2025 Festival Testimonials

“The musical events and the play get better each time and the organisers just keep raising the bar and improving the quality of the events. Can’t wait for the next one. Thank you”
“Our creative highlight of summer in the Cotswolds.”
“Such a brilliantly organised festival. Huge thanks to the hardworking team!”
“Everything about the Broadway Arts Festival was amazing – truly beautiful artwork, great having chats with artists and the courses I did have given me life long inspiration!”
“A hidden treasure of amazing arts events- not to be missed!”
“Simply the best place to see the best artists and partake in the best of workshops.”
“Inclusive, welcoming and informative, but above all, fun.”

“An eclectic slice through British creative arts in a beautiful setting.”

“Northern Soul in an idyllic setting. Magic.”

“All the events we attended were well planned, organised and top quality.”

“The potters wheel session was incredible and the teacher was wonderful with the children. The tie dye session was also amazing with lovely people running the session.”

 

“Amazing music and fun, you wont get a better set of events than at Broadway. Bring on 2027.”

“A really exciting programme covering so many aspects of the arts – an uplifting experience!”

“A wonderful event, well organised and offering a selection of activities, with a mix of arts and crafts set in a beautiful Cotswold village.”

“I spent a whole week attending painting workshops with fantastic world-renowned tutors and a crowd of happy painters in such charming locations! The volunteers were excellent and looked after us festival workshop attendees before (pre-sale) as well as during the Festival. Looking forward to attending again next year.”

“Well done to the team, who organised the event I feel it’s been the best one yet and had the best buzz locally. A lot of hard work has gone into it and it shows.”

“A great mix of music, theatre, art and craft – something for everyone!”

“Beautiful music in a beautiful setting. Priceless!”

“Festival of light, colour and atmosphere.”

“Tushar Sabale’s oil painting workshop was a real pleasure. Great venue, excellent teaching style and lovely experience. Many thanks.”
“A festival for everyone to enjoy what ever age and whatever you are interested in.”
“So fortunate to have such an event on my doorstep.”
“Lovely atmosphere, great quality events.”
“We were literally swimming in a sea of fabulous talent!”

“Fabulous idea creating a Silver Day around Robert Welch’s 70th anniversary – together with the extra WOW factor of The Barn’s exhibits. Marvellous!”

“I took part in the workshop making mini cottages from driftwood. It was excellent. Very friendly atmosphere and great fun. We all came home with pieces to be proud of. Will definitely be doing it again!”

“Both the Heritage Guided Walk and the Mikron Theatre’s performance were wonderful, couldn’t fault it.”

“I attended a brilliant workshop  – lovely atmosphere, ideal number of attendees. Excellent value.”

“All of the workshops I attended (5 in total) were excellent and really enjoyable.”

 

2023 Festival Testimonials

“This was the best Festival to date! I enjoyed the opportunity to participate in so many new and varied activities plus interesting garden tours.”
“Never miss this festival.”
“Outstanding festival with something for everyone. This festival has inspired me to start learning to paint, I was blown away by the high calibre of tutors and the relaxed, fun atmosphere in the classes.”
“I loved everything about the Festival. I learnt so much about Broadway that I didn’t know. Loved the history. Loved finding out all about the Colony. What a great event!”
“What a wonderful opportunity to learn and work alongside some renowned artist in privileged locations. The welcome, organisation and friendly approach make for a very happy time enhancing skills or learning something new. Highly recommend Broadway Arts Festival to anyone.”
“A varied and interesting festival executed to a high standard.”
“Jazz in the marquee on the Green from the toe-tapping Swing From Paris, cocktails and delicious street food followed by local ice-cream. All the ingredients of a sublime summer evening.”

 

“Art in every conceivable form at its very best!”

“A top quality festival, well organised and reasonably priced. Romeo and Juliet by The Lord Chamberlain’s Men was world class so thank you for inviting them.”

“The Broadway Paint-Off is a brilliant experience for amateurs and professionals alike. The atmosphere is friendly and the critique provided by judges is excellent.”

“I chatted, I laughed, I knew noone but I had a lovely afternoon. I have managed to produce a beautiful floral ceramic good enough to display in the house.”

“A fab range of turn up and jump in!”

“Brilliant night of Motown music with a party atmosphere. Could not have been better.”

“So much on offer for all tastes, loved it!”

“Just gets better and better.”

“Excellent experience and a brilliant night out, highly recommend and can’t wait until the next event.”

“Thank you for a fabulous day out in the Cotswolds with an excellent array of events and organisation with a very celebratory feel and easy accessibility from London.”

