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How to use this programmeEvents are arranged in date order,
where events run over several days their main entry in the
programme may appear on the start day only. To see at a glance all
the events on any particular day, look at the listings at the back
or visit the website.
Check out the website for more informationTo find out more about
all the events, artists and venues for this years festival check
out the website at www.totnesfestival.com
A message from Councillor Judy Westacott, Chair of the Totnes
Festival Committee Welcome to Totnes Festival!
Through our festival, people from the area celebrate all aspects
of local (and not so local) life including art, dance, theatre,
film, music, outdoor events, ecology or perhaps they just want to
demonstrate that community spirit is alive and well in Totnes! Once
again the people, organisations, charities, businesses and
institutions of the town have pulled out all the stops to put on a
festival that promises to be as diverse and vibrant as Totnes
itself.
We invite you to Totnes to be a part of the party.
Some words of thanks: to Dartington for being our main supporter
both in terms of helping us produce our promotional material and
also in contributing stimulating events of their own for the
programme; thanks to Riverford Home Delivery for helping distribute
our programmes again; to Thinking Arts for their help with the
website and to www.artsculture.co.uk for putting the programme
together.
Thanks also to the many people working behind the scenes to
bring the festival together, but most of all thanks to the people
of Totnes who make all of this possible!
A message from Vaughan Lindsay, CEO of Dartington Hall
TrustFollowing our successful partnership last year, Dartington is
delighted to be supporting Totnes Festival once again in 2010.
As you know, the festival is a fantastic opportunity for us all
to experience a huge variety of activities and events over ten
packed days.
As part of the festival we are presenting a range of events
across our activity in the arts, social justice and sustainability
from performances and screenings to tours of Dartingtons gardens
and family fun at the Cider Press Centre.
In particular we hope you can join us for our Community
Conversation event on Saturday, September 4 at the Mansion House.
This is an opportunity to hear about our plans and ask your
questions, so if you would like to come along please reserve your
place now by emailing [email protected] If you cant make it, do
check our website for dates of future community conversation
events: we will be holding them regularly in the future.
We wish the festival, its organisers and everyone taking part
every success in 2010.
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Sun 05-Sep: Top U.K. trumpet player Steve Waterman (jazz)
8PM
Mon 06-Sep: Folk & Folklore Night 8PMTue 07- Sep: James
Harris/Neil Burns Trio (jazz) 8PMWed 08-Sep: Latin Singer Annika
Stooghy 8PMThu 09-Sep: Singer/Songwriter Nicky Swann 8PMFri 10-Sep:
Beer Festival Launch 12PM OnwardsSat 11-Sep: Morris @ Beer Festival
1PM OnwardsSun 12-Sep: Jazz @ Beer Festival 1PM OnwardsSun 12-Sep:
Mike Isaac's Funk Consortium 8PMMon 13-Sep: Festival Fund-raiser
Quiz 8PM
Fri 03-Sep: "Second Story" Art Show Launch 7PMSat 04-Sep: Geoff
Lakeman's Unstrung Heroes (folk) 8PM
Come and join us on the
Totnes Fringefor daily events throughout the Festival
8 CISTERN STREET TOTNES TQ9 5SP TEL. 01803 862088
www.bayhorsetotnes.com
HOME OF THE AFTER EIGHT JAZZ CLUB
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Curiouser Gathering September 3rd - 5thMusic and Crafts Festival
6pm Friday - Monday am Shadrack Cottage,
TotnesWWW.CURIOUSPRODUCTIONS.CO Ticket Prices: 40 Weekend Ticket;
30 Concession if brought in Harlequin Bookstore; 20 Saturday and
Sunday Day Ticket; 15 Friday Day Ticket
The Curiouser Gathering 2010, Music and Crafts Festival.Wander
down to our Archaic village built in the rolling valleys of Devon,
learn skills that have been long forgotten, indulge your senses on
the local produce or sit around the the campfire, enjoying archaic
tales with brews of hot natural teas.
Siga la SalsaFriday, September 3rdLatin Dance Music8pm -11pm
Royal Seven Stars Hotel, Fore Street, TotnesTicket prices: 8Tickets
available on door or contact Jane on: (01803) 862587 or
[email protected]
Join us for a night of hot rhythms and sensuous melodies with
local seven-piece Latin dance band Siga La Salsa playing an
exciting mix of Cuban and Brazilian music. With Spanish vocals,
horns and a rhythm section of congas, timbales, piano and bass,
this band is irresistible to salseros and freestylers on the dance
floor!
