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Lucy Shields @lucyrshields.bsky.social · 11h

I'm working with Stage4Beverley festival again this year, and one of my favourite things about the festival is how it mixes music with poetry. With Michael Rosen AND Michael Morpurgo joining us this year, it's shaping up to be a good'un!

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Stage4Beverley @stage4beverley.bsky.social · 11h

As we mark #NationalPoetryDay, we're looking forward to welcoming some of the finest poets in the land to our next festival - including former Children's Laureates, Michael Rosen and Michael Morpurgo, and local favourites, Chris Sewart and Charlotte Oliver. Find out more: stage4beverley.com/line-up

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Stage4Beverley @stage4beverley.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Michael Rosen has a new series on BBC Radio 4 at the moment, called 'Seven Ages of Man', exploring what it means to be a man in each decade of life. Catch up now on BBC Sounds - and don't miss @michaelrosenyes.bsky.social when he comes to Beverley on 13th February! www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...

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BBC Radio 4 - Understand

Unravelling the complexities of the stories and subjects that really matter right now.

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Stage4Beverley @stage4beverley.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Martin Simpson is on tour with his new album, "Some Kind of Jubilee" - and the good news is, he's heading to Beverley! Join us on 14th October at St Nicholas Church Beverley for a very special Appetiser event ahead of our 2027 festival. 🎟 Info & tickets: stage4beverley.com/line-up/

Photo of Martin Simpson, playing an acoustic guitar.

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Stage4Beverley @stage4beverley.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Our 2027 festival will begin once again with a creative writing workshop run by Festival Poet, Chris Sewart. This time, @chriswriting.bsky.social will be using musical memories as a starting point to unlock your creativity and help you get writing. Find out more: stage4beverley.com/whats-on/mix...

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Stage4Beverley @stage4beverley.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

February may seem a long way off, but tickets are selling fast for our next festival - and with most events sold out last year, we wouldn't hang about! Explore the line-up and book your tickets today: stage4beverley.com/line-up/

Poster advertising Stage4Beverley Winter Festival 2027, which is our 10th anniversary year. For more info & tickets, head to Stage4Beverley.com

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Stage4Beverley @stage4beverley.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

If you can't wait until our next festival, fear not! The one and only Martin Simpson will be kicking things off with a very special Appetiser event at St Nicholas Church in Beverley on 14th October. Find out more - stage4beverley.com/whats-on/s4b...

Martin Simpson playing an acoustic guitar.

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Chris Sewart @chriswriting.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

So pleased to be involved in Stage4Beverley 2027, and to return as Festival Poet thanks to the support of the Philip Larkin Society @plsoc.bsky.social February seems a long way off but it's never too early to get your tickets!

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Stage4Beverley @stage4beverley.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Tickets for the next Stage4Beverley Winter Festival are on sale now! The festival will take place from 7th-14th February, and we’d love to see you there as we mark our 10th anniversary. Book your tickets today: stage4beverley.com/line-up/

Poster advertising the 2027 Stage4Beverley Winter Festival, with performers including Morganway, Michael Rosen, Saltburn Smugglers and more. Head to our website at the link in the post for full details and tickets.

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Stage4Beverley @stage4beverley.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

What a wonderful festival we had this year - and with 13 events sold out, we're delighted that so many of you came along! Here are a few more highlights - with thanks to Melvyn Marriott for the photos.

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Chris Sewart @chriswriting.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

The events just got better as the @stage4beverley.bsky.social festival came to a close. Ben Beattie blew up a storm, the workshop poets gave their all, Beverley Town Handbell Ringers eased us into Sunday, and Gary Stewart's Graceland provided a pumped up finale. I need a lie down!

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Chris Sewart @chriswriting.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

Thanks @plsoc.bsky.social and to all that came to the show and contributed with the knitting needles! We had fun. @stage4beverley.bsky.social has delivered a fantastic festival and it was a joy to be involved. Here's to 2027...

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Philip Larkin Society @plsoc.bsky.social · 15/02/2026

Thank you to @chriswriting.bsky.social and @stage4beverley.bsky.social for a great event that celebrated the work of Philip Larkin and the Philip Larkin Society, and the role that poetry in general plays in telling stories about our lives.

