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his year the Festival boasts 34 exciting music, comedy, drama, literary and other events, over
more than two weeks: it has evolved over more than 20 years to be the varied and high quality festival that is always fresh and full of quality.
“Entertaining and exciting is the way that I would describe our 2020 Festival Programme - with many inspiring and creative acts - we invite you to soak up the atmosphere!
“Last year we had many sold out events, so get your tickets quickly!” – Margaret Bryant, Festival Committee Chair.
This year some highlights of the Festival include: (and there is much more!)
BBC ANY QUESTIONS Live broadcast of the week: Radio 4’s flagship topical discussion in which a panel of personalities are posed questions by the Devizes audience. Hosted by Chris Mason.
TASMIN LITTLE Internationally known violinist - BBC Music Magazine’s Personality of the Year 2019.
“One of the supremely great violinists of our time.” Music-Web International
LESLEY GARRETT A Diva and a Piano Britain’s most popular soprano – an evening of song, reminiscences and chat.
BOX OFFICE 20 April - 13 June 10am - 5:30pm Sidmouth Street SN10 1LD 07552 451103
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AN EVENING WITH ED BALLS Former politician, Ed was dubbed ‘The People’s Champion’ after the extraordinary public response to his dance performances in BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing. Since then, he has become a television personality and serious presenter – he talks about his experiences, with Q & A session to follow.
MOTOWN GOLD Songs made famous by musical ‘giants’.
The Festival is grateful to the lead sponsor for the Festival, Grist Environmental, key sponsor Devizes Town Council, Wadworths, Brogans and all other sponsors, without whom the Festival could not bring such talent to Devizes at such reasonable prices.
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THE DARIUS BRUBECK QUARTET Jazz to listen to - paying tribute to his father’s music in the jazz master’s centenary year.
RONNIE SCOTT’S ALL STARS THE RONNIE SCOTT’S STORY AT 60 Including the history of this famous jazz club, the All Stars, take you on a guided, musical tour of this international institution.
ESME YOUNG The ‘Sewing Bee’ Esme Young is best known as one half of BBC Two’s Great British Sewing Bee duo and Esme has had a successful career in the fashion industry for nearly 50 years.
HAL CRUTTENDEN One of the top stand-up comedians in the UK today. ‘The funniest he’s ever been’: The Times
And lots, lots more …………….
If you become a ‘Friend’ of the Festival, you will receive advance publicity and priority booking at a discount.
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