Junyan, a former Lichfield Festival Young Artist, appearing with us - to great acclaim - in July 2022, is a concert pianist, chamber musician, and collaborator with a wealth of experience across diverse musical genres. Her confident playing, characterized by virtuoso technique, warmth and vibrancy, has graced many prestigious venues.
It's always nice to know that our events have been enjoyed, and the contributions of members who write reviews are much appreciated. It's a bonus when a visitor offers compliments, so it's a pleasure to include these comments from Ron and Sandra
"I'd just like to comment on last Saturday's quiz at Martin Heath Hall: Sandra and I thought the evening was a complete success. It was very well presented by quiz masters Barrie and Phil, and the questions were interesting and sensible general questions that spanned all ages and abilities. The fish and chip supper was top quality. Please invite us again next time."
The Call My Bluff Wine Quiz has rapidly become an established part of the LFF’s year
- well, with wine tasting, quizzing, prizes, friends, fun & laughter, and a “ploughman’s platter” for supper, can you wonder it’s popular?
A programme of words and music for the festive season.
Austin & Archer Productions presents Christmas Echoes, an entertaining compilation of light-hearted poetry, music and drama for the festive season.
A programme of words and music for the festive season.
Austin & Archer Productions presents Christmas Echoes, an entertaining compilation of light-hearted poetry, music and drama for the festive season.
An evening with tutored whisky tasting, plus entertainment and refreshments with a Caledonian flavour.
I'm not sure what I was expecting from the whisky tasting experience, but the event was a full on Burns night. From the haggis being piped in - by a real piper - to the singing of Auld Lang Syne at the end it was a brilliant evening. The whisky talk was detailed but fun was interspersed with music and poetry, and some very nice Scottish related snacks. There had been talk of a Gay Gordons at the end, but the hall was far too full for dancing - maybe next time. If there's a repeat of this I'll be there. 5/5
A talk by Simon Topman. Whistles are everyday items, and we don’t think about where they come from. But it was in 1884 that Joseph Hudson manufactured the first whistle used by football referees. Shortly afterwards the police were looking for an effective way for their members to summon support: Hudson offered a whistle, which
A talk by Helen and Andy Tidy. Andy and Helen Tidy have a passion for the canal network of this country, spending half the year living on their narrow boat while towing another! The second boat - called the Jam Butty - is their workplace, in so far as it carries their delicious selection of
LICHFIELD FESTIVAL FRIENDS MEET THE DEAN OF LICHFIELD. On Wednesday April 9th the Right Rev. Jan McFarlane, Dean of Lichfield, was interviewed by the Rev. Peter Holliday at a music and conversation event at The Guildhall. It was on the lines of Radio 4's "Desert Island Discs", and was organised by Lichfield Festival Friends, who
The Golden Age of Jazz – At Whittington Church on Saturday September 20th Nick Dewhurst and Jim Wynn had been described as “an extremely talented duo” in the advertising for this event, and it was certainly proved true, demonstrated in enthusiastic applause, as well as comments from the audience as they left. Nick is known
