Ludlow Arts Festival 2013

The 53rd Ludlow Arts Festival is held in the grounds of the historic ruins of Ludlow Castle from Friday 21st to Sunday 30th June 2013. The majority of the events will be held in the Big-Top Theatre, which is fully-seated, with four open air events held in the Castle's outer bailey.

Line-up

Outdoor Stage:

Sat 22nd June: 10cc, and Miss 600 (tickets £28)

Sun 23rd June: Last Night of the Proms plus fireworks with the English National Philharmonic Orchestra, presented by Gyles Brandreth. Conductor Ben Crick, Soprano Claire Ormshaw, Tenor Lee Bradley (tickets £28)
Sat 29th June: Jools Holland & His Rhythm & Blues Orchestra (tickets £35)
Sun 30th June: The Hollies & The Searchers, plus fireworks display (tickets £28)

Big Top Theatre:

Fri 21st June until Sun 23rd June: Daytime - The Gruffalo's Child (tickets £12)
Fri 21st June: Opening Night Gala Show - Benny Goodman's 1938 Carnegie Hall Concert (tickets £24)
Sun 23rd June: Jazz Brunch (tickets £7)
Monn 24th June: Reduced Shakespeare Company in The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) (tickets £18)
Tue 25th June: Paul Merton's Impro Chums (tickets £24)
Wed 26th June: The Circus of Horrors (tickets £20)
Thu 27th June: Reginald D Hunter (tickets £24)
Fri 28th June: Young-Choon Park Piano Recital (tickets £15)
Fri 28th June: Fascinating Aida (tickets £24)
Sun 30th June: Jazz Brunch (tickets £7)

Tickets

An all inclusive ticket to see all of the Festival shows, including one performance of The Gruffalo (Sat 2pm) ticket is priced at £250. A tickets for all of the tented Theatre performances, including one performance of The Gruffalo (Sat 2pm) is priced at £150, and a ticket to see all four outdoor concerts is priced at £100. To buy tickets, click here.

Outdoor shows

Attendees can bring a picnic and enjoy it before the show begins. Please note that seating is not provided for the 'Open Air' concerts so do bring outdoor chairs, rugs & a picnic table. This event is open to the elements. There will be a large BBQ with a chef to cook food brought by attendees.

Private boxes are also available for outdoor concerts! Open on one side and situated along the Castle Wall, your 3m x3m 'box' includes a trestle table and six chairs for only £100 for the night. Early booking is advised.

More information will be here when available.

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