Battle of Evesham Presents Steve David
Simon de Montfort’s death at the battle of Evesham brought his story to an end but opened a new chapter for his family, across the Channel. In less than five years Simon’s sons, Simon the younger, Guy and Amaury were able to rehabilitate themselves, each attaining high office in the tumultuous politics of Italy. […]
Battle of Evesham Presents Professor Ken Dark
Ken is a Professor of Archaeology and History at the University of Cambridge. His book, Tyrants and Traders: Tintagel, Arthur and the Lost Kings, publishing 23rd of July 2026 (a week before the Battle of Evesham) explores the history of the mysterious kings who ruled western Britain in the immediately post-Roman period, offering a strong […]
Battle of Evesham Presents Professor Alice Roberts
Join Professor Alice Roberts as she takes us on an investigative journey to establish who spread Christianity, how and why; the story of the fall of an Empire – and the rise of another. Celebrating the publication of her new book, Domination, the narrative will lead audiences from a secluded valley in South Wales […]
Battle of Evesham Presents Professor David Carpenter
Professor David Carpenter is one of the most respected researchers and authors on the 13th Century David is an English historian and writer, and Professor of Medieval History at King’s College London where he has been working since 1988. David specialises in the life and reign of Henry III. Historian Dan Jones described him as […]
Battle of Evesham Presents David Pilling
David Pilling is a writer and researcher, addicted to history for as long as he can remember. The medieval era has always held a fascination for him, perhaps because he spent much of his childhood exploring the misted ruins of castles in Wales. He also has an interest in the Byzantine Empire, the post-Roman period […]
Emmeline Pankhurst – Angel or Anarchist?, with Liz Grand
Emmeline Pankhurst is one of the most influential and well-known British women to have ever lived. She fought tirelessly for women to have the vote. She was imprisoned several times, often went on hunger strike, and was force-fed on at least three occasions. Having failed to make any impression on the male electorate and parliamentarians […]
Sincerely Noel: A Celebration of Noel Coward & so much more
We are delighted to welcome Evesham Festival of Words Festival Patron, Alistair McGowan, and his wife Charlotte Page, to the stunning setting of Bretforton Theatrebarn. Evesham’s own Alistair, and Charlotte, bring us their personal selection of some of the popular songs and the rarely-heard poems of Noel Coward in a poignant and romantic first […]
Celebrating 100 years of Laurel & Hardy – The Centenary Tour 2026
Following the success of his 2023/24 tour, Neil Brand invites you to celebrate the centenary of Laurel and Hardy with a brand-new show. In 1926, Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy signed separate contracts with Hollywood film mogul Hal Roach, and appeared for the first time in a film together, “45 Minutes from Hollywood”. The following […]
