Rugby Festival of Culture 2019 Programme

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WELCOME

WELCOME TO THE RUGBY FESTIVAL OF CULTURE We are delighted to extend a warm welcome to the Rugby Festival of Culture as it returns to the town centre from Sunday 23rd June to Sunday 14th July.

The three-week festival – which includes ‘The Festival on The Close’ – promises to excite and entertain you with a superb programme of music, dance, comedy, theatre, film, art, literature and much more!

Many of the events are free but where booking is required you will need to book early to avoid disappointment!

A special thank you to all those who bring the festival to life – and of course our sponsors, advertisers and Rugby First and Rugby Borough Council for their continued support.

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We hope you take the opportunity to enjoy the Festival with friends and family and help us celebrate The Rugby Town!

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#FestivalRugby CONTENTS

Programme at a glance.............. 4 Throughout the Festival............... 6 Rugby Art Trail............................. 10 Rugby Real Ale Trail.................... 12 Festival Fringe............................ 56 Location Map............................. 59

Key to Events n ARTS & CRAFTS n DANCE n ENTERTAINMENT n FILM n FOOD & DRINK n HERITAGE n MUSIC n THEATRE n LITERATURE All event listings are subject to change please check website for the latest information.

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Phone Rugby Visitor Centre on 01788 533217 or contact the event organiser. @therugbytown

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Programme at a glance Arts & Crafts A Display of Kolams.......................................................................26 Aiming High Exhibition.....................................................................8 Art Trail ..................................................................................... 10 Art Trail Guided Walk...................................................22, 37, 44, 54 Art Trail Showcase....................................................................37, 57 Art! What’s it all about......................................................................8 Art! What’s it all about: Audio Describe Tour.................................48 Artists at Work...................................................................................7 Book Magic.................................................................. 14, 26, 40, 55 Cocktails and Craft.........................................................................32 Collage of Cultures...........................................................................6 Dramatic Draw...............................................................................50 Dramatic Draw on Tour..................................................................35 Elephant Drawing Workshop with Jamie Boots............................53 Folk Art Workshop with Becky Roberts..........................................38 Introduction to Wet Felting.............................................................56 Learn to paint a vibrant sunset......................................................56 Paper Cut Demonstration with Clare Pentlow..............................56 PechaKucha Night.......................................................................... 18 Photography Skills Workshop with Jamie Gray............................37 Relaxed Hour at RAGM.................................................................. 31 Rotary Clubs of Rugby: Young Artists Exhibition and Competition..............................................................8 Sketching around Rugby with Rugby & District Art Society............................................... 20, 35, 52 Spin & Spun Saturday....................................................................20 Spin-Spun: Spinning friends .......................................................... 18 The Percival Guildhouse Garden Party..........................................22 The Rigby Collection.......................................................................20 The U3A Art Group.................................................................. 30, 44 Warwickshire ETSY Team Makers Market.....................................22

Dance Dances of India...............................................................................37 The Benn Hall Hafla....................................................................... 18 The Claremont Creatives..................................................................6

4 Entertainment Festival on the Close.........................................................................7 Haunted Ghost Tour................................................................ 32, 50 Joseph & his Technicolour Dreamcoat workshop & concert.......................................................................52 Laugh It Up – The Biggest Night Of Comedy Rugby Has Ever Seen......................................................49 Legacy Wrestling: Sunshine Showdown....................................... 14 Old Time Music Hall 1919’ in celebration of the centenary of the Bradby Club for Young People................30 Open-air Chess with Rugby Chess Club.......................................36 Open-air Chess with Rugby Chess Club.......................................52 Rugbys Got Talent - Final................................................................53 Rugbys Got Talent - Semi Final......................................... 43, 44, 48 Sustainable Saturday Market........................................................20 The Best of Rugby Writers and Open Mic...................................... 31 They’re Coming to Take Me Away.................................................48 Twisted Words featuring Toria Garbutt..........................................26 Unbelievable Science by Morgan & West.....................................48

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Programme at a glance

Festival on The Close Hometown Glory with Natalie Black as Adele.............................. 18 Gravity by Motionhouse................................................................. 17 Gibbon by Gandini Juggling.......................................................... 17 My Kind of Michael......................................................................... 17 National Youth Jazz Orchestra....................................................... 15 Showstopper - The Improvised Musical........................................ 17 The Cancer Research UK Comedy Night with Jason Manford plus support.......................................................... 15 Stomp Workshops.......................................................................... 16

Food & Drink Cider & Gin Festival..........................................................................7 Real Ale Trail................................................................................... 12

Benny & the Jengo Massive + Paddy Steer..................................53 Choral Classics...............................................................................50 Community Town-Centre Music at St Andrew’s Church...............36 Counterfeit 60’s............................................................................... 19 Enterlude Presents Three Indie Music Icons - One Night Only.....32 Fun with Strings..............................................................................27 Hungrytown.................................................................................... 31 Let’s Make Music............................................................................23 Live Music at the Squirrel.................................................................6 Live Music - Local Talent/Acoustic day..........................................25 Live Music - Jazz & Blues Day........................................................39 Live Music - World/Community Day.............................................. 51 Made in Rugby...............................................................................44 Music for a Summer’s evening......................................................52 Piano Recital with Patrick Hemmerle.............................................57 Pizza & Jazz....................................................................................38 Rugby Male Voice Choir in Concert...............................................56 Rugby Philharmonic Choir presents ‘Lollipops’.............................35 Rugby Rococo Players Summer Concert.......................................22 Shed Session..................................................................................40 Soul Train .....................................................................................38 Stringfever .....................................................................................27 The Tuesday Recital: Paula Downes (soprano) & Tony Bridgewater (piano)............................................................29 The Tuesday Recital: Michael Overbury (organ)............................42 The Tuesday Recital: Michael Lam & Anna Vienna Ho................. 16 The Wurzel Bush Folk Club presents The Harbottle & Jonas Big Band.................................................... 16 The Wurzel Bush Folk Club presents Odette Mitchell...................42 The Wurzel Bush Folk Club’s presents Folksampler......................29 The DMU Gospel Choir.................................................................. 19 The DMU Gospel Choir..................................................................23 Warwickshire Music Hub Eastern Area Concert...........................36

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Dishonest The Movie - Special preview screening....................... 19 Friday Film Club - Stand by Me......................................................34 Handsome Devil in the World Rugby Hall of Fame (15+)..............50 Invictus .....................................................................................32 Grease: Singalong + Gin & Jive!....................................................34

Heritage A Rugby tour with entry into the World Rugby Hall of Fame and lunch at Maia Café......................................................................... 21 Educating Rugby...............................................................................8 Festival of Archaeology - Bronze Age...........................................55 Free entry to the Rugby hall of fame.............................................40

Literature Rugby Café Writers.........................................................................54 Space Chase Summer Reading Challenge Launch......................54 Twisted Words presents Women in Writing...................................36

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Theatre A Midsummers Night Dream......................................................... 41 Bureau of Untold Stories by Brymore Productions........................54 Brainstorm by Ned Glasier, Emily Lim, Company Three and Create Space........................................ 34, 38 Gangsta Granny.............................................................................33 Oysters - A Moving Comedy about Johannes Brahms................ 21 Songs of Summer: Sun, Sea and Sand.........................................45 Talking Heads...................................................................................9 Taming of The Shrew......................................................................55 The Great Samurai.........................................................................40 Wuthering Heights..........................................................................47

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Throughout the Festival

Live Music at The Squirrel

Weekdays throughout the Festival The Claremont Creatives!

You are invited to come and enjoy a day of crafting, sewing, dancing groups and movement to music classes and much more at the Claremont Centre for the over 50’s. We also offer live music from our singing group - the Claremont Singers.

With fresh and delicious meals, drinks and snacks available from our on-site café, you really could stay all day! So why not join us, there’s something for everyone.

Venue: Claremont Centre Time: 10am - 3pm Cost: £2 − £3 per session Booking: Call Kathy on 01788 552540 for more information Audience: Over 50s but all welcome

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Saturday 23 June – 7pm One More Night Wednesday 26 June – 9pm Open Mic Session Saturday 29 June – 9pm Rob Berry Sunday 30 June – 7pm Twisted Words Poetry Evening Wednesday 3 July – 9pm Open Mic Session Saturday 6 July – 9pm Songbook Preachers Wednesday 10 July – 9pm Open Mic Session Saturday 13 July – 9pm Synthmachine Sunday 14 July – 7pm Sean McAusland Venue: The Squirrel Inn Cost: FREE Audience: 18+

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On display throughout the festival Sunday 23 June: unveiling of artwork

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Collage of Cultures Join us for the unveiling of our textiles wall hanging depicting integration of Asian and European cultures into Rugby’s diversity.

This colourful intricate handiwork has been sewn by skilled and dedicated members of the community, in collaboration with Thaai Thamizh Sangam and the Benn Partnership Centre. The textiles demonstrates their ingenuity, resourcefulness and their ability to build bridges with others through art.

Venue: Benn Partnership Centre Time: Monday - Friday: 9am - 4pm Unveiling Ceremony: Sunday 23rd June: 12 - 2pm Cost: FREE Audience: ALL

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The Festival on The Close is a major, public arts festival professionally run, backed by an A-list of engaged and fully supportive patrons including Dame Judi Dench and Anthony Horowitz. With four days of pulsating music, dance, comedy and drama, there is something for everyone, attracting audiences to Rugby town from across the region and beyond.

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24 – 27 June 2019 The Festival on The Close supporting Cancer Research UK

The Festival on the Close 2019 will also feature hundreds of free creative workshops open to local schools.

Unique, once in a lifetime experiences – working with professional artists – lie at the heart of the festival and make this one of the most ambitious and exciting educational arts festivals in the country.

We are proud to announce the 2019 festival has pledged to raise funds and awareness for Cancer Research UK. Working directly with the charity, everyone who supports the event will be helping to beat cancer sooner.

