Tim Firth becomes new Festival Patron
Stockton Heath Festival is proud to announce that Tim Firth, the prolific and acclaimed stage, screen, TV and radio writer is the new Festival patron.
Tim whose work caters for all ages is most famous for Calendar Girls, one of the most successful British films of all time.
Tim said ‘this is the kind of event I wish my home town had organised when I was growing up. In my lifetime Stockton Heath has changed beyond all recognition and has a new energy of which the Festival is vibrant proof’.
The fourth Stockton Heath Festival saw…
- 34 main events and 15 other activities over 4 days in 9 venues
- Over 10,000 people visit
- 3,000 people seeing a show
- 49 scarecrows invading village shops
- 500 people withstanding the pouring rain of the Open Air Cinema to watch Toy Story 3
- £5000 going to local charities
- 33 businesses and councils supporting the Festival
- 50 volunteers pulling it all together!
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Already confirmed for Stockton Heath Festival 2012:
Julius Caesar
Oddsocks are back with their brand new performance of Julius Caesar. Turning this classic Shakespeare tragedy into a comedy with their unique portrayal, Oddsocks will be performing on Saturday, 14th July in the Grappenhall Heys Walled Garden.
Rumpelstiltskin
The internationally renowned Presto Puppets are back after a break from the 2011 Festival. This brilliant puppet show will be taking place on Sunday, 15th July at 10.30am and 12pm.
The Open Air Cinema
The Festival favourite returns for our 5th year on Friday, 13th July. What will the film be? Film to be announced shortly!
The markets
Arts, crafts and farmers stalls join family activities to make a great weekend at the Festival, 14th and 15th July. If you are interested in a pitch, download more information here.
Abba Revival
Taking centre stage on Sunday night, 15th July, this fantastic tribute band is sure to be a big finish to the Festival calendar! Check out their youtube videos here!
Mountain Bike Display Team
This fantastic group will be performing tricks throughout the day on Saturday 14th July – check out their youtube video
