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SUMMARY:THE RUSTY PLAYERS ORCHESTRA
DESCRIPTION:PLEASE NOTE: The lift in Lichfield Guildhall is currently out of order due to a fault. Access to the Guildhall is via 20 stone steps with hand rail. \nWhile an engineer has been called out to attempt to resolve the issue\, if you require use of the lift as part of your visit please call our box office on 01543 306271 before travelling\, where we will be able to provide further updates. \n  \nBOOK TICKETS FOR THE RUSTY PLAYERS ORCHESTRA\n  \nAs part of our Learning & Participation season in 2026\, we welcome The Rusty Player’s Orchestra to Lichfield.  A Birmingham-based community orchestra beacon\, this particular ‘RPO’ is for music enthusiasts\, seasoned players\, and those who have strayed from their original musical path. No matter how long your instrument has been in the loft\, ‘Rustys’ welcomes everyone back with open arms… \nToday’s band welcomes musicians from across the ‘Rustys’ network\, to perform family film favourites from stage and screen\, including themes from Finding Nemo\, Paddington Bear and Shrek. \nEntry to this event is priced as Pay What You Choose \n  \nEvent Sponsor: Barbara Porter \n  \nBOOK TICKETS FOR THE RUSTY PLAYERS ORCHESTRA
URL:https://lichfieldfestival.org/event/the-rusty-players-orchestra/
LOCATION:Guildhall\, Bore Street\, Lichfield\, Staffordshire\, WS13 6LU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Classical,Family,Popular Music
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260712T160000
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SUMMARY:KASAI MASAI
DESCRIPTION:BOOK TICKETS FOR KASAI MASAI\n  \nBack by popular demand after an acclaimed debut in 2025\, Kasai Masai are the ‘finest Soukous Band in the UK’. \nTheir music reflects their journey from the rural to urban\, performing music which has been passed on from generation to generation combined with their own contemporary style. Written in Swahili\, Lingala and Kimongo\, their lyrics portray the cultural diversity of Congo where more than four hundred languages are spoken\, and their original compositions have moved beyond traditional expectations of Congolese music with their galloping rhythms\, strong melodies\, passionate beats\, swinging guitars and moving saxophone. \n \nEvent Sponsor: Jono Oates \n  \nWe offer a wide range of discounts\, including concessions for students\, benefits recipients\, carers/essential companions\, and Under 30s\, plus special standby rates for students and under‑25s (ID required). Family pricing applies to selected events. For further details please see Booking Information | Lichfield Festival or ask our Box Office team. \nBOOK TICKETS FOR KASAI MASAI\n 
URL:https://lichfieldfestival.org/event/kasai-masai-2/
LOCATION:Guildhall\, Bore Street\, Lichfield\, Staffordshire\, WS13 6LU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:World
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260321T141500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260321T151500
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SUMMARY:Tracy Borman - The Stolen Crown: Treachery\, deceit and the death of the Tudor dynasty
DESCRIPTION:BOOK TICKETS FOR TRACY BORMAN\n  \nSuccession meets the Tudors in this explosive account of the passing of the crown from Elizabeth I to James Stuart\, from Festival Patron\, Tracy Borman \nIn March 1603\, Elizabeth I lies dying at Richmond Palace. The queen’s ministers cluster round her bedside\, urging her to name her successor – something she has stubbornly resisted throughout her reign. Almost with her last breath she whispers that James VI of Scotland should succeed her. Or so we’ve been led to believe… \nBut\, as enthralling new research shows\, this is not what happened. Elizabeth went to her grave without formally naming an heir. The notion of an approved succession from Tudors to Stuarts is little more than an elaborately constructed fiction – one with devastating consequences\, as the Stuart regime rapidly descended into turbulence\, uncertainty\, conspiracy\, witchcraft and gunpowder. With a combination of rigorous research and brilliant storytelling\, The Stolen Crown takes us behind palace doors to reveal the secret history of the Tudor succession. \nTracy Borman OBE is a best-selling author\, British historian\, broadcaster and Chief Historian at Historic Royal Palaces\, appearing regularly on Channel 5’s Inside the Tower of London and numerous other documentaries. Amongst her many other roles\, we are very proud to have her as a Lichfield Festival Patron! \nBOOK TICKETS FOR TRACY BORMAN
URL:https://lichfieldfestival.org/event/tracy-borman-the-stolen-crown-treachery-deceit-and-the-death-of-the-tudor-dynasty/
