This high-profile event will take place in The Memorial Hall and will feature five fascinating and very different bands featuring some of the UK’s finest musicians. 3pm REBECKA EDLUND TRIO This esteemed trio explores the sound world of forest jazz and feisty folk music through original compositions, improvisations and favourites from the American Song Book. […]
The line of Battle High Street began as a Neolithic ridge track. After the Battle of 1066 and the foundation of the Abbey, the town grew westwards along the trackway, divided into narrow and deep Burgess plots. This medieval town plan can still be traced in the width of shopfronts and the twittens that run […]
A firm favourite with audiences in the South East, pianist Thomas Kelly, prize winner at HIPCC and Leeds, amongst others, makes a welcome return to Battle Festival. Set in the stunning atmosphere of the Abbott’s Hall, his programme is sure to whet the appetite of any piano lover: a first half of Schubert/Liszt song arrangements, […]
Battle - not just 1066 and the birthplace of the nation, but also the UK's first Positive Impact Financial Advice firm - fighting for a better tomorrow! Join the Path Financial founder, green money guru, disrupter and author - David Macdonald, to find out more about the power in your pocket and how to make […]
Lifelong friends, Jack and Stephen, share experiences of their work, process and vision in an illuminating evening of delightful conversation. Stephen Buckley works in an often unconventional range of materials. He was influenced by Pop Art and Dada, and addresses the major themes of the 20th century. He has held over 50 solo exhibitions and […]
Do you want your dialogue to sparkle and your characters to come to life? Then come and join Battle resident and bestselling children’s author, Philip Ardagh, for another of his 2 hour, exclusive workshops. Following last year’s oversubscribed ‘writing funny for children’ workshop, Philip is back again with tips, tricks, advice and suggestions for writing […]
Film screening – Hosted by Gary Dunk A rogue reporter trailing a runaway heiress for a big story joins her on a bus heading from Florida to New York and they end up stuck with each other when the bus leaves them behind at one of the stops along the way. This year marks the […]
Below Zero is a Battle based Laurel & Hardy appreciation society or "tent" and part of the international fraternity of the Sons of the Desert, who look to keep alive the memory and genius of Stan & Ollie through the showing and promotion of their films. Below Zero hold three shows throughout the year, and […]
When a country house weekend takes a turn for the worse, Bertie Wooster is unwittingly called on to play matchmaker – reconciling the affections of his host’s drippy daughter Madeline Bassett with his newt-fancying acquaintance Gussie Fink-Nottle. If Bertie, ably assisted by the ever-dependable Jeeves, can’t pull off the wedding of the season he’ll be […]
Meet the Author: PHILIP ARDAGH: Furry Purry BeanCat If you love books and stories and live in Battle you may have already met the irrepressible, Roald Dahl Funny Prize winning, author Philip Ardagh, but have you met Furry Purry Beancat – one extraordinary cat with nine extraordinary lives? Just like every other cat, Furry Purry […]
Meet the Author: Thomas Taylor: Eerie on Sea mysteries Come and meet local author and illustrator, Thomas Taylor and explore the world of Eerie-on-Sea. When Thomas first moved to the seaside, he quickly discovered that coastal towns have a strange character of their own in the winter months. When the ice cream kiosks are closed […]
Hilary Mantel’s award-winning novel Wolf Hall was transformed into a riveting six-part drama by the BBC to huge acclaim. Accompanying Thomas Cromwell’s machinations and hushed conversations in shadowy palace corners was original music by award-winning composer Debbie Wiseman, performed by The Locrian Ensemble of London; the soundtrack CD reached no.1 in the classical charts. In this concert, Debbie […]