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Canterbury Festival is a two week extravaganza of the arts returning in 2021 from 16 - 30 October. Experience music, performance, talks, family events, science and more in the heart of Kent. POET OF THE YEAR COMPETITION 2021 We are delighted to launch our 15 th Poet of the Year Competition on 1 March! Managed by the Festival Friends, the competition has grown from small beginnings in 2007 and now attracts entries locally, nationally and internationally; Our Poet of the Year 2020 was local poet Charlotte Cornell, and in 2019 it was Mara Adamitz Scrupe from

Philadelphia, USA.

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Join our mailing list and keep up to date! To hear all about the latest Canterbury Festival news, including programme announcements, opportunities, offers and more, join our mailing list below. CONTACT - CANTERBURY FESTIVAL If for any reason you need to contact a member of the Festival team, please email them directly or contact info@canterburyfestival.co.uk POET OF THE YEAR COMPETITION 2020 Canterbury Festival’s Poet of the Year Competition 2020 launches on 2 March. Now a truly international competition, entries are received from near and far, with energetic poets from all over the world

sharing their work.

TAKE PART IN OUR 2021 VISUAL ARTS PROGRAMME Each year we invite Canterbury and East Kent-based artists to submit events for the Canterbury Festival Visual Arts programme. This year’s Festival will take place from 16 – 30 October and artists working in all mediums are invited to take part to celebrate the arts

in East Kent.

THE BIG EAT

The Big Eat Out encourages Festival goers to sample restaurants across the city. Whether you are looking for a quick meal before or after a Festival show, or you are looking to try restaurants you have never dined in before, it is time to celebrate the varied and delicious foods that the city’s restaurants have to offer. BECOME A FESTIVAL FRIEND The Festival Friends have contributed enormously to the Festival's success. Find out more about the benefits of becoming a Friend today. YOUNG MUSICIANS' BURSARY COMPETITION 2020 Applications are now open for the Young Musicians' Bursary Competition 2020. Supported by the Canterbury Festival Foundation, the competition is an opportunity for talented young musicians and vocalists to develop their practice, perform as part of the Festival programme and compete for an annual bursary of up to £2000 to be used for artistic

development.

YOUNG MUSICIANS' BURSARY AWARD WINNER SIENA BARR Winner of the 2019 Young Musicians' Bursary Award Siena Barr discusses her experiences following the competition and her plans for the

future.

CANTERBURY FESTIVAL

Canterbury Festival is a two week extravaganza of the arts returning in 2021 from 16 - 30 October. Experience music, performance, talks, family events, science and more in the heart of Kent. POET OF THE YEAR COMPETITION 2021 We are delighted to launch our 15 th Poet of the Year Competition on 1 March! Managed by the Festival Friends, the competition has grown from small beginnings in 2007 and now attracts entries locally, nationally and internationally; Our Poet of the Year 2020 was local poet Charlotte Cornell, and in 2019 it was Mara Adamitz Scrupe from

Philadelphia, USA.

EVENTS ARCHIVE

Join our mailing list and keep up to date! To hear all about the latest Canterbury Festival news, including programme announcements, opportunities, offers and more, join our mailing list below. CONTACT - CANTERBURY FESTIVAL If for any reason you need to contact a member of the Festival team, please email them directly or contact info@canterburyfestival.co.uk POET OF THE YEAR COMPETITION 2020 Canterbury Festival’s Poet of the Year Competition 2020 launches on 2 March. Now a truly international competition, entries are received from near and far, with energetic poets from all over the world

sharing their work.

TAKE PART IN OUR 2021 VISUAL ARTS PROGRAMME Each year we invite Canterbury and East Kent-based artists to submit events for the Canterbury Festival Visual Arts programme. This year’s Festival will take place from 16 – 30 October and artists working in all mediums are invited to take part to celebrate the arts

in East Kent.

