Copenhagen comes to Hay as Denmark’s leading storyteller Kasper Sorensen storms the stage with Joshua Muraya (Kenya) and Cat Weatherill (UK).
The Storytelling Bazaar in The Moot In
celebration of our Storymoja Hay Festival in Nairobi, Cat Weatherill
brings together a week of international storytelling for children and
adults in a Hay Bazaar of tall tales and wonders. Entry is free. All
donations will contribute to funding the Festivals of Literature
Charitable Trust's education work in Africa.
We’re thrilled to be screening a preview of the feature film of Edward St Aubyn’s novel by award-winning documentary maker and artist Gerry Fox. It stars Jack Davenport, Diana Quick, Adrian Dunbar, Maggie Tyzack and Anabel Mullion. Followed by Q&A with the director.
The emerging superstar cellist plays a concert of two of Bach’s suites – Suite No.1 in G major BWV1007 and Suite No.5 in C minor BWV1011 with Thomas Larcher’s Sonata for Solo Cello, written for her in 2006.
Join local agronomist Jonathon Harrington and vet Barney Sampson as they explore farms in the local area. Expedition parties meet at 9am at the box office on the day of their excursion, to return at around 1pm.
On the day please wear suitable footwear and waterproof clothing in case of inclement weather.
Richard and Penny Chantler’s farm sits high on the side of the Black Mountains and produces New Zealand Romneys. See a demonstration of sheep dogs at work and sheep shearing, and handle newly-born lambs. Lamb rolls made from farm produce will be served at the end of a short farm walk.
With thanks to Richard and Penny Chantler of Hill Farm.
A strenuous 5-mile walk led by the National Trust access warden, to the top of the highest point in southern Britain. Good boots, wet weather gear and warm clothing essential.
For all outdoors events and walks we recommend walking boots and warm and waterproof clothing. Please bring packed lunches.
