Alison Braithwaite
Alan Bennett Literary Lunch & Talk at Broadway Golf Club
Broadway Golf Club Willersey Hill, BroadwayJoin us for a social literary lunch & talk on the talent of English playwright, author, actor & screenwriter Alan Bennett. With a glass of fizz on arrival followed by a 2 course lunch, tea/coffee and a 30 minute talk delivered by writer Adrian Barlow, this event will be taking place at Broadway Golf Club, [...]
Mystery Masterpiece Auction 2024
Broadway Arts Festival is giving the public the chance to snap up original artwork by internationally renowned and emerging artists for as little as £25! Showcasing British painters, illustrators, printmakers and photographers while helping to raise funds for the Broadway Arts Festival in 2025, school outreach programmes and local student arts bursaries. Maybe you’ll spot [...]
Intro to Lino Block Printing – Linen Cushion Workshop with Albert Harvey
Lifford Hall Lower Green, Broadway, United KingdomOn this day course you will work with Albert Harvey, a print maker and textile designer from Oxfordshire, to firstly design your very own bespoke Lino print block, carve it and then use it to print your linen cushion fabric. Albert will then take away the resulting fabric to make it into an expertly finished [...]
Summer Dinner Party Fundraiser at Theatrebarn
Bretforton Theatrebarn Theatrebarn, Bretforton, Worcestershire, United KingdomJoin us for a perfect summer social evening at the exclusive Theatrebarn in Bretforton
Rupert Till Sculpture Garden Tour & Talk
Winchcombe PostlipJoin us for this unique opportunity to tour Sculptor Rupert Till's private sculpture garden outside Winchcombe and hear him speak about his journey as an artist, his work with landscape designers and architects, as well as his experience of working on 12 award-winning show gardens at Chelsea and Hampton Court. Renowned for both his realistic [...]
The Great Broadway Paint-Off 2024
Lifford Hall Lower Green, Broadway, United KingdomYour chance to draw or paint our beautiful Cotswolds village for the day and be in with a chance of winning great prizes along with other artists from across the UK! This is a very popular event that attracts both professional and amateur artists. We have a prize pot of over £1,000 this year and [...]
‘Hamlet’ by The Lord Chamberlain’s Men – Outdoor Theatre at Broadway Tower
Broadway Tower Middle Hill, Broadway, GBJoin us for an outdoor production of Hamlet, in the stunning iconic location of Broadway Tower. With a history stretching back to William Shakespeare himself they present this great play as he first saw it, in the open air, with an all male cast and Elizabethan costumes, music and dance. Sitting under the same stars [...]
Tony Iommi of Black Sabbath in conversation with the BBC’s Nick Owen MBE
Cidermill Theatre Cidermill Lane, Chipping Campden, GloucestershireWithout Black Sabbath there wouldn't be heavy metal, they defined an entire genre. Tony Iommi's detuned guitar style and deep resonating dark riffs made them sound like no other band. Tony will be in conversation with his close friend, the BBC’s Nick Owen at the new Cidermill Theatre in Chipping Campden. They’ll cover his early [...]
Burnt Norton Gardens T S Eliot Literary Tour & Talk
Burnt Norton Burnt Norton, Chipping Campden, GloucestershireA rare chance to visit the gardens at Burnt Norton, near Chipping Campden which inspired T S Eliot’s poem, the first of his Four Quartets. Owner Lady Harrowby will lead a guided tour of the gardens and explain the extraordinary history of the estate, renamed Burnt Norton after a disastrous fire in 1741 where the owner, [...]
Broadway Arts Colony Guided Walk
Around the village 1 The Green, Broadway, United KingdomIn the late 19th century Broadway turned from a sleepy backwater into a hub of creativity thanks to an influx of mainly American artists, writers and actors. Learn all about this world-famously influential colony on an informative, illustrated walk around beautiful Broadway with local art historian, Karen Bloch, and how one of the world's most [...]
