BBC Radio 3’s award-winning Delia Stevens and three time BBC Radio 2 Folk Musician of the Year nominee, Will Pound, deliver an unprecedented collaboration, following the creative evolution of the classical composers inspired by folk. Driven by a maverick curiosity, having stumbled upon a completely new world of sound, they combine the traditional instruments of […]
Man has intervened in nature and his effect has been profound. Calstock Arts is proud to present two speakers looking at aspects of this - Michael Head and Dale Wood Vet, Michael (Spike) Head will look at: 'The Challenges and Solutions of Dairying in the 'New World' Michael will cover the changes in the dairy […]
Performing a delightfully nostalgic selection of music inspired by the 1920s and 30s jazz age and reaching into the great American songbook. The band comprises Martin Jenkins on piano, Steve Dow on guitar/vocals and Zoe Lambeth on clarinet, saxophone and vocals. With tasteful solos, polished ensemble playing, male and female vocals and charming harmony duets […]
Calstock Arts with Carn to Cove are thrilled Panta Rei Danseteater are returning to Cornwall with their brand new show Petals & Tales, featuring dance, music, poetry and fairy tales. The afternoon begins with a small tea party, squash and cake (coffee & tea available too), plus a story to set the scene and colouring […]
Past Lives is a 2023 romantic drama film written and directed by Celine Song in her feature directorial debut. Starring Greta Lee, Teo Yoo, and John Magaro, it follows two childhood friends over the course of 24 years while they contemplate the nature of their relationship as they grow apart, living different lives. The plot is semi-autobiographical and inspired by real events from Song's life. […]
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 […]