EVENT PROGRAMME
SUNDAY 30 JUNE - TUESDAY 2 JULY
BACH TO BABY
Date: Sunday 30 June I 11:00am - 12:00pm
Venue: Festival Marquee
Tickets: £15 | Children FREE
"Bach to Baby" is a captivating musical experience that bridges the gap between classical music and young audiences. Founded with a passion for introducing the world of classical music to infants, toddlers, and their families, Bach to Baby offers a unique and intimate concert series designed to engage both young minds and adults alike. With a roster of exceptionally talented musicians, these concerts provide a nurturing environment where families can enjoy the timeless works of great composers like Bach, Mozart, and Beethoven.
Join Bach to Baby at the Festival on the Hill for an enchanting musical journey that transcends generations and fosters a lifelong appreciation for the beauty of classical compositions.
ONE DAY CRICKET
Sunday 30 June I 10.30am
Cricket Pitch
FREE
Experience a delightful day of cricket beneath the canopy of trees that border the St. Edmund’s 1st XI cricket pitch, just outside the school colonnade.
Bring your own picnic. Some seating with be provided. Refreshments will be available from The Horse Box from 10:30am.
Please use Giles Lane car park for this event.
St Edmund's 1st XI vs Marleybone Cricket Club MCC
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OPEN MIXED TENNIS TOURNAMENT
Sunday 30 June I 10:00am
Tennis Courts
Tickets: £5
Advance registration is essential.
We are delighted to present the St Edmund’s Open Mixed Tennis Doubles Tournament. Matches will be played on first-class courts set in the splendid grounds of the school. The competition is open to all tennis players aged 11+ including adults. Trophies will be awarded to the winners.
Come and enjoy a morning of friendly but competitive
tennis!
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CRICKET FEST
Calling all budding cricketers in Years 3 – 6!
Sunday 30 June I 10:30am - 12:00pm
Astro Pitch
Tickets: £5
Advance registration is essential.
Come and experience a fun coaching session and mini tournament with expert staff from the county’s leading cricket clubs. Participants will learn new skills and develop their technique. All levels of expertise are welcome.
We ask that parents remain onsite, and invite them to watch the world class MCC cricket match vs St Ed’s XI from 10:30am.
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AN AUDIENCE WITH
HENRY BLOFELD
Date: Sunday 30 June I 4.30pm
Venue: Festival Marquee
Tickets: £25 adults
Early Bird Tickets: £22.50
Includes Afternoon Tea at 4:00pm
Widely respected as the voice of Test Match Special ‘Blowers’, Henry Blofeld brings his wit and wisdom to the stage once again. Henry’s keen to stress though that it’s not all cricket, in fact most of it isn’t and that every show is different. So, even if you’ve been before you can be sure that it’ll never be the same twice.
“People gather round afterwards in the foyer and say, ‘We had no idea it was like this. We thought it was a cricket show.’ But it’s not. And if you think you’re going to learn how to play a forward defensive, you’ll be sadly disappointed.”
Instead, the talk is based, in the loosest sense, on Henry’s life story, although there’s time for as many after-dinner anecdotes and meandering digressions as there is in a Test Match Special rain break.
The show itself is very tongue-in-cheek and Henry spends a lot of time poking fun at himself and subjects veer from intergalactic travel, to horticulture to mountaineering. Audiences are always sure of an evening of great tales from this quintessential Englishman.
275 GALA PERFORMANCE
Monday 1 July I 7:30pm
Theatre
Tickets: £12; £8
On sale from 26 April
275 GALA PERFORMANCE & FIREWORKS
Step into the past as we celebrate the 275th anniversary with a breathtaking Music and Drama performance that defies the boundaries of time. This riveting production takes the audience on an extraordinary journey through the ages, seamlessly weaving together global and St Edmund’s historical events. As the narrative unfolds, characters find themselves entangled in a mesmerising time-travelling adventure, exploring pivotal moments that shaped the course of history and glimpsing into a future yet to unfold. With captivating storytelling, stunning effects, and a stellar cast, this anniversary production promises to be an immersive and unforgettable experience, Join us for a theatrical celebration that transcends time itself, leaving audiences spellbound and inspired.
Tuesday 2 July I 7:30pm
Theatre
Tickets: £15 adults, £10 child/student U18
On sale from 26 April. Includes entry to firework display and a complimentary hot dog.
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