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Saturday 29 June – Saturday 13 July Artists At Work

JULY 1 4July Monday 8 – –Sunday S U N D A Y14 M O N D AY 8 Cider & Gin Festival

Look out for local artists demonstrating their artwork in Rugby Central Shopping Centre during the festival. A great opportunity to talk to a local artist and see them at work.

Our Cider & Gin Festival this year features over 100 ciders and 100 gins for you to come and try. During the week we have live music, a pub quiz, sausage & cider night and 01788 571119 @PubofRugby much more. w w w. m e r c h a n t s i n n . c o . u k @themerchantsinn

Venue: Rugby Central Shopping Centre Audience: ALL

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Venue: The Merchants Inn Time: 12 noon to Midnight/1am Cost: Free entry - just pay for your food & drinks Audience: ALL. 18+ after 6pm

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Throughout the Festival

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From Saturday 29 June (until Saturday 7 September) Art! What’s it all about?

Tuesday 2 July – Sunday 14 July Rotary Clubs of Rugby: Young Artist Exhibition and Competition

The Rugby Collection is a renowned collection of 20th century and Contemporary British Art. This summer the Rugby Collection will focus on a back to basics look at art and what it means to the average person on the street. Focussing on colour, texture, light, shape, pattern and line the exhibition will explore these themes through discovery and play.

The competition and exhibition showcases the terrific amount of talent the pupils from Rugby schools have to offer. There will be professional judges but you will also be able to vote for your favourite piece of artwork. By visiting and voting you will be encouraging the young people to continue showing us their artistic talents in the future. Rotary, the partner schools and St Andrew’s Church look forward to welcoming you.

Venue: Rugby Art Gallery and Museum Time: Tuesday – Friday 10am – 5pm, Saturday 10am – 4pm Closed Sunday and Monday Cost: FREE

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Venue: St. Andrews Church Time: 10am - 2pm Cost: FREE Audience: ALL

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Wednesday 10 July – Wednesday 17July Aiming High Exhibition

From Saturday 29 June (until Saturday 7 September) Educating Rugby

Rugby Art Gallery and Museum is once again showcasing the talent and achievement of local secondary school students. The exhibition will take place in the Floor One Gallery and is an exciting opportunity to see the creativity of young people in the town.

This display explores the history of schools and colleges in Rugby with objects from the museum’s social history collection.

Venue: Rugby Art Gallery and Museum Time: Tuesday – Friday 10am – 5pm Saturday 10am – 4pm Closed Sunday and Monday Cost: FREE Audience: ALL

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Venue: Floor One Gallery, Rugby Art Gallery and Museum Time: Monday – Friday 10am – 5pm Saturday 10am – 4pm Closed Sunday Cost: FREE Audience: ALL

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Monday 1 to Saturday 6 July Talking Heads, by Alan Bennett First written for BBC television, Talking Heads, by playwright Alan Bennett is a series of dramatic monologues. Split over two nights, Rugby Theatre will be staging a selection of these much-loved classics.

Part 1: ‘A Woman of No Importance’ and ‘Bed Among the Lentils’ Part 2: ‘A Chip in The Sugar’, ‘Cream Cracker Under The Settee’ and ‘A Lady of Letters’ Venue: Rugby Theatre Time: 7.30pm Cost: Please see the Rugby Theatre website for ticket prices www.rugbytheatre.co.uk Audience: ALL 17

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ART TRAIL

Art Trail Friday 28th June – Sunday 14th July 1 Rugby Art Gallery and Museum: IJE 2 Mo’s Fabric and Dance: Amy Rowe 3 Rugby Tap: Tantalus 4 Rugby Hotel: Alchemy 5 The Nest: Clare Pentlow 6 Hunts Bookshop: Jessi Illustrates 7 Sonrisa Boutique: Christabel Wadsworth 8 Maia Gelato: Jane Tilley ©Carol Wheeler

9 DAPP UK: Leslie Read

Art Trail

Experience the Rugby Festival of Culture Art Trail by following the map around Rugby town centre. There is something for everyone in the trail, including paintings, handmade jewellery, textile pieces and ceramics. A fantastic opportunity to celebrate local artists work and to discover new shops and cafés in the town.

Venue: Rugby town centre Cost: FREE Audience: ALL

10 Sheep Street Cobblers: Dot Crowe 11 Revelicious: Chole Bell 12 Hinckley & Rugby Building Society: Janet Watson

There may be restricted access in some of the venues.

For more information contact ragm@rugby.gov.uk or call 01788 533223.

13 Fraiche Food: Roseann Marshall 14 Flowers by Pauline: Andris Rutulis 15 Rugby Electric: Trevor Partridge 16 The Squirrel: Dazzler18

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17 Salters: Louise Humphreys 18 Curtains by Design: Cynthia Chandler 19 Practical Action Publishing: Winifred Wilmot 20 Wild and Free: Sarais Crawshaw 21 Terracotta: Jennie Fletcher 22 Etcetera: Judy Davies 23 SASS: Tracy Slater 24 John Taylor Funeral Services: EV Wells 25 Moriarty’s Café: Carol Wheeler © Andris Rutulis, Barber for convention

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REAL ALE TRAIL

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A tour of Rugby via the town’s real ale pubs – rich in heritage, community and atmosphere.

Rugby is a market town which packs a punch when it comes to beer. Each of the pubs included in this trail have their own unique characteristics but have one thing in common - they sell Cask Ale. This great British product that is unfiltered and unpasteurised beer, conditioned (including secondary fermentation) and served from a cask without additional nitrogen or carbon dioxide pressure.

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The Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) is an independent voluntary consumer organisation which promotes real ale, real cider and the traditional British pub. Further information can be found at www.camra.org.uk and www.rugby.camra.org.uk Complete the trail during the festival to enter the prize draw and win some exciting prizes.

Get your guide stamped at each pub below.

Visit www.therugbytown.co.uk/realaletrail for further details.

(2013) 1 Lower Hillmorton Road, Rugby CV21 3ST (01788) 544374

123 Railway Terrace, Rugby CV21 3EY (01788) 543134 (2014, 2017, 2018) 40 Albert Square, Rugby CV21 2SH (01788) 535478

72-73 James Street, Rugby CV21 2SL (01788) 578660

22 Albert Street, Rugby CV21 2RS (07821) 416619

11 Bank Street, Rugby, CV21 2QE (07903) 018436

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23 North Street, Rugby CV21 2AG (01788) 540466

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28 Sheep Street, Rugby, CV21 3BX (01788) 543023

28-29 High Street, Rugby CV21 3BW (01788) 517640

Rugby Tap (6) (2015, 2016) 3 St Matthews Street, Rugby CV21 3BY (01788) 576767 22 Warwick Street, Rugby CV21 3DN (01788) 578692

50 Dunchurch Road, Rugby CV22 6AD (01788) 544441

All information is correct at time of production and details may change. For further information regarding opening times, access and much more please visit www.whatpub.com. Pubs reserve the right of admission and may have their own entry restrictions. Please drink responsibly.

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Sunday 23 June

Don’t miss the..

Art Trail

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Book Magic Stories, fun and crafts for the family.

Venue: Rugby Library Time: 2pm - 3pm Cost: FREE Audience: Family

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Legacy Wrestling: Sunshine Showdown Combining the pyrotechnics, big screen videos, lighting and music of a rock concert with some of the best British and international wrestlers, Legacy Wrestling is the most exciting family entertainment on the planet.

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Celebrating their second summer of shows at The Benn Hall with their biggest show to date! Headlined by the newly crowned Matriarch Champion defending her title for the very first time in history, and the British Championship will be on the line as always in a Legacy rules 2 out of 3 falls match. With previous shows featuring TV stars from WWE and ITV’s WOS Wrestling, who knows who may step through the curtain this time?

Prepare yourself for a family-friendly show of the hardest hitting, highest flying wrestling action when the superstars of Legacy Wrestling crash in to the Benn Hall.

Venue: The Benn Hall Time: 4pm - 6.30pm. Doors open 3.30pm.

Cost: £12 adult, £8 under 16, £35 Family (2 Adult and 2 under 16), £15 VIP Front row, including meet and greet with the wrestlers and show poster Booking: Tickets available from the Benn Hall box office, ticket line on (01788) 533719, online at www.bennhall.com or at the door Audience: ALL

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Rugby Weekend Pass Available from the Visitor Centre. See back page for further information.

National Youth Jazz Orchestra NYJO is world-famous as a glittering showcase for the UK’s best young jazz musicians. Under the direction of Mark Armstrong, the orchestra deftly mixes established classics from the big band repertoire, new work by composers at the leading-edge of the art-form and special arrangements by band members. From a hard-swinging rhythm section to a raft of hugely talented young soloists, this is a band in fine form.

Venue: Rugby School Time: 8pm Cost: £10 - £20 Booking: www.thefestivalontheclose.co.uk Audience: ALL

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The Cancer Research UK Comedy night with Jason Manford plus support

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Tuesday 25 June

Join us for an uproarious night of comedy right here at The Festival on The Close as we welcome the one and only JASON MANFORD (star of ‘8 out of 10 Cats’ (Channel 4), ‘The Nightly Show’ (ITV1), ‘Sunday Night at the Palladium’ (ITV1), ‘Live at the Apollo’ (BBC One), ‘Have I Got News For You’, (BBC One), QI (BBC Two) and ‘The Royal Variety Performance’ (ITV1) ) who is joined by a stellar line up of comedians including IVO GRAHAM. With guaranteed laugh-out-loud moments from start to finish, from some of the best names in the industry, this really is a night not to be missed all supporting Cancer Research UK. Venue: Rugby School Time: 8pm Cost: £20 - £50 Booking: www.thefestivalontheclose.co.uk Audience: 14+

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Tuesday 25 June The Tuesday Recital: Michael Lam & Anna Vienna Ho

The Wurzel Bush Folk Club presents The Harbottle & Jonas Big Band

A recital of vocal and piano music by Michael Lam, baritone, and Anna Vienna Ho, soprano and piano.

