'Parliamentary Middlers: Why We Haven't a Prayer' Journalist and theatre critic Quentin Letts will give us an irreverent, gossipy, bracing blast against the dullards and drongos who infest our Houses of Parliament by a man who watches them daily from the press gallery: sketchwriter and theatre critic Quentin Letts, whose new parliamentary novel is a [...]
Well-known both in the area and internationally, Zoe Beyers , Associate Leader Violin and David Powell Sub-Principal Cello are with the CBSO and Robert Markham Piano is Accompanist in Residence and Piano Tutor at the Birmingham Conservatoire. The programme will include: Schumann Piano Trio in D minor, Messiaen - Louange à l'éternité de Jésus, Debussy Violin Sonata in G minor [...]
Nicholas Merryweather, baritone, accompanied by Joseph Ramadan will sing Schumann’s Dichterliebe, and a selection of English songs with settings by Gerald Finzi, a regular visitor to Broadway, and to commemorate the tragically short career of George Butterworth who was killed on the Somme in 1916 Merryweather Tickets
Art Competition Entry Closes on the 30th April. Don't miss this opportunity for prestigious prizes: http://broadwayartsfestival.com/art-competition/
LORD LICHFIELD PHOTOGRAPHS Every day throughout the Festival 10am - 5pm Lifford Hall Broadway Tickets £5 Click: Lichfield Tickets Patrick Lichfield, as he liked to be known professionally, photographed every Royal Family in Europe and many of the world's most beautiful women In July 1981 he was appointed official photographer at the wedding of his cousin The Prince [...]
Booking for the wonderful Festival in June is now OPEN. Click Events above and Upcoming Events. The calendar will show the complete programme by day: hover over an event to see more details or left click to purchase tickets for the event or click the link Box Office
Michael Ayshford Sanford was a founder member of the Broadway Arts Festival in 2009 and its first Chairman of Trustees. Having been born in Broadway, preserving its heritage through the Arts Festival and the Broadway Trust makes Michael's contributions to the Festival of immense value. No longer a Trustee, we are nevertheless delighted that he continues to guide and [...]
Richard Ormond CBE has been appointed Art Historical Advisor to the Festival. Formerly Director of the National Maritime Museum and Deputy Director of the National Portrait Gallery, he is the grandson of Violet Sargent Ormond, the sister of John Singer Sargent. She was the subject of many of Sargent's paintings and Richard Ormond has written several books about Sargent and other painters. [...]
Congratulations to Sir Roy Strong who has been appointed a Companion of Honour for his outstanding contribution to UK cultural life. The Festival is proud to have such a distinguished Patron Sir Roy opening the Country Gardens Exhibitions at the 2012 Festival
The Art Competition is getting under way with the first registration received from Trevor Jones of Edinburgh. An interesting piece using acrylics and augmented reality. We are looking forward to many more entries in many different media. Click on the ART COMPETITION tab above to download the registration form
As an Arts charity we would very much appreciate a donation to help us fund our outreach programmes with local schools and Arts bursaries for local university students - thank you
