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Music Art Comedy
Drama Dance Film CHELTENHAM
Encounters
23 April –12 May 2019
Easter Holiday Workshops 12–17 April
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E N C O U N T E R S celebrate challenge entertain engage
‘I believe profoundly that relationship is at the heart of who God is, and in my role as
bishop I continue to be shaped by human encounter with people of all ages carrying
different stories amid the joys and pains of their lives. This Christian Arts Festival is
an invitation to everyone including those of different faith backgrounds and those
of no faith, to celebrate, explore and discover more of life in many vibrant ways.’
Rt Revd Rachel Treweek, Bishop of Gloucester, Patron
Through the creative arts we celebrate and engage with
creation’s glory in all its beauty and drama, comedy and
tragedy. Our hope is that everyone who participates in
this year’s Festival will be entertained and challenged to
WELCOME
to our 2019 Festival celebrating
discover more of Life in all its fullness. and exploring Encounters.
The Festival aims to cross boundaries and build community • Encounter the beauty of Christian
through the arts, creating a shared language for the heritage alongside fresh expression.
expression of faith in the public space. This is reflected in
• Encounter belief which gives hope
this year’s theme of ‘Encounters’.
to many in a confused world.
The Festival not only brings great events to our town, such • Encounter Jesus afresh through
as Soul Sanctuary Gospel Choir, Elim Sound, Jonathan Veira, drama, music and live testimony.
Harry and Chris but is principally homegrown, comprising
events and workshops hosted by local churches, faith and • Encounter solidarity and respect for
other community groups in the area. Here you will find the each other as different communities
peace and fruitfulness of an allotment garden alongside come together.
the exuberance and colour of a medieval pageant! • Encounter unique people worshiping
in many diverse and imaginative ways.
We could not exist without the sponsors, churches,
organisations taking part and the stewards helping at • Enjoy learning new skills in creating
the events. Thank you for your support in so many extraordinary art, drama, words
Artists’ names ‘Encounters’ Art Exhibition, The Hub Gallery. christianartsfestival.org
different ways for this and our past Festivals. and music.
My personal thanks to Nikki as Project Leader and to • Find out how artists encounter
my fellow trustees for your tremendous capacity to God’s calling on their lives through
touch human lives for good, and for your vision, inspiration their God-given gifts.
and hard work in bringing this year’s Festival to fruition. • Many of them taking faith and the
arts into schools to enrich young lives.
Duncan Munro (Chair)
Beck Donaldson, Georgina Jardim, Anthony Oliver Nikki Seville, Project Leader
and Sue Holbrook (Trustees).
There are bursary tickets for those whom finance makes attendance prohibitive, contact:
nikki@christianartsfestival.org
Christian Arts Festival cannot accept liability for any loss, damage or injury sustained by any member of the public visiting any exhibition or event,
who do so at their own risk. Every effort has been made to ensure all times and details are correct at time of going to press.
Please check www.christianartsfestival.org for latest information. Registered charity no. 1164117
Superman Meets Jesus image on the front cover by Philip Middleton: winner of the Encounters Art Competition.
Judge: PJ Crook MBE. Other images clockwise: The Richness of the Word by Sally Snape, The Human Story by
Louis Parsons and Inside-Out artist Liz Robertson.
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Acknowledgements and Thanks
Funders: Cheltenham Borough Council Community Pride, All Churches Trust, Anthony &
Penelope Oliver, The Summerfield Charitable Trust, The Anchor Foundation, Open the Book
and Bible Society, Diocesan LIFE Development Fund, The Pratt Green Trust, David Brook,
The Fiery Angel Trust, Cotteswold Dairy and a local clergy family.
Grateful thanks also to: Cheltenham Ladies’ College, GW Donaldson, Balcarras School, Art Shape,
Fibre Marketing and Art Works Design Consultants.
Organising/Creative Committee: Myn Cotterill (Treasurer), Royse Murphy, Val Ralston, Liz Robertson,
Marguerite Brown, Libby and Jeremy Wall, Judi Marsh, Becks Jack, Rev Simon Witcombe, Mike Beamish,
John Swan, Didi Jepson, Melissa Webb and Shirley Collins.
Reverends: Malc Allen, Alwyn Barry, Alison Bates, Erica Bebb, Andrew Blythe, Richard Coombs, Nick Davies, Pyrography Art Edufun
Brian Dunlop, Ruth Fitter, Gary Grady, Andy Grice, Chris Mannell, Tim Mayfield, Liz Palin, Jo Parkin, Rod Patterson,
Ken Shill, David Wellington, Patrick Wheaton and James White.
with Steve Hutchinson, Children’s Workshop (5-13 years)
Scripture Union (7 years and above) Monday 15 April, 10am-12noon, The Oasis Centre
Contributors and Coordinators: Fr David Mills, Darren Chandler, Karen Westlake, Daphne Philpot, Jerry Spence, Tuesday 16 April, 10am-12noon, St Andrew’s
Margaret Clifford, Debbie Helme, Jessica Gordon, Maureen McBane, Simon Trapnell, Colin Albert, Andy and Friday 12 April, 10am-12.30pm, The Oasis Centre
Church, Montpellier
Sharon Macauly, Tom Price, Maddie Watson, David Lynch, Lucy Taylor, Nina Kirkwood, Amanda Thiselton, Using a hot wire pen burn a picture into wood; make a
Andrea Lacey, Mike Darbandi, Jo Williamson, Peter and Christine Ormerod, Paula Gooder, Steve Hutchinson, Journey to the Cameroonian rainforest. Make rain
sign for the door into your room or let your creativity
Matheou and Sarah, Cherie Skidmore, Ian Perry, PJ Crook and Colin Masey. sticks, rain forest animal arts, djembe drumming
go into the wood with this amazing craft. Full safety
and dance. Great fun as well as fostering community
instructions given. Parents welcome to use the coffee
cohesion and greater understanding of diversity,
shop in Oasis on Friday morning run by St Aidan and
tolerance and acceptance.
