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The 2007 Festival is over now although you can still see the events that took place by browsing through these pages. Planning is already underway for the next Festival that will take place from 13 – 28 June 2009. If you would like to get involved then please contact us


 

The Stevenage Festival provides a showcase for the wealth of local artistic and performing talent to be found within the Stevenage area. The heart of the Festival in 2007 is a week of performances at the Gordon Craig Theatre (listed below) supported by a vibrant fringe of community arts events



Saturday 16 June to Saturday 30 June 2007

 
Sunday 24th June 2007 7.45 pm

ROCK AT THE CRAIG

Gordon Craig Theatre

If you rocked in the Park and still want more, come and rock at the Craig with the pick of local rock music.

Tickets: £8.00 – D:£2.00 OFF

 

 
Monday 25th June 7.00pm

WIDER OPPORTUNITIES CONCERT

Gordon Craig Concert Hall

A celebration of the achievements of young pupils from Primary Schools in Stevenage and surrounding areas who have been introduced to instrumental music for the first time by the exciting national ‘Wider Opportunities’ programme, coordinated by the Hertfordshire Music Service.

Tickets: £6.00

 

 
Tuesday 26th June 7.45pm

DANCE EXTRAVAGANZA

Gordon Craig Theatre

Our ever-popular showcase concert for dancers of all ages from Stevenage and the surrounding area. An exciting evening for those who love all styles and forms of dance.

Tickets: £8.00 – D:£2.00 OFF

 

 
Wednesday 27th June 7.45pm

WIND BAND CONCERT

Gordon Craig Theatre

A splendid summer’s evening of music with Stevenage Wind Bands.

Tickets: £6.00

 
Thursday 28th June 7.45pm

Indian Film Night

Gordon Craig Cinema


'Incredible India' followed by 'Bride and Prejudice'

Incredible India - a short film about India's fantastic heritage.

This will be followed by Bride and Prejudice

Gurinder Chadha, the acclaimed director of Bend It Like Beckham marries Jane Austen's refined social comedy with the all-singing, all-dancing spectacles of Bollywood.

Tickets: £6.00 – D:£2.00 OFF

 

 
Friday 29th June 7.45pm

STEVENAGE SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN CONCERT

Gordon Craig Theatre

Young people from secondary schools through the town take to the stage for an evening of musical and dramatic entertainment.

Tickets: £6.00

 

 
Friday 29th June 7.45pm

PARNASSUS PERFORMANCE
– “WHATEVER BECAME OF STEVEN, AGE 60?”

Gordon Craig The Ellen Terry Suit

Stevenage’s inimitable Parnassus Performance presents an evening of contemporary poetry and music. NB - may include strong language.

Tickets: £6.00


 
Saturday 30th June 7.45pm

AN EVENING OF DRAMA AND MUSIC FOR STEVENAGE

Gordon Craig Theatre

Four local groups come together to present an evening of varied entertainment. Knebworth Players will present a hilarious comedy based on the marital tribulations of King Henry VIII. Further light drama will follow with the Lytton Players Senior Youth section performing their interpretation of Grimm’s Fairy Tale ‘The Magic Table, the Golden Donkey and the Cudgel in the Sack’ and musical interludes will be provided by Hertfordshire Youth musicians and Herts Jazz Quintet.

Tickets: £9.00 – D:£2.00 OFF

 

   
 
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