THE BIG EAT

The Big Eat Out encourages Festival goers to sample restaurants across the city. Whether you are looking for a quick meal before or after a Festival show, or you are looking to try restaurants you have never dined in before, it is time to celebrate the varied and delicious foods that the city’s restaurants have to offer. BECOME A FESTIVAL FRIEND The Festival Friends have contributed enormously to the Festival's success. Find out more about the benefits of becoming a Friend today. YOUNG MUSICIANS' BURSARY COMPETITION 2020 Applications are now open for the Young Musicians' Bursary Competition 2020. Supported by the Canterbury Festival Foundation, the competition is an opportunity for talented young musicians and vocalists to develop their practice, perform as part of the Festival programme and compete for an annual bursary of up to £2000 to be used for artistic

development.

YOUNG MUSICIANS' BURSARY AWARD WINNER SIENA BARR Winner of the 2019 Young Musicians' Bursary Award Siena Barr discusses her experiences following the competition and her plans for the

future.

NEWS - CANTERBURY FESTIVAL Keep up to date with the latest Festival news and announcements. Don't forget to like and follow us @canterburyfestival on Facebook, Twitter

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THE BIG EAT

The Big Eat Out encourages Festival goers to sample restaurants across the city. Whether you are looking for a quick meal before or after a Festival show, or you are looking to try restaurants you have never dined in before, it is time to celebrate the varied and delicious foods that the city’s restaurants have to offer.

FESTIVAL BROCHURE

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MEET THE TEAM

‘The thing I appreciate most about the Festival is that tangible difference it brings to the city; it builds civic pride and community. People can say ‘we’re part of a city where exciting things happen’ and they have the opportunity to be exposed to all kinds of different people who come to Canterbury for the Festival.’ COMPOSERS' COMPETITION Composers are invited to re-imagine an existing choral or instrumental work for saxophone, choir and organ, bringing a fresh perspective on our rich choral heritage to a new generation of listeners.

VICE PRESIDENTS

Vice Presidents are private patrons and benefactors who wish to have a closer relationship with the Festival. They receive exclusive privileges and invitations throughout the year and enjoy hospitality and complimentary tickets during the Festival. UNDER 18S POETRY COMPETITION 2020 Our annual county-wide search for tomorrow’s famous poets has begun – submit your entry for the under 18s poetry competition 2020 today. Each year Canterbury Festival runs a poetry competition which is open to Kent-based children and young people aged 5-18. KD JAZZ AND DANCE ORCHESTRA Canterbury favourites the KD Jazz and Dance Orchestra return for a glorious summer evening of music. With Peter cook and Ginger Bennet, a rocking rhythm section and a four-horn front line, KD Jazz are guaranteed to get you in the Festival spirit with a set covering everything from Sinatra to Stevie Wonder. FUNDERS PARTNER AND PRINCIPAL SPONSOR MEDIA PARTNERS Canterbury Christ Church Festival Concert Alda Dizdari Violin Tom Blach Piano Alda Dizdari is an inspiring individual and an incredible

violinist.

OCTOBER FESTIVAL 2012 Sponsors Festival Box Office: 01227 378188 | www.canterburyfestival.co.uk Contents Classical Music 02 World Music 10 Festival Club 13 Theatre & Dance 17 Comedy 26 Literature 27 Talks 28 Science 30 Family 32 Festival Fringe 34

CANTERBURY FESTIVAL

Canterbury Festival is a two week extravaganza of the arts returning in 2021 from 16 - 30 October. Experience music, performance, talks, family events, science and more in the heart of Kent. POET OF THE YEAR COMPETITION 2021 The winner, announced at the Awards, will become the Poet of the Year 2021 and receive a prize of £200. Second place receives £100 and third place £50. At the Awards Evening there are two more prizes; the Best-Read Poem receives a bottle of sparkling wine, and the People’s Choice- as chosen by the audience from the anthology – receives

