LLANDRINDOD WELLS 20th - 26th August 2018 - VICTORIAN FESTIVAL
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LLANDRINDOD WELLS VICTORIAN FESTIVAL 20th – 26th August 2018
WELCOME FROM THE
FESTIVAL THE TEAM
We are privileged this year to have the honour of
introducing the 37th consecutive Llandrindod Wells
Victorian Festival and extending a hearty welcome to
you all.
As well as this program we will also publish our 2nd
edition of the Llandrindod Chronicle. We also have an
information office where you will find additional
information of what is happening in the town.
Putting the Festival together would not be possible
without the support of those who help us financially
and also the people and organisations behind the
scenes who help us with their time on the run up to
and during the Festival.
Hopefully with the help of our website which has had
thousands of views, you will have your costumes
packed and be ready for a fantastic seven days Festival.
THE FESTIVAL TEAM
Honorary Chair: Anne Smith
Festival Director: Christopher Hartley FIH
Assistant Festival Director: Marina Williams
Secretary: Denise Hartley MIH
Entertainment Advisor: Jan Swindale
Stewarding: Tony Morgan
Technical: Nigel Frankland & Paul Prince
Queen Victoria: Rita Clews
www.victorian-festival.co.uk
Telephone: 01597829498
DAYTIME
FUN EVENTS
TEMPLE GARDENS
‘JENNY WEAVERS’
REMEMBERING JENNY WEAVER
ON THE BANDSTAND, IF INCLEMENT WEATHER IN THE
ENTERTAINMENT TENT
12.30PM TO 2.00PM ON WEDNESDAY & FRIDAY
HEAT WINNERS WILL GO THROUGH TO A GRAND FINAL AT
12.30PM ON SATURDAY
A PANEL OF JUDGES WILL DETERMINE THE OUTCOME, ALL AGES
WELCOME
A PRIZE OF £250 WILL BE AWARDED TO THE WINNING ACT
ACTS CAN BRING THEIR OWN BACKING TRACKS IF REQUIRED
DAYTIME
FUN EVENTS
METROPOLE HOTEL
12.30PM
TUESDAY £7.50
21ST
AUGUST
12.30PM – PIANISTIC VIRTUOSI PERFORMANCES BY
BILL ATKINS AND AERON GLYN PRESTON.
CHOPIN, LISZT & RACHMANINOV,
DEBUSSY (G & S CONTEMPORARY) FOR FOUR HANDS.
1.15PM – A TALK ON GILBERT & SULLIVAN BY
SIAN MEREDUDD.
1.45PM – A RECITAL OF GILBERT & SULLIVAN SONGS
ORGANISED BY MARIE MILLER
COME IN YOUR AFTERNOON VICTORIAN COSTUME
DAYTIME
FRIENDS EVENT
ENTERTAINMENT TENT
THE FRIENDS OF THE VICTORIAN FESTIVAL PRESENT A FUN
AFTERNOON INSPIRED BY PETER PAN
‘PETER PAN COMES TO LLANDRINDOD
A FUN AFTERNOON INSPIRED BY PETER PAN WILL TAKE PLACE
IN THE ENTERTAINMENT TENT.
THURSDAY, 23RD AUGUST 2018, COMMENCING AT 1.00PM.
THERE WILL BE A COLLECTION TO BE DONATED TO THE GREAT
ORMOND STREET CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL.
EVERYONE IS WELCOME!
PROGRAMME
MONDAY 20TH AUGUST 2018
11.40am – Queen Victoria will arrive at Llandrindod
Wells Railway Station celebrating 150 years of the
Swansea to Shrewsbury line, she will be introduced to
and met by the towns dignitaries and thence by
cavalcade to Temple Gardens.
12.15pm – Opening Ceremony, Queen Victoria, Chris
Davies MP and the Town Mayor.
13.30pm – Adult costumed event, Mr & Mrs
Llandrindod Wells.
14.00pm – Children’s Fancy Dress, Victorian Workers
and Household Staff.
14.30pm to 16.00pm – Children’s Entertainment with
Jenny-Any-Dots.
