Section 28 and Me is a playful, honest and heartfelt portrait, exploring queer stories on past invisibility and shame.

Section 28 was in place between 1988 and 2003, and was the legislation that banned local authorities and schools from ‘promoting homosexuality’.  Teachers weren’t allowed to teach or talk about same-sex relationships; anyone who broke the law could face disciplinary action.

In this new show theatre maker Tom Marshman asks: has the impact of growing up within Section 28 legislation made him both a show off and an over-sharer? Digging deep into his psyche, drawing on personal reflections, past performances, and his dad’s unique perspective, he considers this period of forced silence.

Tom asked many queer communities: what is your Section 28 story? Gathering intergenerational voices, connecting history and politics with the deeply personal, to celebrate the resilient and unique LGBTQIA+ community.

'Section 28 and Me is epic and intimate; national and individual; personal and political; and singularly focused with a view that embraces the community and audience with nurturing and careful warmth. Oh, and it’s a bit cheeky.' - The PRSD

Tickets for sale here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/section-28-and-me-by-tom-marshman-tickets-998368897247?aff=oddtdtcreator

8.15pm     Free

Come on down to perform, or simply sit back and enjoy the talent at the Globe's famous open mic.  A dedicated sound technician is present throughout to help performers set-up and sound their best.

This month, storyteller Marcus Pibworth will be joined by ‘a multi coloured power house of creativity, a musician that lights up the world of others with her deeply felt, off-the-wall, spontaneous creations” aka Mica Sinclair. 

Marcus and Mica will weave together enchanting stories and soulful songs of transition and change, as we shift from the lighter half of the year into the darker months, inviting us to celebrate the fruits of our labour, recognise the balance and harmony in our lives and make space for what is to come.

If you’re looking for an evening that combines fun filled artistic expression with deep, meaningful themes, then join us for a night of storytelling for adults at the Grey Wolf Equinox Cafe!

The cafe bar will be open for all your refreshment needs.

Tickets available here: https://dandelion.events/e/greywolfequinox

7pm to 9pm     Free

Monthly folk session playing Traditional Acoustic Tunes.

Join us for a steady session of playing folk tunes from different traditions from the Paul Hardy session tunebook (available online)

All levels and acoustic instruments welcome.  4th Wednesday of the month.

For more info contact: jackie on 07401061646

Or Facebook: Hay Tat

jackieab53d@hotmail.com

Fun inclusive yoga story sessions for kids aged 2-6 years old with parent/ carer. (Younger and Older siblings also welcome. For all abilities! 10:30am - 11:15am

- Yoga Games

- Yoga Adventures

- Breathing and Relaxation

Book here:

Single Sessions: https://bookwhen.com/sunflowerbirthbaby#focus=ev-smx3-20240117000000

Autumn Block: https://bookwhen.com/sunflowerbirthbaby/e/ev-scyl-20241003103000

Winter Block: https://bookwhen.com/sunflowerbirthbaby/e/ev-swm5-20241107103000

Book your Burgerme table to avoid disappointment: Call 01497821762 or email eat@globeathay.co.uk

Performance 7.30pm      Tickets £10

In late-Victorian London, a spate of inexplicable murders has Scotland Yard baffled. Bodies are being found drained of blood. Sherlock Holmes knows that vampires do not exist, until he witnesses evidence to the contrary. Can Van Helsing and the king of detectives combine forces to solve the mystery? Or will Dracula, Lord of the Undead cut a bloody swathe throughout the Empire?Jonathan Goodwin plays Sherlock Holmes, Count Dracula, Van Helsing and Colonel Moran in a show scripted by himself, and co-directed with Gary Archer.

