Some of the most popular acts featured over previous Festivals have jumped at the chance to revisit The Cut in Halesworth as part of the two week line up of great comedy, music, theatre and film.

John Williams and John Etheridge were the fastest selling act ever and are back this year to play an eclectic mix that illuminates their highly different skills – complementing each other and bringing to the table a vast wealth of musical experience across the genres.

Kathryn Tickell’s tunes and songs feature alongside witty and moving anecdotes delivered by Kathryn, her father Mike Tickell and a superb ensemble of musicians and singers. With three generations of musicians on stage, the show is very much an upbeat reflection of immensely strong communities, their music and collective stories.

And John Lill is back, this time with Emma Johnson on clarinet. A Festival anniversary treat! Two of this country’s foremost and best loved performers return to The Cut stage together with a delightful programme of Prokofiev, Weber, Chopin and Brahms.

Shappi Khorsandi is one of the hottest comedy prospects in the country. She’s feisty, flirty and effortlessly funny. She handles every subject with a razor sharp wit, softened only by her deliciously dizzy delivery and endless charm. She’s bringing Me and My Brother In Our Pants, Holding Hands to the Festival this year. The star of Live at The Apollo, Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow, Friday Night with Jonathan Ross, and Have I Got News for You is back with a brand new show – a show about a brother and sister who were best friends but also beat each other up.

The Art Exhibition is a wonderful collection by pupils of all our local schools, inspired by the theme of ENERGY, which can be seen at the Halesworth Gallery throughout the Festival. There is a great exhibition of art at The Cut, showing many local artists including Roger Hardy, Jo Hincks and John Kiki.

The Festival runs from 8-23 October 2011 so this is just a tiny slice of what’s available.

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