The English River reading, Sea Change Festival
Sea Change Festival High Street, Totnes, United KingdomVirginia Astley will recite poems from her new book The English River accompanied by Florence Astley on the harp. Her first book-length collection, The English River combines both photographs and poems to paint a vivid picture of the river Thames … Read More
The English River reading, East Coker
Helyar Arms Moor Ln, East Coker, Yeovil, United KingdomVirginia Astley will recite poems from her new book The English River accompanied by Florence Astley on the harp. Her first book-length collection, The English River combines both photographs and poems to paint a vivid picture of the river Thames … Read More
Thomas Hardy Confidential
Othona Community West Dorset Coast Road, Bridport, Dorset, United KingdomThomas Hardy is known mostly for his powerful novels set here in Dorset. But what do you know of his literary first love, his poetry? And what about the ‘secret’ love affair of his youth that haunted and helped shape … Read More
Flute and harp with Virginia and Florence Astley
Max Gate Alington Avenue, Dorchester, Dorset,, United KingdomMusic, stories and poetry from Hardy's time bring his home to life. There will be three performances, each lasting approximately 25 minutes. Performances will be at 11:30, 13:30 and 15:00. £3.00 donation is kindly requested for the performers.
2 x day writing workshop with Virginia Astley
Kestle Barton Manaccan, Helston, Cornwall, United KingdomVirginia Astley is hosting a two day writing workshop taking place this summer at Kestle Barton Art Gallery, Cornwall. Virginia was Artist-in-Residence at Kestle Barton in 2010. She is interested in putting the spoken word and music together and in … Read More
Flute and harp with Virginia and Florence Astley
Max Gate Alington Avenue, Dorchester, Dorset,, United KingdomMusic, stories and poetry with a Hardy theme bring Max Gate's Victorian Christmas to life. Gather round the warmth of the fire in the Drawing Room to enjoy the sounds of harp and flute filling Hardy's home. We recommend you … Read More
Virginia and Florence Astley: A Thomas Hardy Evening
Virginia and Florence Astley perform outdoors for a short online event via Facebook Live. Staged in the woods behind Thomas Hardy's cottage in Dorset, the performance will feature poems and music as well as talk about Hardy's life. A lot … Read More
Virginia and Florence Astley: A Thomas Hardy Evening
Virginia and Florence Astley perform outdoors for a short online event via Facebook Live.
Staged in the woods behind Thomas Hardy's cottage in Dorset, the performance will feature poems and music as well as talk about Hardy's life.
Virginia and Florence Astley: A Thomas Hardy Evening
Virginia and Florence Astley perform outdoors for a short online event via Facebook Live. Staged in the woods behind Thomas Hardy's cottage in Dorset, the performance will feature poems and music as well as talk about Hardy's life.