EVENTS ARCHIVE

Join our mailing list and keep up to date! To hear all about the latest Canterbury Festival news, including programme announcements, opportunities, offers and more, join our mailing list below. CONTACT - CANTERBURY FESTIVAL Email: Boxoffice@canterburyfestival.co.uk. Festival House, 8 Orange Street, Canterbury, Kent CT1 2JA. The Box Office is currently open for phone or online bookings only. Our opening hours for phone bookings and enquiries are 11am – 4pm, Monday – Friday. Keep up to date by following and liking Canterbury Festival on Facebook, Twitter and POET OF THE YEAR COMPETITION 2020 Canterbury Festival’s Poet of the Year Competition 2020 launches on 2 March. Now a truly international competition, entries are received from near and far, with energetic poets from all over the world sharing their work. In 2019 we had our first international winner from Philadelphia. Poems can be on any subject and in any form but no more TAKE PART IN OUR 2021 VISUAL ARTS PROGRAMME Take part in our 2021 Visual Arts programme. Each year we invite Canterbury and East Kent-based artists to submit events for the Canterbury Festival Visual Arts programme. This year’s Festival will take place from 16 – 30 October and artists working in all mediums are invited to take part to celebrate the arts in East Kent.

THE BIG EAT

The Big Eat Out encourages Festival goers to sample restaurants across the city. Whether you are looking for a quick meal before or after a Festival show, or you are looking to try restaurants you have never dined in before, it is time to celebrate the varied and delicious foods that the city’s restaurants have to offer.

FESTIVAL BROCHURE

Festival Brochure. Click the year below to view our current and past brochures and to find out what events have come to Canterbury Festival

over the years .

YOUNG MUSICIANS' BURSARY COMPETITION 2020 Applications are now open for the Young Musicians' Bursary Competition 2020. Supported by the Canterbury Festival Foundation, the competition is an opportunity for talented young musicians and vocalists to develop their practice, perform as part of the Festival programme and compete for an annual bursary of up to £2000 to be used for artistic

development.

I HAVE WATCHED HER, POLISHED AND QUICK,/ SLIP A JOKE The Gift of Mrs Ann Thwaytes, 1839 leaves the reader with so much to chew on concerning the human condition and does so with a combination of subtle innuendo and

CANTERBURY FESTIVAL

Canterbury Festival is a two week extravaganza of the arts returning in 2021 from 16 - 30 October. Experience music, performance, talks, family events, science and more in the heart of Kent. POET OF THE YEAR COMPETITION 2021 The winner, announced at the Awards, will become the Poet of the Year 2021 and receive a prize of £200. Second place receives £100 and third place £50. At the Awards Evening there are two more prizes; the Best-Read Poem receives a bottle of sparkling wine, and the People’s Choice- as chosen by the audience from the anthology – receives

EVENTS ARCHIVE

Join our mailing list and keep up to date! To hear all about the latest Canterbury Festival news, including programme announcements, opportunities, offers and more, join our mailing list below. CONTACT - CANTERBURY FESTIVAL Email: Boxoffice@canterburyfestival.co.uk. Festival House, 8 Orange Street, Canterbury, Kent CT1 2JA. The Box Office is currently open for phone or online bookings only. Our opening hours for phone bookings and enquiries are 11am – 4pm, Monday – Friday. Keep up to date by following and liking Canterbury Festival on Facebook, Twitter and POET OF THE YEAR COMPETITION 2020 Canterbury Festival’s Poet of the Year Competition 2020 launches on 2 March. Now a truly international competition, entries are received from near and far, with energetic poets from all over the world sharing their work. In 2019 we had our first international winner from Philadelphia. Poems can be on any subject and in any form but no more TAKE PART IN OUR 2021 VISUAL ARTS PROGRAMME Take part in our 2021 Visual Arts programme. Each year we invite Canterbury and East Kent-based artists to submit events for the Canterbury Festival Visual Arts programme. This year’s Festival will take place from 16 – 30 October and artists working in all mediums are invited to take part to celebrate the arts in East Kent.

THE BIG EAT

The Big Eat Out encourages Festival goers to sample restaurants across the city. Whether you are looking for a quick meal before or after a Festival show, or you are looking to try restaurants you have never dined in before, it is time to celebrate the varied and delicious foods that the city’s restaurants have to offer.

