The Buckstone Trio – Cool Jazz for any Occasion! In The Beginning: The Buckstone Trio was created when Martin Roberts and Simon Keates met and started chatting while waiting for a takeaway outside the Drake Manor Inn in Buckland Monachorum during the second Covid lockdown. A mutual interest in Jazz was discovered and the idea...
Described as delivering “energetic and charming performances”, the Morris-Begg Duo of Ross Morris (guitar) and Ines Mayhew-Begg (soprano) began working together in 2019 at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland.They aim to bring a freshness to their programmes through their own unique arrangements and commissions. From Renaissance lute music to flamenco-inspired songs from Spain, the concert...
Following the extremely successful workshop in June 2023, the Taiko Drummers are returning to Calstock Arts by popular demand to give another workshop followed by a performance of their own. (https://www.taikosouthwest.org.uk/) Taiko drums have been around for a couple of thousand years, traditionally used in the background to keep the beat for dancers and singers...
Following the extremely successful workshop in June 2023, the Taiko Drummers are returning to Calstock Arts by popular demand to give another workshop followed by a performance of their own. (https://www.taikosouthwest.org.uk/) Taiko drums have been around for a couple of thousand years, traditionally used in the background to keep the beat for dancers and singers...
Did you see Secrets of the Aquarium on BBC TV? Then you will have seen Marcus Williams, Curator of National Marine Aquarium in Plymouth. Calstock Arts are thrilled he is coming to talk to us about ocean conservation, the National Marine Aquarium and his role as the curator at the largest public aquarium in the...
"One of folk’s brightest talents" (****The Guardian) - Jackie Oates is celebrated for her stunning vocals, heartfelt arrangements, and expressive fiddle playing. Jon Wilks, a distinguished fingerpicking guitarist and singer, has earned recognition from Guitarist Magazine with a double-page spread and praise from Uncut Magazine for his ‘dashing sense of verve on finger-picked guitar.’ Don’t...
HELEN PORTER (Lead vocals and keyboard) & KAREN WIMHURST (Clarinet, bass clarinet & vocals) Helen and Karen’s sumptuous autumn programme interweaves original material with jazz standards you’ll know and love. Soaring vocals, mellow and gutsy clarinet tones, virtuosic improvisation - this is a collaboration spanning twenty years, infusing an evening with warmth, intimacy and good...
JIM CAUSLEY AND MIRANDA SYKES PRESENT GHOSTS, WEREWOLVES AND COUNTRYFOLK - THE SONGS AND STORIES OF SABINE BARING-GOULD Six-time BBC Folk Awards nominee Jim Causley and Miranda Sykes of Award-Winning Show of Hands and Daphne’s Flight come together for the first time to celebrate the centenary of a Victorian superstar through his music and stories....
The Tamar Valley River Festival on Saturday 26 October, Calstock, is a FREE family-friendly event celebrating the River Tamar through art, crafts, music, food and drink. Calstock Arts will be hosting a series of activities throughout the day including – Yoga at 10am Wren Music interactive session at 11am Allis the Shad hands-on family drama...
As part of a series of environmental presentations at Calstock Arts, the Calstock Parish Council environment committee invite you to meet the leaders of organisations who are locally active in nature restoration. There is a climate and ecological emergency. The evidence is clear that we must increase the speed with which we are helping nature to...
Come and join us at The Old Chapel for a puppet show, The Dragon's Tail, with optional puppet making workshop. Suitable for children ages 4-12 and their parents, carers and families. After last year's successful show, The Snow Queen, we have invited Theatrix Arts back again for two performances of the Dragon's Tail, over the...
Come and join us at The Old Chapel for a puppet show, The Dragon's Tail, with optional puppet making workshop. Suitable for children ages 4-12 and their parents, carers and families. After last year's successful show, The Snow Queen, we have invited Theatrix Arts back again for two performances of the Dragon's Tail, over the...