• The Anastasia File

    Festival Theatre Grange Road, Malvern

    ‘They defend me. They attack me. It seems to me the world is consumed with curiosity about me and will remain so for the rest of time. And I will tell you why. They do not want the answer. They want the mystery.’ July 1918. Tsar Nicholas II and his family are brutally executed by […]

  • Underdog: The Other Other Brontë

    Coach House Theatre Grange Rd, Malvern

    The Coach House Theatre Underdog: The Other Otther Brontë, which ran to much acclaim at the National Theatre in 2024, is about the Brontë sisters, Charlotte, Emily, and Anne, three novelists whose uneven fame has survived the test of time. Told in a contemporary, “tongue in cheek” way, this new play dives into the difficulties […]

  • Autumn in Malvern: Peter Donohoe

    Big School, Malvern College Malvern College, College Road, Malvern, Worcestershire, United Kingdom

    AUTUMN IN MALVERN Big School, Malvern College “One of our greatest home grown performers” Petroc Trelawny, BBC Radio 3 Since his success as joint winner of the 1982 International Tchaikovsky Competition, Peter has gained international renown as one of the foremost pianists of our time, for his musicianship, stylistic versatility and commanding technique. He returns […]

  • Autumn in Malvern: I Musicanti

    Big School, Malvern College Malvern College, College Road, Malvern, Worcestershire, United Kingdom

    AUTUMN IN MALVERN Big School, Malvern College Martyn Jackson (Violin), Robert Smissen (Viola), Ursula Smith (Cello), Leon Bosch (Double Bass) with Peter Donohoe (Piano) I Musicanti comprises some of the most experienced and respected musicians to be found in the UK, hand-picked by the group’s artistic director, international double bass virtuoso Leon Bosch. For this […]

  • Autumn in Malvern: Elgar – The Spirit of England

    Great Malvern Priory Church Street, Malvern

    AUTUMN IN MALVERN Great Malvern Priory  The Elgar Chorale Conducted by Piers Maxim with John Upperton (Tenor), Christopher Allsop (Organ) and Nia Evans (Harp) Following their successful concert in last year’s festival, The Elgar Chorale returns under the direction of Piers Maxim with a programme including works by Brahms, Janacek, Elgar and Coleridge Taylor. At […]

  • Malvern Concert Club: Jess Gillam with Far Flung Trio

    Festival Theatre Grange Road, Malvern

    Artists: Jess Gillam saxophone Far Flung Trio: Katherine Hunka violin, Dermot Dunne accordion Malachy Robinson double bass Programme: Following their appearance for us in 2024 we welcome back Far Flung Trio, who are delighted to be joined by saxophonist Jess Gillam. They captivate audiences with a mix of virtuosity and playfulness, tradition and innovation. For this concert they will […]

  • Private Peaceful

    Festival Theatre Grange Road, Malvern

    Joshua Beaumont and Matthew Emeny for The Production Garden in association with Exeter Northcott present Private Peaceful Based on the novel by Michael Morpurgo Performed by Benjamin Cain Adapted and Directed by Simon Reade “An important and brilliantly executed piece of theatre” British Theatre Guide After captivating audiences worldwide, Private Peaceful returns to the stage with fresh […]

  • The Constant Tin Soldier at The Theatre of Small Convenience

    Theatre of Small Convenience Edith Walk, Malvern, United Kingdom

    Great Malvern Festival of Stories for Children Realtime Theatre of Shadows presents The Constant Tin Soldier (Very loosely) based on a story by Hans Christian Anderson Come and enjoy an eclectic, extraordinary, and hilarious shadow puppet show which will make you laugh and cry in equal measure. Handmade from old umbrellas, cardboard, springs and magnets, […]

  • The Boy Who Read Aloud to the Sea

    Studio One

    Great Malvern Festival of Stories for Children  Seb loves to read aloud. The problem is finding anyone who wants to listen. When he misreads a village notice, he becomes convinced there is a job waiting for someone to read aloud to the Sea, and sets off to find it. What follows is a strange journey […]

  • Cat Weatherill Spooky Stories

    Studio One

    Great Malvern Festival of Stories Ghosts, ghoulies and giggles guaranteed in a fast, fun-filled story session from the magical Cat. Wear your Hallowe’en costume! Cat is one of the UK’s best-loved storytellers for children. She doesn’t sit in a chair, she doesn’t read from a book ... She just tells megatastically good stories! Her head […]

  • Barnum

    Festival Theatre Grange Road, Malvern

    Bill Kenwright Ltd presents the Watermill Theatre production MATT RAWLE STARS AS THE WORLD’S GREATEST SHOWMAN BARNUM THE CIRCUS MUSICAL  Music by Cy Coleman | Lyrics by Michael Stewart | Book by Mark Bramble Step right up and enter the dazzling world of P.T. Barnum, where imagination and ambition know no bounds.  Hand in hand […]

  • Daniel Morden Far Ago!

    Studio One

    Great Malvern Festival of Stories for Children Daniel Morden has been a professional storyteller since 1989. He has travelled the world, collecting and telling traditional stories. He has a huge repertoire, from timeless Greek myths and thrilling adventures to awful jokes. He has given the Opening Address at Sydney Writers Festival, won awards for his […]