Our special guests from Devon are The Harbottle & Jonas Big Band. This popular duo from Devon make a welcome return to the Wurzel Bush but as a special treat they are bringing their Big Band as well. They will be joined by our residents Crybb Folk, Craig Sunderland and Eddie Player.

Your host will be Folk-Comedian/Ventriloquist, Dave Sampson & Grisweld the Super Dog.

Winner of multiple international singing competitions, Michael Lam is a professional operatic baritone who has sung more than 20 roles, including the title role of Macbeth, Tonio in Pagliacci, Count Almaviva in Le Nozze di Figaro, Escamillo in Carmen, The Four Villains in Les Contes d’Hoffmann and Bottom in A Midsummer Night’s Dream for different opera companies in Asia and Europe.

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A celebrated concert pianist, soprano and composer, Anna Vienna Ho, was the Winner of the International Robert Schumann Klavier Welttbert, Internationaler Deutscher Irmler-Klavierwettbewerb, Rome International Music Competition, Schumann International Youth Piano Competition. Anna has given solo recitals and performed in many concert venues in Hong Kong and Europe, including the Royal Albert Hall, Birmingham Town Hall, Parco Della Musica and the Hong Kong City Hall.

Venue: St Andrew’s Church Time: 1pm - 2pm. Doors open 12.30pm Cost: FREE Audience: ALL

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Venue: Rugby West Indian Club Time: 7pm - 11pm. Doors open 7pm Cost: A crowd funded event with a bank note collection during the interval Audience: ALL

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Join us for a memorable performance as members of the world-famous percussion-dance-theatre sensation Stomp perform live with over 100 local school students at The Festival on The Close. Members of the touring company of Stomp will be performing extracts from their stunning stage show in our incredible Performance Arena. Stomp will have been workshopping with student stompers all day and the results of the workshops will also be presented live with student stompers performing alongside their mentors. The Festival on the Close is proud to welcome Stomp original cast member and casting director Fraser Morrison with members of the cast of Stomp.

Venue: Rugby School Time: 6pm Cost: £5 - £10 Booking: www.thefestivalontheclose.co.uk Audience: ALL

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As we approach 50 years since the first moon landing, our brand new duet Gravity combines hand-to-hand acrobatics with Motionhouse’s signature contact choreography. Using breath-taking balances and extraordinary trust, Gravity sees two white-clad performers in an evocative exploration of weightlessness and zero gravity. An overwhelming sense of isolation underlies the precise, haunting choreography.

“Motionhouse have raised the bar for outdoor presentation of contemporary dance” Angus MacKechnie, Producer | Watch This Space Festival, National Theatre

Dance Theatre Double Bill:

Wednesday 26 June

Gravity by Motionhouse

Gibbon by Gandini Juggling with Patfield & Triguero

Gravity by Motionhouse & Gibbon by Gandini Juggling

Gibbon is a surreal and charming feast of juggling choreography, with a sense of humour and a hint of absurdity.

Achieving success while masking failure, a narrative is formed as the action cuts between the creation and the execution of hypnotic patterns and juggling movement sequences.

“Seriously interesting and wryly amusing” The Guardian Venue: Rugby School Time: 6pm Cost: £10 Booking: www.thefestivalontheclose.co.uk Audience: ALL

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17 My Kind of Michael With eleven years as an Edinburgh Festival must-see phenomenon, a critically acclaimed West End run and an Olivier Award to their name, The Showstoppers transform audience suggestions - for setting, musical styles, show title and more - into all-singing, all-dancing productions with hilarious results. Come watch an entirely different show every single night! High drama, superb lyrics, dazzling dance routines and catchy melodies – it’s just entirely made up on the spot!

Nick Cassenbaum returns to Macready Theatre following his international hit show Bubble Schmeisis (“generous and poignant” - The Stage). This time he has created a passionate and playful tribute to his childhood hero, Michael Barrymore. Ever since he was a kid, Nick has loved Michael Barrymore. In this heartfelt tribute, Nick invites you to experience the turbulent love affair between entertainer and audience. Nick uses his critically-acclaimed storytelling style and Barrymore’s iconic shticks, to weave his own story with Barrymore’s dramatic rise and fall. With live music and gags aplenty, it promises to be ‘Alwight!’ Created with Danny Braverman.

Venue: Rugby School Time: 8pm Cost: £15 - £25 Booking: www.thefestivalontheclose.co.uk Audience: ALL

Venue: Macready Theatre Time: 6pm Cost: £5 - £10 Booking: www.thefestivalontheclose.co.uk Audience: 14+

Showstopper – The Improvised Musical

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Thursday 27 June

Spin-Spun: Spinning friends The Benn Hall Hafla A celebration of all styles and fusions of Bellydance, Middle Eastern drumming, Flamenco and other dance.

Profits donated to local charities. This is a party so bring a picnic or order in a take-away. Shop in our large souk and have a boogie in the disco after the show. We have a licensed bar so please DO NOT bring drinks.

Venue: The Benn Hall Time: 7.30pm - 10.40pm. Doors open 6.30pm.

Cost: £8.50 in advance via www.kookiekaftan.co.uk or £10 on the door, £4 Child (under 14).

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Local spinners group Spin-Spun Sisters with guild friends offer an open-air display of spinning in action. The group will demonstrate how they turn fleece into yarn, flax into linen and silk into thread, using traditional and modern wheels.

Also look out for ‘Spin & Spun Saturday’, part of the Sustainable Market on Saturday 29th June.

Venue: St Andrew’s Church Time: 10am - 3pm Cost: FREE Audience: ALL

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PechaKucha Night

Hometown Glory with Natalie Black as Adele Hometown Glory is the ultimate tribute to the world famous and much loved soul singer Adele. This award winning show which has been performing around the world since 2011 is recognized as the UK’s number 1 choice for Adele fans everywhere. The show includes all the hit classics such as Hello, Rolling in the Deep, Set Fire to the Rain, When We Were Young, Someone Like You, Skyfall and many more…

Venue: Rugby School Time: 8pm Cost: £10 - £15 Booking: www.thefestivalontheclose.co.uk Audience: ALL

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20 slides, 20 seconds per slide. PechaKucha Rugby presents ‘Cultured’: An engaging and creative night of presentations on the theme of culture. Devised by Klein Dytham Architecture and with an international network, this unique style of presenting showcases creators, makers and do-ers. Fast-paced slides, powerful words and interesting images make for a diverse range of presenters and fascinating discoveries. www.pechakucha.com/cities/rugby Venue: Tool Shed Café Time: 8pm - 10pm.

Doors open 7.30pm.

Cost: £2 entry, refreshments available.

Booking: Booking not required but places are limited.

Call 01788 877172 for information.

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When a deep-web cult descends upon the idyllic surroundings of Ashwood Forest, an illusive ‘DarkNet’ figure takes control of the town’s devices.

Enter private investigator ‘Blake’ - Obsessed by the estranged girl of his dreams and tormented by the demons of his past. A dangerous journey into Ashwood Forest begins, but what secrets will be unearthed?

Dishonest is a psychological thriller filmed on location around Rugby and created with a host of talent from the area.The film will have its first preview screening at the Rugby Festival of Culture.

Friday 28 June

Dishonest: The Movie – special preview screening

A Story and Film produced by John Ryan and Kirk Bromley Writer, Director and Editor - John Ryan Starring - Iga Wyrwal, Kirk Bromley and Kev Walder Music composed by - Gracey Adlerstein Art Director – Neil Hughes First Assistant Director – Jamie Gray #DishonestMovie Venue: Rugby Art Gallery and Museum Time: 8.30pm - 9.15pm. Doors open 8pm.

Cost: FREE Booking: Visit www.DishonestTheMovie.com or email DishonestMovieGuest@gmail.com Audience: 15+

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Counterfeit 60s The DMU Gospel Choir Oh happy day! Britain’s Got Talent semi-finalists, The De Montford University (DMU) Gospel Choir are coming to Rugby Theatre and they promise an evening full of joy!

Winner of University Gospel Choir of the year (2016), finalists in the BBC Songs of Praise Gospel Choir of the Year (2015 and 2016) and runners up on Gareth Malone’s The Choir (2016), the DMU are guaranteed to raise the roof!

Venue: Rugby Theatre Time: 7.30m. Doors open at 7pm.

Cost: Please see website for ticket prices Booking: www.rugbytheatre.co.uk or 01788 541234 Audience: ALL

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Re-live the sounds of the swinging sixties! This show encompasses everything from that period, from the clothes that were worn, to flashbacks from television history, including: TV programmes, adverts and even clips from the original bands. The Counterfeit Sixties presents a showcase of the great bands of this unforgettable time. The fantastic music of The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, The Who, The Dave Clark Five, The Kinks and The Monkees - to name but a few - all recreated in this stunning show. Join us for a night of sixties nostalgia!

Venue: The Benn Hall Time: 7.30m - 10pm. Doors open at 6pm.

Cost: £19 adults, £18 concessions Booking: www.bennhall.com or from the Box Office on 01788 533719 Audience: ALL

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Saturday 29 June

Opens today until 7 September

The Rugby Collection The Rugby Collection is a renowned collection of 20th century and Contemporary British Art. The exhibition showcases a selection of work from the collection exploring themes of pattern, light, colour and texture to allow visitors to discover contemporary art in new ways. Artworks will be displayed in a variety of media from painting and prints to drawing and photography.

Venue: Rugby Art Gallery and Museum Time: Tuesday – Friday 10am – 5pm Saturday 10am – 4pm Closed Sunday and Monday Cost: FREE Audience: ALL

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Sketching around Rugby with Rugby & District Art Society Do you enjoy drawing but would prefer to sketch in company with others? Come and join us as we walk around Rugby town in small sketching groups discovering local subjects. Beginners or experienced, all are welcome.

Bring a sketchbook and your choice of drawing/painting materials - and a seat if you wish. Meet by the porch of St. Andrew’s Church in the town centre at 11am, where you can finish with a cuppa around 1pm.

