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December 2023
Lichfield Storytellers Stories of Snow and Starlight
It's no secret that Lichfield Storytellers think that this is the most wonderful storytelling time of the year! Come back with us to a time of welcoming firesides, good cheer and good company as we tell you tales filled with wintry mystery, seasonal hope and wonder and of course wintry ghosts. As always, we will have a few merry songs to get you in a festive mood!
Find out more »So……………you thought Carols were just for Christmas? by the Darwin Singers
The Friends of Erasmus Darwin House  present So ¦ ¦ ¦ you thought Carols were just for Christmas? by  The Darwin Singers  Friday, 8th December, 2023 at 7.30 for 8.00pm Whittington Parish Church and afterwards at the Church Hall Tickets: we suggest a donation of £15 As always The Darwin Singers will lift our spirits with song. And then “ to find the midgeons! Your hearts will rejoice greatly in anticipation of these tiny delicacies and the mulled wine will be…
Find out more »Erasmus Darwin’s Birthday Bash
Come along and see the museum decorated for Christmas. Free entry to the house. Meet Dr Darwin & Mrs Darwin. Free Christmas craft session for children. Cake cutting midday. Cellar tour 12:30 £4pp (over 12's) Free children's puppet show 11.30am and 2pm. Tea/coffee on sale.
Find out more »January 2024
War of the Worlds by Don’t Go Into The Cellar Company – SOLD OUT
The classic tale is restored to its authentic Victorian setting in this original one-man performance, scripted and performed by Jonathan Goodwin. The chances of anything coming from Mars are a million to one. And yet, mankind finds itself on the brink of extinction when aggressive creatures from that remote planet land on Earth. Jonathan recently won The Hamilton Deane Award from The Dracula Society for his acting and scriptwriting. Previous recipients include Benedict Cumberbatch and Mark Gatiss. Tickets available…
Find out more »Steve Geale Presents Mrs. Fitzherbert – SOLD OUT
The Fitzherbert's are a noted Staffordshire family. Further investigation of Mary Ann Smythe led to revelations about this local lady's Regency aristocratic lifestyle, culminating as mistress and 'illegal wife' of the Prince of Wales, the future George IV. Come along to hear her fascinating story.
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