FESTIVAL BROCHURE

Festival Brochure. Click the year below to view our current and past brochures and to find out what events have come to Canterbury Festival

over the years .

YOUNG MUSICIANS' BURSARY COMPETITION 2020 Applications are now open for the Young Musicians' Bursary Competition 2020. Supported by the Canterbury Festival Foundation, the competition is an opportunity for talented young musicians and vocalists to develop their practice, perform as part of the Festival programme and compete for an annual bursary of up to £2000 to be used for artistic

development.

I HAVE WATCHED HER, POLISHED AND QUICK,/ SLIP A JOKE The Gift of Mrs Ann Thwaytes, 1839 leaves the reader with so much to chew on concerning the human condition and does so with a combination of subtle innuendo and NEWS - CANTERBURY FESTIVAL Kent College celebrates three-years as Headline Sponsor of Canterbury Festival. Canterbury Festival 2020 succeeded against the odds, delivering over 50 socially distanced events over two weeks from 17

– 31. Read more.

VENUES ARCHIVE

Canterbury Cathedral. The Cathedral is one of the most visited places in the country. Both a holy place and part of a World Heritage Site, its unique atmosphere adds to the enjoyment of Canterbury Festival’s concerts, seating 1100. CATHEDRAL HOUSE, 11 THE PRECINCTS, CANTERBURY

CT1

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Participate. Canterbury Festival have been delivering participatory arts for over twenty years and is dedicated to reaching new audiences, providing opportunities for learning and making sure everyone can be a part of the biggest Arts Festival in the region.

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Box Office: 01227 457568 | canterburyfestival.co.uk SPONSORS Contents Guidance & Appeal 2 Music 3-8 Performance 10-12 Talks 14-16 Science 18-19 Family Friendly 20 COMPOSERS' COMPETITION Composers are invited to re-imagine an existing choral or instrumental work for saxophone, choir and organ, bringing a fresh perspective on our rich choral heritage to a new generation of listeners. Four of these works will selected, performed and recorded live at Canterbury Cathedral as part of Canterbury Festival 2022.

VICE PRESIDENTS

Vice Presidents are private patrons and benefactors who wish to have a closer relationship with the Festival. They receive exclusive privileges and invitations throughout the year and enjoy hospitality and complimentary tickets during the Festival. BECOME A FESTIVAL FRIEND Discounts for on-line events. You can become a Friend for as little as �25 per year for a single membership, £35 for a couple, and £40 for a family. For specific events single Friends receive two discounted tickets, couples receive four and families receive six. If purchasing online, please login/register and then add the membership to your FINDING AN INSTRUMENTAL TEACHER Finding an instrumental teacher. Learning your first instrument can be a minefield without the right help and some direction. Pianist and 2020 Young Musicians’ Bursary Winner Jessica Yuen, shares her thoughts on how to get the most from your lessons and what to look for in a teacher. You have chosen your instrument; it is sitting in your

CANTERBURY FESTIVAL

Poet of the Year Competition 2021. Terms and Conditions. Entry is open to all adults over the age of 18 years on 7 October 2021. National and International entries are welcome.

CANTERBURY FESTIVAL

Canterbury Festival is a two week extravaganza of the arts returning in 2021 from 16 - 30 October. Experience music, performance, talks, family events, science and more in the heart of Kent. POET OF THE YEAR COMPETITION 2021 The winner, announced at the Awards, will become the Poet of the Year 2021 and receive a prize of £200. Second place receives £100 and third place £50. At the Awards Evening there are two more prizes; the Best-Read Poem receives a bottle of sparkling wine, and the People’s Choice- as chosen by the audience from the anthology – receives