Fun inclusive yoga story sessions for kids aged 2-6 years old with parent/ carer. (Younger and Older siblings also welcome. For all abilities! 10:30am - 11:15am

- Yoga Games

- Yoga Adventures

- Breathing and Relaxation

Book here:

Single Sessions: https://bookwhen.com/sunflowerbirthbaby#focus=ev-smx3-20240117000000

Autumn Block: https://bookwhen.com/sunflowerbirthbaby/e/ev-scyl-20241003103000

Winter Block: https://bookwhen.com/sunflowerbirthbaby/e/ev-swm5-20241107103000

Book your Burgerme table to avoid disappointment: Call 01497821762 or email eat@globeathay.co.uk

Doors 7pm   Start 8pm    Advance tickets £22.50

John Bramwell of I Am Kloot, one of the UK's most cherished and revered songwriters, performs solo at The Globe at Hay.

John has been on a never-ending rolling adventure since his workings away from the cherished, Mercury Prize nominated Mancunian band,I Am Kloot. February 23rd 2024 marked the release of the acclaimed, sophomore album ‘The Light Fantastic‘.

‘A unique both literally and metaphorically’ – Lauren Laverne ‘My favourite songwriter of all time’ – Cate Blanchett [who chose Bramwell-penned ‘Proof’ as her Desert Island Disk on the BBC Radio 4 show] ‘The UK’s finest export’ New York Times ‘Bramwell’s new songs are spellbinding’ The Guardian

Lauded across the board, ‘The Light Fantastic‘ is a masterclass in emotionally charged and melodically driven tunes for the adventurous. “After both my Mum and Dad died, I started writing these songs to cheer myself up,” John admits with typical candour. “The themes are taken from my dreams at the time. Wake up and take whatever impression I had from what I could remember of my dream and write that.” Despite the sentiment, the songs are surprisingly uplifting and have been lighting up, and selling out, countless live shows across the country.

‘Wonderfully grown-up pop music delivered by an adept songwriter’ – 4* MOJO

‘A splendid solo set of sumptuous vocal harmonies’ – UNCUT

‘The regular harmonising with his cast of supporting musicians is especially beautiful’ CLASH

‘Bramwell goes for the kind of classic melody-rich songwriting reminiscent of Tim Hardin, Neil Young and other introspective types... this is hazy music with purpose, and very pretty with it’ – The Times, 4/5

 https://johnbramwell.com/ -for more info and music

Buy tickets at  https://skiddle.com/e/39216236

Fun inclusive yoga story sessions for kids aged 2-6 years old with parent/ carer. (Younger and Older siblings also welcome. For all abilities! 10:30am - 11:15am

- Yoga Games

- Yoga Adventures

- Breathing and Relaxation

Book here:

Single Sessions: https://bookwhen.com/sunflowerbirthbaby#focus=ev-smx3-20240117000000

Autumn Block: https://bookwhen.com/sunflowerbirthbaby/e/ev-scyl-20241003103000

Winter Block: https://bookwhen.com/sunflowerbirthbaby/e/ev-swm5-20241107103000

2024 so far has already seen the Undercover Hippy smashing out a solo acoustic UK tour, followed by the full band "Gimme More" UK Tour, and then an extensive Germany Tour, and it's not even summer yet! But these guys just never stop, so after this summer's festival season is done, they will be heading back on the road for their autumn UK "A Bit Different" tour. They will be bringing their signature flavour of hip-hop and reggae infused protest songs and party anthems to a venue near you in October! Expect to be amazed, amused, and uplifted in equal measure as The Undercover Hippy and co. deliver their uniquely delicious audio offerings to your eardrums.

Described by Tom Robinson (BBC6Music) as being “like the love-child of Steel Pulse, Kate Tempest and The Sleaford Mods”, The Undercover Hippy’s music brings together powerful messages, infectious reggae rhythms, and a lyrical delivery that will get even the most hardened hip-hop head nodding in approval.

