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2021 Petworth Festival Wednesday 14 – Saturday 31 July* GENERAL BOX OFFICE OPENS 15 JUNE – PRIORITY BOOKING FROM 18 MAY TICKETS AND FURTHER DETAILS AT www.petworthfestival.org.uk *Subject to Government Regulations Brochure & Programmes sponsored by Petworth Festival 2021 Wednesday 14 – Saturday 31 July Petworth Festival 2021 Wednesday 14 – Saturday 31 July WELCOME TO THE 2021 PETWORTH FESTIVAL Dear All The Artistic Director’s Trail As I write the nation is tip-toeing back to something This year’s festival is as wide-ranging as ever, so to we all hope we will recognise as the ‘old normal’. As help you dip your toes into a little of everything, here is a festival, of course, we have already had to embrace Stewart Collins’ suggestion for a festival in 12 events: the so-called ‘new normal’ and the 2020 festival will Thursday 15 July remain in a lot of people’s memories as something of a Jess Gillam Ensemble beacon in the midst of trying times. But here we are in 2021 so what can we look forward to? Certainly as far Friday 16 July as the Petworth Festival is concerned, the answer is ‘a The Bloomsbury Quartet – ReCentred: Elizabeth Maconchy lot!’ Happily, we have been able to forge a programme (pay as you wish event) that celebrates the finest in performance, much as Sunday 18 July we have over the last 40 years, and over the next few Genesis Sixteen (choral) pages you will hopefully be overjoyed to see some of the gems that lie in store for us this coming summer. Tuesday 20 July Mark Padmore (tenor) and Imogen Cooper (piano) We look forward to you joining us in person again, though to this effect there will be a few changes Wednesday 21 July that reflect both the old and the new. To ensure the The Dominic Alldis Trio - A Tribute to maximum comfort and safety of our audiences, Jacques Loussier (jazz) thorough cleaning of all our venues will be the rule, Thursday 22 July and we will not be packing them out quite as before. The Music of Paul Simon - A Celebration To this end we are capping the capacity of all our indoor venues to ensure a level of social distancing Saturday 24 July even if it is not specifically required by law. Having Lunchtime Concert with Lara Melda (piano) said that we are not asking our performers to reduce Sunday 25 July their fees as, frankly, they have suffered enough, but Gilbert & Sullivan’s HMS Pinafore to help the festival negotiate the financial impact of this move, we will be applying a modest 10% ticket Tuesday 27 July surcharge for this festival only. This surcharge has Radio Live! with Rev Richard Coles, Alistair McGowan, been incorporated into our prices and we hope you Joe Stilgoe, Charlotte Green and Garry Richardson understand our reasons. Wednesday 28 July The Leconfield Estates Once again, this year’s festival wouldn’t be possible Catrin Finch (harp) with Seckou Keita (kora) www.leconfieldestates.co.uk without the support of our Sponsors, Patrons and Thursday 29 July Friends so we thank you all. Thank you for sticking Chineke! (chamber ensemble) The Leconfield Estates is very pleased to be the principal sponsor again in 2021 and to have with us through the thicks and thins of 2020. My sponsored the Petworth Festival for each of its 43 years. colleagues and I are confident that 2021 will prove Saturday 31 July that it was all worthwhile! Armonico Ensemble - 20th Anniversary Concert: Vivaldi’s Four Seasons Visit our website for information about activities on the Estates which include let properties Sincerely and peaceful fly fishing on the River Rother & the lakes at Petworth, and also on the Stewart Collins Derwent, an excellent salmon river in Cumbria. Artistic Director Robin Clewley) Jess Gillam (photo: Cover image: 2 www.petworthfestival.org.uk / Enquiries 01798 343055 Book tickets at www.petworthfestival.org.uk or on 01798 344 576 from 15 June 1 Petworth Festival 2021 Wednesday 14 – Saturday 31 July Petworth Festival 2021 Wednesday 14 – Saturday 31 July A MESSAGE Festival Venues Booking Information FROM THE BIGNOR PARK Near Pulborough RH20 1HG for the 2021 Petworth Festival PETWORTH CHAMPS HILL Coldwaltham, Pulborough RH20 1LY We look forward to you joining us in person Late May/early June: Our summer festival LECONFIELD HALL again, though for 2021 there will be a few brochure will be posted to all our Sponsors, FESTIVAL Patrons, Friends and those who have signed up Market Square GU28 0AH changes that reflect both the old and the new. To ensure the maximum comfort and safety to our mailing list via the website. You do not CHAIRMAN MIDHURST ROTHER COLLEGE of our audiences, thorough cleaning of all our have to contribute to be on our mailing list. A PDF North Street, Midhurst GU29 9DT version will be available on our website also. We are absolutely thrilled to be able to bring another