St Silas Church. 30 minutes for children to make one.
Drop-in workshop, but need to book a free place online
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Arts Trail Encounters Art Exhibition:
Competition Entrants
Raise the Roof with
Art Shape, Paul Hobbs
Encounters 27 April–5 May, The Hub Gallery,
Christ Church
& Maria van-Tintelen
6–11 May, Cheltenham YMCA
2019 Celebration View with
PJ Crook: 27 April, 12noon-2pm
Preview: 3 May 6-8pm
See page 11
See page 8
Artists and Workshops Come, Draw, Explore
Images of the Divine – with Sarah Griffiths
Encountering God through Sieger Köder: Discussion and Eleanor Lee
The Covenants 28 April, 2.30-5pm, St Paul An exhibition of drawings
Shiloha Levi, Deborah Harrison and St Stephen Gloucester 3–11 May, St Luke’s Church
and Knit & Natter Group See page 10 Opening Evening with Music:
25 April–12 May, St Peter’s 3 May, 6-9pm
Church, Winchcombe
Preview: 24 April, 7.30pm
Explore with Inside-Out
Visual Artists
See page 14
iPad Music Making Sports Action Photography
See page 6 Invisible Threads Wednesday 17 April, 2-4pm, The Rock
30 April & 2 May, 5.30-6.30pm,
6–11 May (not 8 May), (12-16 years)
The Sober Parrot, See page 12 Want to ride an indoor skate park whilst being
The Human Story, Louis Parsons C3 Church Tuesday 16 April, 2-4pm & Wednesday 17 April,
Inside-Out Exhibition: photographed and filmed like a professional?
25 April–12 May, University Celebration Opening: 3-5pm, Studio 340 Cheltenham Community Project
9–13 May The Gardens Gallery If you have an artistic flare you can capture the best
Chapel, Francis Close Hall 5 May, 1.30-3pm
Celebration View: An introduction to music making, young people will
Artist Talk: 9 May, 6-7pm See page 21 moments of others whilst they get some air!
9 May, 6-8pm, 7pm Artists Talk be creating music from scratch on iPads using sounds,
See pages 6 and 22 See page 22 Bring your own scooters and helmets or The Rock
St Mark’s Art Club noises and loops to make a complete backing track. will provide everything you need on the day!
on display in Church Hall They will also learn how to sample songs, create loops
Celia Bennett and Students Talk on New Altarpiece by School Year 6 and upwards.
26 April–12 May Holy Apostles PJ Crook MBE and melodies on the Garageband music app. All finished
The Rock consent form compulsory from
Community Hall & Café 2 May, 7.30pm, St Michael & backing tracks will be uploaded as an MP3.
www.therock.uk.com/contact/information-forms
Preview: 26 April, 7-9pm All Angels Church, Bishops Cleeve
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Icon Painting Course
hosted by Ian Knowles
(Master Iconographer and Principal of
the Bethlehem Icon School)
Tuesday 23 April–Saturday 27 April, 10am-4pm,
St Nicolas’ Church (Eucharist Service Tuesday 23 April,
10-10.30am optional)
Find out how those medieval
masterpieces in the National Gallery
were painted. Learn hands-on the
ancient technique of icon painting. Encounters Art Exhibition
Over five days you will draw and paint
your own icon according to the timeless with the Cathedral Textile Workshop Celia Bennett and her Students
principles of this Orthodox Christian Friday 26 April, 10.30am-4pm, Chapter House, Friday 26 April–Saturday 4 May, 10am-4pm
art for prayer. Course covers the Gloucester Cathedral Holy Apostles Community Hall & Café
theological fundamentals, how to draw and paint icons, the Join experienced local textile artists Sue Holbrook and Preview evening Friday 26 April, 7-9pm
technique of egg tempera and much more. Beginners welcome. Liz Robertson for a day workshop to create a unique Wine & Nibbles – everyone welcome.
Cost includes the tuition, the board and natural pigments. piece of textile art as part of the Christian Arts Festival. Come and enjoy this new Art Space & Café
Materials provided – no prior art or sewing experience Monday 29 April, 11.30am-2.30pm – Soup lunches
Service of blessing at the Taize Service on Saturday 27 April. necessary. Bring packed lunch. Image: Textile Wings Wednesday 1 May, 12noon-3pm – Coffee & homemade cake
Quilt created in collaboration with textile artists, Friday 3 May, 12noon-2pm – Coffee & homemade cake
Tickets: £95 Low Waged/Unwaged: £75 craft groups and churches in 2017. Saturday 11 May, 10am-4pm – Contemporary Floral
Book online christianartsfestival.org & Art Workshops (see page 24)
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Encountering God through The Human Story Tricks and Laughs Concert of Contemporary &
The Covenants Find connection in this stunning art exhibition Steve Legg – Comedian & Magician Traditional Christian Music
Installation and exhibition of Oil Paintings by Shiloha Levi, Thursday 25 April–Sunday 12 May, Monday-Friday Friday 26 April, 7pm, The Oasis Centre
sculpture by Deborah Harrison and textiles by Winchcombe 10am–4pm, University Chapel, Francis Close Hall Seventh Day Adventist Church
Over 4,000 shows, 1.5 million miles, 23 countries
Knit and Natter Group From the big bang, through 6 waves of human growth and six penalty points. 2019 sees Steve travelling the with invited guests
Thursday 25 April–Sunday 12 May, Monday-Friday to the future of humanity. Louis’ intention in these world with his one-man show that he has been playing Friday 26 April, 7pm, St Mark’s Methodist Church
9am-5pm, Saturday 10am–5pm, Sunday 1-4pm, 10 oil paintings is that you find yourself in them. What to audiences for the last 30 years. Come and join an Come and join us for an evening concert of
St Peter’s Church, Gloucester Street, Winchcombe they challenge in you could well be what is holding you evening of family-friendly tricks and laughs. You’ll be contemporary and traditional Christian worship
Preview evening Wednesday 24 April, 7.30pm back from bringing you and your talents fully into this glad you did. 8 years upwards. music as we have an encounter with Jesus together.
