Whether you’re a huge fan of the Queen and have been heads down in bunting for the last six months or like us just looking forward to a long bank holiday weekend in the Stroud District we’ve got you covered featuring everything from beer festivals, outdoor exhibitions to sculptures in caves, drag nights and dub on a mammoth sound system…
ART
Peter Randall-Page, Gallery Pangolin
GALLERY PANGOLIN
MON 21ST MAR - SAT 16TH JULY Peter Randall-Page: Retrospective - Maquettes and Prints
Gallery Pangolin’s first Peter Randall-Page solo exhibition and the first ever retrospective of this Royal Academician. The exhibition features a wide selection of his maquettes and prints which spans his creative practice of over 40 years and include several newly realised works. Due to popular demand the exhibition has been extended to the 16th July.
SAT 21ST MAY - SUN 17TH JULY Back To The Cave
An exhibition of Modern and contemporary sculpture all underground at Clearwell Caves in the Forest of Dean. With 60 sculptures by 47 international artists, it’s a ‘must see’ exhibition this summer!
THE GARDEN AT MISERDEN
SAT 28TH MAY - SUN 31ST JULY Cotswold Sculptors Association: Creating Spaces 2022
CSA’s exhibition is spread throughout the beautiful gardens at Miserden and there is also an indoor exhibition in the clubroom in the heart of the village (Opposite the Carpenters Arms). To make a day of it enjoy some lunch in the newly refurbished Glasshouse Cafe whilst browsing the catalogue of sculptures. Or visit the potting shed shop. In the Peach House there will be workshops by local craftspeople and artisans. To book tickets to the Gardens in advance head to the website below or just turn up and buy them at the gate. £9adults/ Free for children under 16
A Thread Of Light, The Museum in the Park
THE MUSEUM IN THE PARK
SUN 1ST MAY - SUN 12TH JUN A Thread Of Light: Exhibition of Kiln Cast Glass Sculpture
‘A Thread of Light’ brings together three generations of internationally acclaimed glass artists, five of whom live and work in the Stroud Valleys. In association with the UN’s International Year of Glass, this collection of exquisite and intriguing contemporary kiln cast glass sculptures will be sure to delight and fascinate. Works will be for sale and an illustrated catalogue will be available to purchase. Part of the Select Trail 2022, this exhibition is kindly supported by lead sponsor Stroud Arts Festival, with additional sponsorship from Mark Holford and Kilncare.
Guy Warner, Prema Arts Centre
PREMA
SAT 26TH MAR - TBC JUNE Hannah Dyson and Jim Pilston: Four Twisted Tales
A folktale folly by artists Hannah Dyson and Jim Pilston. A collaborative mix of sculpture, collage and poetry reimagining four local legends. Giants, witches , goats and sea monsters a plenty.
THURS 21ST APR - WEDS 1ST JUNE Guy Warner
Guy Warner is a self-taught landscape painter working from his home studio in Winchcombe. He produces vibrant depictions of his local landscape, working mainly in oil on canvas.
Zachary Walsh, Off With Their Heads, Three Storeys
THREE STOREYS
TUES 31ST MAY - SAT 4TH JUNE Off With Their Heads
To celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, four local artists are curating an exhibition of contemporary art. The exhibition aims to honour the Queen’s reign from a fresh and controversial perspective. Artists Charlotte Miles, Damn Sung, Ella Berry and Zachary Walsh have created a truly unique and beautiful exhibition that draws on local landscapes, children's stories, nature, current affairs and personal experiences throughout the Queen’s reign. 10am-3pm
UNDER THE EDGE ARTS WOTTON-UNDER-EDGE
SAT 4TH - SUN 5TH UTEA Crafts Exhibition
An exhibiton of arts and crafts produced in the various UTEA classes and workshops, past and present. 10am-4pm
COMEDY
Eilidh Hoop, The Sub Rooms
THE SUB ROOMS
SAT 4TH The Royal’ish’ Variety Show
Celebrate the Platinum Jubilee in style at the Subs Royal’ish’ Variety Show. You’ll find something to keep all the family entertained; from comedy to magic, hoop spinning to ventriloquism, song and dance and maybe even an appearance by the King of Rock & Roll himself. Compared by the incomparable Joe 'Elvis' Reeve. Comedy from the international man of merth and merriment Noel Broadie. Magic and Ventriloquism from Colin Dymond. The musical stylings of John Dalton. Hoop spinning from the amazing Eilidh Hoop. 6:30pm from £10.50
FILM
ELECTRIC PICTUREHOUSE CINEMA