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Rain or Shine Theatre Company production of The Importance of
Being Earnest
Friday, September 3rdTotnes Castle, Castle Street, Totnes TQ9
5NUOutdoor play (please bring own seating)7.30pm but Totnes Castle
grounds open from 6.30pm for picnicsTickets: 13 (11 Concessions, 6
child) Contact: Totnes Castle 01803 864406
Opening Night Concert by The Pressenda Ensemble Friday,
September 3rd, 7.30pmSt Marys Church, High Street, TotnesTickets:
12, 10 concessions, 5 children and studentsContact: Divertimento
Entertainments, Ashbrook, Newton Road, Totnes, TQ9 5BB, 01803
[email protected]
Celebrate the first night of the Totnes Festival with The
Pressenda Ensemble. The programme will include music by Vivaldi,
Bach, Handel, Malcolm Arnold and Piazzolla and will feature two
young soloists. The Pressenda Ensemble is a group of local
professional musicians directed by Malcolm Latchem.
presents: Ana Silvera
Friday, September 3rd, 7.30pmBarrelhouse, TotnesTickets: 7, 6
conc, 5 stu/yp01803 847070www.dartington.org/arts/ana-silvera
A songsmith whose music simply aches beauty Time Out
Anas ability to weave intense, poetical storytelling into
hauntingly tender melodies creates a musical journey that is widely
tipped to go mainstream this year. Her influences range from Tom
Waits, Nina Simone, Rufus Wainwright to JS Bach, Schumann and
Debussy. Ana describes her songs as lush and tender - think Jacques
Brel in English, with a pinch of Regina Spektor and Leonard Cohen
thrown in for good measure.
Gargling with Jelly page 8
Nightpaddle on the River Dart page 9Cider Press Centre Family
Fun Days page 12
Family Bushcraft Daypage 27
Totnes Festival Open Day page 29
For all the family
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The BarrelhouseThe Barrelhouse, 59A High Street, Totnes, Devon
TQ9 5PB www.myspace.com/thebarrelhouse
Fri 3rd Ana Silvera (see opposite).Sat 4th Rambunctious Social
Club Rhythm & Blues/Swing/Soul/Ska/Salsa/Cumbia/Afrobeat/Rhumba
& Gypsybeat 8pm-midnight Tickets 2.50 A madcap night of
salacious swing, cool-cat leftfield beats and artful play! Clubbing
for the creatively curious, featuring live interactive animation,
games and much more! With your hosts: DJ Griff (Jelly Jazz), Lee
Hodges (Micasamovi) & The Lovely Things. Fancy Dress: 40s
Style
Sun 5th Boast - Open Mic Night Open Mic:
Acoustic/Pop/Jazz/Poetry 7.30pm-11pm Free Entry An extra special
festival edition of our monthly open-mic night! Featuring an
eclectic selection of the best local talent performing music,
spoken word & comedy. This will be the last ever Boast to be
hosted by our ever-popular compere Josh Woodward. If you would like
to perform, contact: [email protected]
Tue 7th Si Holmes Country/Soul Doors 8pm-11pm. Tickets 2 Hailing
from the sunny south-coast of Cornwall, Si Holmes has been
delighting audiences all over the South West with his distinctive
style of acoustic inspired soul.
Wed 8th Shoot: Short Film Festival Doors 7.30pm, screening at
8pm. Tickets 2.50 Featuring a selection of the very best short
films made in or inspired by Devon & Cornwall, from a new
generation of up-and-coming film makers (as previously shown at the
Barn Cinema, Dartington).
Thurs 9th Neil Maya Quartet Jazz/Food 8pm-11pm. Tickets 2-Course
set menu 14.95, standard ticket 4 Featuring some of the Southwests
finest and best-known jazz musicians this exciting quartet
regularly thrills audiences far and wide. Tonight we are combining
great music with great food; why not book a wonderful two-course
meal for just 14.95 while watching this excellent band.
(Pre-booking advisable - 01803 849290)
Fri 10th Wilfredo Comedy/Music/Cabaret 8.30pm-11pm. Tickets 5.
Wilfredo extends the sweaty palm of invitation to come and witness
the spectacle of a performance that will no doubt leave you
emotionally tattooed for a lifetime. Singing classic covers,
original songs and parody, the Wilfredo experience is an assault on
the senses.