Tickets being sold here: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/theundercoverhippy1/1296762

8pm   Earlybird tickets £8 / £10 Standard

"MIND MELLOWING STUFF AND YOU CAN JUST HEAR HOW HER SURROUNDINGS HAVE INFLUENCED HER"
(RADIO1 CHILLEST SHOW // IFAN SION DAVIES)
“WRITTEN, PRODUCED, MIXED AND MASTERED BY AN OUTSTANDING ARTIST IN HER CARAVAN... MEET RONA MAC...” (BBCRADIO6 // TOM ROBINSON)
“RONA MAC CAN ONLY EVER BE HERSELF.HER MUSIC [IS] SHOT THROUGH WITH EXPERIENCE, HUMOUR, AND A SENSE OF SURVIVAL" (CLASH MAGAZINE)

Rona Mac’s grass-roots approach to music is tangible and real, and her live performance is both impressive and transformative. Having recently played support for Willy Mason, Billie Marten, Katy J Pearson, Bess Atwell and Dan Mangan, Rona Mac is beginning to get the recognition she deserves. A truly independent DIY, grass-roots artist from the most westerly tip of Wales, Mac is a prolific songwriter carving her own pathway as a queer alt-folk artist. 
She will be showcasing her new album ‘Honeymilk and Heavy Weather’ around 13 decentralised locations around the UK to move music away from big cities, as well as connecting with like-minded people. Could that be you?

Funded by PRS foundation, Help Musicians and Horizons Launchpad (Arts Council Wales), 'Honeymilk and Heavy Weather' is tenderly written for a lost friend, and her best work to date. For 3 years she has carved these 11 tracks with love, grief and determination, pulling everything into alignment with what lies at it's core. There's a dense and heavy story behind this Album, intertwined with themes of love, loss, mental illness, suicide and water. Mac uses the sounds of fire, rivers, ocean and wind amongst these tracks, as well as voice notes, spoken word, and all manner of strange and satisfying sounds. Always in-keeping with honest lyrics, strong melodies, harmonies and riffs that are a trademark of her work, getting her recognition on BBC’s Radio 1, 6 and Wales.
For Fans Of: Elliott Smith, Laura Marling, Ben Howard, Adrien Lenker

8pm

90’s night at the stunning Globe in Hay with the incredible Max Galactic DJ’ing, the brilliant Boo La Croux. All in aid of Be More Frank.

More details to be released soon.

Book your Burgerme table to avoid disappointment: Call 01497821762 or email eat@globeathay.co.uk

8pm    Tickets £15

Spanning the past 50 years, Keith has performed thousands of enthusiastically received shows in Arts Centres and Theatres throughout the UK. Thoughtful, interpretive concerts devoted to the writing of visionary Songwriters and Poets who he has always admired.

The success of these concerts has been such, that it has somewhat eclipsed Keith’s own material (which has mostly been heard on his 12 Album releases) so the writing and release of this new and significant body of work Word Paintings has given Keith, and those alongside him the confidence to open a door and let this treasure chest of original songs be heard.

The songs from Word Paintings, a stand-alone, much championed, new collection, are at the heart of this concert, set amongst the characterful and fearless songs from Can you imagine 2020, the vital commentary of Paradise lost 2019 and the poetic imagery of Message from the Gods 2017, even some songs that date way back through his music year career. The best collection of Keith’s original material in one concert – which is by no means just music. There is a ‘chatting late into the night at a Taverna’ feel about the backstories and the embryonic seed of inspiration to each of the songs.

‘Anyone who remembers and longs for great songwriting, please listen to this’  How the light gets in.

‘devotion, integrity, experience. All spinning as one’ Guardian Weekly

‘I really enjoyed the Album! It has a haunting quality’  Ian Rankin

‘Brave enough to write the music he truly believes in’  Bob Harris OBE

‘This album more than earns its place in the gallery of old masters’  Mike Davies, Birmingham Radio

‘This album finds a creative and imaginative artist at the peak of his powers’  Trevor Dann. Nick Drake Biographer

‘Word Paintings is a musical triumph’  Radio Caroline

‘There is a delicious soulfulness going on here’ Colin Hall

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x1xbUXDHSNg&t=1s to watch Something I thought I understood          

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t7qT-9RnFJs  to watch  Postcard from Havana

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AoQ6Nzpx-Zk&t=72s  to watch  I can see

