What's on
Interstate Express
Following the success of last year's event we are holding another hoe -down of a barn dance in the beautiful Tithe barn at Postlip Hall.
With their high energy approach to traditional American songs and dance music, Interstate Express combines a love of old stories with a passion for the joy of a fiddle tune that drives like a Mercedes on the open road. The music that developed in America is as diverse as the people who brought it there, from fast banjo and fiddle tunes and early country songs to blues and ballads, this trio plays it all.
With support from the wonderful Jenn Reid - songstress troubadour folk singer fresh from her appearance in BBC 2's The Gallows Pole will sing ballads of northern struggle and celebration.
Expect a bit of a ceilidh so bring your dancing shoes!
Please dress warmly for this event, it's a real barn remember - no central heating! Except of course if you intend to dance yourselves hot
With their high energy approach to traditional American songs and dance music, Interstate Express combines a love of old stories with a passion for the joy of a fiddle tune that drives like a Mercedes on the open road. The music that developed in America is as diverse as the people who brought it there, from fast banjo and fiddle tunes and early country songs to blues and ballads, this trio plays it all.
With support from the wonderful Jenn Reid - songstress troubadour folk singer fresh from her appearance in BBC 2's The Gallows Pole will sing ballads of northern struggle and celebration.
Expect a bit of a ceilidh so bring your dancing shoes!
Please dress warmly for this event, it's a real barn remember - no central heating! Except of course if you intend to dance yourselves hot
Events at PostlipWe run events in the Great Hall and Tithe Barn to share Postlip and make connections with the local community, as well as to help pay for the maintenance of our historic buildings. Many people enjoy our concerts, comedy, story-telling, music and drama.
If you'd like to be on the mailing list or want to suggest an event then please email us or write to Postlip Society, Postlip Hall, Winchcombe, Cheltenham, GL54 5AQ. In the past we have hosted Cromwellian banquets, held a butterfly festival, exhibited tribal rugs, held a 2CV race, and filled the grounds with sculpture – Postlip is pretty versatile. We are always open to new ideas and opportunities which appeal to us and/or have the promise of raising money to help maintain and restore the house and Tithe Barn. The woods and grounds are regularly used, both recreationally and educationally, by local school parties and organisations such as the Scouts and Forest School.
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For the last few years we have been programming events to take place by the fireside in the Great Hall during the colder months. A few recent events include: Ed Donovan, ALAW, The Devil's Violin Company performing their blend of live music and spoken word to bring to life their new show "Forbidden Door"; a very moving play titled State of Grace by Postlip's own Reckless Theatre Company, a fantastic performance by renowned Orkney folk duo The Wrigley Sisters; and the Garlic Theatre's delightful puppet show for children of all ages "There's a Monster in My Piano".
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