Totnes Festival 2012

“An arts forum for the creative community of Totnes”

19 August - 2 September 2012

Totnes Festival 2012 Introduction

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Totnes Festival 2012Sunday 19 August - Sunday 2 September

“Welcome to another Totnes Festival, now in its 7th year. I think you willagree that this years programme contains a wide range of activities andincludes, for the first time, a street market and funfair. Once again, theschedule of events reflects the rich culture and diversity of talent in andaround the town. The committee are grateful to the individuals, groups andbusinesses who have invested in this year’s events so that it will be avibrant experience for all who come along to enjoy the talent on offer.

Special thanks go to Sue and Walter King whose generous sponsorship hasenabled us to produce and distribute this ‘new look’ programme.Be part of the experience, it’s your festival, so make sure that you join inand enjoy it.”

Judy Westacott MBE, Festival Chairman

The Totnes Festival committee would like to thank and acknowledge the sponsorship of the Totnes and District Strategy Group.

This year, you can expect festival radio broadcasts on Soundart, including special features and coverage of Totnes Festival events.

Our vision is for the Festival to focus on the uniqueness of Totnes including the local, regional and beyond. Our core values are to be supporting and to empower

Totnes’s creative communities:

“We welcome contributions from everybody.”

Totnes Festival’s mission is to be an umbrella for varied events, performance and sharing - and this year we have co-ordinated a fortnight of events, organized by the community in different Totnes venues. Please see our Events Diary from pages 14 - 24 for full listings of activities in date order. On page 25 you will find the Venue Directory, listing all the venues, addresses and contact details.

Programme produced by Sarah Gray - [email protected]

Totnes Festival 2012 Introduction


Totnes Festival 2012


TOTNES FESTIVAL FUNFAIRFRIDAY 17TH AUGUST - WEDNESDAY 22ND AUGUST

FROM 2 P.M. DAILYKING EDWARD VI COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Parking Available

GRAND FIREWORK DISPLAY - TUESDAY 21ST AUGUST

FUN, FUN, FUN FOR ALL THE FAMILY

Outdoor Events


STREET MARKETThroughout the centre of town

SUNDAY 19TH AUGUST

STALLS OPEN FROM 10 A.M.

CRAFTS, HOMEMADE PRODUCE, MARKET TRADERSAND MUCH, MUCH MORE

Stalls still Available if any local organisation/business/charity is interested -Contact Ann Raymond - 07704062259

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Becoming a volunteer...We are already thinking about Totnes Festival 2013!

Would you like to get involved in Totnes Festival next year? We have aspirations to develop and improve the festival, year upon year. It is our mission to provide a platform, every summer, for our community to share a wide variety of special events and performances and we welcome contributions from everybody!

Volunteering could be a perfect opportunity to build your skills (and to share a few with others). Perhaps you would like to write press releases, draw maps, design posters, manage emails, practice minute taking, publish updates on social media sites, plan an event, distribute programmes, encourage people to submit an event or to support the general operations of the committee - we would welcome and appreciate your input.

If you would like to bring your passion for our community, its culture and the arts to the Totnes Festival, please register your interest by emailing:

[email protected] T h a n k s !

We have e-mailing lists for volunteers, event organisers and traders.

Interested in sponsoring Totnes Festival 2013?I

If you, as an individual or a business, would like to know more about becoming a sponsor for Totnes Festival next year, please do get in touch with us by emailing

[email protected] and we will meet with you for a pleasant chat.


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TOTNES MUSIC NOW PRESENTS

VOX POPULIMUSIC WORDS VISUALS MOVEMENT SPEECHES

DESIGNED BY

SAM RICHARDS

PERFORMED BY

TOTNES IMPROVISERS ORCHESTRA

& FRIENDS

FRIDAY AUGUST 24TH

AFTERNOON PERFORMANCE

IN AND AROUND ST. MARY’S CHURCH,

HIGH STREET,TOTNES

FROM 2.30 TO 3.30

EVENING PERFORMANCE

IN AND AROUND SOUNDART RADIO

STUDIO,DARTINGTON HALL

FROM 6.00 TO 7.00

Directed by Malcolm Latchem

Sunday 26th August 3pm at St John’s Church, BridgetownTickets: £12 ,£10 concs Children & students FREE

Divertimento, Ashbrook, Newton Road, Totnes, TQ9 5BB 01803 863677, [email protected] Totnes Tourist Information Centre 01803 863168 Tickets also available at the door.

To include Baroque works: Corelli’s Concerto Grosso in F Major Op 6 No 2; Bach’s Fugue in B minor on a theme of Corelli; Bach’s Double Violin Concerto. According to Classic FM’s public vote several years ago, the slow movement of this concerto is the best tune that Bach ever wrote.