God’s covenants were a bloody business right world. They will inspire you to be all that you already are
throughout the Old Testament and through to the Refreshments will be served on the evening.
and more! See page 22 for talk and page 23 for workshop.
covenant ratified by the blood of Jesus Christ.
Tickets: £8.50 8–18 years £3 Family £15.50 Book free tickets online christianartsfestival.org
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Encounters Make your own Silver Beaded International Messy Icons and Taize
Art Exhibition Jewellery with Michael Dean Church Science Praying with your eyes
Saturday 27 April–Sunday 5 May, Monday-Friday Saturday 27 April, 10am-4pm, Saturday 27 April, 3-5pm, Gloucester Road Saturday 27 April, 7pm, St Nicolas’ Church,
10am-4pm, The Hub Gallery, Christ Church Discover DeCrypt, Gloucester Primary School Swindon Lane, Prestbury
Judge: PJ Crook MBE awards prizes at Celebration Learn to design and make your own jewellery combining See how science and faith are complementary and enable A time to hear New Testament stories of encounters
View, wine and nibbles – everyone welcome. silver wire with beads. Take home some very special children and adults alike to appreciate the wonder of with Jesus. A time to reflect upon them with music
Saturday 27 April 12noon-2pm. gifts for a friend or for yourself. You can select from a Creation. Children of any age, please bring an adult. from Taize. A time to pray with your eyes, using
33 artists entered a competition to choose the wide range of gorgeous glass, semi-precious, precious Come and enjoy Messy Church Science together! icons painted during this week’s workshops which
brochure cover image. Opportunity to buy original beads and stones or bring along your own. All tools are Hands-on fun science activities to enjoy exploring the were led by iconographer Ian Knowles.
work, prints or cards. provided with a charge (payable on the day) made for Christian faith with live storytelling and refreshments.
materials used. Warning: Don’t wear your best clothes!
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Scratch Gospel Choir Major Pipework Coffee Seriously Playful Encounters Paul, Apostle of Christ (15)
Saturday 27 April, Workshop 10am-4pm, Saturday 27 April, 7.30pm (doors open at
Concert 5pm, Holy Apostles Church Concert includes short talk on with Chaucer: Medievalist 7.15pm), Highbury Congregational Church Hall
Do you love singing? Then join us to create a scratch Tom Denny windows Rob Pope with Good Company Paul awaits his execution. Once he was the high-
Gospel Choir! A truly unique musical event packed full Saturday 27 April, 10.30am-12noon, Saturday 27 April, 7.30pm, St Gregory’s Church ranking and brutal killer of Christians. Now his faith
of ‘feel God factor!’ No experience necessary, learn St Christopher’s Church in partnership with TCiWH ‘and pilgrims are we all’ rattles Rome. Luke the Physician risks visiting the
4/5 songs (The Greatest Showman included) from Major Pipework have been raising the reputation of Chaucer’s Canterbury Tales freshly adapted by aged Paul in prison to smuggle out Paul’s letters to the
scratch for a ‘one off’ performance at Holy Apostles at recorders as proper musical instruments since 2002. Medievalist Rob Pope. Vice, violence and injustice growing community of believers. Amid Nero’s inhuman
5pm open to everyone, no need to book. Invite your We perform music ranging from the 1400’s to the contend with images of equality, faith and restoration. persecution, these men and women will spread the
friends and family to the concert. present day using recorders from 6 inches to 6 feet ‘Provocatively funny show with real religious edge – Gospel of Jesus Christ and change the world.
Workshop Day £10.50 (bursary available for low income). long. We have given concerts locally and in France and a medieval window on today’s world.’ ‘Great, creative,
Book workshop tickets online christianartsfestival.org helped raise money for many different causes. atmospheric and more serious than I was expecting.’
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Creative Prayer
Spaces in Churches
For dates and times of opening
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• St Paul & St Stephen,
Gloucester
• Cheltenham Minster:
St Mary’s Church
• Christ Church, Cheltenham
Service with a Swing! Images of the Divine Hymn Writing Workshops • The Rock, Cheltenham
Kevin and Penny, Out of the Ashes Meditations and Discussion Rev Drs Janet Wootton & Andrew Pratt
Sunday 28 April, 10am, Emmanuel Church, Monday 29 & Tuesday 30 April, 7.30-9.30pm,
• St Paul’s Church,
Sunday 28 April, 2.30-5pm,
Leckhampton Christ Church Music Room (Parish Centre) Cheltenham
St Paul and St Stephen, Gloucester
Out of the Ashes combine jazz, gospel and classic Sieger Köder died in Ellwangen, Germany, on 9 February Janet Wootton and Andrew Pratt are internationally Prayer spaces enable people
R’n’B to make music that is fresh, fun and lyrically 2015. His art, distinctive for its strong colours and known published hymn writers/editors. Taking of all ages, to explore life
honest. From the tiniest church to the festival stage, robust chunky figures, expresses a distinctively earthy ‘Encounters’ as the theme, come and discover, questions, spirituality and
they offer a toe-tapping message that tears down spiritual interpretation of biblical themes. Join this or develop, your skills at writing hymn texts. Attend faith in a creative and
age barriers, breaks free of church buildings and discussion session on paintings from Glimpses of the one or both workshops. You may even find your hymn interactive way.
shares a simple truth – that everyone can be used Divine. Participants need have no previous experience, published on the website of the Hymn Society of Great
by God. but simply a curiosity about faith. Britain and Ireland! No previous experience necessary.