LOCATION:Guildhall\, Bore Street\, Lichfield\, Staffordshire\, WS13 6LU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Literature
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260321T121500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260321T131500
DTSTAMP:20260309T133935Z
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SUMMARY:Tracy Borman - The Stolen Crown: Treachery\, deceit and the death of the Tudor dynasty
DESCRIPTION:This event is now sold out\, please join the waiting list for any returned tickets\, or there are limited tickets left for Tracy’s 2:15pm talk\, available to book here. \n  \nJOIN WAITING LIST FOR TRACY BORMAN\n  \nSuccession meets the Tudors in this explosive account of the passing of the crown from Elizabeth I to James Stuart\, from Festival Patron\, Tracy Borman \nIn March 1603\, Elizabeth I lies dying at Richmond Palace. The queen’s ministers cluster round her bedside\, urging her to name her successor – something she has stubbornly resisted throughout her reign. Almost with her last breath she whispers that James VI of Scotland should succeed her. Or so we’ve been led to believe… \nBut\, as enthralling new research shows\, this is not what happened. Elizabeth went to her grave without formally naming an heir. The notion of an approved succession from Tudors to Stuarts is little more than an elaborately constructed fiction – one with devastating consequences\, as the Stuart regime rapidly descended into turbulence\, uncertainty\, conspiracy\, witchcraft and gunpowder. With a combination of rigorous research and brilliant storytelling\, The Stolen Crown takes us behind palace doors to reveal the secret history of the Tudor succession. \nTracy Borman OBE is a best-selling author\, British historian\, broadcaster and Chief Historian at Historic Royal Palaces\, appearing regularly on Channel 5’s Inside the Tower of London and numerous other documentaries. Amongst her many other roles\, we are very proud to have her as a Lichfield Festival Patron! \nBOOK TICKETS FOR TRACY BORMAN
URL:https://lichfieldfestival.org/event/tracy-borman-the-stolen-crown-treachery-deceit-and-the-death-of-the-tudor-dynasty-2/
LOCATION:Guildhall\, Bore Street\, Lichfield\, Staffordshire\, WS13 6LU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Literature
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SUMMARY:John Suchet - In Search of Beethoven: A Personal Journey
DESCRIPTION:BOOK TICKETS FOR JOHN SUCHET\n  \nA Presto ‘Book of the Year’ from star journalist and Classic FM presenter\, John Suchet \nJohn Suchet’s most personal book is dedicated to the life of an extraordinary composer. Part biography\, memoir and travelogue\, it draws on Suchet’s own life and career as a new anchor and foreign correspondent to show how Beethoven’s music has accompanied him through the best and worst of times. It was with him as a music-loving and adventurous teenager\, as a journalist in war-torn Beirut\, and\, as he has continued to explore the old cities of Bonn and Vienna\, in search of the man behind the music. In this compelling book\, we see Beethoven brought vividly – and sometimes painfully – to life. Suchet traces Beethoven’s footsteps from his early years in Bonn to his dying days in Vienna\, taking us on a journey both literal and symbolic\, as he uses his own experience as a Beethoven aficionado to show the life-changing power of great music. \nJohn Suchet OBE is a bestselling author\, journalist\, radio and TV presenter. He was the voice of morning radio on Classic FM for almost a decade and before that\, he was one of the UK’s best-known television journalists and newscasters\, regularly presenting ITN’s flagship News at Ten for nearly 20 years. A recognised authority on Beethoven\, he is the author of the Sunday Times bestselling Beethoven: The Man Revealed (2020)\, as well as biographies of Mozart\, Strauss\, Verdi and Tchaikovsky. \nBOOK TICKETS FOR JOHN SUCHET
URL:https://lichfieldfestival.org/event/john-suchet-in-search-of-beethoven-a-personal-journey/
LOCATION:Guildhall\, Bore Street\, Lichfield\, Staffordshire\, WS13 6LU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Literature
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250719T163000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250719T173000
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SUMMARY:MALEVOX
DESCRIPTION:Photo: BABS \nBOOK TICKETS\n  \nFour-part a cappella singing group MaleVox were crowned Midlands Choir of the Year at last year’s Festival. Come and see them perform again\, this time for a full concert of their own. \nBased in Birmingham\, their repertoire ranges from jazz\, choral\, barbershop to contemporary pop. MaleVox were formed in 2018 and have enjoyed success in competitions in the UK and internationally\, including third place in 2024’s National UK Barbershop Convention. \n \n  \n  \n  \n \n  \nConcessions are available for some individuals/groups for Festival events – please see How to Book | Lichfield Festival or ask our Box Office team for further details \nBOOK TICKETS