Sat 11th Messenger Soundsystem: 99% Phunky DJ Night: Funk,
Latin, Reggae, Soul, Breaks 8pm - midnight. The legendary Messenger
Soundsystem returns with a phunk-filled night of foot stomping
soul! Featuring the super-fusion sounds of old & new school
Funk, Latin, Reggae, Jazz, Soul, Disco Rap & Breaks - Come and
get your swerve on!
Sun 12th Mae & The Midnight Fairground Folk/Jazz/Waltz
8pm-11pm. Tickets 4 Mae Karthauser brings you a feast for the ears
with her elaborate and vivid stories expressed through soft and
wild oompah! song. With colourful references to human interaction
and intricate multi-instrumental arrangements, The Midnight
Fairground produce a unique sound that is absorbing, ambiguous and
seductive. Supported by Tom Shackleton.
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Locally sourced food
Located at Dartington Hall, The White Hartbar & restaurant
is open throughout theTotnes Festival offering a tantalising
menuusing the finest seasonal ingredients,sourced locally where
possible.
Enjoy a cup of tea or coffee absolutely freefrom 3rd-12th Sept
with the voucher below.
Dartington Hall, Nr Totnes, S Devon, TQ9
[email protected]
Dartington Accommodation & Catering Services Ltd
To reserve a table telephone
01803 847111free cuppaPresent this voucherat The White
Hartbetween 3rd-12thSept 2010 and receive a free cup oftea or
coffee
No purchase necessary. One cup per voucher only.
Gargling with JellySaturday, September 4thPerformance
Poetry3pm-4pmThe Royal Seven Stars Hotel, The Plains,
Totnespresented by the Friends of Totnes Library, 01803 862210,
totnes.library @devon.gov.uk, www.devon.gov.uk/librariesTickets: 5
adults, 1 children
A family show for 6-11 year olds and their parents. See The
Invisible Mans invisible dog! Fly off with your mums earwigs! Brian
brings his infamous collection of hilarious poems to life in this
hour long extravaganza of comic verse and worse. A comic version of
the Beano Times
Wild Food Forage and Feast OutdoorSaturday, September
4th10am-4pmDartington Hall Estate (details upon booking)WildWise
Events Ltd, Foxhole, Dartington, Totnes, TQ9 6EB, 01803 868269,
[email protected], www.wildwise.co.uk40 adults, 5 child
We will explore some local, seasonal plants and their various
uses. We will identify and gather some edible, tasty varieties and
look at ways to prepare and cook them. The day will leave you with
enough knowledge to harvest a variety of plants in your own days
out in nature.
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DART a community music projectSaturday, September
4thConcert1.30pm-3pmVire Island, TotnesFREE LUNCHTIME CONCERT
A poem by Alice Oswald transformed into Songs by local composers
and performed by choirs Global Harmony, Viva and guests.
www.rozwalker.com
Nightpaddle on the River DartSaturday, September 4thOutdoor,
6pm-10.30pmRiver Dart at Totnes (details upon booking)WildWise
Events Ltd, Foxhole, Dartington, Totnes, TQ9 6EB, 01803 868269,
[email protected], www.wildwise.co.uk30 adults, 12 12yrs and
under Open canoes, by moonlight on the beautiful river Dart! Soak
in the atmosphere of stars, firelight & stories. Includes
campfire supper, nocturnal wildlife and storyteller Spindle
Wayfarer.
The Great Outdoors!Wild Food Forage and Feast page 8
Nightpaddle on the River Dart page 9
Dartington Presents: Open House & Gardens
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Firecraftpage 24
Autumn Berry Gathering page 24
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Daughters of ElvinSaturday, September 4thMedieval Music and
Dance7.30pm-9.30pmSt Marys Church, High Street, TotnesContact:
[email protected] www.totnesearlymusic.org.uk Tickets: 12,
students and young people 5
Daughters of Elvin conjure a Medieval age of enchantment through
their virtuoso playing, masked dance and giant puppets, performing
pilgrim songs from Spain, ballads from France and lively
dance music from the Italian courts. An array of period
instruments, including hurdy gurdy, bagpipes, dulcimer, pipe and
percussion support soprano Alison Burnett and dance by Ricardo
Barros.
Contactwww.totnesearlymusic.org.uk or call Jill Tomalin on 01803
849414 or Jasper Solomon on 01803 868883.