Book free places online christianartsfestival.org Tickets: £10.50 for one workshop £16.50 for both
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Elim Sound Concert Raise the Roof
Be Inspired, Be Encouraged, Be Equipped! – a creative and
Sunday 28 April, 7.30pm, Elim Church
practical art experience
Elim Sound is a collaboration of Elim’s worship leaders who come together to lead worship,
train others and write songs, impacting the local and global church. Elim Sound have led musical Work with Art Shape to
worship at many national events including Spring Harvest, Rivercamp, KWM, Mission Worship create and prepare art
and New Wine. Elim Sound has released six albums, The latest studio album One is their biggest for a public exhibition.
collaboration to date bringing together 19 songwriters from across the movement in the UK.
Tuesday 30 April–Friday 3 May,
Tickets: £10.50 12–18 yrs & Students £5 Book online christianartsfestival.org 10am-3pm, Cheltenham YMCA
Exhibition runs 6-11 May, Cheltenham YMCA,
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Also featuring the work of Christian artists Paul Hobbs
and Maria van-Tintelen.
Exhibition Preview: Friday 3 May, 6-8pm. Everyone welcome.
Course funded by Adult Education in Gloucestershire
Free to eligible participants*
Contact Art Shape for further details 01452 863855
*unemployed/low income/5 GCSEs or less.
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Encounters – Discussion Is Beauty in the Eye The Chatterbox Tent The Hiding Place
Explore life with ‘Inside-Out’ of the Beholder? Diocese of Gloucester Oddments Theatre Company
Visual Artists Wednesday 1–Monday 6 May Wednesday 1 May, 7.30pm, Cambray Baptist Church
Illustrated Talk with David Trapnell The Chatterbox Tent, Cheltenham Jazz Festival
Tuesday 30 April & Thursday 2 May, 5.30-6.30pm, Tuesday 30 April, 7pm, Nature in Art, The true story of Corrie Ten Boom and her family’s
The Sober Parrot Wallsworth Hall, Sandhurst, Gloucester Everyone is welcome to visit the Diocese of struggle to save the Jews from the Nazis and how
Gloucester’s Chatterbox Tent. A free, fun family tent their faith became light in the darkest places.
Christian artists discuss some of their pieces in “Is beauty in the eye of the beholder?”
anticipation of their exhibition at The Gardens Gallery, with lots of creative activities for all to enjoy. Pop in ‘What a powerful performance showing how God’s
Why do so many people appreciate art? What is the and share what makes your heart sing and add your love can overcome hatred and evil. It’s an inspiration
from the 9-13 May where faith and life are explored basis of beauty in nature? Is beauty real, like truth,
through the medium of paint, stone and textiles in a musical decoration to our huge wind chime. Make and to us all.’
there for anyone to see? decorate your very own hand drum and be inspired by ‘I was gripped from the start to the finish!’
variety of pieces. Also launching their Encounters booklet
Tickets include a buffet and entry to the Nature in Art galleries lyrics adorning our tent walls.
which includes meditation, prayer and a Bible reading.
Tickets: £10.50 On the door £12
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Tolkien and ‘The Lord of the Comedy Night Woodbine Willie: Talk on New Altarpiece
Rings’ Explored and discussed by Tom with Andy Kind Poet & Padre by PJ Crook MBE
Tuesday 30 April, 7.30pm, School House Café, Thursday 2 May, 7.30pm, St Michael & All Angels
Price, introduced by Rev Richard Coombs St Paul’s Road Searchlight Theatre Company Church, Bishops Cleeve
Tuesday 30 April, 7.30pm, St Matthew’s Church Thursday 2 May, 7.30pm, Salem Church
The School House Café hosts a night of brilliant The internationally acclaimed artist PJ Crook has created
Tom Price is a Tutor at the Oxford Centre for Christian comedy. Award-winning comedian Andy Kind, as seen In 1917 Woodbine Willie was awarded the Military and donated the new triptych Altarpiece to St Michael
Apologetics, and holds degrees in Christian Apologetics on BBC, ITV and Channel 4, will headline the night. Cross. This critically acclaimed theatrical production & All Angels Church. Come and hear the fascinating
(MA) and Philosophy (BA). Tom’s areas of interest Local Stand Up, James Crawley will MC. Check the shows the vital role he played on the battlefields of insight into the 14 year journey of its glorious creation.
include worldviews, film, culture and the philosophy of website/event pages for other act details! the Western Front. Theatre, poetry and music Cards of the triptych available to buy at the event.
religion more broadly. He is passionate about engaging Tickets include a chocolate brownie! combine to bring an incredible life to the stage. Dedicated by our Patron, the Rt Revd Rachel Treweek,
with people and taking seriously their questions and ##### EDINBURGH FRINGE Suitable for 12+
Bishop of Gloucester, in 2018.
objections against religious beliefs. Tickets: £10.50 12-18 years and students £5
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JOIN US FOR ONE OF GLOUCESTERSHIRE’S
B I G G E ST N I G H T S O F WO R S H I P
WO R S H I P CO N C E RT
& L I VE A L B U M R E CO R D I N G
F R I DAY 3 R D M AY 8PM - 9.30PM
Christian Musicians’ Come, Draw, Explore F E AT U R I N G A N DY BA K E R + BA N D
A N D 1 0 0 -VO I C E CO N T E M P O R A RY C H O I R FR
ROOM
T R I N I T Y C H U R C H , C H E LT E N H A M
Collective Concert with Sarah Griffiths and Eleanor Lee P O RT L A N D ST R E E T, C H E LT E N H A M , G L 5 2 2 N X £ 6.
