Edinburgh type festival for Stratford?

ronlyre · 19-11-2006, 06:33 PM

I'm wondering what the readers of WO think about a Edinburgh type theatre/music/literature festival (obviously slightly smaller) happening in Stratford once a year? There's plenty of places to stay, (under a roof or under canvas), there's numerous venues and I think acts etc would be drawn to come to the old place.

**Will** · 19-11-2006, 07:26 PM

It's certainly the best idea I've heard for a 'World Class' town. Would be something for the people of the UK as well as the tourists, which would be nice too.

Would be great to have some more contemporary arts in Stratford too; getting a little bored of Shakespear myself.

ronlyre · 19-11-2006, 10:43 PM

It was quite a few years ago that me and some friends had the idea when one day I got a phone call from someone who will remain nameless, who said rather oddly...'I hear you want to put on a Festival, well I don't think we'd allow that...' Spooky eh?

**Will** · 19-11-2006, 10:58 PM

Normally I wouldn't further enquire, but I think if this person speaks for the council I think you should share his/her name.

SweetPea · 18-01-2007, 04:21 PM

I think this is a brilliant idea. It would capitalize on the existing cultural heritage of Stratford and broaden the appeal for both visitors and locals (who would love an alternative to the excellent Shakespeare productions from time to time). Why don't you try and muster some support from the organisations responsible for tourism in Stratford? They surely would welcome new ideas like this.

**Will** · 18-01-2007, 06:36 PM

Welcome SweetPea!

Perhaps we could ask the new boss of South Warwickshire Tourism Ltd. We have plenty of car parking space in our park and ride park that nobody uses. Soon we'll have a load of new hotels on the Birmingham road too.

As I mentioned, I really like the idea of doing something other then Shakespear, Stratford could be so much more of a cultural hub then in currently is. I might even start a page campaigning for a Stratford Festival.

We need a catchy name for it, any ideas?

chillitt · 18-01-2007, 07:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Will

Welcome SweetPea!

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We need a catchy name for it, any ideas?

what about 'Avon Calling'

optrex · 19-01-2007, 12:23 AM

Its sounds like a great idea to me. Afterall, "locals" go there to be entertained (they ones in the park are great in the summer)

**Will** · 19-01-2007, 01:58 PM

I quite like Avon Calling, or definately something very Similar with 'Avon' in the title.

There should be no reference to Shakespeare for sure, or everyone will get the wrong idea. I'm waiting for Ron to come back and elaborate on his idea, I'd really like to make a web page on it.

ronlyre · 19-01-2007, 08:23 PM

Considering that I posted the original thread in March I'm really pleased and surprised that the subject has raised its ugly head again. Anyway, a friend of mine is putting Stratford Literary Festival together ready for next year, David Bradley (Filch in Harry Potter) has agreed to take part plus a number of authors. Not the fully monty (ie an Edinburgh Festival type thing) admittedly but a start and who knows as the year goes on we might be able to turn into something a bit bigger. I'll have a word.
Can you imagine Stratford with tents and marquees and music and theatre and street theatre and visitors from all over the country and the world etc, etc, fantastic.

19-11-2006, 06:33 PM	#1 (permalink)
ronlyre The Stratford Strumpet Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: stratford upon avon Posts: 110	Edinburgh type festival for Stratford? I'm wondering what the readers of WO think about a Edinburgh type theatre/music/literature festival (obviously slightly smaller) happening in Stratford once a year? There's plenty of places to stay, (under a roof or under canvas), there's numerous venues and I think acts etc would be drawn to come to the old place. __________________ Ron Lyre shakespeare wuz ere (Editor: Ted de Stratford. Ron's cousin)

19-11-2006, 07:26 PM	#2 (permalink)
Will Administrator Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Stratford Upon Avon Posts: 966	It's certainly the best idea I've heard for a 'World Class' town. Would be something for the people of the UK as well as the tourists, which would be nice too. Would be great to have some more contemporary arts in Stratford too; getting a little bored of Shakespear myself. __________________ --==Forum Admin Will==-- Your Friendly Forum Admin. - Contact me.

19-11-2006, 10:43 PM	#3 (permalink)
ronlyre The Stratford Strumpet Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: stratford upon avon Posts: 110	Happy thoughts - dark threats It was quite a few years ago that me and some friends had the idea when one day I got a phone call from someone who will remain nameless, who said rather oddly...'I hear you want to put on a Festival, well I don't think we'd allow that...' Spooky eh? __________________ Ron Lyre shakespeare wuz ere (Editor: Ted de Stratford. Ron's cousin)

19-11-2006, 10:58 PM	#4 (permalink)
Will Administrator Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Stratford Upon Avon Posts: 966	Normally I wouldn't further enquire, but I think if this person speaks for the council I think you should share his/her name. __________________ --==Forum Admin Will==-- Your Friendly Forum Admin. - Contact me.

18-01-2007, 06:36 PM	#6 (permalink)
Will Administrator Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Stratford Upon Avon Posts: 966	Welcome SweetPea! Perhaps we could ask the new boss of South Warwickshire Tourism Ltd. We have plenty of car parking space in our park and ride park that nobody uses. Soon we'll have a load of new hotels on the Birmingham road too. As I mentioned, I really like the idea of doing something other then Shakespear, Stratford could be so much more of a cultural hub then in currently is. I might even start a page campaigning for a Stratford Festival. We need a catchy name for it, any ideas? __________________ --==Forum Admin Will==-- Your Friendly Forum Admin. - Contact me.

18-01-2007, 04:21 PM	#5 (permalink)
SweetPea New Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 1	I think this is a brilliant idea. It would capitalize on the existing cultural heritage of Stratford and broaden the appeal for both visitors and locals (who would love an alternative to the excellent Shakespeare productions from time to time). Why don't you try and muster some support from the organisations responsible for tourism in Stratford? They surely would welcome new ideas like this.

19-01-2007, 12:23 AM	#8 (permalink)
optrex Community Senior Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Tamworth Posts: 513	Its sounds like a great idea to me. Afterall, "locals" go there to be entertained (they ones in the park are great in the summer) __________________ Live UK Lightning and Strom Tracking Midlands Weather Forum - Tamworth Weather Station - NZ Weather

19-01-2007, 01:58 PM	#9 (permalink)
Will Administrator Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Stratford Upon Avon Posts: 966	I quite like Avon Calling, or definately something very Similar with 'Avon' in the title. There should be no reference to Shakespeare for sure, or everyone will get the wrong idea. I'm waiting for Ron to come back and elaborate on his idea, I'd really like to make a web page on it. __________________ --==Forum Admin Will==-- Your Friendly Forum Admin. - Contact me.

19-01-2007, 08:23 PM	#10 (permalink)
ronlyre The Stratford Strumpet Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: stratford upon avon Posts: 110	Festival Considering that I posted the original thread in March I'm really pleased and surprised that the subject has raised its ugly head again. Anyway, a friend of mine is putting Stratford Literary Festival together ready for next year, David Bradley (Filch in Harry Potter) has agreed to take part plus a number of authors. Not the fully monty (ie an Edinburgh Festival type thing) admittedly but a start and who knows as the year goes on we might be able to turn into something a bit bigger. I'll have a word. Can you imagine Stratford with tents and marquees and music and theatre and street theatre and visitors from all over the country and the world etc, etc, fantastic. __________________ Ron Lyre shakespeare wuz ere (Editor: Ted de Stratford. Ron's cousin)

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