19.30pm – Hoi Polloi Harvest Ball at the Pavilion,
entertainment by the ‘Much Ado Ceilidh Band.’ Ticket
price £22.50 to include a Ploughmans Platter and
Apple Pie refreshments – bar in the conservatory
TUESDAY 21ST AUGUST 2018
10.00am – Morning Promenade by the ‘Friends of the
Festival,’ from the Bandstand and around the gardens.PROGRAMME
11.00am – Meet & Greet HRH Queen Victoria at the
Bandstand.
12.00am – Adult Costumed Event, Mr & Mrs
Steampunk Llandrindod Wells.
12.30pm to 14.30pm – Truly Yours – Gilbert &
Sullivan classical piano and recitals at the Metropole
Hotel. Tickets £7.50. Organised by Marie Miller.
Including a talk by Sian Meredudd.
13.00 pm - Scarf styling demonstration and games in
the entertainment tent with David Hawes.
14.00pm – Children’s Fancy Dress, ‘Hello Sailor’ a
nautical theme.
15.00pm – Costumed Tea Dance at the Hotel
Commodore. £7.50 to include high tea. Victorian
Costume is compulsory.
19.00pm doors open, performance at 19.30pm.
‘A Tale of Two Cities’ performed by the great-great
grandson of Charles Dickens, Gerald Dickens and
specially adapted by Gerald for this world premiere at
the Pavilion. Ticket price £15.00, special rates for
groups – not suitable for children under 12 years of
age.PROGRAMME
WEDNESDAY 22ND AUGUST 2018
10.00am - Morning Promenade by the ‘Friends of the
Festival,’ from the Bandstand and around the gardens.
10.30am – Historic Cycle Cavalcade departs the Cycle
Museum at 10.30am to Temple Gardens an expert from
the Cycle Museum will be on hand to answer any
questions.
12.00am – Meet & Greet HRH Queen Victoria at the
Bandstand.
12.30pm to 14.30pm – Llandrindods Got Talent
heats, a tribute to long term ‘Friend of the Festival’
Jenny Weaver organised by her ‘Friends’. Heats also on
Friday. Finals on Saturday. The winner will receive
£250.
14.30pm – Adult Costumed Event, costumes form the
reign of Queen Victoria.
15.30pm – Children’s Fancy Dress, Characters from
Victorian Novels.
18.00pm – The Llandrindod Wells Silver Band will
entertain you at the BandstandPROGRAMME
19.00pm – Come and enjoy the stars of stage, screen,
television and sport at the ‘LLANDOD OSCARS’ at the
Metropole Hotel; the Red Carpet will start at 19.00pm.
Come dressed for the occasion, as special Oscars will
be awarded to the best-dressed ‘star’ ticket price
£17.50.
THURSDAY 23RD AUGUST 2018
10.00am - Morning Promenade by the ‘Friends of the
Festival,’ from the Bandstand and around the gardens.
11.00am – The story of Ned Kelly, a talk by David
Littler, in the Conservatory at the Pavilion.
£3.00 at the door.
11.00am to 13.00pm - Children’s entertainment with
the fantastic Jenny Any Dots, to include a Fancy Dress
with costumes from Peter Pan. At the Bandstand
13.30pm to 15.00pm – in the entertainment tent,
‘Peter Pan’ an interactive portrayal of the story of Peter
Pan performed by the Friends of the Festival.
Collection donated to the Great Ormond Street
Children’s Hospital.PROGRAMME
19.00pm – ‘Truly Yours – Charlotte Bronte,’
performed by the acclaimed actress Alison Neil.
Metropole Hotel, doors open at 19.00pm, performance
starts at 19.30pm. Tickets price £10.00.
FRIDAY 24TH AUGUST 2018
10.00am - Morning Promenade by the ‘Friends of the
Festival,’ from the Bandstand and around the gardens.
11.00am – Meet & Greet HRH Queen Victoria at the
bandstand.
11.00am – ‘Twisting the Dragons Tail,’ a talk by Martin
Heighway about part of WW1. In the Arlais Room at
the Pavilion. £3.00 at the door.
11.30am – Children’s Fancy Dress: Circus Performers.