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Mandy @mandywest.bsky.social · 15/02/2026

It’s a wonderful festival. We had a couple of fantastic evenings here this last week - can’t wait for next year! Big thanks to all involved - keep up the great work Stage4Beverley ♥️

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Stage4Beverley @stage4beverley.bsky.social · 15/02/2026

There are only a few shows left at this year's festival, and we hope you've enjoyed the week so far. We'd love to hear all about it, so if you have a chance, please complete our festival feedback questionnaire - thank you! stage4beverley.com/whats-on/fes... 📸 Photos by Melvyn Marriott.

Photo of Jacqui Dankworth performing at Stage4Beverley festival.

Photo of Jon Boden performing at Stage4Beverley festival.

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Stage4Beverley @stage4beverley.bsky.social · 14/02/2026

The fun continues tonight at our Late Night Club! Join us at the East Riding Theatre Café Bar from 10pm for a night of entertainment with Michael Nagasaka and Ben Beattie, The Rookery, Rob Nicklas, and @chriswriting.bsky.social. stage4beverley.com/whats-on/sat...

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Philip Larkin Society @plsoc.bsky.social · 14/02/2026

No photos of Simon Armitage (as requested) but a fantastic talk, ably supported by Festival Poet @chriswriting.bsky.social @stage4beverley.bsky.social

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Brian Bilston @brianbilston.bsky.social · 14/02/2026

To mark Valentine’s Day, here is what is believed to be the world’s oldest surviving love poem, written 1.5 million years ago by one of our earliest ancestors, homo unrequitus.

The Caveman’s Lament

me think about her when sun rises
me think about her when sun sets
me say to her how much me love her
she tell me love invent not yet

me make cave all warm and cosy
me lie bearskin on cave floor
me play song of love on bone flute
she choose cave of Tim next door

me no more go out hunt mammoth
me throw spear too short or long
me sit in cave me paint her picture
she say me got perspective wrong

me cook meal to show me love her —
diplodocus with fried beans —
she say food anachronistic
me not know what this means

stone age mighty hard for lovers
yet rub two flints look what you get
small sparks lead to big inferno
but she say love invent not yet

homo unrequitus

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Philip Larkin Society @plsoc.bsky.social · 14/02/2026

Looking forward to seeing Simon Armitage and @chriswriting.bsky.social today, supported by the PLS at @stage4beverley.bsky.social . We know the spirit of Philip Larkin will not be far away!

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Chris Sewart @chriswriting.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

Looking forward to the fun! And some new poems from last week's writing workshop 📝

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Stage4Beverley @stage4beverley.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

Tonight's gig with @katerusby.bsky.social & Damien O'Kane sold out in record time, but if you missed out on tickets, fear not! You can still join us at our Late Night Club - featuring @maddiemorris.bsky.social, the Nick Rooke Band and @chriswriting.bsky.social. stage4beverley.com/whats-on/fri...

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Stage4Beverley @stage4beverley.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

Tomorrow night, it's time to get your dancing shoes on for a very special Valentine's Day dance with the New York Brass Band! Fancy joining us? Find the last few tickets here: stage4beverley.com/whats-on/dan...

The New York Brass Band at Glastonbury, in front of a sign covered in protest imagery, including one that says 'reduce greed now'.

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Stage4Beverley @stage4beverley.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

From Alan Johnson's reflections on The Beatles, and John Cambridge's memories of David Bowie, to fantastic music from Jacqui Dankworth and Spiers & Boden, there have already been so many amazing moments at Stage4Beverley - with lots more still to come! 📸 Photos by Melvyn Marriott.

Alan Johnson being interviewed on stage in his show at East Riding Theatre.

Jacqui Dankworth singing on stage at Parkway Cinema, Beverley, with Charlie Wood on keyboard.

John Cambridge being interviewed on stage in his show, "Bowie, Cambo and all the Hype" at Parkway Cinema, Beverley.

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Mandy @mandywest.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

The best of the best 🎻🪗 Thank you @jonboden.bsky.social and @johnspiers.co.uk for a wonderful, uplifting evening of music. Good to catch up with you both again. See you soon ♥️ And thanks to @stage4beverley.bsky.social for putting on this fabulous winter festival ♥️ @anniehornerglis.bsky.social xx

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Mandy @mandywest.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

Amazing evening ♥️ Thanks for putting on this amazing festival - back there tomorrow night 🙌

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Stage4Beverley @stage4beverley.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

Sadly, @samkellymusic.bsky.social has had to pull out of tomorrow’s gig due to illness - but the good news is that @katerusby.bsky.social & Damien O'Kane have stepped in to take Sam’s place! We wish Sam a speedy recovery, and we look forward to welcoming Damien and Kate tomorrow.

