Browse Festivals and Events in Worcestershire

Beowulf is the oldest story in the English language, yet still has the power to raise the hairs on the back of the neck. It's often said that things have much more impact if you are told the story and have to imagine the pictures for yourself. Having a master storyteller like Hugh Lupton relate the spectacle of a monster careering through an ancient hall full of warriors, and the stealth of Beowulf as he seeks revenge through murky marshes is a real treat! Combine this with fantastic on-stage sounds from one of Britain's leading percussionists and gongs, bells and a myriad of drums conjure up a fabulous atmosphere to weave in and out of the rich language. Hugh Lupton is a storyteller, writer and poet. Throughout his thirty year career he’s won numerous awards and toured constantly with a large repertoire of myths, legends and ballads.

Discover the world of the Lawley family in 1942 and learn about life on the Home Front in Worcestershire. Find out about rationing, the Home Guard, evacuees and local hospital camps as you explore how the average family did their bit to keep the country running, support those on the front line and ensure victory for the Allies.

Join this recreational class and enjoy creating your own jewellery, from earrings and bracelets to brooches, necklaces and pendants.

A programme of art exercises centred on painting and drawing is running at Church House, Rectory Lane in Areley Kings next to St. Bartholomew's Church. The sessions take place on Wednesdays between 4.00pm and 6.00pm. Please note classes are becoming full so we recommend paying on a termly basis to guarantee your place. £4.00 per week £3.00 per week for concessions. For more details call: 01562 732978

In conjunction with the Worcester Film Festival, the gallery celebrates cinema and cinematography this spring with two exhibitions. The first being; The Worcestershire Cinema Through the Ages. Bringing together historic artefacts and contemporary images from local photographers, this exhibition remembers the wonderful cinema history in Worcestershire. and the second, The Magic Hour, when the sun is low in the sky, shadows are long and the landscape is infused with golden colour. Cinematographers call this The Magic Hour, and painters have strived to capture it for centuries. Lose yourself in its beauty.

In conjunction with the Worcester Film Festival, the gallery celebrates cinema and cinematography this spring with two exhibitions. The first being; The Worcestershire Cinema Through the Ages. Bringing together historic artefacts and contemporary images from local photographers, this exhibition remembers the wonderful cinema history in Worcestershire. and the second, The Magic Hour, when the sun is low in the sky, shadows are long and the landscape is infused with golden colour. Cinematographers call this The Magic Hour, and painters have strived to capture it for centuries. Lose yourself in its beauty.

Learn the skilful art of making silver jewellery. You will learn how to make a range of items from a contemporary bangle or a pendant through to a stressed thumb ring or a tiara. A list of basic materials will be sent prior to the start of the course, and silver may be purchased through the tutor at cost.

Starlight School of Dance presents ALADDIN

Starlight School of Dance presents ALADDIN

Practice sessions are back ! Ballroom & Latin Open Social Dance Night / Practice session. Jodie join 'Dance at 8' at the New 'State of the Art', Worcester University Riverside Complex. 113 Hylton Road, Worcester St Johns, Worcestershire WR2 5JN Beautiful Large Spring Dance floor with plenty of space to dance and our own Unique, Top quality sound & music including: Ballroom, Latin, Argentine Tango, Milonga, Salsa, Swing/Jive and more! (No sequence) If you're just getting started, or need to brush up on your dance steps this is a great night out for you. Come and see this New Fantastic Venue. * The open dancing is from 7:30pm to 10pm * Only £7 per person - Pay on the door * Just Come along - No need to sign up * Everyone welcome all levels. With or without a partner * You are welcome to bring your own refreshments as there are no bar facilities. Please also bring Plastic Cups. No Glass - Thank you * A warm welcome for all.

More than just the world’s greatest swing band, King Pleasure and the Biscuit Boys are an institution! The band have recorded ten CDs and have been on the road for two decades playing every European country as well as the USA and Russia. Dazzling musicianship, riveting stage performances, more than 50 TV appearances and 75 radio broadcasts have established them as the ‘Kings of Swing’. “The hardest act to follow since the parting of The Red Sea” Paul Jones, BBC Radio 2 “Behind the fun and rollicking good times lies an outfit skilled enough for the horns to come on with the bite and precision of the Basie Band”. The Guardian Saturday 4 February – 7.30pm Tickets: £14 Running time: 140mins

Lock up your goats and hold onto your hats, this smoking hot gypsy band has come to stoke the fires! Expect powerful eastern European folk songs, grief-stricken ballads and rollicking great dances.