12.30pm to 14.30pm – Llandrindods got talent 2nd
heats, a tribute to long term ‘Friend of the Festival’
Jenny Weaver organised by her ‘Friends’. Heats finals
on Saturday. The winner will receive £250.
14.45pm – Kathleen Hotson Parasol Competition,
sponsored by the Hotson family.PROGRAMME
19.00pm – Queen Victoria meets Bob Marley at the
‘Caribbean Night,’ at the Hotel Commodore.
Entertainment by the UK renowned ‘Phantasy’ Steel
Band. Jamaican Buffet included. Ticket Price £22.50.
Costumed event with prizes.
SATURDAY 25TH AUGUST 2018
10.00am - Morning Promenade by the ‘Friends of the
Festival,’ from the Bandstand and around the gardens.
11.00am – Louise Copsey Best Dressed Victorian Hat
Competition, sponsored by ‘The Strollers.’
11.30am – Best Dressed Victorian Gentleman.
Bandstand.
12.30pm to 13.30pm – Final of the Jenny Weaver
Tribute ‘Llandrindods Got Talent Show.’ Presentation
of £250 to the winner.
13.30pm – Best Dressed Victorian Lady. Bandstand.
14.00pm – Grand Victorian Afternoon Picnic on the
Gardens, bring your own food and settings
15.00pm – Mardi Gras departs Bandstand-Middleton
Street-BandstandPROGRAMME
16.00am – Presentation of the Best Dressed Window
and staff Competition.
19.00pm – Victorian Etiquette Ball, at the Pavilion. It is
compulsory that all ladies and gentlemen are dressed
in Victorian evening attire or mess dress. Tickets
£17.50.
SUNDAY 26TH AUGUST 2018
10.00am - Morning Promenade by the ‘Friends of the
Festival,’ from the Bandstand and around the gardens.
11.00am – Come and bid farewell to HRH Queen
Victoria at the bandstand
11.30pm – Best Dressed Steampunk Couple
13.00pm – Airplane folding and flying competition in
the entertainment tent.
15.00pm - Suffragette Demonstration, from the
bandstand, Station Crescent, Middleton Street and back
to the bandstand.
16.00pm – Llandrindod Wells Silver Band at the
Bandstand.PROGRAMME
19.30pm – Swansea Pipe Band on the Bandstand.
20.30pm – Torchlight Procession from Temple
Gardens departs at 20.30pm. Torches available to
purchase at the Lions Stall from 19.30pm. Organised
by the Victorian Festival Management Team.
The Swansea Pipe Band will lead the procession.
The Fireworks Display will commence at 21.30pm
sponsored by the Llandrindod Wells Town Council.
Join us in 2019 to celebrate the
Bi-Centennial of Queen Victoria’s
birth on 24th May 1819GARDEN STALLS
LIONS INTERNATIONAL
GYPSY ROSE KING
RIDICULOUSLY RICH BY ALANA
PIZZA & CATERING VANS
VAL’S HAND-MADE GREETING CARDS
THE CRAFT GENT
JULIE’S JEWELLERY EMPORIUM
ROYAL SOCIETY FOR PROTECTION OF BIRDS
GLITTER TATTOOS
VINTAGE WARDROBE BY PAM PRINCE
VINTAGE FUN FAIREXHIBITIONS
MONDAY TO SUNDAY
TEMPLE GARDENS
MILITARY ENCAMPMENT
HISTORIC CYCLE CAVALCADEEXHIBITIONS
MONDAY TO SUNDAY
TEMPLE GARDENS
RED CROSS CYMRU HISTORIC EXHIBITION
ORGAN GRINDERS – FRIDAY TO SUNDAYELSEWHERE
IN TOWN
MARDI GRAS PARADE-SATURDAY 3.00PM
SUFFRAGETTE DEMONSTRATION-SUNDAY 3.00PMELSEWHERE IN TOWN
LA MODISTE MERCANTILE
La Modiste Mercantile
HOTEL COMMODORE, LLANDRINDOD WELLS
Period Costumed for Purchase or Hire
Millinery & Accessories
Commissions taken for Bespoke Victorian Attire
On-site Alterations Service available
Costume Advice & Assistance
Here you will find a wide selection of Victorian attire for
purchase or hire. Ladies are invited to browse in comfort
feeling free to ask for any costume advice and guidance. Our
in-house dressmaker will happily discus bespoke
commissions. We are also able to sell your unwanted period
attire and accessories on your behalf for a 30% commission
to the festivals coffers. Donations of period clothing are also
welcome. The shop will be open from 10am to 12am.