URL:https://lichfieldfestival.org/event/malevox/
LOCATION:Guildhall\, Bore Street\, Lichfield\, Staffordshire\, WS13 6LU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Choral
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250719T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250719T140000
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SUMMARY:LESLEY SMITH - Anne Boleyn
DESCRIPTION:This event is now SOLD OUT\nScroll down to find some other events we think you might like\n \nJOIN WAITING LIST\nWe think you may like: \nNICOLA TALLIS – Young Elizabeth | Lichfield Festival \n  \nFor centuries\, Henry VIII’s second wife has been portrayed as a manipulative woman\, responsible for causing the bloody aspects of the Reformation. In truth\, Anne was highly educated\, profoundly religious and cared deeply about her moral standing. There’s also evidence that Anne really did love Henry. \nMuch-loved Lichfield historian and performer Lesley Smith will appear in Anne’s execution gown during the last 45 minutes of her life in the Tower of London. Bear witness as she prepares to leave Henry\, and to join the King of Kings. \nEvent Sponsor Margaret Cooper-Ramsell \n  \nConcessions are available for some individuals/groups for Festival events – please see How to Book | Lichfield Festival or ask our Box Office team for further details \nBOOK TICKETS
URL:https://lichfieldfestival.org/event/lesley-smith-anne-boleyn/
LOCATION:Guildhall\, Bore Street\, Lichfield\, Staffordshire\, WS13 6LU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250714T194500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250714T213500
DTSTAMP:20250528T141237Z
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SUMMARY:LICHFIELD CONCERT BAND
DESCRIPTION:BOOK TICKETS\n  \nWith a reputation as one of the UK’s leading concert bands – and a Platinum Award from the 2023 National Concert Band Festival – the Lichfield Concert Band have toured the globe. \nFollowing sell-out concerts last year at Lichfield Garrick and Lichfield Cathedral\, the 50-piece Band make their Festival debut with a concert mixing show tunes\, film scores\, pop hits and classical masterpieces. \n \n \nEvent Sponsors Lichfield Festival Friends \n  \nConcessions are available for some individuals/groups for Festival events – please see How to Book | Lichfield Festival or ask our Box Office team for further details \nBOOK TICKETS
URL:https://lichfieldfestival.org/event/lichfield-concert-band/
LOCATION:Guildhall\, Bore Street\, Lichfield\, Staffordshire\, WS13 6LU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Classical,Popular Music
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250713T143000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250713T161000
DTSTAMP:20250528T142631Z
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SUMMARY:STEVE KNIGHTLEY
DESCRIPTION:BOOK TICKETS\n  \nRenowned singer songwriter\, folk legend and former Show of Hands frontman\, Steve Knightley’s eagerly anticipated solo tour follows the phenomenal success of his new album Winter Yards. \nThe album marks a shift in his musical journey – bringing to the fore influences of Country and Americana. As well as these the critically acclaimed new songs\, Steve will revisit some of his most iconic songs in a completely fresh solo performance. \n“Some of the best songs written in the last twenty years” Mark Radcliffe on Winters Yards \n \n  \nConcessions are available for some individuals/groups for Festival events – please see How to Book | Lichfield Festival or ask our Box Office team for further details \nBOOK TICKETS
URL:https://lichfieldfestival.org/event/steve-knightley/
LOCATION:Guildhall\, Bore Street\, Lichfield\, Staffordshire\, WS13 6LU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Folk
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240714T141500
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SUMMARY:J.L. PETIT SERIES OF LICHFIELD   with Philip Modiano
DESCRIPTION:The Lichfield Series of ten pictures by artist John Louis Petit (1801-68) launches today in the Guildhall.  \nFollowing on from his successful 2023 Literature Festival talk on Petit – Britain’s Lost Pre-Impressionist – Philip Modiano has created a completely new talk to explain the artistic and cultural significance of this Series for Lichfield residents and visitors alike. After the talk\, the pictures will be available to order as limited edition prints\, as well as a booklet.  \nThe Series has been described as ‘the most remarkable series of images of any British cathedral by an individual artist’ (Dr R Simon\, Editor of The British Art Journal). This gives them national as well as local significance.  \nSponsored by Lorna Boxall \nBOOK TICKETS \n 