MembershipTotnes Early Music Society membership offers great
savings to TEMS concerts throughout the year
ConcertsDaughters of Elvin, The Dufay Collective, Ibi Aziz and
Jennifer Barron, Angela East, Orchestra of the Age of
Enlightenment
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Saturday, September 4th, 7.30pm St Marys ChurchDaughters of
ElvinFull price tickets (for non members): 12
Saturday, October 23rd, 7.30pm, St Marys ChurchContinuumBaroque
music for flute, cello and harpsichord. Tickets: 10
Saturday, December 18th, 7.30pm, Dartington Great HallThe Dufay
CollectiveSeasonal Tudor and 17th Century English street music from
this renowned ensemble, presented in association with the Arts at
Dartington. Tickets available through Dartington: 12
Friday, February 4th, 7.30pm, United Free ChurchIbi Aziz and
Jennifer BarronEarly English and French music for two bass viols.
Tickets: 10
Friday, March 18th, 7.30pm, St Marys ChurchAngela EastThe
cellist with Red Priest plays music by J S Bach. Tickets: 10
Sunday, May 29th, 3pm Dartington Great HallOrchestra of the Age
of EnlightenmentAn afternoon concert of Handel, with soprano Elin
Manahan-Thomas, presented with the Arts at Dartington. Tickets
available through Dartington: 18
Images, from the top the Dufay Collective, Ibi Aziz, and Angela
East.
Membership DetailsIndividuals: 35; Couples: 65Membership covers
entry to the first five concerts.Additionally, members can buy a
ticket for the final OAE concert for just 13 when paying for
membership (restricted to one ticket per member).
For more information, see www.totnesearlymusic.org.uk or call
Jill Tomalin on 01803 849414 or Jasper Solomon on 01803 868883.
Totnes Early Music Society Programme 2010/11
Membership of TEMS offers great savings. Tickets for non members
will be on sale on the door (concessions available for young people
and students).
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presents: Cider Press Centre Family Fun DaysSaturday 4th and
Sunday 5th SeptemberFree Events
Come along to the Dartington Cider Press Centre for some great
family fun. Over the weekend we will be hosting a variety of events
to keep you and your little ones entertained.
Saturday 4th SeptemberChildrens Face PaintingWhy not be a fairy
or a tiger for the day? Between 2pm and 4pm pop along to the toy
shop where our local childrens face painter will be ready to
transform your little ones.
Childrens CompetitionEnter our summer drawing competition for
the chance to win toy shop gift vouchers. Draw a picture of what
you got up to on your summer holiday and drop it into the toy shop
by Sunday 5.30pm. Leave your name and contact details and we will
pick the winner on Monday the 6th September.
Elfic the JugglerCome and meet Elfic our ever popular and highly
talented street juggler. Suitable for all the family his act
combines elements of circus and street entertainment and will leave
the audience amazed.
Sunday 5th SeptemberBrunel Ladies Harmony ChorusWe are delighted
to welcome the Brunel ladies to the Cider Press Centre for the
first time. Come along and listen to some great music whilst you
shop; the choir will be performing throughout the afternoon.
For more information about the events at the Cider Press see
www.dartingtonciderpress.co.uk or call 01803 847500
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A Celebration of Traditional DanceSunday, September
5thperformance, dance, music11am - 1pmCivic Square,
[email protected]rg.phone
01548 550004 or [email protected] uk
On Sunday 5th September, Dartington Morris Men will once again
host a Morris dance event at the Civic Square, Totnes, featuring at
least six local Morris sides.
The invited teams are members of the three national
Morrisorganisations, and are based in South Devon and EastCornwall.
Morris Teams that have been invited include:
Exeter Morris Harberton Navy Dartmoor Border Morris Plymouth
Morris Men Newton Bushel Wreckers
The Sides will gather on the Plains at 10.30am, with dancing
startingat 11am. Half of the sides will dance on the Plains and
half at theCivic Square, swapping places at around noon and dancing
until 1pm.Impromptu music and dancing will continue from 2-4pm at
the DartmouthInn.