For queries and further information please contact Marina
at:
marina@victorian-festival.co.ukELSEWHERE IN TOWN VINTAGE CAR SHOW COUNCIL CAR PARK
ELSEWHERE IN TOWN
HOLY TRINITY CHURCH
HOLY TRINITY CHURCH
OUR VICTORIAN
BENEFACTORS
18TH TO 27TH AUGUST
MONDAY-SATURDAY
10.00AM TO 5.00PM
SUNDAY
2.00PM-5.00PM
Victorian superstars drove much of what we take for
granted today. From public health to education; from
social justice to equal rights.
So much was relentlessly promoted, and often paid for by
just a handful of people. Some are still household names,
but some, shamefully, have been forgotten. This year, the
Holy Trinity Church exhibition will celebrate these people
and what they achieved – for us.
Enjoy the authentic atmosphere of our Famous Café in
Holy Trinity Church. Frequented by performers and
visitors alike, there is always a buzzing vibe. And the
homemade food is good too!ELSEWHERE IN TOWN
U3A SINGERS
Rock Park – 2.00pm to 3.00pm Wednesday
22nd August
POWYS RADNOR FEDERATION OF WI’S
Metropole Hotel
Sunday 19th August 2.00pm to 4.30pm
Monday 20th – Saturday 25th August
11.00am to 4.30pm
Free admission
BEST DRESSED WINDOW & STAFF
To be judged on Saturday with the award at 4.00pm
the same day. The award is £75 to the windows
winner and £75 for the best-dressed staff.
Certificates will be awarded to all entrants.
PIZZABOYZ
Neapolitan Pizzas on Temple GardensQUEEN VICTORIA ‘S
BI-CENTENNIAL 2019
CELEBRATIONS
Queen Victoria was borne on
the 24th May 1819 so 2019
marks her
bi-centennial.
All of the UK and even
oversea there will be many
events to celebrate her
glorious and long reign.
The Victorian Festival Team
intend to have events over the
year starting on her birthday, 24th May and
ending with the Victorian Festival week from
19th to 25th August 2019.
If you would like to join with us to
commemorate this great occasion then please
contact us.
admin@victorian-festival.co.uk
Let the whole town work together in this the
‘Victorian Capital of Mid Wales’ to make it
happen.FESTIVAL TALKS £3.00 AT THE DOOR
FESTIVAL TALKS
EVENING EVENTS
ROYAL PROCLAMATION
HER MAJESTY BIDS HER LOYAL SERVANTS & WORKERS TO ENJOY A
HARVEST BALL, TO THANK THEM FOR BRINGING IN THE HARVEST ON
THE ROYAL ESTATES.
COME MISTRESS COME MAID, COME PAUPER COME PRINCE TO DANCE
& EAT AT
‘THE HOI POLLOI HARVEST BALL.’
THE PAVILION
MONDAY 20TH AUGUST
COMMENCING AT 7.30PM
£22.50 TO INCLUDE A
PLOUGHMANS PLATTER & APPLE
PIE
ENTERTAINMENT BY THE
‘MUCH ADO CEILIDH BAND’
MASTER OF CEREMONIES
DAVID HAWESEVENING EVENTS
EVENING EVENTS
“It was the best of times, it was the worst of
times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the
age of foolishness, it was the epoch of belief,
it was the epoch of incredulity”
The World Premiere of Charles Dickens most
renowned novel
‘A TALE OF TWO CITIES’
Adapted for the stage in a shortened and original
version by
GERALD DICKENS
Tuesday 21st August
THE PAVILION
Doors open at 7.00pm – Performance commences at
7.30pm
Tickets £15
Gerald Dickens is the great great grandson of the
famous author Charles Dickens. He
has worked as an actor, director
and producer for many years. In
1993 he created his first one-man
show, a theatrical performance of A
Christmas Carol inspired by
Charles’ own energetic readings
of the 1860’sEVENING EVENTS
EVENING EVENTS
EVENING EVENTS
TRULY YOURS - CB
Determined, brilliant and romantic, Charlotte tells her
story of passion and duty, triumph and tragedy, and
above all - love.
