Join us at the beautiful St John’s Church for an evening of myth, poetry, and conversation. Sherlock & Pages is delighted to host acclaimed poet and theologian Malcolm Guite to celebrate the release of The Coming of Arthur, the eagerly anticipated second volume of his best selling Merlin's Isle: An Arthuriad series. Guite will be […]
Why do stories of ghosts, witches and shapes in the night continue to haunt our imaginations? What is it about those ancient landscapes, ruined churches, mist-shrouded moors and lonely country lanes which so frequently feature in folk horror tales? In this talk, Professor Marisa Linton uncovers the strange and compelling history of folk horror in […]
It’s been twenty-five years since Trigger Happy TV burst onto our screens, transforming the hidden camera format with its surreal universe of characters and unforgettable pranks. Now, to celebrate a quarter-century of chaos, Dom Joly is bringing his most iconic characters and sketches to the stage in the Trigger Happy TV – Live! 25th-anniversary tour. […]
Blur’s iconic drummer, Dave Rowntree will be talking about his new book: No one you know in the intimate setting of Rook Lane Chapel on Saturday 21st November. There will also be a book signing after the event. No One You Know: Dave Rowntree’ s Early Blur Photos” is edited by journalist/author/broadcaster Miranda Sawyer. The 200+ […]
Join one of Britain’s leading nature writers and broadcasters, Stephen Moss, for an evening of engaging conversation and good food at Heal Somerset. A lifelong naturalist, Stephen is one of Britain's best-known broadcasters and wildlife writers. With a career spanning more than four decades, he has dedicated his life to helping people discover, understand and […]
“My mission is to get people outside and experience the wonder of the natural world. Immersing yourself in nature is an effective antidote to the anxieties of modern life” – HAMZA YASSIN Join wildlife cameraman and presenter Hamza Yassin on a new adventure as he takes to the stage for his first nationwide theatre tour “My […]
An intimate evening of songs, stories and silliness in the company of Nik Kershaw. Nik Kershaw exploded onto the UK pop scene in 1984. A string of global hit singles including ‘Wouldn’t it Be Good’, ‘The Riddle’ and ‘I Won’t Let the Sun Go Down on Me’ saw him languish for 62 weeks on the […]
He’s the singer/songwriter who wrote the tunes for the Britpop generation. Simon Fowler, frontman for Ocean Colour Scene, penned The Riverboat Song, The Circle, The Day We Caught The Train, Moseley Shoals and many, many more. Lining up alongside Oasis at Knebworth, he took his band from Birmingham to the height of 1990s fame. Writing […]
Join host of the Great British Sewing Bee Patrick Grant as he takes you behind the scenes of the Sewing Bee workroom, through Saville Row and on a journey to understanding what it means to craft and be creative in today’s world. With no shortage of stories from his time on telly, Patrick shares some […]
The singer who fronted Kasabian through their biggest triumphs from 1997 to 2020 is hitting the road. With eleven platinum records and five consecutive UK number one albums, Meighan is a generational frontman headlining festivals, storming the charts, and commanding headlines across a defining era of British music. Following the release of a blistering new […]
Big Country founder and guitarist, Bruce Watson, dominated the charts in the 1980s and has never looked back. Alongside singer Stuart Adamson, Watson and co enjoyed hits on both sides of the Atlantic, and became one of the biggest bands of the 1980s. Their debut album, The Crossing, went platinum, the follow-up, Steeltown, went to […]
It’s been 20 years since Lee Mead’s ground-breaking victory on the BBC series Any Dream Will Do. After dazzling Lord Andrew Lloyd Webber and securing an 18- month deal to star in the West End revival of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat, Lee has swept all before him. From Wicked to Legally Blonde, from […]
