2013
Saturday, 1st June to Saturday, 31st August
Wildlife Walks
On various dates between June and August, there will be evening wildlife walks and badger watches.
Full details will be announced here.
Monday, 3rd June to Saturday, 31st August
Sharandy's Birds of Prey - 10am to 6pm
Summer 2013 sees the return of Sharandy’s and their magnificent birds of prey.
Come and meet the birds five days a week (excluding Thursday and Sunday) and watch the flying display at 15.30.
Normal Abbey admission applies, flying subject to weather conditions.
Saturday, 22nd June
A Comedy of Errors
Rain or Shine Theatre Company return after a popular performance last year.
Tickets adults £14, concessions £10, child £6 and family £32.
On sale now at the Abbey Shop
Saturday, 29th June
St Patrick's Chapel Recital - 12.45pm - 1.30pm
Michael Tyack -St Patrick's Chapel
Normal Abbey admission applies
Saturday, 6th July
St Patrick's Chapel Recital - 12.45-1.30pm
Michael Tyack and Jennifer Bennett - St Patrick's Chapel Recital.
Normal Abbey admission applies
Wednesday, 10th July
As You Like It - 7pm
The Castle Theatre Company will be giving a dynamic performance of William Shakespeare’s pastoral comedy. Follow Rosalind as she flees the ‘perilous court’, condemned by her uncle, to find freedom and love in the Forest of Arden. Not for the faint-hearted, As You Like It has Shakespeare’s classic gender confusions, a coarse mouthed fool and the melancholic Jacques.
Tickets available in advance and on the door; £12.00 adults, £10 concessions (over 60s, students, children and members).
Available at the Abbey Shop or online
Friday, 12th July
Glastonbury Male Voice Choir 7.30pm
Raising money for the Rescue Our Ruins Appeal and the Choir.
Tickets £10 - adults and concessions; £2 children under 16.
Tickets available at the Abbey Shop
Sunday, 14th July
Catholic Pilgrimage
Saturday, 20th July to Sunday, 21st July
Orchestra in a Field
Orchestra in a Field 2013 has been postponed until next year.
Friday, 26th July
St Patrick's Chapel Recital
Time TBC
Hildegard Ensemble - St Patrick's Chapel
Normal Abbey admission applies
Sunday, 4th August
Fun Dog Show
Entry via Magdalene Street - admission by donation.
Entries from 1pm - judging from 2pm.
Stalls, refreshments and all money raised for the Abbey's Rescue Our Ruins Appeal.
See the news section for a full schedule
Tuesday, 6th August
Membership talk - Francis Thyer
Francis Thyer will talk to members about the history of the Abbey.
Members: Free
Season Ticket Holders £5
Non-members: £8
Tickets available on the door.
Start 7pm
Tuesday, 6th August
Membership Talk - 7pm
Francis Thyer presents this talk in the Museum
Sunday, 11th August
Glastonbury Abbey Extravaganza 2013
Glastonbury Festivals present
The Glastonbury Abbey Extravaganza
With
Bryan Ferry & The Bryan Ferry Orchestra
Supported by Steve Harley & Cockney Rebel
Bryan Ferry & The Bryan Ferry Orchestra will perform in the spectacular grounds of Glastonbury Abbey, Festival founder Michael Eavis announced today.
Bryan Ferry will perform at the Abbey on Sunday August 11 with the night ending with the traditional firework display.
Tickets are on sale from 9am today online and at the Abbey Shop.
Since the release of his first record with Roxy Music in 1972, Bryan Ferry has been acclaimed as one of the most innovative and stylish musicians, songwriters and singers to emerge in pop and rock music.
Bryan Ferry possesses the rare distinction of being regarded as both classic and timelessly contemporary – an accomplishment achieved by both his recordings with Roxy Music and the range and intensity of his solo albums.
Michael, who has staged the Extravaganza in the spectacular ruins of the Abbey for 17 years, took a break in 2012 when the world famous Glastonbury Festival had a fallow year.
The concert is his thank you to local people but also Michael is an ambassador for the Abbey which running an appeal to conserve the ruins and enhance the visitor experience for future generations.
Michael said: “The concert is an opportunity for local people who can’t always get to the Festival in Pilton to enjoy something extra special in this lovely town.
“We were very fortunate to be able to get Bryan Ferry who will come up with the goods and deliver a spectacular show.”
Janet Bell, Abbey director, said: “The people of Glastonbury have been asking if there would be another concert this year at the Abbey and we’re delighted that, thanks to Michael, there will be. We are sure it will be well-supported and tickets will sell fast; we are all looking forward to it.”
Previous stars to appear at the Abbey include Status Quo, Madness, Van Morrison and Jools Holland.
Advance ticket prices are £35 adult, £20 for an accompanied child aged six to 16, £95 for a family of two adults and three children. Gate prices are £40 adult, £25 for a child aged six to 16, £120 for a family of two adults and three children. Accompanied children aged five and under do not require a ticket.
Bookings can be made:
Online at www.glastonburyabbey.com/Extravaganza There is a £3.50 delivery charge per order.
In person at the Abbey Shop where there is free collection or £1.50 delivery charge.
By posting a cheque/postal order made payable Glastonbury Festivals Ltd, to Glastonbury Extravaganza, 28 Northload Street, Glastonbury, Somerset, BA6 9JJ indicating number of tickets required, postal details and delivery fee of £1.50 per order.
Gates open 5pm
Friday, 16th August
Romeo and Juliet
Perhaps one of Shakespeare’s most famous tragedies, the poetically structured Romeo and Juliet is dramatically presented by the Festival Players Theatre Company.
Set in Verona, this play portrays a forbidden love between the younger members of the Montague and Capulet families, which is fated from the start. Sure enough, it is only the tragic deaths of the ‘star-crossed lovers’ which can reconcile the feuding families.
Tickets available in advance and on the door; £12.00 adults, £10.00 concessions (over 60s, students, children and members).
Saturday, 24th August to Sunday, 25th August
Monmouth Rebellion Re-Enactment - Taunton Garrison
Together with the Taunton Garrison, we will be celebrating an often forgotten aspect of Glastonbury Abbey's history; the 1685 Monmouth Rebellion.
Normal Abbey admission applies
Friday, 13th September
Night at the Abbey 6pm-10pm
Our extraordinary annual night of lights, music and entertainment.
More information to follow
Friday, 15th November
Members Talk - Ale and Cider Tasting
Start 7pm.
Members: Free
Season Ticket Holders: £5
Non-members: £8
Tickets available on the door
Friday, 13th December
Members Event - Christmas Event
Members: Free
Season ticket holders: £5
Non-members £8
Tickets available on the door