ANJALI TRIOAcoustic sounds of Africa and Japan

in a magical meditative setting.

Chai bar and yummy treats

Tickets on the door: £8 / Info and booking: 07947 319921

Adrian FreedmanIwan Kushka

Ravi

Saturday 1st September

2pm and 7:30pmBowden House,Totnes TQ9 7PW

Sunday Serenade Concert By The Pressenda Ensemble

Events Diary: Sunday 19 - Friday 24 August


Allen Saddler - A Tribute | Literature & Music The Royal Seven StarsWritings of Allen Saddler (1923-2011). Music from Totnes Jazz Collective.

Sunday 19 August, 7:30pm-9pm £10 | Tickets available on the door only

Improperly | Comedy Studio LoungeImproperly is a disparate Comedy Improvisation group with a difference! Following sell-out shows at The Exeter Laugh Out Comedy Festival, this rag tag group has been thrown together to create an evening of unlimited possibilities.

Sunday 19 August, 7:30pm-11pm £5 in advance £6 on the door | studioloungetotnes.com

John Walter Quartet with Pianist John Walter, Marcus Vergette on double bass + featured guests | Jazz The Bay Horse InnComposer, tutor and pianist, John composes strong melodies with jazz and world music influences.

Sunday 19 August, 8:30pm-11pm FREE EVENT

Summer Radio Club | For young people Soundart Radio StudioJoin us for a week of audio production, creativity and live broadcasting.Monday 20 - Friday 24 August, 10am-3pm £150 per week (bursaries available) | Contact Soundart Radio to book. Parents are welcome to visit us first.

Land of The Giants | Rock n Roll Dub The Barrel HouseInspired, feel-good rock n roll dub, LOTG are truly on to something!

Sunday 19 August, 8pm-11pm £5 | Tickets available in advance from The Barrel House

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Events Diary: Monday 20 - Wednesday 22 August

Folk and Folklore Night | Folk The Bay Horse InnMusic, singing and storytelling from our regular session players’ annual retrospective.

Monday 20 August, 8:30pm-11pm FREE EVENT

The Beast by ROC Creative | Drama St. Mary’s ChurchA version of Theseus and the Minotaur performed by ROC Creative.

Tuesday 21 August, 11:30am-12:15pm & 1:30pm- 2:15pm FREE EVENT (Donations welcome)

Hamer and Isaacs Gypsy Jazz Quintet | Swing JazzThe Bay Horse InnHot swinging gypsy jazz! Bringing the sounds of Django Reinhardt and the Hot Club de France to Totnes.

Tuesday 21 August, 8:30pm-11pm FREE EVENT

The Wishbones | Music The Barrel HouseUnmissable Folk and bluegrass with a modern twist. these three talented musicians from the new forest, are most definitely on to something.

Wednesday 22 August, 8pm-11pm £3 | Tickets available in advance from The Barrel House

Traditional Singing Special | Folk The Bay Horse InnOur Wednesday regulars and guests – in association with the Roots Britannia Show on Soundart Radio.

Wednesday 22 August, 8:30pm-11pm FREE EVENT

Events Diary: Thursday 23 - Monday 27 August


New Ambient Music by Melvin Banghert | Music Soundart Radio StudioThe premiere of “Space Time Frequency” with composer

Melvin Banghert in interview.

Thursday 23 August, 7:30pm-8:30pm £5 | Tickets available on the door - arrive early

Holly Ebony with Nick Marshall | Live music The Studio LoungeHolly is a singer/songwriter pouring out songs from her beautiful corner of Dartmoor. Inspired by folk, soul and blues, her music tells stories from the wilderness.

Thursday 23 August, 7:30pm-11pm £4 in advance £5 on the door | studioloungetotnes.com

Bert Miller & The Animal Folk | Music The Barrel HouseMusical mayhem with Bert Miller & the Animal folk

Thursday 23 August, 8pm-11pm £7 | Tickets available in advance from The Barrel House

Best of Eli’s Open Sessions (Part 1) | Acoustic Night The Bay Horse InnThe best bits from Eli and friends jamming it up. All welcome.

Thursday 23 August, 8:30pm-11pm FREE EVENT

The Bay Horse Annual Beer and Cider Festival Food, entertainment, and most importantly excellent real-ale

and craft ciders.

Friday 24 - Monday 27 August, 12 noon until closing FREE EVENT

Events Diary: Friday 24 - Saturday 25 August


“Vox Populi” by Sam Richards | New Music St. Mary’s Church (afternoon) Soundart Radio (evening)New composition by Sam Richards. Music, speeches,

soapboxes. Many performers.