EVENTS ARCHIVE

Join our mailing list and keep up to date! To hear all about the latest Canterbury Festival news, including programme announcements, opportunities, offers and more, join our mailing list below. CONTACT - CANTERBURY FESTIVAL Email: Boxoffice@canterburyfestival.co.uk. Festival House, 8 Orange Street, Canterbury, Kent CT1 2JA. The Box Office is currently open for phone or online bookings only. Our opening hours for phone bookings and enquiries are 11am – 4pm, Monday – Friday. Keep up to date by following and liking Canterbury Festival on Facebook, Twitter and POET OF THE YEAR COMPETITION 2020 Canterbury Festival’s Poet of the Year Competition 2020 launches on 2 March. Now a truly international competition, entries are received from near and far, with energetic poets from all over the world sharing their work. In 2019 we had our first international winner from Philadelphia. Poems can be on any subject and in any form but no more TAKE PART IN OUR 2021 VISUAL ARTS PROGRAMME Take part in our 2021 Visual Arts programme. Each year we invite Canterbury and East Kent-based artists to submit events for the Canterbury Festival Visual Arts programme. This year’s Festival will take place from 16 – 30 October and artists working in all mediums are invited to take part to celebrate the arts in East Kent.

THE BIG EAT

The Big Eat Out encourages Festival goers to sample restaurants across the city. Whether you are looking for a quick meal before or after a Festival show, or you are looking to try restaurants you have never dined in before, it is time to celebrate the varied and delicious foods that the city’s restaurants have to offer. YOUNG MUSICIANS' BURSARY COMPETITION 2020 Applications are now open for the Young Musicians' Bursary Competition 2020. Supported by the Canterbury Festival Foundation, the competition is an opportunity for talented young musicians and vocalists to develop their practice, perform as part of the Festival programme and compete for an annual bursary of up to £2000 to be used for artistic

development.

FESTIVAL BROCHURE

Festival Brochure. Click the year below to view our current and past brochures and to find out what events have come to Canterbury Festival

over the years .

YOUNG MUSICIANS' BURSARY AWARD WINNER SIENA BARR Canterbury Festival’s annual Young Musicians’ Bursary Award has launched some of Kent’s finest young musicians, supporting them in their music development. Our 2019 prize was awarded to Siena Barr, an incredibly talented clarinetist who performed pieces by Mozart and Bernstein in front of a Festival audience. Since then Siena has been

CANTERBURY FESTIVAL

Canterbury Festival is a two week extravaganza of the arts returning in 2021 from 16 - 30 October. Experience music, performance, talks, family events, science and more in the heart of Kent. POET OF THE YEAR COMPETITION 2021 The winner, announced at the Awards, will become the Poet of the Year 2021 and receive a prize of £200. Second place receives £100 and third place £50. At the Awards Evening there are two more prizes; the Best-Read Poem receives a bottle of sparkling wine, and the People’s Choice- as chosen by the audience from the anthology – receives

EVENTS ARCHIVE

Join our mailing list and keep up to date! To hear all about the latest Canterbury Festival news, including programme announcements, opportunities, offers and more, join our mailing list below. CONTACT - CANTERBURY FESTIVAL Email: Boxoffice@canterburyfestival.co.uk. Festival House, 8 Orange Street, Canterbury, Kent CT1 2JA. The Box Office is currently open for phone or online bookings only. Our opening hours for phone bookings and enquiries are 11am – 4pm, Monday – Friday. Keep up to date by following and liking Canterbury Festival on Facebook, Twitter and POET OF THE YEAR COMPETITION 2020 Canterbury Festival’s Poet of the Year Competition 2020 launches on 2 March. Now a truly international competition, entries are received from near and far, with energetic poets from all over the world sharing their work. In 2019 we had our first international winner from Philadelphia. Poems can be on any subject and in any form but no more TAKE PART IN OUR 2021 VISUAL ARTS PROGRAMME Take part in our 2021 Visual Arts programme. Each year we invite Canterbury and East Kent-based artists to submit events for the Canterbury Festival Visual Arts programme. This year’s Festival will take place from 16 – 30 October and artists working in all mediums are invited to take part to celebrate the arts in East Kent.

