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WHAT'S ON
We are excited to bring you an amazing line-up of musical, dramatic, art, design and sporting events during the St Edmund's Festival. Click on any of the below events and secure your tickets today.
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Jess Gillam Ensemble
A musical force of nature, Jess Gillam has been forging her own adventurous path since she shot to fame becoming the first saxophonist to reach the finals of BBC Young Musician.
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Pupils' Cabaret
Since the very first St Edmund's Festival the Pupil Cabaret has been a 'must see' and is a wonderful opportunity for the pupils to impress us with their talents.
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Dragon's Lair
Come and watch teams of young entrepreneurs pitch their innovative ideas to a panel of formidable dragons, including veteran Dragon's Den contestant Mark Wong....
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Grimm's Fairy Tales
Great theatre exists in the space between actors and audience and is as elusive and silvery as the paths that wind through dark woods of fairy tales.
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Japanese Book Binding
Join artist and St Edmund's former pupil, Esther Miles, for a workshop on Japanese bookbinding. Learn how to create hand-stitched notebooks using traditional binding methods.
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The Counterfeit Stones
Why pay a fortune to see ants in a stadium when for a fraction of the price you can get up close and smell the faking brilliance at the Counterfeit Stones.
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Sunday Swing with The Ray Gelato Giants
Join us in the Festival Marquee for a summer's afternoon with 'the godfather of Swing', Ray Gelato. Ray and his acclaimed band The Giants have been a favourite at the world-famous Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club in London.
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Sing! With Mark Lisser
Explore the joy of singing with renowned vocal coach, Mark De-Lisser. Mark is one of the most sought-after choral directors and vocal coaches in the UK.
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Icons!
Join us for a spectacular festival finale! A sparkling night of entertainment in which, through music, dance and word, we pay tribute to some of the most iconic musical legends.
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Art & Design Exhibition
St Edmund's School showcases the eclectic, creative range of work produced by student Fine Artists, Ceramicists, Photographers and Designers.