Venue: Meet by the main porch of St. Andrew’s Church Time: 11am -1pm Cost: FREE Audience: ALL

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Spin & Spun Saturday Spin-Spun Sisters with guild friends not only spin, but also dye and weave fibres. Alongside the Saturday Sustainable Market talented spinners, weavers and dyers will exhibit examples of their work and also demonstrate spinning and weaving skills in an open-air display. In addition to spinning using traditional and modern wheels expect to see weaving of handspun and other yarns on our various looms.

Venue: St Andrew’s Church Time: 10am - 4pm Cost: FREE Audience: ALL

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Sustainable Saturday Market Our popular Sustainable Saturday market is back this summer bigger and better – browse the stalls, and listen to the FREE music and storytelling. A great day out for all the family Venue: St Andrew’s Church Time: 10am - 4pm Cost: FREE Audience: ALL

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Oysters – A Moving Comedy about Johannes Brahms OYSTERS is a dark comedy shining a powerful spotlight on composer Johannes Brahms, at the party celebrating the first performance of his Violin Concerto. While observing his wit, his genius, his cruelty, his tenderness and his descent into self-destructive inebriation; treating friends and associates with all the tenderness of a wrecking ball, we are propelled into a seething cauldron of passionate recriminations and hilarious outcomes. As the evening progresses and emotions turn on a sixpence, the play moves to its extraordinary conclusion fuelled by turbulent emotion and farcical misunderstandings.

Featuring Neil Salvage (Royal National Theatre, Old Vic, BBC, Mike Leigh’s “Topsy Turvy”, nominated Best Actor Madrid Film Festival) and Nicholas Collett (RSC, West End, BBC, Winner Best Actor British Arrows 2016) Venue: The Benn Hall Time: 7.30pm - 9.30pm. Doors open 6.30pm.

Cost: £15 adults, £14 concessions Booking: www.bennhall.com or Box Office on 01788 533719 Audience: ALL

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A Rugby tour with entry into the World Rugby Hall of Fame and lunch at Maia Cafe Take a leisurely walk round the Rugby town with one of our wonderful Rugby Town Guides. Learn about the fascinating history and heritage of the town, followed by entry into the World Rugby Hall of Fame attraction and a sandwich and a soft drink or tea/coffee at Maia Café.

Venue: Rugby Visitor Centre Time: 11am - 2pm Cost: £10 adults, £5 children (17 or under) Booking: Rugby Visitor Centre or phone (01788) 533217.

Audience: Family

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Saturday 29 June Warwickshire ETSY Team Makers Market

The Percival Guildhouse Garden Party

Warwickshire Etsy Team are excited to host a pop-up makers market at the Rugby Art Gallery and Museum. Featuring Warwickshire based Artists and makers selling handmade and unique Art, Jewellery and gifts.

Come and join The Percival Guildhouse for a day full of fun, food, arts, crafts and maybe a little bit of learning too!

Bookable Heritage tours around our Grade II listed building are available, with a spectacular art exhibition showcasing students’ work. Or perhaps, you just fancy popping along for a BBQ?

Venue: Rugby Art Gallery and Museum Time: 10am - 4pm Cost: FREE Audience: ALL

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Venue: The Percival Guildhouse Time: 11am - 5pm Booking: Heritage Tours need to be booked.

Cost: FREE Audience: ALL

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Rugby Festival of Culture Art Trail Guided Walk Join us to experience the Rugby Festival of Culture Art Trail by taking part in a guided walk around the venues.

The Art Trail showcases local artists work in shops, cafés, restaurants and other locations around the town centre.

By joining us for the guided walk you can learn about the artist’s work and you may even be tempted to buy something! All walks are led by a fully trained guide.

Venue: Rugby Visitor Centre Time: 11am - 12.30pm Cost: FREE Booking: On 01788 533217 Audience: ALL

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Rugby Rococo Players summer concert Summer concert given by Rugby’s leading amateur orchestra. Beautiful classical music for a summer evening in a sublime setting. Conducted by Zoe Hogan with a cello solo by Huw Gibson. Interval refreshments available.

Venue: St Andrew’s Church Time: 7.30pm - 9pm. Doors open at 7pm.

Cost: £8 adults, £6 concessions, £2 children/students Audience: ALL

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Let’s Make Music The DMU Gospel Choir Oh happy day! Britain’s Got Talent semi-finalists, The De Montford University (DMU) Gospel Choir are coming to Rugby Theatre and they promise an evening full of joy!

Winner of University Gospel Choir of the year (2016), finalists in the BBC Songs of Praise Gospel Choir of the Year (2015 and 2016) and runners up on Gareth Malone’s The Choir (2016), the DMU are guaranteed to raise the roof!

Venue: Rugby Theatre Time: 7.30pm. Doors open at 7pm.

Cost: Please see website for ticket prices Booking: www.rugbytheatre.co.uk or 01788 541234 Audience: ALL

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A series of 5 workshops using GarageBand to compose a 2 minute performance piece. This will be performed at an event in the library. The workshops run on Tuesdays from 23 April -21 May 5.15-6.15pm with time from the 21 May onwards to use Let’s Make to perfect your music prior to the performance on 29 June.

Why not come along to get some inspiration to our film and music sessions on a Tuesday from 2pm - 3.30pm.

Venue: Rugby Library Time: 10.30am - 12 noon Cost: FREE Booking: Book on Eventbrite by searching for Let’s Make Audience: Teenagers and Adults

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Church Walk, Elsee Road Rugby CV21 3BA 01788 542357 manager@thearnoldhouse.co.uk www.thearnoldhouse.co.uk

Here at The Arnold House we cater for all your needs: Company events – Business Meetings/ Conferences Club Events, Trade Shows.

Civil Weddings Funeral wakes Our facilities include a fully licensed bar and free parking. Set in a beautiful Grade II listed building in the Heart of Rugby Town Centre

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Rugby holds the unique position as the birthplace of rugby football and many of its attractions stir the passions of sporting enthusiasts. Delve deeper and you will discover so much to this bustling Midlands market town.

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From heritage tours to town centre markets, from shopping to spending time in our renowned restaurants, cafes or bars, Rugby really is the place to relax, enjoy and discover.

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10am – 11.20am THE VAGUE BROTHERS

Start your Festival weekend with this excellent acoustic trio. Lots of well known songs to get your feet tapping and your voices singing.

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Saturday 29 June John Lees Hall Gardens LOCAL TALENT DAY/ACOUSTIC DAY

12 noon – 1.30pm SCRATCH AND SNIFF

The ever popular duo singing and playing Blues, Country, Cajun and Skiffle. Enjoy and relax to this brilliant duo.

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2pm – 3.30pm BEHIND THE SETTEE

Welcome return of one of Rugby’s finest acoustic bands. A mix of self-penned songs and covers.

Beautifully played and sung.

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Sunday 30 June A display of Kolams Take a Sunday break and fill your senses with the vibrant colours and geometric patterns of Kolams, an art form which has been practised in South India since centuries past.

Drawn by members of the community, in collaboration with Thaai Thamizh Sangam their artistic expressions of intricate patterns and designs, also serve to bring calm and wellness of the mind, while promoting team work, social interaction and competitive spirit. Do come and pick your winning Kolam.

Book Magic

Venue: Rugby Art Gallery and Museum Time: 10am -3.30pm Cost: FREE Audience: ALL

Venue: Rugby Library Time: 2pm - 3pm Cost: FREE Audience: Family

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Twisted Words Featuring Toria Garbutt Rugby’s long running poetry and storytelling open mic, Twisted Words, presents featured act Toria Garbutt.

Toria Garbutt’s unique blend of pure punk heritage and unapologetic spoken word confessions make her one of the most vital and visceral voices in the country. Toria is one of the regular tour supports for Dr John Cooper Clarke. 2018 saw the release of her début collection ‘The Universe and Me’ via Wrecking Ball Press.

Venue: The Squirrel Inn Time: 7pm -9.30pm. Doors open at 5pm.

Cost: FREE. Donations appreciated.

Audience: 18+

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STRINGFEVER is an entertaining group of talented musicians that have lived and breathed music since a young age. Composed of three brothers and a cousin, this internationally acclaimed quartet has performed 1000+ Shows in 33 countries since 2004, from private performances for the British Royal family to a packed audience at Madison Square Gardens!

Sunday 30 June

Stringfever

Stringfever’s selections range from inspiring classics to popular music; every performance engaging audiences with humour and energy “All time great find. These guys are multi talented from playing brilliant heartfelt renditions by Hungarian composers to foot stomping strummin’ rock, to classic walks down memory lane via movie themes, to the awesome abbreviated history of music, to”cirque de Soleil” a la strings.” USA Today Venue: Temple Speech Room Time: 7pm. Doors open 6.30pm.

Cost: £18 adults, £15 concessions Booking: Tickets available from Alan Broadbent 01788 543496, alancbroadbent@gmail.com or Rugby Visitor Centre.

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Fun with Strings A great chance for beginners to join more experienced players playing specially arranged popular pieces that allow everyone to join in playing in an orchestra.

Workshop with Stringfever in preparation for evening concert at 4pm.

Venue: Temple Speech Room Time: 10am - 12.45pm. Doors open 9.45am.

Booking: Booking essential. Please contact Alan Broadbent for entrance fee and information on 01788 543496 or email alancbroadbent@gmail.com.

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Experience Rugby’s greatest and the moments that defined the sport at the World Rugby Hall of Fame.

Open daily from 10am.

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The Tuesday Recital

Paula Downes (soprano) & Tony Bridgewater (piano) The celebrated duo of Paula Downes and Tony Bridgewater return to St Andrew’s to give an hour-long recital of music for voice and piano. The programme will include Tony’s song cycle ‘Snowflakes’, written for Paula for their 2019 recital season, based on the beautiful and enigmatic poetry of American author Emily Dickenson. It will also include the first performance of a new arrangement by Paula of the Celtic Rhapsody by Andrew Downes, who celebrates his 70th birthday this year. The programme will be completed by a selection of Romantic Lieder Venue: St Andrew’s Church Time: 1pm - 2pm. Doors open at 12 noon.

