Haslemere Festival - Headline Events

Tickets for Festival Activities (unless otherwise stated) are available from Haslemere Hall Box Office, Bridge Road, Haslemere  GU27 2AS

www.HaslemereHall.com   01428 642161 boxoffice@haslemerehall.com

Fri 15th

8.30

The Manfreds Featuring original Manfred Mann members Paul Jones, Mike Hugg and Tom McGuinness, with Rob Townsend (of the band  Family), plus Marcus Cliffe and Simon Currie. This all-star band will play their hits from the 60s (Doh-wah-diddy-diddy, Pretty flamingo, Oh no, not my baby, Come tomorrow, plus a whole lot more! At Haslemere Hall, £17 adv booking standing, £20 seated in balcony. All tickets £20 at the door (NFD)

Fri 22nd

10.00

Michael Rosen, the children’s laureate acting out his poems and stories. Michael Rosen is an award-winning poet, performer, broadcaster, lecturer and scriptwriter. His books for children include Mind Your Own Business, Quick Let's Get Out of Here, We're Going on a Bear Hunt, Michael Rosen's Sad Book and Mustard, Custard, Grumble Belly and Gravy. At Haslemere Hall, (SOLD OUT)

Fri 22nd

7.00

Tennyson Gala Dinner with Andrew Motion  Black tie champagne reception and four course dinner with special guest Andrew Motion, Poet Laureate, who will read some of Tennyson's poems and give his reflections on them. After dinner, he will give the debut reading of his own poem written especially for the occasion. At the Georgian House Hotel, tickets £95

Mon 25th

11.00

Happy Birthday Gruffalo An hour of fun with award-winning author Julia Donaldson and her husband Malcolm. The Gruffalo was published 10 years ago, so come and meet the purple-prickled monster plus other characters from Julia's books and songs. After the event, Julia will be signing copies of her books, including her latest best-sellers Stick Man and Tyrannosaurus Drip and her recently published teenage novel, Running on the Cracks. For children aged 4 and over and their families. At Haslemere Hall, tickets £5

Fri 29th

7.30

Pam Ayres in Haslemere Pam Ayres’ current show includes material from her best selling books, Surgically Enhanced, With These Hands, and The Works, along with some new poems and stories.   Haslemere Hall  ‘Forget the corny comedian: Pam Ayres is a proper poet, whose wistful, funny, and perceptive verse captures both the joy and unfairness of life.’  Sunday Times  Sponsored by South West Trains  (SOLD OUT)

Sat 30th

8.00

Jacqui Dankworth   It is no surprise that Jacqui Dankworth, the Princess of Jazz, is known as one of the finest singers of her generation. Daughter of Dame Cleo Laine and Sir John Dankworth, Jacqui’s musical pedigree is in no doubt. With two award winning albums behind her, Jacqui is now touring the UK with a group of the finest British musicians and a show not to be missed. Her live concert draws on all kinds of influences including Jazz, Soul, Folk and Blues. There are very few singers that can sound so good on record and even better when you see them live on stage  – Michael Parkinson.  At Haslemere Hall, tickets in advance £15 stalls, £18 balcony - all tickets £18 at the door (NFD)