“The organisers of the Festival go above and beyond to give a unique and fabulous festival.”

“The sheer excellence and diversity of the Broadway Arts Festival makes it one of the unmissable events in the calendar.”
“Outstanding festival, something to interest everyone. Waiting now for the next offering. Magic!”
“A thoroughly enjoyable week. Something to appeal to everyone. Congratulations to all the organisers, exhibitors and performers.”
“Really good event which brings all sorts of people together in a happy atmosphere.”
“The Broadway Arts Festival definitely puts Broadway on the cultural map.”

“I enjoyed it so much that when I returned home my friends remarked how well I looked. The restorative power of Art!”

“Friendly, reasonably priced and lots of fun.”

“Everybody is welcome.”

“Romeo & Juliet was a wonderful performance on a perfect evening. Motown band were fantastic.”

“Broadway Art festival was the highlight of the summer as our staycation week’s holiday. We enjoyed every event immensely.”

“During the festival I walked through Broadway on a number of occasions, the feeling was vibrant full of life and inspiration. Folks were happy, smiling and full of creativity.”

 

2021 Festival Testimonials

“The classes were the most exciting, engaging, challenging and joyous things I have done in years.”

“If you want to experience a wonderful chance to take part in some fantastic art/craft workshops as well as connect with a wide variety of artists and musicians, plus many other exciting activities, make sure you go along to the Broadway Arts Festval! Treat Yourself. You will not be disappointed!”

“My children enjoyed every minute of it. It’s a great way to enjoy being creative and knowing there is no limit. Thank you for a wonderful few days!”

“Broadway Arts Festival inspires and ignites the creative flame in all of us.”

“A feast for the soul and mind.”

“The Broadway Arts Festival exceeded all our expectations, a truly wonderful series of events.”

“Live your passion and join in the intoxicating arty atmosphere of Broadway Arts Festival!”
 
“Broadway Arts Festival goes from strength to strength making it one of the leading arts festivals in the country today.”

 

“Best day ever, total therapy. Fantastic location, brilliant artist & delicious food 10/10. Wish I could have stayed for a week!”

“Brilliant events to suit all tastes… better than a holiday and it came at a time when we so need some happiness in our lives.”

“Breadth of entertainment to appeal to my ninety year old parents right through to my 5 year old grandchild.”

“Broadway towers above other village festivals. The sights and sounds of Summer start here on the Green.”

“A fantastic fun opportunity to enjoy different arts, in a delightful relaxed setting.”
 
“Absolutely fabulous!”

“Very friendly festival with something for everyone.”

“Broadway Arts Festival continues to go from strength to strength. Well done to everyone involved for such a professionally run event.”

“There was such a great atmosphere in the concert which was very well organised – a wonderful evening.”

“The festival workshops were such good value and extremely enjoyable and instructive, with first class tutors. I can’t wait to book them again next time.”

“Such a fun and vibrant week celebrating the arts in the most beautiful of villages. Something for everyone.”

“A friendly, stimulating arts festival in a beautiful setting, with a great variety of events.” 

2018 Festival Testimonials

“Broadway Arts Festival, the place to be. Right up there amongst the top festivals in the UK!”

“One of the best overall programmes of events I have seen. I wanted to go to everything!”

“A brilliant event, bringing people together in a fantastically positive way!”

“Top notch artists, performances and experiences.”

“The FRIENDLY Arts Festival.”

“Loved it, loved it, just loved it!”

“Fun festival and an opportunity to learn and improve my skills.”

“Bravo! Outstanding in every respect.”

“Who knew I had a pottery chicken inside me, waiting to hatch out?”

“Lots of great artists all in one place giving demos and workshops! Fabulous”

“From Ceramics to Caravaggio!”

“Something to stimulate the artist in everyone.”

A wonderful mix of entertainment and chances to learn from talented and exciting artists to suit all ages and abilities. Well done!”

Loved the workshop I attended. Fun, creative and well taught.”

“Pride & Prejudice was outstanding – totally laugh out loud.”

“Well priced, great setting, friendly and inspiring. Loved it.”

A fantastic festival for all people who love the Arts.”

Reaction to John Noott’s Exhibition: Art of the Great War 1914-1918

Haunting & inspiring”

“Interesting & moving”

 “Superb paintings and prints beautifully displayed

 “A moving reminder of the Great War in this centenary of its end.”

 “Super pictures that bring the war to life.”

 “Thought provoking, moving and sad.