50
Thursday 2 May, 8-9.15pm, Christ Church Friday 3-Saturday 11 May, Sunday–Friday 12noon-
4pm, Saturday 10am-4pm, St Luke’s Church
The Christian Musicians’ Collective was founded by
professional pianists, James and Philippa Willshire with Friday 3 May, 6-9pm, opening event with music S O N G WR I T I N G WO R KS H O P
the aim of combining the glorious news of Jesus Christ An exhibition of drawings. Two artists reflect on life, SAT U R DAY 4 T H M AY 3PM - 5.30PM
with classical music of the highest calibre. Join us for history and heritage in new and existing works D E E P E N YO U R D E VOT I O N A L J O U R N E Y
an hour long concert featuring the renowned baritone, exploring drawing as a medium, churches as a site T H RO U G H M U S I C & U N LO C K YO U R C R E AT I V E F LOW
H A RWO O D H A L L , C H R I ST C H U R C H .50
Brian McAlea, including an interview about how faith of heritage and community, and the exhibition space M A LVE R N R D, C H E LT E N H A M G L 5 0 2 J H £10
shapes his music and everyday life. itself: come and explore, and get drawing too –
materials provided.
Tickets: £10.50 Students £5 B O O K AT C H R I ST I A N A RTS F E ST I VA L .O R G
Book online christianartsfestival.org Free
Wonder Workers Paul Kerensa Bell Ringing Workshop Mono Print Workshop
Friday 3 May, 7pm, Hester’s Way Baptist Church Comedian & Writer Saturday 4 May, four sessions at 10am, 12noon, Saturday 4 May, 10am-12noon,
Join Dr Matt Pritchard – The Science Magician – 2pm & 4pm includes a tour of the bell tower, Discover DeCrypt, Gloucester
Friday 3 May, 7.30pm, St Michael’s Church, Whaddon
as he presents a show crammed with his favourite St Mark’s Church, Church Road Some of us are inspired by an ‘encounter’ with God, as
The British Comedy Award-winning writer (Miranda,
tricks, stunts and puzzles that will both amaze and Bells: Part of our living Christian Heritage, calling the a Creator within nature; for others as an emotional and
Not Going Out, TFI Friday) is a regular on BBC Radio 2’s
astound. Wonder is all around us but sometimes faithful since the beginnings of the Church. Come and physical sense when related to our environment... what
Breakfast Show ‘Pause For Thought’, and as a stand-up
we just need to know where to look. Matt is an meet the people who continue this tradition, see up do we see, feel, hear, smell, taste. Fun and expressive
won ITV’s Take The Mike Award. The Spectator called
Associate of the Inner Magic Circle and a lapsed close the instruments they play and receive a 1-2-1 printmaking workshop to make images on paper using a
him “Dazzlingly funny”. Come see! 10+ years
atomic physicist. tuition session in this ancient art. portable etching press. Experience the visual language
8+ years. 60 steps to climb to the tower. of colour, shape, pattern and texture. 14+, young people
Tickets: £8.50 10-18 years and students £3 Family £15.50 and adults love this workshop! Materials provided.
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Tickets: £8.50 8-18 yrs £3 Family £15.50 On low income and keen to attend? Tickets: Adults and 14-18 years £10.50
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Folk Dance Workshop She is... Mixed Media canvas Lion (PG) Vivaldi Gloria!
Saturday 4 May, 10.30am-1pm, Saturday 4 May, 7.30pm (doors open at 7.15pm), The Minster Singers
Gas Green Baptist Church
workshop with Angie Walsh Highbury Congregational Church Hall
Saturday 4 May, 2-5pm, C3 Church Saturday 4 May, 7.30pm, The Minster, St Mary’s
Almost every culture has traditional dances, performed Five year old Saroo gets lost on a train and ends up
Using paints, pencils, collage papers and other various Vivaldi’s Gloria is often associated with one very loud
by ordinary people, often to celebrate special events. alone in Kolkata thousands of miles from his family
materials, as His daughters, we will creatively explore and joyful piece of music that lasts a couple of minutes.
Join choreographer Shirley Collins in exploring the UK’s before being adopted by an Australian couple.
who God says we are. Attendees will create a unique The whole work is rather longer and The Minster
country dance heritage and also learn some of the Twenty-five years later, armed with only a handful
and personal Mixed Media canvas ready to hang as an Singers will perform it in its entirety with accomplished
Jewish steps Jesus himself would have known. of memories, determination and Google Earth,
encouragement and reminder to our hearts of who soloists as the centrepiece of their Christian Arts
he sets out to find his lost family and finally returns
we truly are ‘in Christ’. Suitable for beginners as well Festival concert.
to his first home.
as those with creative experience.