Graphic advertising the new line-up for tomorrow's gig, featuring Kate Rusby & Damien O'Kane.

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Stage4Beverley @stage4beverley.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

Front row seats for tonight's gig with Spiers & Boden!

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Stage4Beverley @stage4beverley.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

The festival continues this evening, as Spiers & Boden head to Parkway Cinema for a lively night of traditional folk. Snap up the last few tickets at the link below. stage4beverley.com/whats-on/spi... @johnspiers.co.uk @jonboden.bsky.social 📸 Photo credit: Emma Ledwith

Photo of John Spiers with a squeezebox and Jon Boden with a fiddle. They are stood outside on a narrow road between some brick buildings.

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Chris Sewart @chriswriting.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

What a weekend of poetry coming up in Beverley. Two shows from Simon Armitage during the day. Then Brian Bilston on Saturday evening. Oh, and some other bloke on Sunday night 🤔 @stage4beverley.bsky.social Can't wait!

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Stage4Beverley @stage4beverley.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

We're pleased to say that all our poetry events have now sold out! If you're quick, there are a few tickets left for Friday's Late Night Club, which will include a spot from @chriswriting.bsky.social as well as music from Maddie Morris and the Nick Rooke Band. stage4beverley.com/whats-on/fri...

Photo of Chris Sewart, our resident poet!

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Chris Sewart @chriswriting.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

Great to hear John Cambridge talking about his friendship with David Bowie tonight @stage4beverley.bsky.social Lots of stories and laughter 👍

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Stage4Beverley @stage4beverley.bsky.social · 08/02/2026

Thanks to Chris Sewart for kicking off the festival with a brilliant creative writing workshop today! There’s lots more poetry and music in store this week, so visit our website for details. You’re sure to find something that’s up your street! stage4beverley.com/line-up/ @chriswriting.bsky.social

Various photos from today’s poetry writing workshop with Chris Sewart.

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Chris Sewart @chriswriting.bsky.social · 08/02/2026

Great to have kick-started the 2026 festival. Lots of wonderful writing from the enthusiastic workshoppers! Thanks to @dislaney.bsky.social & @candlestickpress.bsky.social for the supply of 'Ten Poems about Music'. A fantastic book that eased all participants into the poetry writing groove. ✍️

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Mandy @mandywest.bsky.social · 08/02/2026

Always a fab festival! Go along if you can. Looking forward to Spiers&Boden on Thursday and Sam Kelly Trio on Friday. ♥️♥️

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Stage4Beverley @stage4beverley.bsky.social · 08/02/2026

Stage4Beverley begins today! We’re kicking things off with our sold-out poetry workshop with Chris Sewart. Then there’s music, poetry and more coming to Beverley over the next week - head to our website for details and snap up those final tickets while you can. stage4beverley.com/line-up/

Poster advertising the Stage4Beverley festival.

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Philip Larkin Society @plsoc.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

Here's Chris Sewart's final festival poem as we get closer to this year's @stage4beverley.bsky.social event. We are looking forward to seeing Chris and all the other poets and musicians who will be bringing their fantastic energy to Beverley. Thanks Chris!

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Chris Sewart @chriswriting.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

Here's my final commissioned poem for the @stage4beverley.bsky.social Festival. First event this Sunday. Thanks to @dislaney.bsky.social and her lovely book, 'Reward for Winter', for inspiration for this poem. And to the @plsoc.bsky.social for their support as Stage 4 Beverley Festival Poet.

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Stage4Beverley @stage4beverley.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

9 events at this year's festival have sold out already, and the rest are selling fast! If you're thinking of joining us, don't delay - head to our website to book your tickets before they're all gone. 🎟️ Visit stage4beverley.com/line-up/

Image showing that the gig with The Saltburn Smugglers is now sold out.

Image showing that our event with Brian Bilston is now sold out.