venues and a level of social distancing will be great programme to Petworth despite the difficult PETWORTH HOUSE AND PLEASURE GROUND our top priorities. To this end we are capping 15 June: BOX OFFICE OPENS TO ALL (priority conditions we’ve all experienced in the past year or Petworth GU28 0AE the capacity of all our indoor venues to ensure booking ends) a level of social distancing even if it is not more. We must express our enormous gratitude to our ST MARY’S CHURCH specifically required by law. Having said that 23 June: We hope to release more tickets sponsors who have stayed with us to allow this all to Petworth GU28 0AD we are not asking our performers to reduce their (following the Government announcement on 21 happen; to our wonderful musicians for working with us There are licensed bars at St. Mary’s Church June); these will go on sale (up to 75% capacity through such uncertain times; to our team for navigating fees as frankly they have suffered enough, but Petworth, the Stable Yard at Petworth House, for indoor events) on the 23 June. so many obstacles that the infamous Covid placed in our to help the festival negotiate the financial impact Leconfield Hall and Midhurst Rother College. All path; and to you, our audiences, for your support. We of this move, we will be applying a modest venues have accessible toilet facilities. All venues How to Book hope you derive great pleasure from our festival. 10% ticket surcharge for this festival only. This have wheelchair access. surcharge has been incorporated into our prices If you require a wheelchair access seat or extra Neil Franks and we hope you understand our reasons. assistance and/or are a carer for a disabled Chairman Parking person please telephone our Festival Manager, BOX OFFICE OPENS Tuesday 15 June Kate Wardle, 01798 343055, any weekday Limited disabled parking at Church Lodge (adjacent between 10am-5pm. to St. Mary’s Petworth). Please leave entrance to We will be selling tickets up to 50% capacity the church free for emergency vehicles. Outside the initially. We hope to release additional tickets (up Book Online 24 hours a day from 15 June church, please do not park half on the pavement to 75% capacity at our indoor events) following www.petworthfestival.org.uk Please note, this Who’s Who – this is an offence. No parking in Lombard Street the government announcement on 21 June; if will open up a new window and take you to our given the ‘green light’ these additional tickets will third-party booking site TicketSolve. President Lord Egremont opposite. There is a large car park in Petworth be released for sale on Wednesday 23 June. Festival Board Neil Franks (Chairman) (GU28 0AP) and additional free parking by the Sylvia Book by Telephone from 15 June the Box Office Alan Bennie Beaufoy Centre (GU28 0ET) off the mini roundabout Priority Booking for Sponsors: is open for telephone bookings between the Lord Egremont on the A272. 18 May – 14 June (Sponsors Concierge service) hours of 10:00 - 13:00, Tuesday to Saturday. Sir Geoffrey Pattie Please call the Box Office on 01798 344576. 25 May – 14 June Peter Rhys-Evans Priority Booking for Patrons: Concessions (By POST 25 May – 1 June / ONLINE and Kate Wardle Terms and Conditions: For all ticketed events children aged 18 and under PHONE 2 –14 June) Georgina Willis may purchase tickets for £5 or free where stated Once purchased, tickets cannot be exchanged. 8 June – 14 June Artistic Director Stewart Collins – please refer to each concert listing for details. Priority Booking for Friends: Refunds are not given unless the event is cancelled. (ONLINE and PHONE ONLY) Festival Manager Kate Wardle The lowest priced seats in St. Mary’s Church are Event Manager & Publications Editor Kate Lavender The information contained in our brochures and on available to children aged 18 and under free of *Please note that we are unable to offer any Assistant to the Festival Manager Hettie McNeil our website was correct at the time of publishing charge, but must be pre-booked. discounts to Patrons and Friends this year Technical Manager Peter Hall but may be subject to subsequent alteration. Rhino Audio Visual Ltd Petworth Festival is a company limited by Key Dates and Information: The purchase of a ticket indicates permission for Venues & Volunteers Manager Liz Harris guarantee. Petworth Festival Ltd to use photographs of events Secretary to the Board Sarah Matthews Late April/early May: Sponsors and Patrons will receive a small brochure giving details of our 2021 in which you might appear for publicity purposes. Box Office Pam Hampel, Carole Field, Judy Howard, Hettie McNeil, Registration Number 5710001 and Registered summer programme to allow plenty of time to Please let Petworth Festival Ltd know immediately if Imke Sanderson, Deborah Taylor & Kate Wardle Charity Number 1113784.