Friday 24 August, 2:30pm-3:30pm & 6pm-7pm FREE

Polly Paulusma + Ben Calvert | Live Music The Studio LoungeIn 2003 Polly was catapulted around the world, supporting Bob Dylan, Jamie Cullum, Coldplay and many others. Now she’s back with a new album.

Friday 24 August, 7:30pm-11pm £4 in advance £5 on the door | studioloungetotnes.com

Ruarri Joseph | Music The Barrel HouseFolk rocker Ruarri Joseph returns to The Barrel House

Friday 24 August, 8pm-11pm £7 | Tickets available in advance from The Barrel House

Listening Tales | Family Workshop Soundart Radio StudioA creative radio workshop for families

Saturday 25 August, 11am-2pm £5 adult £3 child | To book email [email protected]

LSC Summer Songwriterfest! | Live Music and Song Yellow Room, Seale HayneLSC SONGWRITERFEST! Part of the LSC Songwriting Summer School. Four extraordinary songwriters on stage in one great gig. Reg Meuross, Charlie Dore, Jonathan Whiskerd, India

Bourne

Saturday 25 August, 7pm-12 midnight £6 / £5 | Tickets available from londonsongcompany.com or call 07832 200980 for more info


Events Diary: Saturday 25 - Sunday 26 August

Lampliter + Special Guests | Live Music The Studio LoungeThe Black Bird Collective presents Devon-based Lampliter a band pitched tentatively between the alt.rock and the alt.folk camps. Plus special guests.

Saturday 25 August, 7:30pm-11pm £4 in advance £5 on the door | studioloungetotnes.com

The Mysterious Kiss in the Eye: The French Avant-Garde in Music and Film | Classical Concert and Film High Cross House French Dadaist/avant-garde film, live piano music, wine and cheese. Performed by Lona Kozik and Elie Fruchter.

Saturday 25 August, 7:30pm-10:30pm £15 booked in advanced only | Online box office: totnesmusicnow.org.

Matthew & Me | Live Music The Barrel HouseIndie pop magic from Totnes favourites Matthew & Me

Saturday 25 August, 8pm-11pm £6 | Tickets available in advance from The Barrel House

Vexations | Live Music and Contemporary Art Soundart RadioLive broadcast of Satie’s experimental 18-hour piano piece.

Sunday 26 August, 8am-2am FREE EVENT | Just turn up or tune in to 102.5fm or soundartradio.org.uk


Events Diary: Sunday 26 - Friday 31 August

Sunday Serenade Concert - The Pressenda Ensemble Directed by Malcolm Latchem | Concert St. John’s Church Pressenda Chamber Ensemble plays Baroque to Tango

Sunday 26 August, 3pm-5pm Tickets £12 /£10 concessions (FREE for children & students) | 01803 863677, [email protected] Totnes Tourist Information Centre 01803 863168 | Tickets also available at the door

Becca Langsford Band + Special Guests | Live Music The Studio LoungeOne of the south west’s most popular groups peddling their own brand of original blues material. One of the best fun nights around.

Sunday 26 August, 7:30pm-11pm £4 in advance £5 on the door | studioloungetotnes.com

Steve Buckley / Mike Outram Quartet with Coach York on drums + Pat Butterley on double bass | Jazz The Bay Horse InnBest of contemporary jazz from 2 master instrumentalists. Alto sax and guitar.

Sunday 26 August, 8:30pm-11pmFREE ENTRY

Summer Radio Club | Workshops for Young People Soundart RadioJoin us for a week of audio production, creativity and live

broadcasting.

Monday 27 - Friday 31 August, 10am-3pm £150 per week (bursaries available) | Contact Soundart Radio for a booking form and more information, Parents are welcome to visit the radio station first.

Events Diary: Wednesday 29 August


Wildwise’s School for Extraordinary Kids | Outdoor activity for Kids Dartington Hall EstateA day of challenges, skills, crafts, foraging, cooking and adventures for kids who love messing about In the woods, dreaming of forest rogues and bandit queens.

Wednesday 29 August, 10am-4pm £30 | please contact our office to make a booking or for further enquiries [email protected] 01803 868269 wildwise.co.uk

The Beast by ROC Creative | Drama St. Mary’s ChurchA version of Theseus and the Minotaur performed by ROC Creative.