Tickets: £6.50 (includes the option to present a group dance at Tickets: £25 (limited places)
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Harry and Chris
Saturday 4 May, 7.30pm,
Trinity Church
The nation’s favourite comedy-rap-jazz
duo comes to Cheltenham.
Three sold out runs at the Edinburgh Fringe,
favourites at Greenbelt, on The Russell
Howard Show and BBC Radio 2. World
Champion Poetry Slam winner Harry and
Jazzer Chris bring love and laughter to a
A Fistful of DJs Joy Ride Tour world that needs both more than ever.
presented by The DJ Collective Tom Elliott ‘A wonderful blend of infectious songs
packed with sharp clever wordplay’
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A selection of DJs from The Music Social (formerly The A new and dynamic comedian and magician who has
Wilson DJ Collective) playing an eclectic selection of attracted increasing attention. As a regular on the Young people from Poetry Slam Workshops
rare grooves and floor fillers for your afternoon dancing BBC and other outlets, Tom’s squeaky clean comedy at The Rock share some of their creations.
pleasure. Come along and bring an open mind and show is packed full of laughter, tricks and audience Supported by Summerfield Charitable Trust
your best dancing shoes! Tea time refreshments participation, where he also shares his personal story
and cake from the Café. of finding joy and faith. Tom splits his time between Tickets: £10.50
The Music Social DJ sessions: Studio 340 on Thursdays 4-6pm his theatre tour and performing shows in churches 12-18 years and students £5
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Drama – The Sower:
Encounters with Jesus
By John Swan: Commission
for Encounters 2019
Sunday 5 May, 3pm, Balcarras School &
Saturday 11 May, 7.30pm, C3 Church,
The Pavilion
Join us as we encounter Jesus afresh through drama,
music and live testimony. We use modern language
and have taken the bold step of casting a female
actor to play Jesus as a man, to shed new light
Invisible Threads Family Ties
on familiar stories. The Gospels are brought to A Collection of Artwork by Artists Jacob’s Well Productions
life in this funny, moving and fresh adaptation from C3 Wednesday 8 May, 7.30pm, National Star College
with actors from churches across Cheltenham. Jacob’s Well known for their crowd-pleasing and
Monday 6, Tuesday 7, Thursday 9, Friday 10
Amazing experience for Christians and for anyone critically acclaimed musicals, bring you an evening
& Saturday 11 May, 10am-3pm, C3 Church
Paintings by Sally Snape
investigating the Christian faith. of music and song. With anthems and ballads, classic
Celebration Opening: Sunday 5 May, 1.30-3pm
‘An explorative, moving and impactful interpretation.’ old school and vibrant modern numbers, this will be
Unseen connections. Pathways networking together. an uplifting and moving evening full of laughter and
Age group 8+ Holding; Strengthening; Enduring. Building one upon delight. Acclaimed shows include The Sound of Music,
another; reaching outwards, upwards. Godspell, Pippin and Joseph.
Donations online or at event. No need to book
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Jonathan Veira
Sunday 5 May, 7.30pm,
St Luke’s Church
Jonathan has universal critical acclaim
from many comic baritone roles.
His CD, Hymns Project, introduces
glorious memorable new tunes to some
wonderful old hymns, breathing new life
into the stunning words. Opportunities
for you to sing along and love it! His
riotous anecdotes alongside his Christian Soul Talk No Abiding City
faith make this an enthralling evening. An evening of interfaith conversations Surprising stories of Christian presence
Tickets: £10.50 with Jo Parkin, Park Campus Chaplain and encounter in the Middle East
Book online christianartsfestival.org Wednesday 8 May, 7.30-9pm, Faith Space, Wednesday 8 May, 8-9.15pm, Christ Church
Park Campus, University of Gloucestershire Bishop Michael Lewis (Diocese of Cyprus and the Gulf)
‘Listening to and learning from each other...’ is Archbishop-Primate of the Province of Jerusalem and
Conversations are a vital part of building the mutual the Middle East Designate. In a region where Christianity
respect, understanding and cooperation that benefits is supposed to be hard-pressed, there are millions of
all. Through interfaith dialogue, we learn to disagree believers and churches bursting at the seams! Both
agreeably. narratives are true. Opportunities for unique ecumenical
and interfaith encounters are there for the taking!
Tickets: £3 Students Free
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Inside-Out Creative Writing Workshop Encountering Gospel Women Imaging the Story
Thursday 9 May–Monday 13 May, 10am-5pm, Inspiring visual art and poetry from the Bible
The Gardens Gallery
Encounters in Luke with Judi Marsh in Paint Thursday 9 May, 7.30pm, Discover DeCrypt,
Thursday 9 May, 10am-12noon, Room 3, Professor Philip Esler from the
Six artists from diverse Christian backgrounds working Highbury Congregational Church Gloucester
in paint, stone and textiles. Experience faith and life University of Gloucestershire
We shall explore some encounters with Jesus in Thursday 9 May, 7pm, The Wilson Talk by Gill Sakakini, curate, teacher, writer and artist.
conversations through their art pieces. Exhibitions Gill shares her vision, ‘contours of the salvation story’,
St Luke’s Gospel and re-tell them in prose and poetry.
include Christian Arts Festival Cheltenham 2017, Philip will focus on encounters between Jesus and through the lens of the arts in her book and art
Whether you are new to writing or more experienced
Gloucester Cathedral and Bath. Commissions taken. women: his mother, Mary and Martha, Mary Magdalen, (on display). The Bible is image-rich, drawing widely
you will be very welcome. Elevenses available from
Celebration View Thursday 9 May 6-8pm with talk Highbury Community Café. the Samaritan woman and the woman taken in adultery. on the imagination; Gill’s book inspires us to ‘make’
by the artists 7pm. Do come to The Sober Parrot A sell-out event in 2017. Late night opening at either verbally or visually instead of analysing.
