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SEE HISTORY.
HEAR HISTORY.
FEEL HISTORY.
#AMAZINGHISTORY
HEAR HISTORY.
FEEL HISTORY.
#AMAZINGHISTORY
2022 ProgrammeMonday 20th - Sunday 26th June 2022
Simon Berry
Simon Berry retired as Chairman of Berry Bros & Rudd on his 60th birthday in order to pursue his first love: writing plays. His first attempt, “The Dame and the Showgirl “, was recorded by Audible starring Emma Thompson, and is now in development as a two act stage production.
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The Dame, the Showgirl, and the History FestivalRetired Wine Merchant Simon Berry was inspired to write his first play by a lecture at the Chalke Valley History Festival. Here he tells the story.
Outdoor Programme Event
The Outdoor Programme daily ticket gives you access to everything on the festival's massive Outdoor Programme. The child ticket is applicable for ages 5-15; Under 5’s are free
We have talks on the IPGL and History Hit Outdoor Stages, the Living History encampments and static displays, Speaker's Corner talks, performances from the History Tellers and others, live music, two bars, the Emporium, book shops and numerous cafes and food stalls. Anyone with an Outdoor Programme ticket can access up to twenty-five different scheduled events on any one day, so it is truly great value.
For those wishing to experience The Trench, Sword School and Children's Creative History events, these are ticketed separately and need to be pre-booked. Rides on the Vintage Fairground are payable at the ride.
Tickets to individual events in the Hiscox and Smith & Williamson tents also provide access to the Outdoor Programme on that particular day (1 person per ticket).
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