I went to the Bathhouse Bards event with Gillian Clark, the National Poet of Wales. Despite the pouring rain, over 100 people attended. Students from Newport University 'warmed up' the audience before the main act. Between pieces Gillian praised the people of Newport for saving the Medieval ship for the nation. An excellent performance.
Caerleon is a small town situated in the very south eastern corner of Wales on the river Usk. Once a Roman port, it has extensive evidence of a Roman presence and attracts visitors from all over the world.
The Caerleon Festival has been held every summer, and this is their 10th Anniversary, hence the
on the front cover of their brochure.
Events last from 6 - 15 July at various venues. On 14-15 July there will be FREE entertainment on Hanbury Field & Quay. (Opposite the Hanbury Public House)
Events range from an Art Exhibition in the Methodist Church, to a Farmers Market; Monty Python and the Holy Grail showing in the open air Roman Amphitheatre on 6th July, to a Meet the Authors on 7th and and Comic Verse Finals on 8th.
Bathhouse Bards present Gillian Clarke, the National Poet of Wales. She will be performing in the Roman Baths on 12th July. Despite the current deluges experienced by Wales, she will not, I understand, be performing under water.
Richard III will be performed by The Festival Players Theatre Company in the Roman Amphitheatre on 13th July.
Check out the following website for detailed information and to purchase e-tickets for the events that need it - Many are FREE !! especially on 14th and 15th.
It all sounds great fun. Wish I could scan the whole golden brochure. See you there!
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