Broadway Arts Colony Guided Walk
Around the village 1 The Green, Broadway, United KingdomIn the late 19th century Broadway turned from a sleepy backwater into a hub of creativity thanks to an influx of mainly American artists, writers and actors. Learn all about this world-famously influential colony on an informative, illustrated walk around beautiful Broadway with local art historian, Karen Bloch, and how one of the world's most [...]
Coal Tit Felting Masterclass with Agnese Davies
Willersey Village Hall Main Street, WillerseySpend the day making a life sized realistic little coal tit with master felter Agnese Davies, who created the much-loved Octopus that was in the finals of our 2023 annual art competition. First you will learn how to create very realistic fine bird feet using wire, wool and a few other materials. This is a [...]
A Tour of 2 Private Broadway Gardens with Marion Mako
Springfield House Springfield Lane, BroadwayBroadway’s gardens have been the backdrop for artists, writers, actors and musicians for over a century. On this walking tour of two famous private gardens with Marion Mako, we shall hear about some of the stories behind those who created, inhabited and visited them, all looking their finest. Marion is a garden historian, planting designer, [...]
A Tour of 2 Private Broadway Gardens with Marion Mako
Springfield House Springfield Lane, BroadwayBroadway’s gardens have been the backdrop for artists, writers, actors and musicians for over a century. On this walking tour of two famous private gardens with Marion Mako, we shall hear about some of the stories behind those who created, inhabited and visited them, all looking their finest. Marion is a garden historian, planting designer, [...]
A Tour of 2 Private Broadway Gardens with Marion Mako
Court Farm Court Farm, Upper High Street, Broadway, WorcestershireBroadway’s gardens have been the backdrop for artists, writers, actors and musicians for over a century. On this walking tour of two famous private gardens with Marion Mako, we shall hear about some of the stories behind those who created, inhabited and visited them, all looking their finest. Marion is a garden historian, planting designer, [...]
A Tour of 2 Private Broadway Gardens with Marion Mako
Court Farm Court Farm, Upper High Street, Broadway, WorcestershireBroadway’s gardens have been the backdrop for artists, writers, actors and musicians for over a century. On this walking tour of two famous private gardens with Marion Mako, we shall hear about some of the stories behind those who created, inhabited and visited them, all looking their finest. Marion is a garden historian, planting designer, [...]
2024 Art Competition Exhibition of Finalists
Bretforton Theatrebarn Theatrebarn, Bretforton, Worcestershire, United KingdomOur annual open art competition is open to any artist in any medium, professional & amateur. Artists’ work that is selected for the final judging stage forms an exclusive selling exhibition of 150 works at Theatrebarn in Bretforton (15 mins drive from Broadway) from Friday 27th September – Sunday 6th October 2024, open daily from [...]
‘An English Journey’ with The Birmingham Philharmonic Orchestra
Cidermill Theatre Cidermill Lane, Chipping Campden, GloucestershireThe Birmingham Philharmonic will be presenting a bespoke programme of English composers for the Broadway Arts Festival at the new Cidermill Theatre in Chipping Campden on the afternoon of Sunday 13th October 2024. The Orchestra’s patron is the celebrated cellist Julian Lloyd Webber, who will be providing an introduction to the works to be performed [...]
Photography Competition
Our photography competition will be open to any photographer in the UK or abroad, amateur or professional, The competition & prizes are generously sponsored by Photographer Peter Martin who has a gallery in Stow on the Wold. Prize categories: Best Portrait (£250) Best Landscape (£250) Best Wildlife (£250) Best Photo Essay (£500) We have a panel [...]
Make 2 Driftwood Cottages with Louise Whiteley
Lifford Hall Lower Green, Broadway, United KingdomSpend the morning creating two wooden cottages with Louise Whiteley from Tilly's Cottages. You can choose your own paint colours to make Daisy Cottage, and you’ll also make Bobbin Cottage using a vintage wooden bobbin from the 1950’s. No prior crafting experience is required. If you have any sample tester paints that you want (to [...]