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Stage4Beverley @stage4beverley.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

After our weekend shows are over, why not keep the festival going with our Late Night Club? We've got a fantastic line-up on Friday 13th February, with music from @maddiemorris.bsky.social and the Nick Rooke Band, plus poetry from @chriswriting.bsky.social. stage4beverley.com/whats-on/fri...

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Stage4Beverley @stage4beverley.bsky.social · 01/02/2026

Our festival poet, Chris Sewart, has been busy writing three new poems inspired by Stage4Beverley, with support from the Philip Larkin Society. To read the first two poems, head to our website: stage4beverley.com/whats-on/chr... @chriswriting.bsky.social @plsoc.bsky.social

Photo of our festival poet, Chris Sewart, stood by a bookcase packed full of old books.

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Stage4Beverley @stage4beverley.bsky.social · 31/01/2026

We pride ourselves on bringing the best talent to Beverley, and we're delighted that Jacqui Dankworth is joining us this year! Jacqui is one of the most highly regarded vocalists in the UK today, and you can catch her at at Parkway Cinema, Beverley on 11th February. stage4beverley.com/line-up/

Jacqui Dankworth, a glamorous woman with long brown curly hair and a beaming smile. She is wearing a smart jacket, a white blouse and long necklaces, and she's leaning against a wall, looking happy and relaxed.

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Chris Sewart @chriswriting.bsky.social · 29/01/2026

Here's the second of the three poems commissioned for the upcoming Stage 4 Beverley Festival. See www.stage4beverley.com for more... A big thanks to the Philip Larkin Society for their support as Festival Poet. @stage4beverley.bsky.social @plsoc.bsky.social

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Chris Sewart @chriswriting.bsky.social · 25/01/2026

This poem is the first of three commissioned for the Stage 4 Beverley Festival. See www.stage4beverley.co.uk for others in the lead up to the festival. Big thanks to the Philip Larkin Society for their fantastic support as Festival Poet. @plsoc.bsky.social @stage4beverley.bsky.social

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Stage4Beverley @stage4beverley.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

After a great performance at Stage4Beverley 2024, we're very pleased to have the Beverley Town Handbell Ringers joining us again this year! You can catch them at East Riding Theatre on Sunday 15th February. 🔔 Find out more and book your place: stage4beverley.com/whats-on/the...

Photo of the Beverley Town Handbell Ringers performing at Stage4Beverley in 2024.

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Stage4Beverley @stage4beverley.bsky.social · 09/01/2026

If you're into bluegrass, don't miss The Charlotte Carrivick Band when they head to Beverley! Expect incredible instrumentals and breathtaking close harmony singing, as these four talented musicians come together at East Riding Theatre on 15th February. stage4beverley.com/whats-on/the...

The Charlotte Carrivick Band, stood outside with their instruments (mandolin, double bass, guitar, fiddle).

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Stage4Beverley @stage4beverley.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

Dance the night away on 14th February with the New York Brass Band! They may hail from York, but the soul of New Orleans runs through their veins, and they've played at events all over the world. Don't miss your chance to catch them live at Beverley Memorial Hall. stage4beverley.com/whats-on/dan...

Photo of the New York Brass Band, having fun performing on stage.

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Stage4Beverley @stage4beverley.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

With our next festival just around the corner, tickets are flying out the door, and three events have sold out already! If you're thinking of coming along to Stage4Beverley this February, head to our website now to get booked up before it's too late. Visit stage4beverley.com/line-up/

Flyer advertising all the events at Stage4Beverley 2026, including Spiers & Boden, Simon Armitage, Gary Stewart's Graceland, Alan Johnson, The Charlotte Carrivick Band, Jacqui Dankwirth, The New York Brass band, Chris Sewart, Beverley Community Choir, John Cambridge, Maddie Morris, Beverley Town Handbell Ringers, The Saltburn Smugglers, the Horizon Stage and more, including workshops, informal concerts and late night clubs. The festival takes place from 8th-15th February and tickets are available at stage4beverley.com, or call the box office on 01482 874050.

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Stage4Beverley @stage4beverley.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

Simon Armitage is coming to Beverley! Tickets are selling fast, with one performance already sold out and a second one now on sale. Book now to see the Poet Laureate perform at Toll Gavel United Church on 14th February. 🎟️ Tickets on sale here: stage4beverley.com/whats-on/sim...

Simon Armitage sat down in front of a bookshelf filled with lots of colourful books.

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