
jazz stars the Dream Duo, with Julian PO19 1QJ.
Stringle and Dominic Ashworth Following last week’s event
on clarinet and guitar, entertain Award-winning writer Helen Dennis, featuring Dvorak’s time in
and inspire. Sean will read from author of the River of Ink series and America, The Storyteller charts
his T S Eliot-award nominated new Secret Breakers, will read from her his personal journey as a music
collection, Europa. Enjoy a delightful books and discuss the background to lover concentrating on music from
mix of words and music with her stories. She will also chat about the great man and other, more
complimentary home-made cake in writing, so come along ready to ask unexpected influences. Come early
the splendid setting of grade I listed questions and find out more. For ages as space is limited and be prepared
Edes House. Tickets £15. Disabled eight and up. Free admission. Book to buy something from the café. Free
access. on Eventbrite. Disabled access. admission. No disabled access.
Wednesday June 26, 11am. Wednesday, June 26, 6pm. Thursday, June 27, 6-7pm.
A WOMAN’S PLACE IS… IN THE JILL ROSE: NURSING CHURCHILL, THE BATTLE OF WATERLOO, TALKS
CATHEDRAL! , THE WEST DOOR, WATERSTONES BOOKSHOP, AT SIX, BASSIL SHIPPAM CENTRE,
CHICHESTER CATHEDRAL, THE DOLPHIN AND ANCHOR, TOZER WAY, CHICHESTER,
PO19 1PX. CHICHESTER, PO10 9HD. PO19 7LG.
The 2018 centenary of some women Discussion with Nursing Churchill Paul Chamberlain explains how The
receiving the vote for the first (Wartime Life from the Private Battle of Waterloo is probably the
time has reminded us of their long Letters of Winston Churchill’s Nurse) most famous action in British history,
struggle for recognition. In the author Jill Rose (née Miles), whose but was it a British victory? The
cathedral, women are sometimes family has a long-time Chichester Prussians together with Germans,
commemorated as ‘relicts’ of their connection. “Fine and fun new Dutch and Belgian soldiers also
pre-deceased husbands! Explore book on Churchill from the letters fought on those muddy slopes,
works designed and/or executed by of his nurse Doris Miles… I heartily to make up Wellington’s Army.
women including tapestry, stained recommend it” (Churchill biographer, Donations to Waterloo Uncovered.
glass, sculpture and embroidery. Andrew Roberts). Tickets £4 (£3 Free admission . Disabled access.
Tickets £7. Disabled access. redeemable against purchase of
the book). Disabled access.
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