Limited places.
artists’ discussion sessions – see page 12 for dates. The Wilson until 7.45pm on Thursdays. Why not come ‘Made in the image of a creator, we are all part of
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earlier to see the art exhibitions? God’s handiwork.’
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The Human Story Fisherman’s Tail The Art of SoulScaping The Lyra Singers
Thursday 9 May, University Chapel, 4Front Theatre Painting Workshop by Louis Parsons Friday 10 May, 7.30pm, The Minster, St Mary’s
Francis Close Hall The Lyra Singers from the St Petersburg
Thursday 9 May, 6pm,Salem Church Friday 10 May, 2.30-4.30pm, University Chapel,
Do join us for refreshments at 5.30pm. Francis Close Hall Conservatory consists of opera singers and choir
Four humble fishermen’s lives are blown out of the
6-7pm A talk by Louis Parsons, visual artist about his conductors. Sacred music of Russian Orthodox
water when they are caught up in the whirlwind In this workshop, you are invited to face your creative
inspiration for The Human Story Art Exhibition on Church includes work by famous composers:
of Jesus’ life and miracles. fears, envision a future that you want to create and then
display in the Chapel. paint the vision on canvas. Acrylic on canvas techniques Bortnianski, Tchaikovski, Tchesnokov, Rachmaninov,
Local fishermen have a tale to beat them all, about Gretchaninov and some vocal solo classic pieces.
7.30pm The University of Gloucestershire Choir, a fishing competition wherein a strange man blows are shared in under 2 minutes. This debunks the myth
directed by Ian Higginson, will be exploring the theme that creativity has to be a long drawn out process. With Also Russian folk songs in all their variety: comic,
everyones efforts out of the water. lyric, dancing and love songs. Bright, colourful,
of the Human Story through music down the ages, 3 fundamental rules of creativity shared, find out it is
Hearty songs and interactive storytelling; an enriching educative and entertaining.
from sacred arias to popular show tunes. impossible to make a mistake – we are all creative.
Open to come at whatever time you can! and exciting way of exploring the RE syllabus.
Tickets: £35 Students from the University Free Tickets: £8.50 12-18 years and students Free
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Sermon Slam Dai & Cath Woolridge ‘Have a Go’ Art Day Felt-making Workshop
Friday 10 May, 7.30pm, University Chapel, Friday 10 May, 7.30pm, St Luke’s Church
Francis Close Hall
West Cheltenham Churches with Marguerite Brown
Join husband and wife duo for an evening of creativity Saturday 11 May, 10am-3pm, Saturday 11 May, 2-4pm, Highbury Church Room
3 Minute Message. through scripture, stories and spoken word. Cath St Barnabas Church Hall Wool fibres have unique properties which have been
By popular request the Sermon Slam returns to Francis heads up worship ministry ‘Sound of Wales’ and
Invited Artists: Carole Bury, Jan Thompson, Tim Martin used for centuries as felt material giving warmth and
Close Hall Chapel. Do you feel a call to preach? Choose oozes Welshness, song, shabby chic and Jesus.
and Janina Karpinska will inspire you to draw, paint, durability for clothing and for many other purposes.
your own scripture verses to share the Word. The Dai is passionate about scripture through grit,
make pottery or graffiti wall spray paint. All ages will Using warm water, pressure and a little friction the
judges will score on quality of the Word, delivery and rhyme, wordplay and humour. Enjoy the art exhibition
love these ‘dip in when you want’ or ‘stay the whole fibres can be bonded together. It is easy and fun to
audience reaction. at the same time.
day’ workshops. Refreshments available. Feel free make with often surprising and beautiful results.
If you would like to take part, please email Melissa Webb: to bring your own packed lunch. Children need to
pen_mel@hotmail.com or call 01242 898403. be accompanied.
Tickets: £8.50 Family ticket (2 adults) £12 Children Free Tickets: £8.50 Children 12 yrs+ £5 Limited places
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Byzantine Music and
Iconography Experience
Saturday 11 May, Bentham Church
Byzantine Music Workshop, 12.30-2pm
Learn about the history of Christian music,
deciphering the musical notation, developing unique
chanting skills and experiencing the authentic sounds
of ancient Christian worship.
Panayiotis, Orthodox Byzantine School of Music, London.
Contemporary Floral Art Bee Daws Puppet Workshop Iconography Experience, 2-4pm
Saturday 11 May, 10am–12.30pm,
Workshop Discover DeCrypt, Gloucester Learn about the
with Celia Bennett Make and create puppets and give them a story plus history and purpose of
Saturday 11 May, 10am-4pm, Holy Apostles a heart-warming little piece of theatre on friendship. Icons with opportunity
Community Hall All ages (for children 5+ yrs accompanied by an adult). to try your hand in
Paint a beautiful fresh floral arrangement, using mixed Volunteers available to help older children. designing and painting
media. Celia’s workshops are all about having fun and simple parts of an icon.
experimenting. If you are an experienced artist, you’ll Mr Foulides, Iconographer of the Archdiocese of Thyateira
freshen up and if you haven’t painted since school and Great Britain. Icon display in the church.
you’ll be creating your own masterpiece in no time!
Materials provided. Tickets: Music Workshop £8.50 Book online christianartsfestival.org
Iconography Experience Donations online or at event
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Faith in the Arts Showcase
Presented by Life Vision Creative Arts
Priority Group, Diocese of Gloucester
Sunday 12 May, 3-6pm, Discover DeCrypt, Gloucester
Does your church host a community choir or amateur dramatics?