Wednesday 29 August, 11:30am-12:15pm & 1:30pm-12:15pm FREE EVENT (Donations welcome)

A Small Wave For Your Form | Poetry Book Launch The Bay Horse InnSusan Taylor’s latest book of poems, published by Oversteps

Books. “Tenderly profound and authentic” - Penelope Shuttle

Wednesday 29 August, 6:30pm-8pm FREE EVENT

Vince Freeman | Singer-Songwriter The Barrel HouseSinger songwriter Vince Freeman returns to The Barrel House. Bringing with him, his own distinct sound that won audiences over on this year BBC show ‘The Voice’

Wednesday 29 August, 8pm-11pm £5 | Tickets available in advance from The Barrel House


Events Diary: Thursday 30 & Friday 31 August

Rebecca Mayes + Special Guests | Live Music The Studio LoungeRebecca is set for certain stardom. Her magical evenings are something of Totnes legend. Along with special guests, this is an evening not to miss.

Thursday 30 August, 7:30pm-11pm £4 in advance £5 on the door | studioloungetotnes.com

Wille & The Bandits | Roots, Rock and Blues The Barrel HouseA distinctive blend of roots, rock and blues…Not to be

missed!

Thursday 30 August, 8pm-11pm £4 | Tickets available in advance from The Barrel House

Mr Wolf’s Big Night Out | Evening of performances The Dartmouth InnA friendly selection of tasty music and theatre performances. An evening of entertainment and delight.

Thursday 30 August, 8pm-10pm £3 in advance £4 on the door | Buy tickets from Annie’s Fruit Shop, Ticklemore street

Nightpaddle on the River Dart | Outdoors activity for Families on The River DartOpen canoes, by moonlight! Soak In the atmosphere of stars, firelight and stories. Includes campfire supper, nocturnal wildlife and storyteller ‘Spindle Wayfarer’.

Friday 31 August, 6pm-10pm £35 adults £12 children (12 years and under) | Please contact our office to make a booking or for further enquiries [email protected] 01803 868269 wildwise.co.uk


Events Diary: Friday 31 August & Saturday 1 September

Like a Nightingale with Toothache: the Music and World of Erik Satie | Classical Concert and Film St. John’s ChurchMusic, Dadaist film, writings, two pianos and a toychestra. Performed by Lona Kozik, Elie Fruchter with Sam Richards.

Friday 31 August, 7:30pm-10:30pm | £10 on the door

Arthur Smith + Three Top UK Club Comedians | Big Name Comedy The Civic HallArthur Smith is one of the UK’s best known comedians and is joined by three top UK club comics for a hilarious night out.

Friday 31 August, 7:30pm-11:30pm £15 in advance£20 on the door | studioloungetotnes.com

Phantom Limb | Country Soul The Barrel HousePhantom Limb returns to Totnes for another unforgettable night…Friday 31 August, 8pm-11pm£8.50 in advance £9 on the door | Tickets available in advance from The Barrel House

Family Bushcraft | Outdoor activity for Families Dartington Hall EstateBrilliant for all ages, this Is an Invigorating day to experience the outdoor skills that make days In nature much more fun! Includes fire making and shelter building.

Saturday 1 September, 10am-4pm £45 1 adult, £65 2 adults - up to three kids come free | please contact our office to make a booking or for further enquiries [email protected] 01803 868269 wildwise.co.uk


Events Diary: Saturday 1 September

BiTeSiZe-FReNCh | Language Open Day Dartington SpaceFrench language events: Workshop on Provence, Cheese

Tasting, Treasure Hunt.

Saturday 1 September, 10am-5pm from £3 to £20 | Advanced booking strongly recommended 01803 864242 allianceexeter.co.uk [email protected]

Introduction to Radio | Workshop Soundart Radio StudioFind out more about community radio, and go live on air!

Saturday 1 September, 11am-2pm £5 | To book email [email protected]

Anjali Trio | World Music Concert Bowden HouseAcoustic sounds of Africa and Japan in magical meditative

setting.

Saturday 1 September, 2pm-4pm & 7:30pm-9:30pm £8 | on the door | Info and booking: 07947 319921

Mae & The Midnight Fairground + Special Guests | Live Music The Studio LoungeLocal favourite Mae & The Midnight Fairground delivers vibrant circus-esque songs telling vivid stories of wayward characters both human and animal. A captivating evening

awaits.

Saturday 1 September, 7:30pm-11pm £4 in advance £5 on the door | studioloungetotnes.com

Events Diary: Saturday 1 & Sunday 2 September Totnes Festival Venues


Totnes Early Music Society present the Society of Strange and Ancient Instruments performing“The Ministry of Angels”| Music St. Mary’s ChurchTraditional tunes, dances and songs which celebrate angels.

