Word of Mouth presents an afternoon of lyrics, spoken word, performance poetry, rap and live music. Come and enjoy vocal treats from a selection of artists from around the country, uniting to perform their favourite work in a relaxed atmosphere surrounded by comfy chairs, tea cups and bottles of beer.

DJ’s will introduce the proceedings whilst the interval will be filled with live music from The Brizzacks. Performers include Martin Parker, Colin Shaddick >, Chris Gower, Jon Freeman, Robert Barrat, Edan Dart and One Quarter Geordie. Visit website>

Fully accessible downstairs; No access upstairs.

The hall has limited capacity, so book early to avoid disappointment.

Are you interested in a "Storytelling for Beginners" workshop.... I've noticed there are many people who come to listen but never tell, and I'm wondering if there is a storyteller inside you waiting to get out!  If I get enough interest, I will organise a one-day workshop introduction to storytelling, specifically for those who haven't quite got the confidence to get up and do it yet.
email if you're interested!

Annabelle is currently touring in Europe, visiting Spain, Slovakia and Austria. This is one of a small number of gigs she is doing in the UK and is an opportunity to escape “football mania” and experience live music at it’s best.
When Annabelle joined the Wailin' Jennys in 2004, the rest of the world found out what a grassroots network of Canadian roots fans had known for several years: that Chvostek is a formidable songwriter, a versatile multi-instrumentalist, and a fearless and innovative artist whose beguiling left-of-centre compositions straddle the divide between mainstream roots and acoustic indie pop. Annabelle's solo album “Resilience has had brilliant reviews and her live performance is stunning.

"Ms. Chvostek won our hearts and minds... Her show was one of those magical, chemistry-connected sets, with a sense of discovery attached...” Assoc Press New York

“The sound is delicious” Independent on Sunday

“This is music that takes your soul on the road” Western Morning News

In my new role as Director in Residence at Millfield School I have had the opportunity to produce this wonderful Theatre/Storytelling Event. The Engine House Theatre Event will bring together professional Storytellers, Theatre Practitioners and Musicians alongside the talented drama students at Millfield.

There are a limited number of tickets keeping numbers down to 200 - entry by ticket ony. For tickets please contact Daisy Dugmore, Director in Residence - Millfield Mobile 07515020515 Work 01458 444 327 email
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Pyrates! set their sails for their return to The Old Firehouse after a performing at numerous festivals across the UK and a successful expedition to America. Having press ganged two additional crew members on their most recent voyage Pyrates! are set for a night of piratical mayhem

Pyrates! Be a sea faring band of musical marauders, sailing from tha’ shores of fair Olde England to rowdy ports across the world! A notorious band of buccaneers, who’ve imposed their own brand of pirate themed folk music to fellow pirates an’ unfortunate landlubbers not only in the United Kingdom but across tha’ seas themselves! Able bodied bawdy balladeers armed wi’ guitar, mandolin , bass, melodeon an' fiddle, singing bountiful harmonies dressed in full pirate costume an’ all in tha' quay of ARRRR!

Pyrates! have requisitioned countless well known folk tunes from sailors of ages past including songs of the sea, bawdy ballads, Irish ditties, sea shanties, jaunty jigs, drinking songs and arr’cappella folk tunes that’ll be sure ta have yez tappin’ yer foot and singing along in no time! Visit website>