For further information and the latest news about timing
andparticipants, please visit the Dartington Morris website at
www.dartingtonmorrismen.org.uk or contact the Bagman, Iain Davison
byemail at [email protected],or the Squire Ken
Hudson by phone on 01548 550004 or by email
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Local sculptor in the Japanese forestsMonday, September 6th
7.30pm-9.30pmBirdwood House, High Street
Sunday, September 5th, 1.30pm & 3pm, Dartington HallFREE
donations welcome
Come and learn more about Dartingtons buildings and gardens with
these guided tours of the historic Elmhirst Centre home of the
Elmhirst family at Dartington and world class gardens. The
afternoon starts at 1.30pm with an hours guided tour of the
Elmhirsts former home, providing an insiders view into the building
and contents within it, how the Elmhirsts lived and how its used
now. Then take a short break in the Roundhouse Caf before joining
our senior gardener between 3pm and 4.30pm for a journey around the
Dartington Hall gardens, gaining insight into the past, present and
future of one of the UKs premier garden landscapes. Participants
are welcome to join either or both tours - reserve in advance on
01803 847026.
presents: Open House & Gardens
TTTAG, Transition Town Totnes Arts Group, presents an
illustrated evening talk by Doug King-Smith about his three months
sculpture residency this year in rural Japan. Small donation
welcome.
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Tuesday, September 7th, 8pm, Barn Cinema, Dartington01803
847070Tickets: 2.50www.dartington.org/shoot
presents: SHOOT Totnes Short Film Festival
If films your thing
Theres another chance to catch the SHOOT films of the Totnes
Short Film Festival at the Barrelhouse on Wednesday, September 8th.
See page 7 for details
Watch the documentary which follows the Landmatters Co-operative
as it tried to create a low-impact permaculture holding in South
Devon. See page 20
Totnes very own short film festival supports local film-makers
and locally made films by providing a showcase of the best work to
come out of Devon and Cornwall. The annual SHOOT programme features
films drawn from a wide range of genres the only common factor is
that each film is under 15 minutes in length. Come and be amazed,
inspired, entertained and supportive youll get to see some great
films and will be able to vote for your favourite as the Film
dFestival! The winning short will be screened alongside a full
feature film in Dartingtons November Barn Cinema programme.
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Bed and Breakfast at Sharpham House, a Palladian
mansion in a Capability Brown landscape overlooking
the River Dart. (discounted rates for Friends
of Sharpham)
Poetry Evening, Contemporary Jazz and Garden Tour scheduled.
Visit the Vineyard for tours, tastings and delicious lunches.
Tuesday Sept. 7th 7.30 9.30pm Poetry Evening at Sharpham House
with Alice Oswald and guest Lizzy Woodger. Join us for a special
evening of Spoken Songs and Sung Poems. You are warmly invited to
respond with a favourite poem or song poetry can be interpreted as
broadly as you wish. 7 (Friends of Sharpham 5)
Thursday 9th Sept 7.30 9.30pm Totnes Music Now Improvised
JazzThe Jazzlab (Mick Green, saxophone, David George, Tim Sayer,
bass player, Sam Richards pianist and composer) play an exciting
blend of jazz, improvisational and intuitive music.
Featuring jazz standards, original compositions and unplanned
improvisations, this is a performance by some of the Westcountrys
most respected and experienced contemporary musicians. It is
co-promoted by Sharpham and Totnes Music Now. Tickets 8 in advance,
10 on the door (Friends of Sharpham 5).
The Sharpham Trust
Sharpham House, Ashprington, Totnes TQ9 7UT
www.sharphamtrust.org tel: 01803 732542
Charity no. 285767
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Wave of summerThursday, September 9th8pm - 9pmTotnes Methodist
Church, Fore StreetTickets 5 concession 4 A unique dance and music
event to celebrate Summer. Intuitive dancer Frida Hillfon meets
multi-instrumentalist Christoffer de Graal (exquisite spontaneous
music with voice, viola and varied collection of instruments);
Alive in the moment, in the space, with who is there, from the
silence, with the atmosphere we will all create, the journey
unfolds
and then she said A cabaret of spoken wordTuesday, September
7th7.30pm-9.30pmMethodist Church Hall, Fore Street TotnesTickets:
7/ 5
Lucy Lepchani - Sara Hurley - Rachel Miller
Bold, humorous poetry vivacious storytelling evocative, live
sound textures
experience biting winds, lolloping miracles, and melodies that
sound good in the shower...
Tour guides into the heart of imagination Matt Harvey, Radio
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This show is recommended by Apples & Snakes.
