2012
Friday, 6th April to Friday, 31st August
Birds of Prey at the Abbey
Welcome Sharandy's Birds of Prey
See them in flight in the Abbey around 3pm.
Meet and hold a bird of prey and find out how important birds were in the life of the Abbey in its heyday.
10-4pm April to June and 10am to 6pm July and August.
Please note:
Timings are weather dependent.
They will be in situ daily except Thursdays and Sundays with the following exception - the birds of prey will be at the Abbey on Easter Sunday.
The birds of prey will not be in attendance on June 2, June 3, June 30, or July 1.
Birds of Prey at the Abbey
Saturday, 19th May
Willow Work Workshop May 19 - booking essential
With Serena De La Hey, spend a day studying the craft of willow sculpture with contemporary artist Serena De La Hey.
On May 19 - 9.30am for 10am to 4pm. £30 or £5 with proof of benefits
BOOKING INFORMATION
Contact Somerset Skills and Learning
T: 01458 830730 or E: glastonburyall@somerset.gov.uk
Registration forms also available from Glastonbury Abbey ticket office
Saturday, 19th May
Mark Barnwell Guitarist 2pm-4pm
A new concert for our events listing - Mark Barnwell guitarist will be at the Abbey on May 19. Included with admission price
Saturday, 26th May
Weekend Music
Afternoon concert with Julie Peat
2pm-4pm
Wonderful Wells-based Cellist
Included with admission price
Friday, 1st June
Celebrate the Jubilee - for free
We are marking the occasion of Her Majesty's Diamond Jubilee by opening the Abbey to visitors from 6pm on June 1 2012 for free.
We look forward to seeing you.
Entertainment is included
Saturday, 2nd June to Tuesday, 5th June
Diamond Jubilee
Enjoy the tranquil surroundings of Glastonbury Abbey during Queen's Diamond Jubilee
Saturday, 9th June
Weekend music
Afternoon concert with Avalon Free State Choir
2pm to 4pm
Versatile and exciting local choir
Included with admission price
Thursday, 21st June
Theatre
Odd Socks Theatre Productions Present Julius Caesar
7pm to 10.30pm
Odd Socks are back with their hilarious rendition of the thriller Julius Caesar set to the background of ancient sporting competition.
Imagine the year is 44BC, the heat is rising, the contestants are sweating, the excitement is rising and the competition is fierce.
The most famous political coup in literature is given the Odd Socks treatment with much tearing of togas, and swishing of Roman swords. As always it will be an energetic blend of culture and comedy that the public have loved for years.
Tickets available from the Abbey Shop.
Saturday, 23rd June
Stone Carving Workshop June 23 - booking essential
With Richard Langford on June 23. An introduction to a variety of sculpture techniques and materials. Come and create your own masterpiece.
June 23 - 9.30am for 10am to 4pm. £30 or £5 with proof of benefits
BOOKING INFORMATION
Contact Somerset Skills and Learning
T: 01458 830730 or E: glastonburyall@somerset.gov.uk
Registration forms also available from Glastonbury Abbey ticket office
Saturday, 30th June to Sunday, 1st July
Charles Hazelwood presents: Orchestra in a Field
A weekend festival of orchestra music
"The energy of Glastonbury and production values of Glyndebourne" - The Telegraph
Tickets available from Glastonbury Abbey Shop and http://www.orchestrainafield.com
Sunday, 8th July
Annual Catholic Pilgrimage to Glastonbury
Saturday, 14th July
Pottery Workshop - Booking essential
Join Hiro Takahashi-Coates for a workshop to explore the use of clay and learn a range of creative methods.
July 14 9.30am for 10am to 4pm. £30 or £5 with proof of benefits
BOOKING INFORMATION
Contact Somerset Skills and Learning
T: 01458 830730 or E: glastonburyall@somerset.gov.uk
Registration forms also available from Glastonbury Abbey ticket office
Saturday, 14th July
Weekend Music
Afternoon concert with The Keats Quartet
2pm to 4pm
A young string quartet made up of post graduate conservatoire students, based in Greenwich, London. The players perform on both modern and baroque instruments, with repertoire ranging from Purcell to Piazzola.
May Robertson, Sophie Genevieve violins; Heather Bourne viola; Elisheba Stevens cello
Included in admission price
Keats Quartet
Thursday, 26th July
Theatre
Rain or Shine Theatre Present As You Like It
7pm to 10.30pm
Rosalind, the daughter of Duke Senior (the banished duke), is raised at the court of Duke Frederick (who is younger brother to Duke Senior and took over his dukedom), with her cousin Celia (daughter to Duke Frederick).
She falls in love with a young man named Orlando, but before she can even think twice about it, she is banished by Duke Frederick, who threatens death if she comes near the court again.
Celia, being Rosalind's best friend, goes with Rosalind (who is disguised as a boy Ganymede) and Touchstone, the court's fool, to the forest of Arden. Upon their arrival in the forest, they happen upon Orlando and his manservant, who are fleeing the wrath of Orlando's eldest brother.
What follows is an elaborate scheme devised by the cross-dressing Rosalind to find out the verity of Orlando's supposed passion for her, and to further capture his heart, through the witty and mischievous facade of Ganymede.
Tickets available from the Abbey Shop
Thursday, 16th August
Theatre
Festival Players Present Twelfth Night
7pm to 10.30pm
We are happy to announce an additional Festival Players crew will be touring with this colourful comedy.
Tickets available at the Abbey Shop
Saturday, 25th August
Weekend Music
Afternoon concert with Hildegard Ensemble plus Guest Artists
2pm to 4pm
Medieval music from Gregorian Chant to the strange and thrilling polyphony of Dufay.
Included with admission price
Friday, 7th September
Night at the Abbey
See the Abbey illuminated and filled with music for all tastes.
A beautiful and once a year experience not to be missed.
6pm - 10pm
Tickets available from the Glastonbury Abbey Shop
Saturday, 15th September
Weekend Music
Afternoon Concert with David Nelson Recorder Trio
2pm to 4pm
Three friends play for the love of the music, the wonder of the instruments and the joy of beautiful surroundings. Come and share with them the low melodious tones of recorders, varying from tenor to the sub-sub-contra-bass as they explore music from many centuries and various composers
Included with admission price