FRI 3RD - MON 6TH Elizabeth: A Portrait In Parts
An archive-based documentary film about the Queen. A celebration. A truly cinematic mystery-tour up and down the decades: poetic, funny, disobedient, ungovernable, affectionate, inappropriate, mischievous, in awe. Funny. Moving. Different. The Queen as never before. The film will be followed by a 16 minute recorded Q&A with the producers. Fri-Sat 7:30pm/Sun 3 + 7:30pm/Mon 8pm
Bohemian Rhapsody, Gatcombe Park
GATCOMBE PARK
SAT 4TH Open Air Cinema: Bohemian Rhapsody
A Platinum Jubilee weekend celebration on the beautiful Gatcombe Park Estate in Gloucestershire, and be rocked by the foot-stomping, fist-pumping musical movie phenomenon that is Bohemian Rhapsody. This award-winning modern classic charts the meteoric rise of Queen and their unforgettable, one-of-a-kind frontman, Freddie Mercury. Experience the highs and lows and incredible music of the most distinctive band in British music history, and be ready to sing, clap and cheer to celebrate this very special weekend. We Will Rock You! 9:30pm
MUSIC
THE GEORGE INN
THURS 2ND - SUN 5TH Royal Jubilee Knees Up
A weekend of food and live music with the Honeymoon Swingband followed by a DJ set on Thurs 2nd. Thurs from 3pm/Fri-Sun from 12pm
THE HOG
THURS 2ND - SUN 5TH Platinum Jubeerlee Festival
The Hog in Horsley hosts its own festival ft live music from G&T Blues, Texas Tick Fever, Excel Band, Big Joe Bone, Libby Shirnia, The Shaggy Dog Raconteurs, Alex Bayross, Bill Roberts, The Common Voices, Suthering plus over 40 beers by the best local breweries, food by Caper, free facepainting for kids and much more! Thurs-Sat 12pm - 11pm/Sun 12pm-8pm
THE KINGS HEAD
FRI 3RD - SUN 5TH Kingscourt Jubilee Fete
Stars In Their Eyes the iconic impersonation show, live music from local bands, a Jubilee Fete and much much more with profits going to the Teenage Cancer Trust.
NEWARK PARK
SAT 4TH Utrillo Jazz Trio
A modern piano trio playing classic jazz and original compositions performing in the walled garden. 1pm
Granny’s Attic, Minchinhampton Markethouse
MINCHINHAMPTON MARKETHOUSE
FRI 3RD Granny’s Attic
Described by Folk Radio as “one of the most exciting and accomplished English folk acts on the scene right now”. With exceptional musicianship and boundless energy Granny’s Attic are going from strength to strength and are much loved by audiences up and down the country. 7:30pm £16
MORTIMER GARDENS
SAT 4TH Nailsworth Platinum Jubilee Afternoon Tea Party
An afternoon tea party with performances from the Nailsworth Dramatic Society, St Vincent and The Grenadines and more!
THE PRINCE ALBERT
FRI 3RD - SUN 5TH Celebrate Royally @ the Prince Albert
The Albert bring forth the party with live music from Lili Davies (Fri), Disco (Sat), local punk legends Chinese Burn (Sun) plus parade, folk sessions and more…
SAXON BARN
SAT 4TH Quartet Draig
A concert in celebration of the Queen's Diamond Jubilee, featuring a selection of classical works heard annually at the Last Night of the Proms alongside traditional British music. 5pm
STROUD BREWERY
FRI 3RD Dub From Above Presents: Dub In the Valley
Dub From Above returns to Stroud Brewery bringing you a night of musical upliftment and enjoyment - Roots and Culture style! Ft one of Bristol's most prolific artists and producers, Dutchie joined by Indra MC plus Dub From Above DJ’s, Skulk Audio Sound System and Selectas. 8pm £5/£8/£10
SAT 4TH Blue 2 The Bone
One of the West’s newest ‘old’ bands, with two of it’s line up having played professionally across the UK, Europe and on Top of the Pop’s in the mid to late seventies. Having recently launched their debut EP titled Down Deep South, the band often features on national radio and Blues programs. 8pm Free
THE SUB ROOMS
THURS 2ND Majesty ft Baga Chipz, Booty Bass
Majesty brings your UK drag superstar Baga Chipz as she makes her delicious debut at the Subs to satisfy all your Platinum Jubilee needs. Leo Loren, better known by the stage name Baga Chipz, is a British drag queen known for competing on the first series of RuPaul's Drag Race UK and most recently RuPaul's Drag Race: UK vs the World. Followed by Bristol collective Booty Bass - born for women and non-binary folk to come together and play big, bad, unapologetic bangers from around the globe. 8pm from £21.50
SUN 5TH Jubilee Lunch
A delicious 3 course celebration lunch and afternoon concert with Chalford Silver Band. 11am £21.50