Cost: FREE.. Donations welcome.

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The Wurzel Bush Folk Club’s Folksampler The residents Crybb Folk, Craig Sunderland, Eddie Player & host Folk-Comedian/Ventriloquist Dave Sampson & Grisweld the Super Dog have invited Sam Schemmel, John Mosedale & Dom Preg to take part in a Folk Sampler – an event the Wurzel Bush has been running on an occasional basis ever since the club first started in 1972.

Venue: Rugby West Indian Club Time: 7.45pm - 11pm. Doors open 7pm Cost: A crowd funded event with a bank note collection during the interval Audience: ALL

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Thursday 4 July

The U3A Art Group Come and see what the U3A (University of the Third Age) Art Group get up to in their weekly meetings. Previously completed artwork will be on display and you can talk to group members as they work on their current projects.

Venue: The Methodist Church Centre Time: 9.30am -11.30am. Doors open at 9.15am.

Cost: FREE Audience: ALL

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‘Old Time Music Hall 1919’ in celebration of the centenary of the Bradby Club for Young People

on throughout the festival.

See page 10 for further information

There’s a double reason to join us for this event. NOT ONLY is The Bradby Club one of the very oldest youth clubs in the UK, providing 100 years of unbroken service: a Rugby institution. As a local councillor put it, Bradby saves lives.

Please celebrate the past with us, and help us shape the future. BUT ALSO, we have a cast drawn from Rugby’s brightest musical and verbal talent, giving their time for the charity. Entertainment and Emotion. Drink and Drama, Nostalgia and Novelty. Food, Fun and Frolics. Look out for the posters.

Venue: Lawrence Sheriff School Time: 7.30pm - 10pm. Doors open 7pm.

Cost: £15 Booking: Via events@bradby.org.uk or 01788 544344 Audience: ALL

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Combining spellbinding harmonies with heartfelt storytelling, Americana/folk music duo Hungrytown have been captivating audiences throughout the United States, Europe and New Zealand for more than fifteen years of full-time touring. The duo is known for the timeless quality of their songs, which combine Celtic and Appalachian influences, as well as their artful accompaniment on a variety of instruments, including banjo, mandolin, guitar and harmonica.

Thursday 4 July

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Venue: Rugby Library Time: 7pm - 9pm.

Doors open at 6.30pm.

Booking: Eventbrite Cost: ÂŁ6 Audience: ALL

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Relaxed Hour at Rugby Art Gallery and Museum The Best of Rugby Writers and Open Mic Rugby Writers present their most entertaining poems, songs and stories for your enjoyment, and then you get a chance to show what you’ve been writing in an open mic session.

Venue: Town and Country Club Time: 8pm - 10pm. Doors open at 7.30pm.

Cost: FREE Audience: 18+

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The gallery is an inspiring place for children to visit.

However, we understand that public outings for children with needs can often be very challenging. Relaxed Hour provides families with a dedicated time slot and a facilitated workshop where they can explore in their own time without the usual day to day distractions.

This session provides a wonderful opportunity to explore the Rugby Collection Exhibition whilst the gallery is closed to the public.

Venue: Rugby Art Gallery and Museum Time: 3.30pm -5pm.

Booking: Essential at Rugby Visitor Centre on 01788 533217 Cost: FREE. Audience:Children with additional needs

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Friday 5 July Enterlude Presents: Three Indie Music Icons – One Night Only An evening of solo acoustic sets from three of the finest indie icons from the 90s performing all of their hits and more.

Featuring: Chris Helme - Front man of John Squire’s post-Stone Roses band ‘The Seahorses’. Mark Morriss – Frontman of The Bluetones scoring 14 top ten singles and 3 top ten albums.

Nigel Clark - singer-songwriter, best known as the lead singer and bassist of Dodgy.

Venue: Inside The 22 Time: 7.30pm - 11pm. Doors open at 7pm.

Cost: £20 Booking: www.enterlude.co.uk or www.ticketsource.co.uk/enterlude Audience: 16+

Cocktails and Craft A social evening of colourful cocktails and crafts, including paper cutting, knitting, colouring and printing.

Venue: Rugby Art Gallery and Museum Time: 5.30pm - 9.30pm.

Cost: £4 (includes materials) Audience: 18+

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Venue: Outside the Copper Tree Time: 8pm - 9pm. Meet at 7.50pm.

Cost: £5 Booking: www.ghostsunlimited.co.uk or 01788 461 154 Audience: ALL

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An inspirational rugby film in an inspirational rugby setting.

Browse the World Rugby Hall of Fame followed by a film showing of Invictus.Only months since the end of Apartheid, divisions still exist between the country’s whites and blacks, something Mandela notices during an international rugby match. Realising black supporters cheer on the opposing side when their white Springboks take to the field. A glass of wine, beer or soft drink and popcorn included.

Venue: World Rugby Hall of Fame Time: 6pm - 8.30pm. Doors open at 5pm.

Cost: £10.50 adults (£4 Annual Pass holders) £4.50 children (under 18) (£2 Annual Pass holders) Must be accompanied by adult.

Booking: Rugby Visitor Centre on 01788 533217 Audience: 12+

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GANGSTA GRANNY Meet Ben, an 11-year-old want-to-be plumber fed up with spending his Friday nights at granny’s. All she wants to do is play scrabble and eat cabbage – not exactly his idea of fun!

Hungry and bored Ben goes searching for something more edible in the kitchen and stumbles upon an old biscuit tin. The tin holds more than just digestives, however, it contains Granny’s biggest secret…

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Ben’s Granny is an international jewel thief and she needs his help to pull off her biggest heist yet, stealing the crown jewels!

Heartbreak productions invites you to share in this exciting escapade, a David Walliams best seller adapted for the outdoor stage.

Join us, Ben, and his Gangsta Granny on their grandest adventure full of forbidden fun. It could be very hungry work so come prepared with picnics and appropriate outdoor gear.

Venue: Caldecott Park Time: 6.30pm - 8.30pm. Doors open 5.30pm.

Cost: £13 adult, £9 child/conc, £39 family (2+2) Booking: Rugby Visitor Centre on 01788 533217 3 Audience: 7+

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‘Brainstorm’ by Ned Glasier, Emily Lim, Company Three and Create Space Inside every adolescent brain, 86 billion neurons connect and collide to produce the most frustrating, chaotic and exhilarating changes that will ever happen to us.

‘Brainstorm’ is a unique theatrical investigation into how teenagers brains work, and why they’re designed by evolution to be the way they are! A cast of young people from Rugby aged 12 - 16 have gathered to create this amazing show, based on their everyday lives and they have such a story to tell us! The first project of its kind at Rugby Methodist Church Centre, we are so proud to showcase and give a voice to these young people.

The performance will run without an interval and refreshments will be available following the show.

‘Brainstorm’ is an amateur youth theatre production in association with Nick Hern Books.

Venue: Rugby Methodist Church Centre Time: 7pm - 8.30pm. Doors open at 6.30pm.

Cost: £5 adult, £3 concessions Booking: Email rmccyouthpastor@gmail.com to reserve tickets, also available on the door Audience: 12+

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Friday Film Club – Stand by Me Friday Film Club returns! An al-fresco cinema experience of this 1980s classic film about summer holidays, adventure and friendship. This special Friday Film Club will be hosted on the patio area of the Tool Shed Café, with blankets, benches and a bar. Tickets include themed food, additional refreshments will be available. This event is weather-permitting, in the event of poor weather it may be postponed.

Venue: Tool Shed Café Time: 8.30pm -10.30pm. Doors open at 8pm.

Cost: £22.50 per person, includes food Booking: Book online: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ friday-film-club-stand-by-me-tickets-58580412591 Audience: ALL

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Grease: Singalong + Gin & Jive!

Calling all Pink Ladies and T-Birds now is your chance to don those pink jackets and grease up those quiffs. Have you ever been to a film musical and had the uncontrollable urge to burst into song? Well now you can. Watch Danny & Sandy and the gang, while singing (and dancing) along to the lyrics on the screen. Then join us in the bar where you can dance the night away to those classic tunes. Fancy dress is strongly encouraged!

Venue: Macready Theatre Time: 7.30pm – late Cost: £10 Booking: www.macreadytheatre.co.uk Audience: 18+

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Dramatic Draw on Tour Dramatic Draw is venturing out into Caldecott Park and our model will be embracing nature and posing, clothed.

Come along and draw the various poses and practice your creative skills. We will provide a limited number of chairs and materials; however, you are welcome to bring your own. All ages welcome.

Venue: Caldecott Park Time: 6pm - 8pm.

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Rugby Philharmonic Choir presents “Lollipops” The Phil proudly present a varied and diverse programme of music, with music by Gershwin, Lloyd Webber, Handel, Chilcott, Rutter and more besides. This year, we are delighted to welcome “The Chanterelles”- the mutli -award winning women’s Choir based in Leicestershire who will delight us with a range of choral treasure from their diverse repertoire which, like “The Phil”- spans all musical genres.

Full details of programme content can be found on the Phil’s website www.rugbyphilharmonic.org.uk.

Sketching around Rugby with Rugby & District Art Society Do you enjoy drawing but would prefer to sketch in company with others? Come and join us as we walk around Rugby town in small sketching groups discovering local subjects. Beginners or experienced, all are welcome.

Bring a sketchbook and your choice of drawing/painting materials - and a seat if you wish. Meet by the porch of St. Andrew’s Church in the town centre at 11am, where you can finish with a cuppa around 1pm.

Venue: Meet by the main porch of St. Andrew’s Church Time: 11am -1pm Cost: FREE Audience: ALL

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Venue: Temple Speech Room Time: 7.30pm - 9.45pm Cost: £12.50.

