Post-war Hungarian Ceramics
From the Graham Cooley Collection

Venue: Shakespeare Barn, Fermoy Gallery and Red Barn

Price: Free Admission

One original Wild West musical and one unique comedy play make up the John Giller Drama and Theatre Academy Summer Spectacular.

Venue: Guildhall Theatre

Price: £8.50 (£6.50)

Local dance school, Street Wize put on their first show! A high energy evening of dance. Street Wize will be joined by guests from other local groups including Theatre Train and Octagon Performing Arts.

Venue: Arts Centre

Price: £10 (£6.50)

The King’s Lynn Young Players 25th anniversary celebrations.

A showcase of local young talent, incorporating song, dance and drama and featuring the world amateur premier of the one act play “Year Eight”.

Venue: Guildhall Theatre

Price: £7.50

RSC Music Director, Bruce O’Neil and actor/ director Chris Luscombe present songs for Shakespeare’s plays not heard outside Stratford since the original productions for which they were written. A unique collection that highlights the fascinating stories of composers working for the RSC since the opening of the Shakespeare Memorial Theatre in 1879. The performance is set against the perfect backdrop of the largest surviving medieval guildhall in England, where Shakespeare is reputed to have performed 422 years ago.

Sponsored by Kate & Adrian Parker

Venue: Guildhall Theatre

Price: £18 (£9)

Following his sell-out lecture in 2013, the hugely popular art historian and broadcaster makes a welcome return to the Festival to talk about how history has influenced the art, architecture and culture of the Low Countries.

Venue: Guildhall Theatre

Price: £18

Following his sell-out lecture in 2013, the hugely popular art historian and broadcaster makes a welcome return to the Festival to talk about how history has influenced the art, architecture and culture of the Low Countries.

Venue: Guildhall Theatre

Price: £14

Biographical drama directed by Robert Altman. Distinctive camerawork and fine performances give a compelling and intimate view of the relationship between the obsessive, brilliant and unrecognised Vincent Van Gogh (Tim Roth) and his art dealer brother Theodore (Paul Rhys).

Shown in partnership with the King’s Lynn Community Cinema Club

138 mins (1990)

Venue: Guildhall Theatre

Price: £5

These young German musicians have thrilled both critics and audiences with their intelligent and inspiring performances throughout Europe and Asia, establishing themselves as one of the finest piano quartets of their generation. Winners of major prizes and awards in Japan, Italy, Germany and the UK.

Venue: Guildhall Theatre

Price: £18 (£9)

Baz returns, having been charged with persistent joking and asks for 20 other shows to be taken into consideration. You are the Judge and Jury – be merciful to the aged accused – he merely seeks to bring a ray of sunshine amid the dark clouds of life!

Sponsored by Porvair plc

Venue: Guildhall Theatre

Price: £18 (£9)

A talk presented by Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) in association with King’s Lynn Festival.

The oceans are changing faster and in more ways than at any time in human history, threatening sea-life and putting human well-being in jeopardy. Callum Roberts will explore the remarkable story of humanity’s relationship with the sea, from the first fisheries to our planetary dominance today.

Venue: Guildhall Theatre

Price: £10 (£8)

This stylish film directed by Denis Dercourt, is a tautly crafted thriller reminiscent of Hitchcock. Promising pianist Mélanie Prouvost has her confidence shattered by famous pianist Ariane Fouchécourt. Years later, Mélanie inserts herself into the Fouchecourt household and the business of revenge begins…

Shown in partnership with the King’s Lynn Community Cinema Club

85 mins (2006)

Venue: Guildhall Theatre

Price: £5

BBC television presenter, respected author, and honorary member of the Royal Institute of British Architects, examines what we find irresistible about fine old buildings and explores lost architectural wonders including the Euston Arch – the first great monument of the railway age.

Sponsored by Eastern Daily Press and King’s Lynn Civic Society

Venue: Guildhall Theatre

Price: £15

One of the greatest swing bands unfailingly deliver dazzling music with a cheer-up guarantee. Performances are dedicated to shaking you up and swinging you into the middle of next week!


Sponsored by Professor Keith & Mrs Elizabeth Rix

Venue: Guildhall Theatre

Price: £16 (£8)

Jimeoin is internationally acclaimed as one of live comedy’s masters. Now the Irishman from Australia and star of TV’s ‘Sunday Night at Palladium’, ‘Live at the Apollo’, ‘Royal Variety Performance’ and musters his ever-evolving live show and the most famous eyebrows in comedy to King’s Lynn Arts Centre to bring you an unforgettably hilarious evening of world-class stand-up. Mosey on down and lasso your tickets early!

‘Brilliant… It gets no better than this... Hilarious!’ (Time Out)

Venue: Guildhall Theatre

Price: £18.50

The Kings Lynn Players present the macabre and devilishly delightful new musical, THE ADDAMS FAMILY.
Join us for a rib-tickling evenings entertainment in the atmospheric Guildhall of St George.

Venue: Guildhall Theatre

Price: £12 | Family (4) £45 | Groups buy 10 get 1 free

Bharatanatyam is the oldest and richest classical dance-form in India known for its grace, purity, tenderness, and sculpturesque poses. Today, it is one of the most popular and widely performed dance styles and is practiced by male and female dancers all over the world.

Venue: Guildhall Theatre

Price: £7 (£5) (Under 5s Free)