Following the huge success of Midwinter Revels, Green Matthews return with their brand-new show, Midsummer Revels. Featuring traditional English folk songs, original material and toe-tapping dance tunes, Midsummer Revels is a joyful, feel-good celebration of sunny days, blue skies and green fields. Songs of land and sea, town and country are brought vividly to life on a rich array of instruments including English border bagpipes, mandocello and shawm all delivered with Green Matthews trademark wit and humour. You guys are awesome! Bill Barclay, Director of Music at Shakespeare's Globe

Ruby is 79. Frank is 58. They met on never-2-late.com, an internet dating site for senior singles and quickly became lovers. Only Becca, Ruby's granddaughter, knows of their romance - until now. When Ruby breaks the news to her adult children, family panic is unleashed. Is this another case of romance fraud, the early stages of dementia, even psychosis or can it possibly be true love Produced by Charmed Life, this is a drama of our times. By turns witty, poignant and thought-provoking, never-2-late.com is a roller-coaster of a play that challenges our social attitudes to love in later life.

Arthur Coates & Kerran Cotterell are a powerhouse folk duo blending Scottish fiddle fire and English guitar gravitas with driving foot percussion and soulful vocal harmonies. Their mix of groove, wit, and inventive arrangements bridges tradition with modern edge - music that smoulders, sparks, and occasionally catches fire.

Described as ingenious and compelling by The Times, Orchestra of Samples is a unique musical journey without borders by ethno-sampling mavericks Addictive TV, bringing together musicians and instruments from around the world. For two decades, Addictive TV have built a vast archive, filming hundreds of musicians improvising worldwide, from India to Senegal, Kazakhstan to Colombia, sampling them all to create new music of extraordinary fusions. Connecting cultures through music, the performance showcases a huge variety of instruments, many traditional, some rare and others newly-invented. As well as performing on Orchestra of Samples, clarinettist Frantiek Holík, aka Time Fracture, will also present new electro-acoustic work with a jazz twist, playing his EWI (Electronic Wind Instrument) alongside moving images from Bill Jackson, the award-wining artist known for his haunting emotive films and photography

Two of the most recognised musicians on the British folk scene today, combine their considerable talents to provide a beautiful and warm evening of the highest calibre music; the perfect antidote to the materialism of the festive season. With their understated brilliance, the duo invite you into their captivating world of English carols, wassails and other historical traditions, festive songs and tunes from the British Isles and far beyond. Concerts include original music and selected covers, and a host of instruments are played - fiddle, melodeon, percussion, recorders and stomp box - creating a richly textured sound. By sharing insights into their own family traditions, the duo provide inspiration for a simpler and wholesome Christmas - one where tradition, family, ritual and celebration are the beating heart. Multi award-winning and hugely influential folk musicians Jackie Oates and John Spiers bring their breadth of experience to this finely matched duo. Jackie (two-time BBC Radio 2 Folk Award winner and five-time nominee) is an exquisite singer, expressive fiddler and composer with a string of critically acclaimed albums and reputation as one of our most gifted interpreters of traditional song. John (Bellowhead, Spiers & Boden) is a leading squeezebox player and composer who mixes infectious dance tunes with incredibly moving and sensitive slow airs. John expertly blends traditional squeezebox styles with contemporary dance music to create an infectious acoustic groove. If youre seeking music that beautifully honours the traditions of this season, look no furtherthey carry these cherished traditions with inspiring grace. Klofmag They left the gaudy, commercialised crass-ness at home. Theirs is a Christmas for all Bristol 24/7 Two artists at the peak of their unadulterated skills, and all the better for that. At The Barrier

Dive into summer with Mat Joness sparkling one-man performance of Kenneth Grahames classic The Wind in the Willows. Mats sensational single-handed storytelling makes the original 1908 text leap from the book to the stage, bringing to life the timeless characters of Mole, Ratty and Badger as they follow the irrepressible Toad on his hapless misadventures. Indulge in the tale afresh, straight from the authors own words, as youve never heard it before! This performance will be staged outdoors in the summer sun, the bar will be open for refreshments and you're welcome to bring blankets or chairs but please be considerate to other visitors in their placement. In the case of severe weather the performance may be moved inside.

A farce for all the family! Join the lovable Mr. Pickwick and his eccentric band of companions as they bumble their way on a rollicking journey through confusing courtships, courtroom shenanigans, questionable duels, and carriage rides gone terribly wrong. Expect fast-paced wit, multi-rolling mayhem, with mischief aplenty from a cast of larger-than-life characters in this new and hilarious adaptation of Dickens raucous classic. Dickens has never been this delightfully unpredictable! Pack your picnic, secure your seat and prepare for an uproarious adventure with The Pickwick Societywhere the only certainty is a thoroughly good time will be had by all! What 3 Words Location -///fields.interacts.takes

Village Voices invite you to an enchanting evening of song and poetry celebrating summer and the natural world. The programme features beautiful arrangements from Spell Songsinspired by The Lost Words and The Lost Spells by Robert Macfarlane and Jackie Morrisalongside new pieces that capture the spirit and warmth of the season. 7:30pm start (doors open 6:30pm) Arrive early to enjoy picnics on the grassplease bring chairs or rugs, as the first half of the performance will take place outdoors.

Long ago, a magical ring was forged from shimmering Rhinegold It was beautiful, powerfuland just a little bit dangerous! When the ring falls into the wrong hands, an epic adventure begins. Join brave heroes, mischievous dwarves, mighty gods, and even a dragon or two on a thrilling journey full of surprises. Will courage and kindness win the day, or will the ring's power cause trouble for everyone There may or may not be a certain other famous ring involved well let you decide! A fun-filled outdoor theatre show for the whole family. Bring your blankets, your imagination, and get ready for an unforgettable adventure!

Join pianist Orlando Grant and tenor Marcello Palazzo for an evening of Romantic masterworks, celebrating the expressive depth and lyric beauty of the German repertoire. The programme features Robert Schumann's powerful Piano Sonata No.1 in F sharp minor, Op.11, alongside a selection of songs from his much-loved Dichterliebe. The concert also includes highlights from Franz Schubert's evocative Winterreise song cycle, exploring themes of love, longing, and solitude. Combining virtuosic piano performance with rich, expressive vocals, this promises to be an intimate and moving musical experience.

Blending heartfelt tributes, witty songwriting, and unexpected musical moments, the trio brings a fresh, engaging sound to the stage. With Annie Lancaster's rich keyboard arrangements and harmonies, Sophie Taylor's dynamic cajón and percussion, and Roy's distinctive songwriting, these songs have found new life in a powerful and expressive collaboration. Along the way, Roy shares the stories and inspirations behind the musiccreating a warm, relaxed atmosphere with plenty of opportunities to sing along.