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Saturday 6 July

Community Town-Centre Music at St Andrew’s Church Fun and Fund-raising in aid of the St Andrew’s Garden Project, and the Rotary Music Bursaries Trust.

Continuing the tradition of Saturday morning musicmaking at St Andrew’s, for and by the community. The St Andrew’s Singers, a come-and-sing community choir based at the church and directed by Angela YoungmanStewart, are joined by young people who have been supported in their music-making by Rotary bursaries, and other friends. Their aim is three hours of continuous music, 10-00 am till 1-00 pm, and they seek not only donations but also town-centre involvement. Drop in while shopping, buy a coffee and join in, come and listen and/or take part, learn songs and perform them with us in a few minutes, let’s see how many Rugby citizens we can bring together in the church for sheer love of community-music-making Venue: St Andrew’s Church Time: 10am - 1 pm. Doors open at 9.45am.

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Warwickshire Music Hub Eastern Area Concert Talented, enthusiastic Young Music Students from ‘Warwickshire Music in Rugby’ with a wide range of instruments and styles.

Refreshments available in Church Hall from 12 noon Venue: St Peter & St John Church Time: 1pm - 1.45pm. Doors open at 11.55am.

Cost: FREE Audience: ALL

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Molly Naylor is a Scriptwriter, director, poet, performer and co-director of True Stories Live. She joins us from Norwich to leave us spellbound and wanting more. Molly is joined by poet, reviewer and lecturer Maria Taylor, poet Sujana Crawford and many other wonderful women in the industry.

Bring your kids, parents and grandparents. Everybody is incredibly welcome.

Venue: Rugby Art Gallery and Museum Time: 12 noon - 3.30pm Cost: Donations welcome Booking: Rugby Visitor Centre on 01788 533217 Audience: ALL

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Open Air Chess with Rugby Chess Club Do you know how to play chess? Maybe its a while since you last played? Perhaps you have only ever played against a computer? Rugby Chess Club members come into the sunshine again this year to show how enjoyable and absorbing chess is. They invite members of the public (both adults and juniors) to enjoy a game or two in the open air as part of the festival. Don’t worry if you are still a chess novice, we will be happy to teach you more! .

Venue: St Andrew’s Church Time: 10am -1.30pm.

Cost: FREE 20 Audience: ALL

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#FestivalRugby Immerse yourself in the vibrant colours and visual treats presented

by South Asian classical dancers and in the mellow sounds of the live musical ensemble. Explore the cultural landscape of India, through stories told by folk dancers, with their dynamic moves, rhythmic beats, and costume styles.

Guaranteed that you will come away with your feet tapping and your senses enhanced. Presented

by Rugby Bharathanatyam Academy in collaboration with Thaai Thamizh Sangam.

Saturday 6 July

Dances of India

Venue: The Benn Hall Time: 2pm - 4.30pm.

Doors open at 1.30pm Cost: £3 adult, £1 for 16 years and under Booking: Rugby Visitor Centre 01788 533217 or The Benn Hall 01788 533719, also available on the door.

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Rugby Festival of Culture Art Trail Guided Walk

Photography Skills Workshop with Jamie Gray

Join us to experience the Rugby Festival of Culture Art Trail by taking part in a guided walk around the venues.

The Art Trail showcases local artists work in shops, cafés, restaurants and other locations around the town centre.

By joining us for the guided walk you can learn about the artist’s work and you may even be tempted to buy something! All walks are led by a fully trained guide.

Rugby-based photographer Jamie Gray will lead a workshop around the Town Centre which aims to capture the detail and history of the town through your lens. Jamie has been a professional photographer for over 12 years and he will share his knowledge and experience as he leads a small group of keen photographers on a trail of discovery and creativity. Participants need to bring along a camera or smartphone.

Venue: Rugby Visitor Centre Time: 2pm – 3.30 pm Cost: FREE Booking: On 01788 533217 Audience: ALL

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Venue: Rugby Art Gallery and Museum Time: 10am - 4pm Cost: £30 Booking: Call Rugby Visitor Centre on 01788 533217 Audience: 18+

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Saturday 6 July

Folk Art Workshop with Beccy Roberts Folk Art is more popular than its ever been - heritage crafts are very much in vogue and heritage decoration is now very much sought after! During this workshop we will be focusing on the art of the canals - namely Roses & Castles. Using the correct tools for the job - a mahl stick, special folk art paint brush and enamel paints and following lots of slow demonstrations - we will learn the basic strokes you need to master simple flowers and leaves ... and there will be plenty of time to practice and play - still the best way to learn! During the afternoon we will each decorate our own plate and mug to take home and show off to the family.

‘Brainstorm’ by Ned Glasier, Emily Lim, Company Three and Create Space ‘Brainstorm’ is a unique theatrical investigation into how teenagers brains work, and why they’re designed by evolution to be the way they are!

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Venue: Rugby Methodist Church Centre Time: 7pm -8.30pm. Doors open at 6.30pm.

Cost: £5 adult, £3 concessions Booking: Email rmccyouthpastor@gmail.com to reserve tickets also available on the door Audience: 12+

Venue: Rugby Art Gallery and Museum Time: 10.30am - 3.30pm.

Cost: £45 All materials provided Booking: Rugby Visitor Centre on 01788 533217 Audience: 18+

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Soul Train Pizza & Jazz Featuring jazz quintet, Jazz Not Jazz. Pizza & Jazz, brings together delicious gourmet pizzas from Pizza Express, Rugby and cool jazz vibes in a candlelight musical dining experience at Macready Theatre’s Foyer, an intimate venue in Rugby town with plenty of character.

Venue: Macready Theatre Time: 7.30pm Cost: £7 (music entry) £15 (music + pizza) Booking: www.macreadytheatre.co.uk Audience: ALL

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Time to jump on board the Soul Train for a fun filled show featuring some of the greatest Soul, Motown and Disco music from the 60s and 70s. Join us for an amazing evening of singing and dancing with spectacular stage performances, outstanding light show and award winning DJ’s until late – make sure you wear your dancing shoes to boogie the night away!

Venue: The Benn Hall Time: 7.30pm - Late. Doors open at 6.30pm.

Cost: £15 Booking: www.bennhall.com or from the Box Office on 01788 533719 Audience: 18+

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10am – 11.30am THE LINCOLN NOEL TRIO

Enjoy this accomplished pianist and his superb band. Impossible to pigeon hole – Jazz, Standards, Disney – all with a splash of Lincoln Noel humour!

12 noon – 1.20pm THE IAN HILL TRIO

Brilliant local professional saxophonist with his amazing band. Jazz at it’s best from this very likeable musician.

FREE LIVE MUSIC Saturday 6 July John Lees Hall Gardens JAZZ & BLUES DAY

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2pm – 3.30pm TOMMY ALLEN DUO

Excited to welcome this duo for their first visit to Rugby Festival of Culture.– Chicago Blues to Rock and Roll…

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Sunday 7 July

Shed Session Book Magic

Our monthly Shed Session will see a local musician (or musicians) take to our tiny ‘stage’ and deliver a familyfriendly set on a Sunday afternoon. Great music, tasty cake and pretty surroundings, the perfect intimate ‘gig’.

Stories, fun and crafts for the family.

Venue: Rugby Library Time: 2pm - 3pm Cost: FREE Audience: Family

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Venue: Tool Shed Café Time: 3pm - 6pm Cost: FREE Audience: ALL

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The Great Samurai – A Children’s Musical Free entry into the World Rugby Hall of Fame To celebrate the Festival the World Rugby Hall of Fame is free to enter on Sunday 7 July. Experience rugby’s greats and the moments that defined the sport at this state-ofthe-art celebration of the game.

Venue: World Rugby Hall of Fame Time: 10am – 4pm Cost: FREE Audience: Family

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Written by Joel and Valeria Hall. Based on the play by Willis Hall, writer of the TV series Worzel Gummidge. A fun-packed concert performance set to entertain the whole family. Join Hidesato, the Great Samurai on his journey to slay the fearsome dragon, Samebito in order to win the Emperor’s daughter’s hand. Things don’t go quite as they planned on this treacherous journey across Japan.

Venue: Macready Theatre Time: 3.00pm (Café & FREE Craft @ 1.30pm) Cost: £10 (£8) Booking: www.macreadytheatre.co.uk Audience: ALL

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A Midsummers Night Dream Shakespeare’s most enduringly popular comedy of love and intrigue, magic and mayhem, is brought to life by family favourites Quantum Theatre in their wonderfully funny and exuberant production of the Shakespeare classic. Set on that most dangerous of nights when fairies are abroad and nothing is as it seems four young, unsuspecting, lovers become entangled in their magical affray and soon no mortals are safe in those bewitched and bewitching woods outside Athens….

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Come and be enchanted too by this exciting, funny and intriguing new production designed to appeal to the whole family. Suitable for all age groups.

Venue: The Benn Hall Time: 7.30pm - 10pm. Doors open at 6.30pm.

Cost: £10 adults, £8 concessions Booking: www.bennhall.com or from the Box Office on 01788 533719 Audience: ALL

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Tuesday 9 July

The Wurzel Bush Folk Club presents Odette Mitchell

The Tuesday Recital: Michael Overbury (organ) The distinguished and prize winning organ and keyboard recitalist Michael Overbury returns to St Andrew’s to give an hour-long concert, including works by Bach, Langlais and Eric Coates.

Venue: St Andrew’s Church Time: 1pm - 2pm. Doors open 12.30pm Cost: FREE Audience: ALL

Featuring Odette Michell an English Folk Singer and Songwriter with a stunning new take on the acoustic tradition and a voice capable of demonstrating the finer points of both folk and traditional song with genuine craftsmanship.

Venue: Rugby West Indian Club Time: 8pm - 11pm. Doors open 7pm Cost: FREE Audience: ALL

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#FestivalRugby Tuesday 9 July

Rugby’s got Talent (Semi finals) 9,10,11th July - (Final 13th July) The search is on for Rugby’s most talented performer!

