'Six of the Best' events in Gloucestershire with STAR 107.5FM

Explore Gloucestershire have teamed up with STAR 107.5FM each week to give you a round up of 'Six of the Best' events in Gloucestershire.

From festivals to fayres, theatre to muscial entertainment, visitor attractions to action and adventure activities in Gloucestershire, Explore Gloucestershire's top guide to the best events in Gloucestershire each week is there to help you decide what to do in Cheltenham, Gloucester, Tewkesbury, Cirencester, Stroud, Forest of Dean, the Cotswolds - infact the whole of Gloucestershire!

This weeks 'Six of the Best' events and things to do in Gloucestershire are:-

Monday 15 - Sunday 21 June 2009

Brief Encounter at The Everyman Theatre

A truly classic film is brought to the stage by the world renowned Kneehigh Theatre Company in an award winning show which wowed Londons West End. Noel Cowards story of forbidden love in the 1940’s has been described by its director Emma Rice as “a very grown –up fairy tale”.

• Date: Tuesday 16 - Saturday 20 June 2009
• Time: Evening and matinee performances
• Tickets: from £10
• Where: Everyman Theatre, Regent Street, Cheltenham, GL50 1HQ
• Visit: www.everymantheatre.org.uk

Howlers at the Hall

Grab your mates and get out for a midweek giggle. A night of fabulous comedy with Jarred Christmas and Brendan Dempsey, courtesy of Howlers Comedy Club.

• Date: Wednesday 17 June 2009
• Time: Doors open 7.45pm. Comedy starts 8.30pm
• Tickets: £11 from town Hall Box office: Tel: 01242 227979
• Where: The Pillar Room, Cheltenham Town Hall, Imperial Square, Cheltenham, Glos. GL50 1QA
• Visit: www.howlerscomedyclub.com

Cheltenham Food & Drink Festival 2009

The second Cheltenham Food & Drink Festival brings us another mouth-watering programme of events. This year Masterchef winner Matt Follas and double Michelin star holder Marton Blunos will be demonstrating their skills. As well as food, they'll be lots of real ales, ciders and wines to taste, and with great entertainment throughout the weekend it's an unmissable event in Cheltenham.

• Date: Friday 19 – Sunday 21 June 2009
• Time: Friday 12noon to 7pm, Saturday 10.00am to 7pm and Sunday 10am to 5pm
• Tickets: Adults £4 per day in advance, £5 on the gate, under 16’s free
  
  • Ticket sales: 0844 576 2210
• Where: Montpellier Gardens, Cheltenham.
• Visit: www.garden-events.com

Kemble Air Show 2009

Fantastic air displays including the Red Arrows, Eurofighter Typhoon, US Air Force and the re-furbished Vulcan which will be making its first appearance in years. On the ground you can meet the pilots, and with lots of exhibits, stalls, refreshments, children's entertainment and much more, makes the Kemble Air Show a great weekend for all ages - and of course a great Fathers Day treat!!!

• Date: Saturday 20 & Sunday 21 June 2009
• Time: All day events - early arrival recommended!
• Tickets: Book through SEE or Tel: 0871 231 0827
  
  • Adults Advance £18.50 (on the day £25)
  • Children (6-16) - £5 (same on the day)
  • Children under five: FREE
• Where: Kemble Airfield, Kemble, Cirencester, Gloucestershire, GL7 6BA
• Visit: www.kembleairday.com/

Dad's Gladiator School at Chedworth Roman Villa

Watch the mighty Gladiators of "Legio II Augusta" fight for your entertainment - then get your Dad to join the Gladiator school! A great father’s day treat.

• Date: Saturday 20 & Sunday 21 June 2009
• Time: 10am – 5pm
• Tickets: Normal admission
• Where: Chedworth Roman Villa, Yanworth, Nr. Cheltenham. GL54 3LJ
• Visit: www.exploregloucestershire.co.uk

Gloucester Symphony Orchestra 100 ft underground at Clearwell Caves

A Midsummer spectacular performed by the Gloucestershire Symphony Orchestra and the children of the Forest of Dean. The evening begins with a guided tour culminating in the main candlelit cavern, followed by a buffet and concert of superb inspirational music. A inspirational combination of music, art and movement depicts the story of the Moonflower, a wildflower that miraculously only blossoms for a single night each year, deep in the Amazonian rainforest.

• Date: Saturday 20 June 2009
• Time: The evening begins with the guided tour at 6.00pm, buffet approximately 7.00pm, concert begins 8.00pm
• Tickets: Adult £16.00 (Conc. £14), Child (under 18) £6.00, Family ticket (2+2) £36.00; includes concert, buffet and guided tour.
• Where: Clearwell Caves, Nr. Coleford, Forest of Dean, Glos. GL16 8JR
• Visit: www.clearwellcaves.com

• Also see : What's on in Gloucestershire 2009

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