Devoted to her strange and unworldly family, Charlotte
Brontë was also wildly ambitious. Whilst remaining a
self-effacing and dutiful daughter, abiding by all the
restrictions of early Victorian life, she managed the
incredible feat of becoming a hugely famous novelist.
The instant success of Jane Eyre, Shirley and Villette
found her mixing with the literary giants of the age.
The joy of literary success was tempered by the
scandalous fall of her brother Branwell, and a
succession of family disasters. Charlotte's own life,
however, had an extraordinary, happy twist at the end.
The Brontë family's story has captivated the
imagination for a century and a half. Alison Neil's
portrayal of the life of Charlotte Brontë - using many of
Charlotte's own words - provides an exceptional
theatrical treat.
ACT ONE running time: 48 minutes
Interval
ACT TWO running time: 58 minutes
******EVENING EVENTS
EVENING EVENTS
VICTORIAN GRAND BALL
THE PAVILION
SATURDAY 25TH AUGUST 2018
8.00PM – CARRIAGES AT 11.00PM
ONLY THOSE LADIES AND GENTLEMEN IN FULL VICTORIAN
BALL OR MILITARY DRESS AND POSSESSING TICKETS WILL
BE ADMITTED TO THIS FASHIONABLE EVENT.
TICKETS FOR THE BALCONY CAN BE PURCHASED FOR £5.00
FOR THOSE WHO DO NOT WISH TO DRESS FORMALLY, TO
COME AS SPECTATORS TO THIS COLOURFUL EVENT.EVENING EVENTS
Torchlight procession organised by the Victorian
Festival will start from Temple Gardens at 8.45pm.
Firework display will commence at 9.30pm. Torches
available from 7.00pm in the Gardens.
Fireworks Display sponsored
by the Town CouncilHOW TO PURCHASE
YOUR TICKETS
.
Tickets for all shows will be available from
26th May 2018
There are three ways to order your tickets.
1 - By calling in person to Dickens Wine Bar the
festival HQ on South Crescent.
2 - By posting your requirements to the address
shown below with a SAE enclosed, cheques
made payable to the ‘Victorian Festival.’
3 - Make your payment via BAC’s to our bank
account; please ensure your address is on the
email ordering the tickets.
Victorian Festival
Sort Code 20-71-75
Account 63733513
Address
Dickens Wine Bar & Coffee Lounge, Aden
Chambers, South Crescent,
Llandrindod Wells LD1 5DH
Telephone: 01597829498
Email: admin@victorian-festival.co.ukA BIG THANK YOU FROM
THE FESTIVAL DIRECTOR
The 37th Victorian Festival could not happen
without grants, sponsorship and assistance and I
would like to thank the following.
Powys County Council – Llandrindod Wells Town
Council – Friends of the Festival – 100 Club
subscribers – Joyce Walker & Colin Major – Janet
Swindale – Dickens Wine Bar – David Hawes – The
Blakemore Foundation – Fabians Kitchen – Holy
Trinity Church – Fawzi Al Musallam and hopefully the
many people making donations and contributions that
we will receive over the seven days of the festival in
particular the Firework Display and Torchlight
Procession on the Sunday evening which is free of
charge and probably the best in Wales.
My thanks also to Justin and Adele at the Metropole
Hotel; Andrea, Murdock and Tony at Hotel Commodore
and Jase and Helen at the Pavilion.
With a special thanks to the Friends committee and
finally my heartfelt thanks to my great management
team in Llandrindod Wells a great bunch of free
spirited people who always rise to the occasion.
Festivals like ours with the lack of funds and grants are
dying around the country, we all need to join together
to ensure that the festival never dies; Llandrindod
Wells is a Victorian town and we must keep this
Victorian Week special, tourism is the heart and soul of
our beloved town and long may it be so.SOUVENIR PROGRAMME
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