Saturday 1 September, 7:30pm-9:30pm £12 / £5 (young people) | Non members: On the door only, TEMS members: as part of their membership

Rambunctious Social Club - Boisterous Birthday Bash! The Barrel HouseClubbing for the creatively curious. Rambunctious boisterous birthday bash

Saturday 1 September, 8pm-12 midnight£5 | Tickets available in advance from The Barrel House

South West Indies | Rock Acoustic Music The Bay Horse InnExciting live ‘unplugged’ performance from this high energy covers band.

Saturday 1 September, 8:30pm-11pm FREE EVENT

Wilfredo | Comedy The Barrel HouseThe man, the myth, the misunderstanding? Returns to The Barrel House!

Sunday 2 September, 8pm-11pm £5 | Tickets available in advance from The Barrel House

A Laugh, a Song and a Hand Grenade Reloaded with Sam Richards and The Jazzlab | Jazz The Bay Horse InnMusic, song and words for the Big Society Blues

Sunday 2 September, 8:30pm-11pm FREE EVENT | No booking required

Events Diary: Saturday 1 & Sunday 2 September Totnes Festival Venues


Venue DirectoryKING EDWARD VI COMMUNITY COLLEGE, Totnes, TQ9 5JX (01803) 869200 THE BARREL HOUSE, 59 High Street, Totnes, TQ9 5PB (01803) 863000 barrelhousetotnes.co.ukBOWDEN HOUSE, Totnes, Devon TQ9 7PWBAY HORSE INN, 8 Cistern Street, Totnes, TQ9 5SP (01803) 862088 bayhorsetotnes.co.ukCIVIC HALL, High St, Totnes, Devon TQ9 5SFDARTMOUTH INN, 28 Warland, Totnes, Devon TQ9 5EL (01803) 863252HIGH CROSS HOUSE, Dartington Hall,

Totnes, Devon TQ9 6EDTHE ROYAL SEVEN STARS The Plains, Totnes, Devon TQ9 5DD (01803) 862125ST. JOHN’S CHURCH, Bridgetown, Totnes, DevonST. MARY’S CHURCH, High Street, Totnes, DevonSEALE-HAYNE, Newton Abbott, Devon TQ12 6NQ (01626) 325800SOUNDART RADIO, The Gallery, Dartington Hall, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 6EP (01803) 867135 soundartradio.org.ukSTUDIO LOUNGE, The Scope Complex, Wills Road, Totnes, Devon TQ9 5ZN(01803) 862267 studioloungetotnes.comWILDWISE EVENTS, Dartington Space, Totnes, TQ9 6EN (01803) 868269



TOTNES EARLY MUSIC SOCIETYpresents

“The Ministry of Angels”Saturday 1st September 2012, 7.30pmSt Mary’s Church, High Street, Totnes

£12, young people £5 (available on the door only)

With strange, ancient and ethereal instruments long associated with angels, THE SOCIETY OF STRANGE AND ANCIENT INSTRUMENTS present traditional tunes, dances, songs and carols in celebration of these heavenly beings. Founded in 2010 to explore a repertoire ranging from bawdy ballads and earthy dances to high art music from the 18th century and before, the members of The Society are all leaders in the field of early music.

Clara Sanabras - voice, oud, baroque guitar Clare Salaman - hurdy gurdy, nyckelharpa, vielle, hardanger fiddle Peter McCarthy - three and four string double basses, bass viol and percussion

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TOTNES EARLY MUSIC SOCIETYNEW SEASON FOR 2012/13

Our season of six concerts is FREE to members. Starting with THE SOCIETY OF STRANGE AND ANCIENT INSTRUMENTS (see left), the season also features…

Saturday 6th October, 7.30pm, St Mary’s Church: STEVEN DEVINE plays Bach’s Goldberg Variations (Tickets: £10, young people £5) Friday 16th November, 7.30pm, United Free Church: early Italian music for lute and violin from YAIR AVIDOR and JENNIFER BENNETT (£10/£5)Friday 8th February, 7.30pm, United Free Church: flautist ASHLEY SOLOMON (Director of Florilegium) and harpsichordist TERENCE CHARLSTON return with a varied Baroque programme (£12/£5) Saturday 9th March, 7.30pm, St Mary’s Church: “The Frolics of Oxford” - Medieval street music from the five strong OXFORD WAITS (£12/£5) Saturday 20th April, 7.30pm, St Mary’s Church: DEVON BAROQUE ENSEMBLE - six members of Devon Baroque celebrate the music of Corelli, with JONATHAN WATTS on harpsichord (£12/£5).

Membership: £45 for individuals, £85 for couples and families.All concerts are open to non-members: tickets available on the door only.

For more information see www.totnesearlymusic.org.uk or contact

Jasper Solomon on (01803) 868883 or Jill Tomalin (01803) 849414

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