What's "On" in the UK and Ireland?
With everything that goes on in Britain and Ireland, you won't want to miss one minute of the fun! Here's just a sample of some of the fun, exciting and sometimes quirky events going on throughout the British Isles in the next few months!
JULY, AUGUST, SEPTEMBER
INTERNATIONAL STORYTELLING FESTIVAL
2-4 JULY 2011 - Near Cardiff, Wales
An international festival celebrating oral tradition and bringing together storytellers, poets and musicians from around the world. Beyond The Border International Storytelling Festival is the largest event of its type in the UK.
http://www.beyondtheborder.com
BBC PROMS
15 JULY THROUGH 10 SEPTEMBER 2011 - Royal Albert Hall (and other venues), London, England
The World's Greatest Classical Music Festival, 15 July-10 September 2011. Every Prom concert broadcast live on BBC Radio 3.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/proms/
GREAT BRITISH BEER FESTIVAL
2-6 AUGUST 2011 - Earl's Court, London, England
The Great British Beer Festival at Earls Court, Britain's biggest beer festival, once again brings together a wide range of real ales, ciders, perries and international beers. There's plenty to occupy you at the festival, you can play on some traditional pub games, enjoy live music, sample some food, including good traditional pub snacks, and also attend tutored beer tastings.
EDINBURGH INTERNATIONAL TATTOO
12 AUGUST THROUGH 4 SEPTEMBER 2011 - Edinburgh, Scotlland
Experience the unique atmosphere of Edinburgh in August during an unforgettable three weeks of the very best in international opera, music, theatre, dance and visual arts. Festival 2011 celebrates the vibrant and diverse cultures of Asia with the finest artists from countries and regions including China, India, Japan, Korea, Taiwan and Vietnam joining others from around the world to explore our shared passions, all against the backdrop of Scotland's stunning capital city.
AGATHA CHRISTIE FESTIVAL
11-18 SEPTEMBER 2011 - Torquay, England
The world-famous annual Agatha Christie Festival will once again take place on the stunning English Riviera, South Devon, from 11th-18th September 2011.Mystery and mayhem are promised with the return of the Agatha Christie Festival to Torquay. The biggest event of its kind worldwide, the programme is based on Christie's vast collection of novels so visitors should expect plenty of unpredictability.
http://www.englishriviera.co.uk/agathachristie/festival/
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FOR MORE INFORMATION ON OTHER EVENTS, CONTACT ACROSS THE POND VACATIONS AT 310-791-6101.
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