Drawing Trees – Subtractive Drawing Workshop with Jessie Carr
Lifford Hall Lower Green, Broadway, United KingdomExplore the techniques of subtractive drawing to capture the essence and structure of trees with artist and experienced tutor, Jessie Carr. What is subtractive drawing? Instead of the traditional drawing practice, graphite is added directly to the paper with your hand or cloth, drawing into the structure for depth, creating highlights by removing material, revealing [...]
artBEAT – The opening weekend of Broadway Arts Festival
Broadway Village Green The Green, Broadway, Worcestershire, United KingdomartBEAT is the opening 3 day weekend for the festival that showcases the work of some of Britain’s top artists, designers and artisans in the marquees on the village green in this idyllic Cotswold village. Throughout the weekend the marquees house 50+ talented artists, printmakers, sculptors, jewellers, ceramicists, designer-makers and a host of traditional artisans [...]
Photography Competition – Free Exhibition of Prizewinners
St. Michael & All Angels' Church Church Street, BroadwayOur photography competition is open to any photographer in the UK or abroad, amateur or professional. Prize winners and those Highly Commended will be displayed in St Michael’s All Angels Church in Broadway during the Broadway Arts Festival 6-15 June 2025, open daily with free entry. The competition & prizes are generously sponsored by Photographer [...]
Make a Row of Liberty Cottages with Louise Whiteley
Lifford Hall Lower Green, Broadway, United KingdomSpend the afternoon creating a row of up-cycled Liberty of London fabric cottages with Louise Whiteley of Tilly's Cottages. You can choose your own Liberty fabric from a wide selection to make the roof. If you have any sample tester paints that you want (to match to a room for example) you are welcome to [...]
The Creation of Art & Art History: Michael Shane Neal & Richard Ormond in Conversation
Lifford Hall Lower Green, Broadway, United KingdomThe distinguished American portrait painter Michael Shane Neal will be in conversation with Arts Festival Ambassador and Great-Nephew of John Singer Sargent, Richard Ormond, former director of the National Maritime Museum, Greenwich and art scholar. This will be a fascinating insight into the creative process of portrait painting, in honour of the 100th anniversary of [...]
The Pearson Silver Collection at Court Barn Museum Chipping Campden
Court Barn Museum Chipping Campden Church Street, Chipping Campden, United KingdomThe Pearson Silver Collection, the largest collection of post-World War II British designer silver in private hands, is regarded as being of national importance. It encompasses vintage silver from 1945 together with contemporary pieces and represents the story of modern British Silversmithing. A selection of pieces from the collection will form an exhibition at Court [...]
Susie Watson Design: The Story Behind the Brand
Lifford Hall Lower Green, Broadway, United KingdomDesigner Susie Watson will be 'in conversation’ about how she discovered her creative passion almost by accident experimenting with handmade fashion, to establishing a thriving homeware company with 11 shops nationwide, including her flagship store on Broadway High Street. Susie Watson founded her celebrated creative brand with the belief that good design and craftsmanship transform [...]
Designer Lampshade Workshop with Alison Bick
Lifford Hall Lower Green, Broadway, United KingdomLearn how to make a 40cm diameter lampshade using Alison Bick’s designer fabric. This is a fun and creative workshop learning how to make your own lampshade. Alison will share her tips and tricks for a professional finish to your lampshade making, and at the end of the workshop session you will take home an [...]
Designer Lampshade Workshop with Alison Bick
Lifford Hall Lower Green, Broadway, United KingdomLearn how to make a 40cm diameter lampshade using Alison Bick’s designer fabric. This is a fun and creative workshop learning how to make your own lampshade. Alison will share her tips and tricks for a professional finish to your lampshade making, and at the end of the workshop session you will take home an [...]
Broadway Arts Colony Guided Walk
Around the village 1 The Green, Broadway, United KingdomIn the late 19th century Broadway turned from a sleepy backwater into a hub of creativity thanks to an influx of mainly American artists, writers and actors. Learn all about this world-famously influential colony on an informative, illustrated walk around beautiful Broadway with local art historian, Karen Bloch, and how one of the world’s most [...]