Do people visit for exhibitions, concerts, plays or workshops? If so,
then this event is for you. Showcasing ideas and models for engaging
with your community through the arts. Discover new ways to build
relationships and share the Christian faith. There’ll be hands on
activities, opportunities to network with like-minded people.
Find out how your church can access support to engage in this
The Rainbow Fish Drama Workshop exciting work.
Riverside Performing Arts with Saltmine Theatre Company
Saturday 11 May, 2pm, C3 Church Saturday 11 May, 3-4pm, Cheltenham YMCA Free event Book in advance christianartsfestival.org
Renowned worldwide, The Rainbow Fish is a modern Are you involved in drama or passionate about seeing it
classic storybook, and a delightful tale. With its universal in your local community? Saltmine Theatre Company’s
message about making friends, and sharing, this tale workshop will be an introduction to theatre and how
is perfect for 7 years and under. It promises to thrill to make sketches for your church, or community group
the audiences with song, storytelling, percussion, from scratch. Gain a backstage view on how Saltmine
interaction and the entire set made from recycled plastic! creates their own sketches and plays.
Encourages self-esteem, respect and belonging.
Suitable for age 12 and over. Sponsored by a local clergy family
Family event enjoyed by parents and children alike.
Tickets: £6.50 Children £3 Family £12.50 Tickets: £6.50 Children and students 12-18 years Free
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Festival Finale
Soul Sanctuary
Gospel Choir
with Tracey Jane Campbell
Sunday 12 May, 7pm, Princess Hall,
Cheltenham Ladies’ College
Sharing the joy, power and soulful groove of
contemporary gospel music. London-based
Soul Sanctuary Gospel Choir was born in
Ceilidh Evening The Soul in the Machine 2005 on the premise that this is the most
Music from Hetty Pegler’s Tump Screening of a filmed performance exciting and spirit-filled music around –
irresistible to everyone!
Saturday 11 May, 7pm, St Michael’s Church, Whaddon Saltmine Theatre Company
A fun evening of music and dancing for all featuring a Saturday 11 May, 7.30pm, Cheltenham YMCA “Soul Sanctuary sound like angels on fire!”
mixture of English, Irish & Scottish traditional dances “Soul Sanctuary were impassioned, distinctive,
London, 1844. George Williams is a country boy who
(and maybe some 17th century). No prior knowledge top-notch and full-blooded. More of this at
comes to the city to make his mark. Appalled by the
is needed (though a sense of rhythm helps!) dance Greenbelt please!”
spirit-crushing hardships of the Worker’s life he fights
instructions by caller Martin Hewett. ‘Floor spot’ from
to spread the light of God and create a place where By kind permission of Cheltenham Ladies’ College
Gas Green English Folk Dance Workshop.
the soul can be nurtured. Discover how and why the
Suitable for age 10+. Haggis & Neeps to buy on the night.
On low income contact james@godlovesoakley.org for bursary tickets.
YMCA was created. Suitable for age 12 and over. Tickets: £14.50 Students £5
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Cheltenham Prayer
for Schools Network
Interdenominational Christian network
supporting Gloucestershire Schools
8-16 JUNE 2019
JOIN US The Poetry
Praying Join 11,000 art lovers & 200
for every Cheltenham School
artists on a trail of over 60
Slam Workshops
Supporting ‘Once we ignite the flame, poetry will never be
Christians in School venues around town the same’ Riverside Performing
Thursday 25 April, Schools at The Rock
Providing
a prayer meeting and Cheltenham Open Slam poetry combines writing with drama,
Arts Workshops
resources each term Studios engages presentation and public speaking, to make poetry Monday 29 April–Friday 3 May,
people directly dynamic, accessible and fun. St Mark’s Primary School years 3, 4 & 5
Building
a network of Christians with the wonderful These workshops encourage young people to Friday 3 May, 3pm, performance at
involved in schools visual art being present themselves creatively to a receptive C3 Church for parents and friends
made in this area. audience in a nurturing environment.
Do you have a heart to pray for your local schools? Creativity will be buzzing at St Mark’s Primary
You are welcome to come to our Summer Celebration The winning poets are awarded certificates and an School as Riverside Performing Arts lead a week of
with Testimonies & Puddings at St Edwards cheltenhamopenstudios.org.uk opportunity to support Harry and Chris on inspiring drama workshops which culminates in a
Senior School on Monday 20 May 7.30pm Saturday 4 May at Trinity Church. fantastic imaginative performance for parents and
Further details: cpfsn2000.wix.com/cheltenhampfsn Sponsored by the Summerfield Charitable Trust friends on Friday 3 May.
Fisherman’s Tail Faith Encounters
4Front Theatre Art Exhibition
Thursday 9 May. Primary Schools enjoy The Diocese of Gloucester, in conjunction with
two performances at Salem Church the Festival, is running an RE and Art Competition
for all primary school aged pupils.
Four humble fishermen’s lives are blown out of the
water when they are caught up in the whirlwind Entries from individuals or school groups are
of Jesus’ life and miracles. invited on the theme of ‘Faith Encounters’ and
Local fishermen have a tale to beat them all, about could include work on any major world faiths.
a fishing competition wherein a strange man blows Entries can be seen at Discover DeCrypt in May –
everyones efforts out of the water. see website for details.
Hearty songs and interactive storytelling; an enriching For further details contact
and exciting way of exploring the RE syllabus. education@glosdioc.org.uk
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