Minimal(ist)Wednesday, September 8thContemporary Classical
Music7pm-10pmSt Marys Church, High Street, Totnes For more
information contact Totnes Music Now on 0781 4973074
[email protected] www.totnesmusicnow.orgTickets 7, 5
An extraordinary concert in two halves, featuring two classic
works from the 20th century. In Part 1, renowned pianist and
composer Frank Denyer plays Morton Feldmans music for piano Triadic
Memories (1981).In Part 2, an ensemble of musicians directed by
Richard Gonski, perform Terry Rileys In C, the masterpiece that
kickstarted the minimalist movement.For those who may wish to lie
down while listening to this recital, bring your own
mats/cushions
The Worlds a Stage!Rain or Shine Theatre Company production of
The Importance of Being Earnest page 6
and then she said A cabaret of spoken word page 18
Spelts Chap-bookpage 23
Tin Harlequin, at the Totnes Festival Open Day
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Landmatters - Documentary ScreeningThursday, September 9th,
5pmThe Barn Cinema, Dartington01803 847070No certificate, 60
minuteswww.dartington.org/cinema
A special screening of the documentary following the Landmatters
Co-operative as it sought planning permission to create a
low-impact permaculture holding in South Devon that integrates
agriculture, forestry, education, rural enterprises and residential
use.The screening will be followed by a panel discussion relating
to themes raised in the film, chaired by Dr Jon Rae from
SchumacherCollege.
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Laura House 10th Anniversary CelebrationsThursday, September
9th10am - 3pm Totnes Civic Hall and Civic Square
Laura House, a registered residential care home, opened in
Totnes in September 2000 to provide a person-centred service for
people with learning disabilities and complex needs. ROC Creative
present you withan absurdist piece of street theatre adapted from a
mummers play entitled The Court of the King, samba drumming and
dance performances in the Civic Square, while exhibitions of art
and photography are on display in the Civic Hall. People from Laura
House will perform wheelchair dancing and present you with Alicein
Wonderland. Come along, be amazed, be surprised
Performances from The ROC samba band, dance group and drama
group.See the Art exhibitions and videos in the Civic Hall between
10am 3pm.
The performance schedule: 11am Wheelchair dancing in the Civic
Hall 11.30am Samba ROC and dance in the Civic
Square 12.15pm Alice in Wonderland
play in the Civic Hall 1.30pm The Court of the
King Roc Creative drama in the Civic Square
2pm Wheelchair dancing in the Civic Hall
2.30pm Samba ROC and dance
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presents: South West Music School Graduate ShowcaseFriday,
September 10th7.30pmAriel Centre Tickets 5, 3, 101803 847070 This
event is an opportunity for graduates from South West Music School
to perform to you before they disappear off into the sunset of
Higher Education and the world of Professional Music! The concert
will feature a collection of solos ranging from avant-garde
saxophone pieces to well-known violin concertos and everything in
between as well as some live performances taken from Kaleidoscope,
the newly released SWMS album.This will be an exciting and unique
programme of the up and coming musicians of tomorrow, playing for
you today!
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Spelts Chap-bookearthdrum theatre
An invitation to sit together at the edge of the world with eyes
open, hearts open...
One day on the streets Spelts life opens into a series of
vision-journeys that help him make meaning and find hope in a
brokenworld. This is a theatre piece that explores the margins of
mind,heart and landscape....
www.earthdrum.org
10th and 11th September
Venue - Methodist Church Hall, Fore Street, TotnesPerformances
at 7.30pm - ends at approx 8..30pmTickets - 5.00 / 3.00 con. On the
door or by reservation on 01803 862 220
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The After Dinner Joke by Caryl ChurchillSeptember 10th, 11th,
12thComedy Theatre10th and 11th Sept 7.30pm-9pm12th Sept
5.30pm-7pmBogan House, TotnesJo Larsen, 01803 865 465
[email protected] The After Dinner
Joke by Caryl Churchill. ComedyTheatre. First produced for
television as part of the BBCs Play for Today series. Fast paced
and hard-hitting, the politics of Charity and Third World Bananas
are explored through the story of a young woman called Selby who
wants to do good.
Glorious Chorus charity concertSaturday, September
11th7.30pm-10pmSt Johns Church, Bridgetown, TotnesFor more details:
www.gloriouschorus.co.ukTickets 8 full / 5 conc (OAP, under 16s,
students, income support)
Glorious Chorus, fresh from performances at Glastonbury, Home
and Port Eliot festivals, present a charity evening of uplifting
song. This acclaimed choir, directed by award-winning composer,
Helen Yeomans, has established a reputation for passionate and
polished performances. Additional acoustic intro sets by their
gifted soloists, Louise Parker and Holly MacInnes-Hurd. Expect to
be dazzled!