URL:https://lichfieldfestival.org/event/j-l-petit-series-of-lichfield-with-philip-modiano/
LOCATION:Guildhall\, Bore Street\, Lichfield\, Staffordshire\, WS13 6LU\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240709T121500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240709T131500
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SUMMARY:ADDITIONAL EVENT - TRACY BORMAN The Real Wolf Hall
DESCRIPTION:Following her hugely popular recent visits to Lichfield\, we were thrilled to announce this year that historian and writer\, Tracy Borman\, has now become a Festival Patron. \nTo celebrate her new role\, Tracy brings us a special event this July. As the BBC films the final part of Hilary Mantel’s extraordinary literary trilogy\, and 10 years on from the release of her own Cromwell biography\, Tracy takes a look at his legacy in The Real Wolf Hall: Thomas Cromwell and the Court of Henry VIII. Expect a fascinating event\, delving into Cromwell’s life and career\, and his various relationships within King Henry’s court. \nBOOK TICKETS
URL:https://lichfieldfestival.org/event/tracy-borman-2/
LOCATION:Guildhall\, Bore Street\, Lichfield\, Staffordshire\, WS13 6LU\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240707T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240707T174500
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SUMMARY:GHOSTS\, WEREWOLVES & COUNTRYFOLK with Jim Causley and Miranda Sykes The Songs and Stories of Sabine Baring-Gould
DESCRIPTION:BOOK TICKETS \nSix-time BBC Folk Award nominee Jim Causley and Miranda Sykes (Show of Hands and Daphne’s Flight) celebrate the centenary of Sabine Baring-Gould\, by exploring his life and writing via the folk songs that meant so much to him.   \nA pioneer of folksong collecting\, Sabine was a Victorian era celebrity. He wrote a gruesome book on werewolves\, a nerve-tingling collection of ghost stories\, compiled travel books\, and wrote Onward Christian Soldiers to Sir Arthur Sullivan’s tune. Sabine interleaved folk songs he’d collected and wove real people and events into his fiction\, to give it life. And that’s what Jim and Miranda do here to\, together with narrator John Palmer\, in an entertaining show that will have the audience singing\, gasping and smiling.  \n                 A Festival co-production with Lichfield Arts  \n \nBOOK TICKETS \n 
URL:https://lichfieldfestival.org/event/ghosts-werewolves-countryfolk/
LOCATION:Guildhall\, Bore Street\, Lichfield\, Staffordshire\, WS13 6LU\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230716T133000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230716T143000
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SUMMARY:HSUAN WU percussion
DESCRIPTION:Young Artist Series \nPercussionist Hsuan Wu was born in Taiwan. She recently finished her postgraduate studies with distinction at the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire\, where she also received the Anthony Cross Memorial Prize.  An experienced collaborative musician\, she enjoys working with ensembles including the Birmingham Contemporary Music Group\, the Thallein Ensemble and Perano Duo. \nHer performance to close our Young Artist Series will be a feast for both the ears and eyes – a programme of exciting repertoire for marimba\, tom-toms and a variety of other drums\, as well as multi-media and body percussion! \nSponsored by Margaret Cooper Ramsell \n BOOK TICKETS
URL:https://lichfieldfestival.org/event/11567/
LOCATION:Guildhall\, Bore Street\, Lichfield\, Staffordshire\, WS13 6LU\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230709T193000
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SUMMARY:THE DOORKNOBS & guests: Jazz Through the Decades
DESCRIPTION:In a unique collaboration between Lichfield Festival\, Young Enterprise and King Edward VI School\, students of KES have formed an arts company\, KESFEST23\, to organise and run this event. \nThe Doorknobs\, a renowned Aldridge-based Big Band\, will perform jazz\, swing and big band favourites from the 30s to the present day\, supported by invited (surprise!) guest vocalists. From Take the A Train to Tequila and from Ella to Elvis\, there will be something for everyone on what will be an unforgettable journey through the great tunes of the Jazz age. \nKESFEST23 has been formed with a charitable purpose\, and all proceeds from the event will go towards offering musical opportunities to disadvantaged local schoolchildren\, removing financial barriers to give them access to instruments and tuition. \n \n  \n BOOK TICKETS