The Town and surrounding area has a vast number of incrediblytalented entertainers and they now have the opportunity to perform at the town’s highly professional theatre!. At the very least they will experience all the thrills of a live show and at best they will take a major step on their way to a career which could provide a life changing income for their future. Come along and give vocal support and help influence the judges in their selection for the Final on 13th July. Together we may just discover the next superstar!

Venue: Rugby Theatre Time: 7.30pm - 10pm. Doors open at 7pm.

Cost: £5 adult, £3 child per show Booking: www.rugbytheatre.co.uk Audience: ALL

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Wednesday 10 July

Rugby Festival of Culture Art Trail Guided Walk Join us to experience the Rugby Festival of Culture Art Trail by taking part in a guided walk around the venues.

The Art Trail showcases local artists work in shops, cafés, restaurants and other locations around the town centre.

By joining us for the guided walk you can learn about the artist’s work and you may even be tempted to buy something!

The U3A Art Group

All walks are led by a fully trained guide.

Venue: The Methodist Church Centre Time: 9.30am -11.30am. Doors open at 9.15am.

Cost: FREE Audience: ALL

Venue: Rugby Visitor Centre Time: 11am – 12.30pm Cost: FREE Booking: On 01788 533217 Audience: ALL

Come and see what the U3A (University of the Third Age) Art Group get up to in their weekly meetings. Previously completed artwork will be on display and you can talk to group members as they work on their current projects.

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Made in Rugby

Rugby’s got Talent (Semi-finals)

Come and join Hillmorton Community Choir and friends in a celebration of music ‘Made In Rugby’. From instruments, to performers and local composers, this eclectic concert will leave you feeling proud of what our town can and does create.

Come along and give vocal support and help influence the judges in their selection for the Final on 13th July. Together we may just discover the next superstar!

Venue: Rugby Baptist Church Time: 7pm - 9pm. Doors open at 6.40pm.

Cost: FREE Audience: ALL

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Venue: Rugby Theatre Time: 7.30pm - 10pm. Doors open at 7pm.

Cost: £5 per adult, £3 per child per show Booking: www.rugbytheatre.co.uk Audience: ALL

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Songs of Summer: Sun, Sea and Sand After the success of Chess the musical, ROS are breaking into the summer with some seasonal mood music. Come and break into song with favourite G&S choruses from Pinafore and Pirates; Some Rogers and Hammerstein classics from Carousel, South Pacific and Oklahoma; and a few modern surprises to delight the senses.

Our special guests this year will be the young singers from AUDACITY (the Harris school), who first showcased their undoubted talents in Chess earlier this year and with whom we are delighted to share a stage once more.

Celebrate the Rugby Festival of Culture with us in Songs of the Summer – something for everyone! So book early to avoid disappointment.

Venue: Arnold House Time: 7.30pm -9.30pm. Doors open at 6.30pm.

Cost: £10 Booking: Call Lucy on 07732 215673, via ticketsource.co.uk/rugby-operatic-society or on the door (subject to availability) Audience: ALL

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Art Workshops A range of art and craft workshops including, drawing, paint, sculpture and photography.

Pet portraits Folk art

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Jamie Gray Photography

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Wildlife drawing

13 & 14 July and 12 & 13 October 2019

Sculpture heads

7 & 8 September 2019

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2 November 2019

Christmas Wreath Workshop 3 & 11 December 2019

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Wuthering Heights Welcome all to this evening’s gathering of S.S.I.P.P! Or, the Society of Scientific Investigation into Paranormal Phenomena. Tonight, we attempt to investigate the truth behind the existence of the paranormal world. Grab your torch and gather your courage as our first stop is the ruin that is believed to have inspired the story of Wuthering Heights…

Prepare for an evening of thrills, chills and ghostly spirits, amongst whom we anticipate we shall find the souls of the infamous Cathy and Heathcliff, former inhabitants of the notorious Wuthering Heights. Together we hope to unveil the mystery of their unruly and passionate love affair that is said to extend beyond the grave.

Join Heartbreak Productions for this outdoor adaptation of Emily Bronté’s most haunted tale of two restless souls as wild and untamed as the bleak Yorkshire moors. Pack a chair or blanket, a picnic, and dress for the weather, as together we exhume a ghostly tale of wandering spirits and reckless love affairs.

Venue: Caldecott Park Time: 6.30pm - 8.50pm. Doors open 5.30pm.

Booking: Rugby Visitor Centre on 01788 533217 or on the gate Cost: £13 adult, £9 child/conc, £39 family (2+2) Audience: 7+

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Thursday 11 July

Bridget Riley Study October 25 (1986) © Bridget Riley 2019.

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Art! What’s it all about?: Audio Describe Tour

They’re Coming to Take Me Away

Available for visually impaired, partially sighted or blind visitors. This tour is designed for adults but children are welcome. The Rugby Collection is a renowned collection of 20th century and Contemporary British Art. The exhibition showcases a selection of work from the collection exploring themes of pattern, light, colour and texture to allow visitors to discover contemporary art in new ways.

Venue: Rugby Art Gallery and Museum Time: 2pm - 3pm Cost: FREE Booking: Essential on 01788 533217 Audience: Visually impaired, partially sighted or blind visitors

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Quick! Before the men in white coats come to drag him away, again, come and see Augustus Stephens as he tickles your chuckle-muscles with a selection of songs, poems and stories.

Augustus has performed his shows to five star reviews as far afield as Brighton, Buxton and Bonnie Scotland and even in the Austrian Alps. He presents a range of his most popular hits along with new insights into what it is like to be mad in a crazy world.

Venue: Town and County Club Time: 8pm - 10pm. Doors open at 7.30pm.

Cost: FREE Audience: 18+

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Unbelievable Science

by Morgan & West EDINBURGH FESTIVAL PREVIEW

Captivating chemistry! Phenomenal physics! Bonkers biology! Magicians, time travellers Morgan & West have a secret past – they are genuine, bona fide, legitimately qualified scientists, and now are bringing their love of enlightenment to the stage. A live, interactive science show for the whole family, where real experiments take place right before your eyes.

Venue: Macready Theatre Time: 6.30pm Cost: £10 (£8) Booking: www.macreadytheatre.co.uk Audience: ALL

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Venue: Rugby Theatre Time: 7.30pm - 10pm. Doors open at 7pm.

Cost: £5 adult, £3 child per show Booking: www.rugbytheatre.co.uk Audience: ALL

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#FestivalRugby Thursday 11 July Enterlude Presents Laugh It Up – The Biggest Night Of Comedy Rugby Has Ever Seen A huge night of live stand up comedy! featuring some of the finest names in UK Comedy. 2018 completely sold out so do not miss out this year!

Alun Cochrane - A master of observational comedy, an expert storyteller – Frank Skinner’s Absolute Radio Show Co-Host, Live At The Apollo & Mock The Week Zoe Lyons - Performing tour after tour and pretty much every comedy panel show on TV & Radio including Mock The Week, Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow and Live At The Apollo

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Laura Lexx – Our MC – Most recent Star of Live At The Apollo Tour support for Russell Kane, Jason Manford & Tim Vine.

Won Best MC in the 2017 Comic’s Comic Awards and was nominated as Best Compere in the 2016, 2017 & 2018 Chortle Comedy Awards.

El Baldiniho - Is a daft magic expert and magician to the stars.

“Tommy Cooper Eat Your Heart Out” Venue: The Benn Hall Time: 8.15pm - 11pm. Doors open at 7pm.

Cost: £18.50 Booking: www.ticketsource.co.uk/enterlude or www.enterlude.co.uk Audience: 16+

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Friday 12 July

Dramatic Draw Choral Classics

Draw a clothed life model inspired by vintage seasides. A perfect taster to draw from life, with guidance from our staff.

Back by popular demand join us for a Classical Choral concert with the distinguished choir of St Andrew’s Parish Church. A wonderful way to while away a summer evening.

Poses will change throughout the evening. Pencils, charcoal, paper and clipboards are provided.

Venue: St Andrew’s Church Time: 7.30pm. Doors and bar will open at 7pm.

Cost: £10 Booking: Tickets in advance from the Parish Office or Rugby Visitor Centre Audience: 18+ 20

Venue: Rugby Art Gallery and Museum Time: 6pm -8pm. Doors open at 5.45pm.

Cost: £6 Booking: Rugby Visitor Centre on 01788 533217 Audience: 16+

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Handsome Devil in the World Rugby Hall of Fame (15+)

Haunted Ghost Tour Join Ghosts Unlimited on a Haunted Journey through the streets of Old Rugby Town where tales of the dead will come to life. Listen to spooky stories, the creepy history and the dark secrets that have been hidden for so many years....

Venue: Outside the Copper Tree Time: 8pm - 9pm. Meet at 7.50pm.

Cost: £5 Booking: www.ghostsunlimited.co.uk or 01788 461 154 Audience: ALL

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Browse the World Rugby Hall of Fame, followed by a film showing in this unique rugby setting. Two opposites, a loner and the top athlete become friends at a rugby-obsessed boarding school, and the authorities test their friendship.

A glass of wine, beer or soft drink and popcorn included.

Venue: World Rugby Hall of Fame Time: 6.30pm -8pm. Doors open at 5pm.

Cost: £10.50 adults (£4 Annual Pass holders) £4.50 children (under 18) (£2 Annual Pass holders) Must be accompanied by adult.

Booking: Rugby Visitor Centre on 01788 533217 Audience: 15+

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#FestivalRugby Saturday 13 July

11am – 12 noon ANDY RACKHAM

10.15am – 10.40am BOLLYWOOD FREESTYLE DANCE

Rugby’s very own Classical Violinist.

Enjoy his repertoire of popular classical music and tunes from the West End & Broadway.

Come and experience the glamorous world of Bollywood Freestyle Dance. Feel free to come and dance along with Rita Joshi and her team

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FREE LIVE MUSIC Saturday 13 July John Lees Hall Gardens WORLD / COMMUNITY DAY 12.45pm – 2pm BEAUTIFUL EXCHANGE

Come and enjoy the ‘Gospel Experience’ with the singers and band of Mustard Seed Chapel International Rugby - be prepared to sing, clap and raise the roof!