‘Unlawful Killings & Rough Justice’ – Tales from the bench by Wendy Joseph KC
Cidermill Theatre Cidermill Lane, Chipping Campden, GloucestershireIn this talk, Her Honour Wendy Joseph KC seeks to answer: Do we have the law we deserve? Has justice improved for the victim, the accused and society? What even is justice? Described as a ‘natural storyteller’ by The Times and based on the book which was described by Lady Hale as ‘compelling’, this talk [...]
Learn to Argentine Tango
Lifford Hall Lower Green, Broadway, United KingdomLearn to dance the passionate Argentine Tango! This dance workshop is suitable for novice and intermediate dancers with some experience. You will cover the basic steps and simple Argentine Tango and Milonga variations, along with technique, timing, footwork and styling. Paul & Tracey Pritchard from ‘Dance at 8’ will be teaching the 2 hour workshop. [...]
Silver Clay Earrings Jewellery Workshop
Lifford Hall Lower Green, Broadway, United KingdomJoin Jo Richards of Faye Benjamin Jewellery for an introduction to Silver Clay workshop making your very own stunning solid silver drop earrings over the course of 3 hours. Jo has over 25 years of experience designing and creating jewellery. Silver Clay can be cut, shaped and textured with ease – a wonderful way to [...]
A Tour of 2 Private Gardens: Russell House & Abbots Grange
Russell House Gardens Broadway, United KingdomBroadway’s gardens have been the backdrop for artists, writers, actors and musicians for over a century, and continue this theme today. On this walking tour of two famous private gardens with Marion Mako, we shall hear about some of the stories behind those who created, inhabited and visited them, all looking their finest in June. [...]
Broadway Arts Colony Guided Walk
Around the village 1 The Green, Broadway, United KingdomIn the late 19th century Broadway turned from a sleepy backwater into a hub of creativity thanks to an influx of mainly American artists, writers and actors. Learn all about this world-famously influential colony on an informative, illustrated walk around beautiful Broadway with local art historian, Karen Bloch, and how one of the world’s most [...]
Favola Flute & Harp Duo: From Fauré to Piazzolla
St. Eadburgha's Church Snowshill Road, BroadwayFavola take you on a musical journey in the beautiful atmospheric setting of Grade I-listed St Eadburgha's Church on the outskirts of Broadway. Programme: Dance of the Blessed Spirits - Gluck Hypnosis - Ian Clarke Passaggio - Louis Anthony deLise Sicilenne - Fauré Histoire du Tango - Piazzolla Sonata for flute and harp - Nino [...]
Dragonfly Wire Sculpture Workshop with Rachel Higgins
Marquee on the village green Lower Green, BroadwayRenowned local artist, Rachel Higgins, is an accomplished metal animal sculptor. She will be leading a day workshop using a variety of metalwork techniques – wirework, soldering, hammering, riveting… for participants to create a 3D metal dragonfly to take home. She will also be exhibiting in the marquee at artBEAT (6-8 June). To see Rachel’s [...]
Silver Clay Pendant Jewellery Workshop
Lifford Hall Lower Green, Broadway, United KingdomJoin Jo Richards of Faye Benjamin Jewellery for an introduction to Silver Clay workshop making your very own stunning solid silver pendant over the course of 3 hours. Jo has over 25 years of experience designing and creating jewellery. Silver Clay can be cut, shaped and textured with ease – a wonderful way to create [...]
A Tour of 2 Private Gardens: Tower Close Snowshill & The Court Broadway
Tower Close Snowshill Snowshill, England, United KingdomOn this walking tour of two prestigious private gardens with Marion Mako, we shall hear about some of the stories behind those who created, inhabited and visited them, all looking their finest in June. The morning garden tour will visit: Tower Close in Snowshill (starting point) The Court in Broadway The tour will start at [...]
Make a Willow Garden Hare with Rachel Harwood
Marquee on the village green Lower Green, BroadwaySpend the day creating a fabulous 3ft willow hare sculpture for the garden to take home with you, with willow-weaver Rachel Harwood. Willow is a wonderful sustainable material great for making sculptures for the garden. You will be working with willow from Somerset. Rachel has been working with willow for 10 years and her background [...]
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