Keep the Dates Free – October 7th-10th 2010

 

Whilst this year is the quieter of the biennial Festival cycle, there’s still going to be plenty to sing and shout about.  From October 7^th to the 10^th, the Festival gets into gear with a programme that will, once again, offer entertainment and enjoyment for everyone.

 

Thursday evening sees proceedings kick off with the now established favourite

 

Yorkshire’s Biggest Liar 

This is when the tellers of tall tales and the spinners of outrageous stories take to the stage to bamboozle, confuse and delight the audience with highly improbable “lies” – which might just possibly be true.  As ever, the ‘clapometer’ will decide the winner; you just have to be there to help choose between what might be the truth and what is clearly a whopping fib.  Not always an easy decision!

 

On Friday evening, Festival stalwarts

 

 Leeds Symphony Orchestra

will be back once again in the acoustically perfect environment of St. James’ Parish Church with another thoughtfully chosen programme of music played, as ever, with commitment and style.  Conductor Martin Binks is promising another night of rich and satisfying sound, making the most of the ambience of the Church, and probably including a number of Puccini arias sung by a guest female soloist.  Think “La Boheme”, “Tosca” and “Madame Butterfly” and you’ll get the picture.  It’s bound to be a great night; the LSO never lets us down !

 

 

 

 

 

Saturday is being planned as the day when

“Wetherby Live”

takes to the streets (and perhaps also to the pubs, cafes, chippies, church halls and open spaces). Our  very talented local groups have been asked to ‘strut their stuff’ in small bite sized pieces as part of a day long programme,

We want to fill the town with music, song, drama, poetry, dance and artistic ingenuity.  It’s an ambitious venture, and we’ll be praying hard for decent weather, but it’s a day when the exceptional skills and commitment of the local community come together in a glorious burst of entertainment for all. 

 

 For the late birds on Saturday

 

Cool Cabaret

in the Crypt of the Parish Church.  This is going to be a lively evening as a variety of talented entertainers indulge in, and delight the audience with, some revue-type sketches, songs and dramatic set pieces.  Expect the unexpected – and be brave!  As The Crypt is unlicensed, please Bring Your Own drinks and nibbles.  Glasses will be provided – as will tea and coffee for those whose nerves require stabilising.

 

 

Sunday should be a little calmer and more relaxed.  This is an event for all the family,

 Teddy Bear’s Picnic

In the Wilderness (car park / Bandstand area) starting at 1.00 p.m. accompanied hopefully by some lively music from the Bandstand.

 

DON’T FORGET YOUR PICNIC

& YOUR TEDDY BEAR!

Weather permitting of course!

 

 

 

And finally, to bring this “mini” Festival to a close, please come along to the Wetherby Social Club from 8.00p.m. onwards for an evening of Irish culture, song, dance, poetry, writing and story-telling with Lucht Focail and Friends.                                                       

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

It’s only a four day Programme this year – but, as ever, it’s going to be full, packed and varied.  Watch all the usual spaces and places for more information and confirmation of events and timings.  We look forward to seeing you.