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2.30pm -3pm THE BIG SING

A brand new community choir in Rugby!

Singing Pop, Gospel & Inspirational music – this choir will send you home happy and inspired – a fitting end to the festival!!

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Saturday 13 July Open Air Chess with Rugby Chess Club

Music for a summer’s evening The Scirocco Wind Ensemble, under the baton of Elio Andrade, will perform a variety of light wind ensemble music ranging from classical to modern popular repertoire and symphonic film music. The ensemble consists of a combination of flutes, clarinets and saxophones of various sizes which produce Scirocco’s characteristically warm blend of woodwind sounds.

Do you know how to play chess? Maybe its a while since you last played? Perhaps you have only ever played against a computer? Rugby Chess Club members come into the sunshine again this year to show how enjoyable and absorbing chess is. They invite members of the public (both adults and juniors) to enjoy a game or two in the open air as part of the festival. Don’t worry if you are still a chess novice, we will be happy to teach you more! .

Venue: St Andrew’s Church Time: 10am -1.30pm.

Cost: FREE 20 Audience: ALL

Venue: The Arnold House (Masonic Hall) Time: 7.30pm -9.30pm. Doors open at 7pm.

Booking: Email colettejw16@gmail.com or pay at the door Cost: £7 adults, £6 concessions Audience: ALL

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Bring a sketchbook and your choice of drawing/painting materials - and a seat if you wish. Meet by the porch of St. Andrew’s Church in the town centre at 11am, where you can finish with a cuppa around 1pm.

Venue: Meet by the main porch of St. Andrew’s Church Time: 11am -1pm Cost: FREE Audience: ALL

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Rugby Community Choir, having enjoyed 11 years of singing together, invite families and friends to join in a ‘Joseph and his Technicolour Dream Coat Workshop’ on Saturday morning. This will be led by B. Long with accompaniment by Rev’d Bill Griffiths. Coffee, tea and squash will be provided for mid-morning break. Then, following a break for lunch at noon, a concert of the choruses learnt and some popular choir items will be performed at 1pm.

Venue: St Peter & St John Church Time: 9am - 1.45pm. Doors open at 8.40am.

Cost: FREE Booking: Please leave message by email or ring to confirm you will be attending, up to 6pm Friday 5th July. rugbycommunitychoir@outlook.com or 07745 306289 Audience: ALL

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#FestivalRugby Saturday 13 July

Benny & the Jengo Massive + Paddy Steer

Rugby’s got Talent Final

Super funky psychedelic performances from the town’s craziest band Benny & the Jengo Massive, and one of the most entertaining and unique one-manbands in the universe, the great Paddy Steer. Moving light show, big funky sound system, stage costumes, unique vibrations of the joyful and cosmic kind, all to be found on the steps of Rugby Art Gallery & Museum!

Venue: Rugby Art Gallery and Museum Time: 8.30am -10.15am. Doors open at 8am Cost: FREE Audience: 16+

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Elephant Drawing Workshop with Jamie Boots

The search is on for Rugby’s most talented performer!

The Town and surrounding area has a vast number of incredibly talented entertainers and they now have the opportunity to perform at the town’s highly professional theatre! At the very least they will experience all the thrills of a live show and at best they will take a major step on their way to a career which could provide a life changing income for their future.

Come along and give vocal support and help influence the judges in their selection for the Final on 13th July. Together we may just discover the next superstar!

Venue: Rugby Theatre Time: 7.30pm - 10pm. Doors open at 7pm.

Booking: www.rugbytheatre.co.uk Cost: £5 per adult, £3 per child per show Audience: ALL

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Graphite pencil can be used to produce so much more than just a sketch. Using a pencil blunt or sharp, pressing lightly or hard and using a variety of tones, learn how to create the effect of fur, the texture of skin and the glassy look of an eye. With the expert tuition from Jamie over the course of the weekend, you will learn and be able to practice new techniques to develop your drawing skills.

Places will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.

Venue: Rugby Art Gallery and Museum Time: Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th July: 10am - 4pm Cost: £100 per weekend including materials Booking: Please book you place by calling Rugby Visitor Centre on 01788 533217 Audience: 18+

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Saturday 13 July Rugby Festival of Culture Art Trail Guided Walk

Bureau of Untold Stories by Brymore Productions

Join us to experience the Rugby Festival of Culture Art Trail by taking part in a guided walk around the venues.

The Art Trail showcases local artists work in shops, cafés, restaurants and other locations around the town centre.

By joining us for the guided walk you can learn about the artist’s work and you may even be tempted to buy something! All walks are led by a fully trained guide.

EDINBURGH FESTIVAL PREVIEW The world’s stories have gone missing, but with outrageous accents, live sound effects and YOUR help, the inspired inspectors of The Bureau of Untold Stories are going to get them back! Pink Panther meets ‘Whose Line Is It Anyway?’

Detective drama fun for the whole family. ****“The masters of interactive, improvised theatre for kids” – Edinburgh Festivals For Kids.

Venue: Rugby Visitor Centre Time: 11am –12.30pm Cost: FREE Booking: On 01788 533217 Audience: ALL

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Venue: Macready Theatre Time: 2.30pm (Café & FREE Craft @ 1.30pm) Cost: £10 (£8) Booking: www.macreadytheatre.co.uk Audience: ALL

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Rugby Café Writers Rugby Café Writers meet regularly in the Thirteen Bells Café in St Andrew’s Church, to talk about books; reading them and how to write them. Come and meet the authors.

Ask them about the wide variety of books they have published. Books for sale. Author signings.

Venue: St Andrew’s Church Time: 10am - 2pm. Doors open at 9am.

Cost: FREE Audience: ALL

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Space Chase Summer Reading Challenge launch Sign up to the 2019 Summer Reading Challenge!

Can you take on the challenge to read 6 books over the summer holidays? With activities throughout the summer call into Rugby Library to get started Venue: Rugby Library Time: 9am - 4pm.

Cost: FREE Booking: Drop into the library to sign up Audience: Children aged 4-12

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#FestivalRugby Sunday 14 – Saturday 20 July

Saturday 20 July Festival of Archaeology Bronze Age

Sunday 14 July Book Magic Stories, fun and crafts for all the family.

What was it like in the bronze age? Luga and his family invite you into their home during a typical day so you can find out for yourself! See demonstrations and handling objects.

Venue: Rugby Library Time: 2pm - 3pm Cost: FREE Audience: Family

Venue: Rugby Art Gallery and Museum Time: 1pm - 3pm Cost: FREE Audience: ALL

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Sunday 14 July The Taming of the Shrew Spitfire Theatre Company soars back in to Rugby especially for the Rugby Festival of Culture, bringing their summer tour in their home town. Taming of The Shrew brings you yet another high energy, bouncing, hilarious, surprising, and often plain silly, laughter packed Shakespeare. If you were foolish enough to miss A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Comedy of Errors or Twelfth Night be sure not to miss this one!

Venue: The Cricket Pavillion, Rugby School Time: 1.30 - 3.45pm and 5pm - 7.15pm Cost: £8 Booking: Tickets available from Rugby Visitor Centre Audience: ALL

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Festival Fringe Sunday 30 June Introduction to Wet Felting Using wool fibres and lots of hand rolling, people will learn step by step how to create a piece of felt, and will go away with a small piece that they can embellish with any beads, haberdashery and keepsakes that they may have at home (or choose to buy in store). All basic felting materials and equipment provided. Perfect for beginners. Be prepared to get energetic to create your masterpiece! Oh and you may find that you have a new addictive hobby.

Venue: Hobbycraft Time: 11am -1pm Booking: Booking essential at www.evwellsart.com/workshops Cost: £20 per person Audience: 16+

Saturday 6 July Rugby Male Voice Choir In Concert A concert in aid of Hillmorton Branch of the Royal British Legion Annual Remembrance Day Parade. Licensed bar in the interval.

Venue: Hillmorton Ex-Servicemen’s Club Time: 7.30pm - 10pm Cost: £6 for adults, children under 16yrs £1 Audience: ALL

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Thursday 4 July Learn to paint a vibrant sunset Using bright coloured acrylic paints, attendees will create their own river sunset masterpiece on canvas. You don’t need to be able to paint or draw as you will be shown how to create your own sunset painting with easy step by step techniques. All materials and equipment provided.

Please wear clothes that you don’t mind getting paint on.

Venue: Hobbycraft Time: 6pm - 7.30pm. Doors open at 5.50pm.

Cost: £18 per person Booking: Booking essential at www.evwellsart.com/workshops Audience: 16+

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Saturday 6th and Saturday 13th July Paper Cut Demonstration with Clare Pentlow Try your hand at making fun paper creations from flowers to monsters with our upcoming FREE events! Tearing, cutting and sculpting your way to something beautiful made entirely out of paper! Clare will also be demonstrating her own work, see how intricate and delicate her work in paper is.

Venue: The Barn, Dollman Farm, Houlton Time: 10am - 4pm.

Cost: FREE Audience: ALL

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Saturday 13 July Piano Recital with Patrick Hemmerle A piano recital by internationally renowned French pianist Patrick Hemmerle, who will play works by Bach, Chopin, Liszt, Mendelssohn, Schubert and Prokofiev

(C) Clare Pentlow

Venue: St Mary’s church, Rectory lane, Barby CV23 8TZ Time: 7.30pm - 9.30pm.

Doors open at 7pm.

Cost: £15, £10 senior, Children FREE. Audience: ALL

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Available from the Visitor Centre. See back page for further information.

Saturday 6th and Saturday 13th July Art Trail Showcase Look out for some of this year’s Art Trail artists also displaying around the Visitor Centre at Houlton. There is something for everyone on the art trail this year, including paintings photography and craft.

Venue: The Barn, Dollman Farm, Houlton Time: 9am - 7pm.

Cost: FREE Audience: ALL

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