Autumn Berry GatheringSaturday, September 11th10am-4pm Follaton
Arboretum morning, Follaton Village Hall afternoonContact Liz
Turner on 01803 732545
[email protected] donations
Join us to harvest autumn berries to make into interesting jams,
syrups, desserts and other recipes. The event continues our series
of making products and recipes from woodland plants to contribute
towards future food sources. Expect to pick lots and get involved
in harvesting processing, packaging and eating!
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FirecraftSaturday, September 11thOutdoor10am-4pmDartington Hall
Estate (details upon booking)WildWise Events, Foxhole, Dartington,
Totnes, TQ9 6EB, 01803 868269, [email protected],
www.wildwise.co.ukTickets 40 adults, 5 children
A celebration of fire! This fascinating workshop explores the
many different applications of fire, and the skills taught and
demonstrated include various and creative methods to generate fire,
including fire-by-friction. The subject will be taught by practical
demonstrations and experiential activity. Fire-making has such
wide-ranging appeal that all ages and abilities can be catered
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presents: High Cross House Heritage Open DaySaturday, September
11th, 10.30am-12.30pm & 2pm-4.30pm, High Cross House,
DartingtonFREE
A wonderful chance to visit this modernist architectural gem.
Inside and out, the house is a showcase of modernist ideals and
design, as well as the current home of the Dartington Hall Trust
art collection and the Sense of Place exhibition. Dont miss this
opportunity to experience this wonderful building. For more details
visit www.dartington.org/high-cross-house or call 01803 847200.
image courtesy of Chris Bowden
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Totnes Festival: 11/12th September
Family Bushcraft DaySunday, September
12thOutdoor,10am-4pmDartington Hall Estate (details upon
booking)WildWise Events Ltd, Foxhole, Dartington, Totnes, TQ9 6EB,
01803 868269, [email protected], www.wildwise.co.ukTickets: 45 1
adult and kids, 65 2 adults and kids An invigorating day for all
ages to try for yourselves the outdoor skills that will make future
days in nature much more fun! Fire-making, shelter-building, wild
food etc
Bridgetown Community FairSaturday, September 11noon-2pmSt Johns
Primary School, Pathfields, Bridgetown
We are inviting local community groups to have a stall at our
fair. All proceeds will go to their cause.
In addition there will be an inflatable obstacle course, bouncy
castle for toddlers, a gladiator joust, sumo and superhero bouts
and a bungee run.
A sausage sizzle and Mad Hatters Tea Party will also be
available. And Whizz Bang will be balloon modelling.
Buskers are welcome to contact Lisa Townsend on 01803 862351 if
they are interested in performing on the day.
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Totnes & Dartington Memory WalkSunday, September 12th
Memory Walk is Alzheimers Societys biggest annual fundraiser and
a great opportunity to have a fun day out with friends and
family.
This year The Dartington Hall Trust has teamed up with the
Alzheimers Society to host a Memory Walk around the Dartington Hall
estate. Join thousands of people by taking part in your local
Memory Walk this September and you can help by raising money to
support people with dementia and their carers in your area.
Full details of the walk and advice on ways to raise sponsorship
can be found at www.memorywalk.org.
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Totnes Festival: 12th September
Totnes Festival Open DaySunday, September 12thTotnes Civic
Square11am-2pmFreeTotnes Festivals first free Open Day, to be held
in the Civic Square, is to feature the amazing Tin Harlequin, a
childrens puppet performance group from Salisbury. This
multi-talented group is guaranteed to keep all the family happy
with its incredible puppetry. They will perform a selection of
original tales including crime fighting and space adventures and
present a cast of original characters in an interactive
multi-senses experience.Also on the bill is electroacoustic
indie/rock band Temporary Mind, who are based in Teignmouth. Fresh
from their recent, and very well received, gig at the Teignmouth
Music Festival, the boys will certainly help to make the Open Day a
great event.Temporary Mind has come a long way since their humble
beginnings. Paul and Sam started as a duo just jamming, to playing
open mic nights in their local pub, and as their reputation grew
they now play major venues around the West Country
It matters not where, who, how or when.We are here and now, Tin
Harlequin. A four piece childrens puppet show performance group
based in Salisbury entertaining ages 4 to 8. Tin Harlequin are now
performingtheir first production Different Worldsan interactive
multi senses experience.The show comprises a quartet of original
tales.
