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Professionals before the war: Gloucester Ukraine Festival reignites Ukraine’s top talent

Professionals before the war: Gloucester Ukraine Festival reignites Ukraine’s top talent

by Jessica Law | Apr 30, 2025 | Events at The Folk of Gloucester, News, Press release, The Folk

Picture the scene: you’re a professional performer. You’ve worked hard to get where you are now. You’ve got bookings around the country, you’ve been on TV, and you’re maybe even becoming a household name. You look around and realise the years of drudgery, worry and...
Meet Alan Myatt: Gloucester’s professional Henry VIII

Meet Alan Myatt: Gloucester’s professional Henry VIII

by Jessica Law | Mar 20, 2025 | Events at The Folk of Gloucester, News, Press release, The Folk

Ahead of his appearance at Tudor Day on the 19th of April at The Folk of Gloucester, we interviewed local icon Alan Myatt about what it’s like to work as a professional Henry VIII. It’s summer in a field in Cambridge, and Alan Myatt is going out of his mind. Only two...
Six mighty women from history and science – in puppet form

Six mighty women from history and science – in puppet form

by Jessica Law | Feb 21, 2025 | Events at The Folk of Gloucester, News, Press release, The Folk

In recognition of International Women’s Day and British Science Week, on Saturday the 8th of March The Folk of Gloucester is inviting families to meet some of Britain’s greatest female trailblazers and heroines… with a twist. Iconic figures such as Florence...
How local folklorists found possible proof of ancient winter tradition in Gloucestershire

How local folklorists found possible proof of ancient winter tradition in Gloucestershire

by Jessica Law | Jan 2, 2025 | Events at The Folk of Gloucester, News, Press release, The Folk

There’s a disheartening moment every January when the Christmas decorations come down. “Well, that’s all over for another year”, someone will sigh, while trying to wrestle a tangled string of Christmas tree lights back into the box. With nothing in your diary for...
Celebration of Ukrainian Culture at The Folk

Celebration of Ukrainian Culture at The Folk

by Helena Taylor | Mar 26, 2024 | Events at The Folk of Gloucester, News

A two week-long event featuring Ukrainian and British artist, dancers, musicians and singers will be taking place at The Folk from April 13th to 27th. Tickets will be available from The Folk of Gloucester website To see what is on offer, details are provided...

“We Stitched” Exhibition on show at The Folk of Gloucester

by Helena Taylor | May 11, 2023 | Events at The Folk of Gloucester, News, Press release

Gloucester Civic Trust has unveiled the latest and final exhibition of its exciting heritage project Rebirth of The Folk of Gloucester; What, Where, When, Why? “We Stitched” is a celebration of Tudor creativity inspired by the medieval wall art uncovered when the...
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