Stroud Arts Festival is celebrating 78 years of supporting the arts in the Stroud district, with a packed schedule of events this autumn 2024.
Bringing a line-up of world-class entertainment to the town while celebrating local talent, Stroud Arts Festival kicks off on Saturday 19 October 2024 at Lansdown Hall and Gallery, with classic storytelling to thrill you and chill you as the nights draw in...
Kicking off the weekend is Mark Stratford's award-winning solo production of The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde, followed by The Phantom of the Opera on Sunday 20 October 2024 — a silent horror movie with compelling live accompaniment by popular harpist Elizabeth-Jane Baldry.
On Thursday 24 October 2024, the festival welcomes The Carducci String Quartet and The Dave Ayre Trio to The Sub Rooms for a unique evening combining music and words, when they join with local writer Anthony Burton to bring you Re-Connected — a specially conceived blend of musical styles and poetry.
Transporting you to a simpler and more romantic time, check out the superbly talented trio ZAREK in the acoustic setting of Stroud’s St. Laurence Church when they play a selection of baroque pieces from Bach and Buxtehude on period instruments — as they would have been heard by audiences of that era.
Closing the festival on Sunday 27 October 2024, Stroud’s famous Sub Rooms will host two afternoon Relaxed Opera Performances in its inclusive show, created for the festival. These are followed by the season finale, An Evening at the Opera – a recital from world-class singers Abigail Sudbury, Alistair Sutherland and Naomi Kilby, and an ensemble of musicians led by artistic director, Dave Ayre.
While adult ticket prices vary per event, under 18s tickets are set at £5.
For more information or to book tickets, visit stroudartsfestival.org/events.