They regularly raise money for local charities including The
Snooky Trust Charity and The Helen Foundation.
The entertainment will run from 11am to 2pm and will include
other local bands.
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Totnes Festival: at-a-glance guide
3 Sept Second Story Art Show: The Bay Horse, p4 Siga La Salsa:
Royal Seven Stars Hotel, p5 Curiouser Gathering: Shadrack Cottages,
p5
4 Sept Opening Night Concert by the Pressenda Ensemble:St Marys
Church, p6
Ana Silvera: Barrelhouse, Totnes, p6 Rain or Shine Theatre
Company production of The Importance
of Being Earnest: Totnes Castle, p6 The Rambunctious Social Club
- Saints and Swingers: The
Barrelhouse, p7 Geoff Lakemans Unstrung Heroes (folk): The Bay
Horse, p4 Gargling with Jelly: The Royal Seven Stars Hotel, p8 Wild
Food Forage and Feast: Dartington Hall Estate, p8 Nightpaddle on
the River Dart: River Dart at Totnes, p9 DART a community music
project: Vire Island, p9 Daughters of Elvin: St Marys Church,
p10
Sept 4&5 Cider Press Centre Family Fun Days, p12
Sept 5 Tai Chi and Qigong Paths to Well Being: St Johns Church
Hall, p13
Tai Chi Chuan Paths to Understanding: St Johns Church Hall,
p13
Top UK trumpet player Steve Waterman, The Bay Horse, p15 A
Celebration of Traditional Dance: Civic Square, Totnes, p14
Dartington Presents: Open House & Gardens: Dartington Hall
p16
Sept 6 Free Tai Chi Taster Class, St Johns Church Hall, p13 Folk
and Folklore night, The Bay Horse, p4
Sept 7 SHOOT Totnes Short Film Festival: Barn Cinema,
Dartington, p17
Poetry Evening at Sharpham House with Alice Oswald and Lizzy
Woodger p18
and then she said A cabaret of spoken word: Methodist Church
Hall, p19
James Harris/ Neil Burns Trio, The Bay Horse, p4
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Totnes Festival: at-a-glance guide
Sept 8 Minimal(ist): St Marys Church, p19 Totnes Short Film
Festival, Barrelhouse, p7 Latin Singer Annika Stooghy, The Bay
Horse, p4
Sept 9 Totnes Music Now Improvised Jazz: Sharpham House p18 Wave
of Summer: Totnes Methodist Church, p 19 ROC Creative Laura House
10th Anniversary Celebrations:
Totnes Civic Hall and Civic Square p21 Singer/songwriter Nicky
Swann: The Bay Horse, p4 Land Matters - Documentary Screening: The
Barn Cinema, p20 The Neil Maya Quartet, The Barrelhouse, p7
Sept 10 Beer Festival Launch, The Bay Horse, p4 Dartington
Presents: South West Music School Graduates
Showcase: Ariel Centre, p22 Blue Jewel in Conceert: The Royal
Seven Stars, p23
Sept 10&11 Earthdrum Theatre: Spelts Chap-book, Methodist
Church Hall, p24
Sept 10, 11&12 The After Dinner Joke by Caryl Churchill:
Bogan House, p25
Sept 11 Firecraft: Dartington Hall Estate, p 25 Glorious Chorus
charity concert: St Johns Church, p25 Autumn Berry Gathering:
Follaton, p25 Morris @ Beer Festival, the Bay Horse, p4 Dartington
presents: High Cross House Heritage Open Day
Dartington, p26 Bridgetown Community Fair, St St Johns Primary
School, p27
Sept 12 Torbay Symphony Orchestra: Totnes Civic Hall, p28 Totnes
and Dartington Memory Walk, p27 Family Bushcraft Day: Dartington
Hall Estate, p27 Totnes Festival Open Day: Totnes Civic Square, p29
Jazz @ Beer Festival, The Bay Horse, p4 Mike Isaacs Funk
Consortium: The Bay Horse, p4 Mae & The Midnight Fairground:
The Barrelhouse, p7
Sept 13 Festival Fund-raiser quiz, The Bay Horse, p4
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The Totnes Festival is sure to put a smile on your face.Catch
the The Neil Maya Quartet at the Barrelhouse on September 9. See
page 7 for details
