This poignant film traces a music conductor’s journey to reconnect with his estranged brother after a life-altering leukemia diagnosis. Thibaut Desormeaux (Benjamin Lavernhe) is an internationally renowned conductor who collapses during a rehearsal and is diagnosed with acute leukaemia. As part of his medical tests, he discovers that he was adopted, and decides to seek...
Stompin’ Dave Electric Duo You might not have had the chance to see Dave in action, but many consider him one of the most exciting, energetic, and entertaining musicians on the current live music scene. In 2024 Dave was nominated for a UK Blues Award. “In other parts of the world they have cyclones, tornados,...
In celebration of the 250th anniversary of Jane Austen’s birth, ‘Sense and Musicality’ explores the importance of music in Jane’s life, and her relationship with it. The programme includes music Jane, herself, played and sang (some being scores found in the Austen family music albums, often in her own hand) as well as music and...
Kira loves reading, visiting the library for a new book is her favourite thing. One day the words in the books start to disappear and the adults start to get grumpy. Graham Grey says the library will be knocked down to make way for a car park! With her new friend the book worm, Kira...
Kira loves reading, visiting the library for a new book is her favourite thing. One day the words in the books start to disappear and the adults start to get grumpy. Graham Grey says the library will be knocked down to make way for a car park! With her new friend the book worm, Kira...
SykesMartin SykesMartin is the exciting collaboration from two of British folk's finest voices. Miranda Sykes (Show of Hands) and Hannah Martin (Edgelarks, Gigspanner Big Band) join forces to present a set of songs that take them back to their shared roots. Having played together on numerous occasions, including in Steve Knightley's Wake the Union band,...
We are delighted to welcome back the Divertimento String Quartet who last performed at Calstock Arts in 2023. Based in Devon, the quartet is one of South West England’s foremost string quartets, with a large following for their regular concert series. The afternoon concert will include: Fritz Kreisler’s String Quartet in A minor and Schumann’s...
Join us for an evening at Calstock Arts that features Stephen Hart’s critically acclaimed ‘Shadowed Dreamer,’ which recounts a riveting story of resilience in the face of many forms of abuse and abandonment. Stephen is a West End actor, Youtuber and Public speaker as well as gifted story teller who lifts and inspires audiences whilst...
Calstock Arts are delighted to welcome back the Blue Dukes. The four veterans of the SW Music scene are back in their 4-piece band playing Blues and Roots music. The band consists of - Jeff "the Horse" Horsey Harmonica, Guitar and Vocals Gareth Hedges Guitar and Vocals George Nixs Lead Guitar and Vocals Colin Boyd ...
Keith James returns to the Old Chapel with THE SONGS OF NICK DRAKE. Voice and unusually tuned acoustic guitars, together with flutes played by Richie Cotterill. Nick Drake is one of the most revered and loved of all this country’s acoustic Singer-Songwriters. He has given us timeless songs that shed all the tears of life within...
Our annual event to celebrate St Piran's weekend at Calstock Arts. The Countrymen return to the Old Chapel, with their 'Cornish Folk Rock Harmony'. It’s difficult to find a musical genre that would fully describe The Countrymen, but Folk Rock Harmony comes close. A five-piece band featuring tight four-part vocal harmony and strong instrumentation, their style...
HANNAH JAMES AND TOBY KUHN In a journey through sound, texture, emotion and rhythm, Hannah James and Toby Kuhn navigate the paths of growth, discovery, darkness and light, exploring the dialogue of cello, voice, accordion and foot percussion in new and unexpected ways. Effortlessly blending, the pair play and dance through a series of thoughtful...