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MAIN STAGE PROGRAMME
MAKING THE MOST OF YOUR VISIT
To help you make the most of your visit, there are talks, presentations and Question & Answer
Sessions in conjunction with exhibitors, trade organisations, media partners and other leading industry
experts. We have brought together an innovative, entertaining and topical programme to inform and
inspire. This includes live performances on the main stage, guided tours with the expert Blue Badge
Guides and themed trails which each end in a corresponding theatre for illustrated talks on that area
of interest. You will find full details over the next few pages and the Trails Welcome Desk is hosted by
The Blue Badge Guides, where you can pick up a trail leaflet and ask any questions. The adventures
start here . . .
THE MAIN STAGE
The main stage has a variety of exciting performances over the two days including:
Tourism Ireland presents Shaylyn
From Ireland’s rugged North West, this highly talented group will give us a taste of their full scale
production – A Celebration of Irish Dance Through The Ages.
MAMMA MIA!
The cast of London’s West End smash hit musical perform timeless favourite songs from the Show which
is celebrating its tenth anniversary. Over 32 million people all around the world have fallen in love with
the characters, the story and the music that make MAMMA MIA! the ultimate feel-good show!
VisitScotland presents Blessings over The Legendary Anvil
Lucky couples renew their vows with a romantic blessing over the legendary Anvil, the powerful
symbol of Gretna Green. They will become part of living history as they follow in the footsteps of
the countless lovers who have declared their love at Gretna Green.
Visit Kent presents The Dealers
This award-winning nu-folk acoustic duo from Deal show off their musical skills. Voted “best
unsigned acoustic act in Britain,” their performances at Best of Britain & Ireland are a curtain-raiser to
their Summer Tour of America.
VisitScotland presents Rabbie Burns
In the year of Homecoming and the 250th anniversary of the birth of world-acclaimed Robert Burns,
the world's leading Robert Burns impersonator takes to the stage with poems and tales of the
famous Scottish bard.
Visit Wales presents Claire Jones – Official Harpist to His Royal Highness, the Prince of Wales
Claire was just sixteen when she first performed for Her Majesty The Queen and has since played for
members of the Royal Family on more than forty occasions. Engagements have included solo per-
formances at Buckingham Palace, Caerphilly Castle and Dumphries House. (Saturday only)
Tourism Ireland presents Great Gardens of Ireland
Come and meet the panelists from BBC Radio 4’s much-loved Gardeners’ Question Time, Bunny
Guinness and John Cushne. Both are experienced and passionate gardeners and they will take us on
a tour of their favourite Irish gardens. (Sunday only)
Presented by Blue Badge Guides – Ask the Experts!
Top national travel journalists and Blue Badge Guides answer your questions about holidaying and
days out in Britain and Ireland. (Sunday only)
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