THE BIG EAT

The Big Eat Out encourages Festival goers to sample restaurants across the city. Whether you are looking for a quick meal before or after a Festival show, or you are looking to try restaurants you have never dined in before, it is time to celebrate the varied and delicious foods that the city’s restaurants have to offer. YOUNG MUSICIANS' BURSARY COMPETITION 2020 Applications are now open for the Young Musicians' Bursary Competition 2020. Supported by the Canterbury Festival Foundation, the competition is an opportunity for talented young musicians and vocalists to develop their practice, perform as part of the Festival programme and compete for an annual bursary of up to £2000 to be used for artistic

development.

FESTIVAL BROCHURE

Festival Brochure. Click the year below to view our current and past brochures and to find out what events have come to Canterbury Festival

over the years .

YOUNG MUSICIANS' BURSARY AWARD WINNER SIENA BARR Canterbury Festival’s annual Young Musicians’ Bursary Award has launched some of Kent’s finest young musicians, supporting them in their music development. Our 2019 prize was awarded to Siena Barr, an incredibly talented clarinetist who performed pieces by Mozart and Bernstein in front of a Festival audience. Since then Siena has been NEWS - CANTERBURY FESTIVAL Kent College celebrates three-years as Headline Sponsor of Canterbury Festival. Canterbury Festival 2020 succeeded against the odds, delivering over 50 socially distanced events over two weeks from 17

– 31. Read more.

VENUES ARCHIVE

Canterbury Cathedral. The Cathedral is one of the most visited places in the country. Both a holy place and part of a World Heritage Site, its unique atmosphere adds to the enjoyment of Canterbury Festival’s concerts, seating 1100. CATHEDRAL HOUSE, 11 THE PRECINCTS, CANTERBURY

CT1

PARTICIPATE

Participate. Canterbury Festival have been delivering participatory arts for over twenty years and is dedicated to reaching new audiences, providing opportunities for learning and making sure everyone can be a part of the biggest Arts Festival in the region. COMPOSERS' COMPETITION Composers are invited to re-imagine an existing choral or instrumental work for saxophone, choir and organ, bringing a fresh perspective on our rich choral heritage to a new generation of listeners. Four of these works will selected, performed and recorded live at Canterbury Cathedral as part of Canterbury Festival 2022.

VICE PRESIDENTS

Vice Presidents are private patrons and benefactors who wish to have a closer relationship with the Festival. They receive exclusive privileges and invitations throughout the year and enjoy hospitality and complimentary tickets during the Festival.

MEET THE TEAM

‘I’m very happy to devote my time and to be enthusiastic about the Festival because of everything that people get out of it. I think if you asked all the volunteers, they will all say what they get out of it, which is fun, comradery and the feeling that you’re doing some

good.’

BECOME A FESTIVAL FRIEND Discounts for on-line events. You can become a Friend for as little as �25 per year for a single membership, £35 for a couple, and £40 for a family. For specific events single Friends receive two discounted tickets, couples receive four and families receive six. If purchasing online, please login/register and then add the membership to your MOZART TO MOTOWN VIA GETZ Mozart to Motown builds upon one of our previous concerts, Bach to Bowie, which proved highly successful. We are delighted that Polly Gibbons can join us, together with superb saxophonist Paul Booth, hence via Getz, as Paul will perform ‘Her’ from the iconic Focus Album by Stan Getz. The programme will include some popular and lesser

known

KD JAZZ AND DANCE ORCHESTRA Canterbury favourites the KD Jazz and Dance Orchestra return for a glorious summer evening of music. With Peter cook and Ginger Bennet, a rocking rhythm section and a four-horn front line, KD Jazz are guaranteed to get you in the Festival spirit with a set covering everything from Sinatra to Stevie Wonder.

CANTERBURY FESTIVAL

Poet of the Year Competition 2021. Terms and Conditions. Entry is open to all adults over the age of 18 years on 7 October 2021. National and International entries are welcome. This site uses cookies to provide you with a great user experience. By using this website, you agree to our use of cookies.×

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