URL:https://lichfieldfestival.org/event/the-doorknobs/
LOCATION:Guildhall\, Bore Street\, Lichfield\, Staffordshire\, WS13 6LU\, United Kingdom
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DTSTAMP:20230426T152311Z
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SUMMARY:BOBBY SEAGULL  The 4Ms: A Man on a  Maths Media Mission
DESCRIPTION:From going viral on University Challenge\, Bobby Seagull started his unexpected media career pairing up with quiz rival Eric Monkman for BBC Two‘s Monkman & Seagull’s Genius Guide to Britain. \nSince then\, Bobby has used his media platform to promote maths in all areas including TV (Would I Lie To You?\, BBC Breakfast and E4’s The Real Dirty Dancing)\, writing (FT columns and his book The Life-Changing Magic of Numbers) and audio (Radio 4 puzzles and his podcast Maths Appeal). Today\, Bobby will be sharing engaging and amusing stories of how he has tried to persuade the nation to enjoy Maths! \nTickets £16/£10 child \n  \n BOOK TICKETS
URL:https://lichfieldfestival.org/event/bobby-seagull/
LOCATION:Guildhall\, Bore Street\, Lichfield\, Staffordshire\, WS13 6LU\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220715T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220715T213000
DTSTAMP:20230130T163938Z
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SUMMARY:15C WALKING TO JERUSALEM Justin Butcher (evening)
DESCRIPTION:‘A remarkable work of  humanity and humility — fascinating\, beautifully drawn\, very moving and often very funny. Utterly evocative’  John McCarthy CBE \nA critically-acclaimed stage production based on the celebrated book ‘Walking to Jerusalem’. More than 100 walkers took part. Nine walked the whole way. This is their story… \n2017 marked three major anniversaries in the Palestinian struggle: to change the record after a century of injustice\, a pilgrimage set out to walk from London to Jerusalem – in penance\, solidarity and hope. This was the inspiration of award-winning actor and playwright\, Justin Butcher\, (Scaramouche Jones\, The Madness of George Dubya) who brings the story to life in a playful and inventive blend of stand-up and theatre.  Along Roman roads and refugee routes\, with occasional outbreaks of blisters\, tear gas and desert spirituality\, Butcher traces the perils\, pratfalls and marvels of the path to Jerusalem.  A chronicle of serendipity: happenstances\, both hilarious\, and infuriating – or\, as pilgrims might say\, encounters with the Divine. \nJustin Butcher is a writer\, director\, producer\, actor and musician. His best known works include the award-winning solo play Scaramouche Jones\, starring Pete Postlethwaite and directed by Rupert Goold\, the hit anti-war satire The Madness Of George Dubya and its sequels\, A Weapons Inspector Calls and Guantanamo Baywatch\, as well as five plays for BBC Radio 4. \nThis is event is also running at 3pm. \n\nOn Sale Dates: \nLFF Priority Booking (Founder\, Platinum\, Millenium\, Gold): Tuesday 19th April\nLFF Priortiy Booking (Silver and Bronze): Tuesday 26th April\nGeneral Public: Tuesday 3rd May\n BOOK TICKETS
URL:https://lichfieldfestival.org/event/walking-to-jerusalem-justin-butcher-evening/
LOCATION:Guildhall\, Bore Street\, Lichfield\, Staffordshire\, WS13 6LU\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:15C WALKING TO JERUSALEM Justin Butcher (evening)
DESCRIPTION:‘A remarkable work of  humanity and humility — fascinating\, beautifully drawn\, very moving and often very funny. Utterly evocative’  John McCarthy CBE \nA critically-acclaimed stage production based on the celebrated book ‘Walking to Jerusalem’. More than 100 walkers took part. Nine walked the whole way. This is their story… \n2017 marked three major anniversaries in the Palestinian struggle: to change the record after a century of injustice\, a pilgrimage set out to walk from London to Jerusalem – in penance\, solidarity and hope. This was the inspiration of award-winning actor and playwright\, Justin Butcher\, (Scaramouche Jones\, The Madness of George Dubya) who brings the story to life in a playful and inventive blend of stand-up and theatre.  Along Roman roads and refugee routes\, with occasional outbreaks of blisters\, tear gas and desert spirituality\, Butcher traces the perils\, pratfalls and marvels of the path to Jerusalem.  A chronicle of serendipity: happenstances\, both hilarious\, and infuriating – or\, as pilgrims might say\, encounters with the Divine. \nJustin Butcher is a writer\, director\, producer\, actor and musician. His best known works include the award-winning solo play Scaramouche Jones\, starring Pete Postlethwaite and directed by Rupert Goold\, the hit anti-war satire The Madness Of George Dubya and its sequels\, A Weapons Inspector Calls and Guantanamo Baywatch\, as well as five plays for BBC Radio 4. \nThis is event is also running at 3pm. \n\nOn Sale Dates: \nLFF Priority Booking (Founder\, Platinum\, Millenium\, Gold): Tuesday 19th April\nLFF Priortiy Booking (Silver and Bronze): Tuesday 26th April\nGeneral Public: Tuesday 3rd May\n BOOK TICKETS