Doors 8pm  Tickets £14/£15 OTD

Roving Crows are an Irish Folk Rock band based in Herefordshire & Worcestershire. The Crows are a MUST
SEE live act; a mix of fiery fiddle playing and conscious lyrics alongside driving drums and bass. The band
were formed in 2009 with the current line up playing together since 2019, the group have toured tirelessly
across the UK, over to Australia, France and the Netherlands.
Their passion and energy on stage is infectious, never failing to deliver a great time with their vibrant live
show! Their music pushes the boundaries of the Irish Folk genre, their jumping jigs and reels will get you
dancing whilst their enquiring and provocative lyrics will make you think.
Roving Crows consists of Paul O’Neill (guitar and lead vocals); Caitlin Barrett (fiddle & vocals); Laurence
Aldridge (drums & vocals); Jim Smith (bass & vocals).The band have gone from strength to strength and their signature sound is as strong as ever. This Irishgroup seamlessly marry humour, provocative lyrics , traditional Irish tunes and rock to entertain and bring thelistener on a ride that they won’t want to get off! They make a hell of a noise for 4 people - join the party.

"an adventurous and inspired heady cocktail of Celtic and World music with a social conscience and abeating heart" Mike Davies -  folking.com , 2022
“the sound is one of passion, a Celtic infusion and influence” Liverpool sound & Vision, 2022
“Celtic Rock powerhouse” RnR magazine, 2022

Doors 7.30pm   Earlybird tickets £16 / £18 Standard

Charlie Dore - The Man Who Built Christmas Tour
From the celebrated singer & songwriter of worldwide hits

Playing with the stellar multi-instrumentalist Julian Littman

Charlie Dore’s songs have been recorded by the good and the great including George Harrison, Tina Turner, Celine Dion, Martha Wainwright, Jimmy Nail and Ricky Ross, but her live shows reveal that she keeps the best songs for herself.

In a career of several decades, this multi-award-winner realised she had never written a Christmas song. Proving that there’s a first time for everything Charlie Dore presents her live show - The Man Who Built Christmas. Alongside her long-time collaborator Julian Littman of Steeleye Span the pair swap guitars, piano, harmonium, mandolin, ukulele and stories as they showcase these yuletide originals as well as favourites from the past nine albums and several songs never before heard live.

“My entire catalogue was a Christmas-free zone, which was fine by me. Except for one song, Santa and Edie, which I wrote for the Green Note’s Festive Show. This whet my appetite for approaching the whole Christmas thing from different angles, trying for unusual plots, like making miniature movies with the listener behind the camera.”

As one of the UK’s most respected songwriters her albums, described as ‘eclectic contemporary folk-americana with crunchy lyrics’ continue to win awards on both sides of the Atlantic, most recently Female Vocalist Of The Year (FATEA, 2020) and Best Lyrics (Like Animals, US Indie Acoustic, 2021). Charlie has also played major festivals including Glastonbury, Celtic Connections, Cropredy, Shrewsbury Folk and Ventnor and headlined some of the UK’s most prestigious venues including Kings Place and Liverpool Philharmonic. 

Recent live sessions for Mark Radcliffe (BBC Radio 2) playing + co-hosting for Ricky Ross’/Another Country (BBC Radio Scotland) as well as an inclusion on Ken Bruce’s final BBC show prove Charlie’s relevance and ability to capture the imagination of an increasing audience. She’s also recently collaborated with Michelle Stodart of The Magic Numbers and rising folk star Katie Spencer. 

“…earnest and witty, tender and cynical all at the same time… profound, moving and oddly haunting.” RnR Magazine 

“Subtle songs that pack a punch… absolute gems of modern songwriting.” Mike Harding

“.. one of our most intelligent and erudite singer-songwriters.” Fatea Magazine

“ …her dark wit sculpts her lovely lyricism her gentle, unique voice is one to die for.” Folk Wales

Our Christmas Quiz Night is the perfect blend of festive fun and delicious comfort food! Your ticket will include a Burger and Chips from our BurgerMe restaurant, homemade mulled wine and the chance to win the £100 Jackpot

Whether you're a quiz whiz or just in it for the food and drinks, our Quiz Night is all about good times, great company, and making merry memories. So grab your team, bring your festive spirit.

4-6 per team

£20 pp - To book your team email hire@globeathay.co.uk or call 01497 821762