Brain tickling, word mangling performances combine clever word play, verse and song with satire, parody and audience participation. Rob deals with the important issues of the day with topics such as squid, data driven education, Neanderthal politics, the weather in relationship with potatoes, but beneath the humour serious issues lurk. This not only clever but...
The ‘Our Music Planet’ Festival of world music kicks-off with a celebration of the music from the Indian sub-continent. We welcome the Singh Strings to Calstock Arts for their first performance at the Old Chapel. The trio is a truly family affair. Led by Sitar maestro, Dharambir Singh, he is accompanied by his two talented...
Beyond Bricks is the latest documentary by award-winning charity Cornwall Climate Care Housing is a basic human requirement - but the construction industry is one of the world’s biggest sources of climate emissions and landfill waste. Beyond Bricks investigates the balancing act needed to create hundreds of thousands of new homes in the UK without worsening...
Superlocrian are delighted to be performing at Calstock Arts as part of their UK performance series for 2026. This seven-piece acoustic chamber jazz ensemble are one of the UK’s leading ensembles of its kind. Featuring nationally-acclaimed jazz soloists alongside leading orchestral players, Superlocrian’s debut album “Hills & Valleys” received much critical acclaim on its release...
Join us at the Old Chapel to welcome back this year's Jazz Divas! Eight solo singers performing well-known jazz standards in this Gresham House Studios residential show case. Coached by jazz legend Liane Carroll and Helen Porter over a weekend, the performers will showcase their individual styles on Sunday evening at a Gallery Bar Special....
I Swear is an account of the life of John Davidson who grew up with Tourette`s in the 1980`s when it was little known and misunderstood. Rating 15
Angeline is one of the freshest voices in English folk music today, celebrated for her soulful, resonant voice, evocative songwriting, and deeply affecting performances. Her artistry has earned standing ovations on stages large and small, with Mojo ranking her #5 among key voices of 2023. A singer, multi-instrumentalist and songwriter, Angeline’s music explores ordinary lives...
Saturday 11 April 11 April : B4 Symposium 10am -4pm A free-living honey bee project. 10:00 Norman Carreck – “What’s new in the world of bees?” 10:30 Dr Ollie Visick – “Do free-living honey bee represent an important genetic resource?". 11.30 Coffee 11:50 Dr Ollie Visick – “Are free-living honey bees limited by nest...
One of the UK’s most exciting guitarists, Remi Harris is joined by double bassist Tom Moore and rhythm guitarist Chris Nesbitt to present an enthralling evening of Gypsy Jazz and Blues. Combining musical virtuosity with passion and flair, this dynamic trio deliver a mesmerising show inspired by Django Reinhardt, Peter Green, Wes Montgomery, Jimi Hendrix...
The Banjo Boys follows the rise of Madalitso Band, Malawian musicians Yobu Maligwa and Yosefe Kalekeni, who craft a banjo, a one-stringed babatone, and foot drum, creating a sound that moves audiences. Once mocked as madmen in Lilongwe’s streets, they meet Neil Nayar, a British musician drawn to Malawi’s spirit. Their chance encounter sparks a...
The second in the series of ‘Our Music Planet’ Festival concerts is a celebration of the music from Latin America. We welcome The Latin Bridge on their first visit to Calstock Arts. It is a vocal and instrumental Latin/Cuban project that was formed in 2016 by the experienced Cuban musician Sergio Marciano Pereda. Joining Sergio...
Award-winning guitarist, Clive Carroll, is widely known for his unmistakable sound, compositions, and versatility. He has toured across five continents, bringing his signature blend of warmth and humour to breathtaking, genre-bending live performances. Carroll made his musical debut at age two as a banjo-strumming cowboy singing nursery rhymes, and went on to earn a 1st...