URL:https://lichfieldfestival.org/event/walking-to-jerusalem-justin-butcher-evening-2/
LOCATION:Guildhall\, Bore Street\, Lichfield\, Staffordshire\, WS13 6LU\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:15B WALKING TO JERUSALEM Justin Butcher (matinee)
DESCRIPTION:‘A remarkable work of  humanity and humility — fascinating\, beautifully drawn\, very moving and often very funny. Utterly evocative’  John McCarthy CBE \nA critically-acclaimed stage production based on the celebrated book ‘Walking to Jerusalem’. More than 100 walkers took part. Nine walked the whole way. This is their story… \n2017 marked three major anniversaries in the Palestinian struggle: to change the record after a century of injustice\, a pilgrimage set out to walk from London to Jerusalem – in penance\, solidarity and hope. This was the inspiration of award-winning actor and playwright\, Justin Butcher\, (Scaramouche Jones\, The Madness of George Dubya) who brings the story to life in a playful and inventive blend of stand-up and theatre.  Along Roman roads and refugee routes\, with occasional outbreaks of blisters\, tear gas and desert spirituality\, Butcher traces the perils\, pratfalls and marvels of the path to Jerusalem.  A chronicle of serendipity: happenstances\, both hilarious\, and infuriating – or\, as pilgrims might say\, encounters with the Divine. \nJustin Butcher is a writer\, director\, producer\, actor and musician. His best known works include the award-winning solo play Scaramouche Jones\, starring Pete Postlethwaite and directed by Rupert Goold\, the hit anti-war satire The Madness Of George Dubya and its sequels\, A Weapons Inspector Calls and Guantanamo Baywatch\, as well as five plays for BBC Radio 4. \nThis event is also running at 7.30pm. \nSponsored by Barbara & David Porter \n\nOn Sale Dates: \nLFF Priority Booking (Founder\, Platinum\, Millenium\, Gold): Tuesday 19th April\nLFF Priortiy Booking (Silver and Bronze): Tuesday 26th April\nGeneral Public: Tuesday 3rd May\n BOOK TICKETS
URL:https://lichfieldfestival.org/event/walking-to-jerusalem-justin-butcher-matinee-2/
LOCATION:Guildhall\, Bore Street\, Lichfield\, Staffordshire\, WS13 6LU\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:15B WALKING TO JERUSALEM Justin Butcher (matinee)
DESCRIPTION:‘A remarkable work of  humanity and humility — fascinating\, beautifully drawn\, very moving and often very funny. Utterly evocative’  John McCarthy CBE \nA critically-acclaimed stage production based on the celebrated book ‘Walking to Jerusalem’. More than 100 walkers took part. Nine walked the whole way. This is their story… \n2017 marked three major anniversaries in the Palestinian struggle: to change the record after a century of injustice\, a pilgrimage set out to walk from London to Jerusalem – in penance\, solidarity and hope. This was the inspiration of award-winning actor and playwright\, Justin Butcher\, (Scaramouche Jones\, The Madness of George Dubya) who brings the story to life in a playful and inventive blend of stand-up and theatre.  Along Roman roads and refugee routes\, with occasional outbreaks of blisters\, tear gas and desert spirituality\, Butcher traces the perils\, pratfalls and marvels of the path to Jerusalem.  A chronicle of serendipity: happenstances\, both hilarious\, and infuriating – or\, as pilgrims might say\, encounters with the Divine. \nJustin Butcher is a writer\, director\, producer\, actor and musician. His best known works include the award-winning solo play Scaramouche Jones\, starring Pete Postlethwaite and directed by Rupert Goold\, the hit anti-war satire The Madness Of George Dubya and its sequels\, A Weapons Inspector Calls and Guantanamo Baywatch\, as well as five plays for BBC Radio 4. \nThis event is also running at 7.30pm. \nSponsored by Barbara & David Porter \n\nOn Sale Dates: \nLFF Priority Booking (Founder\, Platinum\, Millenium\, Gold): Tuesday 19th April\nLFF Priortiy Booking (Silver and Bronze): Tuesday 26th April\nGeneral Public: Tuesday 3rd May\n BOOK TICKETS
URL:https://lichfieldfestival.org/event/walking-to-jerusalem-justin-butcher-matinee/
LOCATION:Guildhall\, Bore Street\, Lichfield\, Staffordshire\, WS13 6LU\, United Kingdom
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