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FESTIVAL OF WESSEX 2026 • 59 TUE 15 SEPTEMBER Freya Ridings The BRIT-nominated artist delivers a spellbinding live experience. Since breaking through with Top 10 single Lost Without You, Freya has cemented herself as one of the UK’s most impressive vocal talents - pairing raw vulnerability with luminous stagecraft. FRI 25 - SAT 26 SEPTEMBER Oh Zeus! Le Navet Bete returns with an all-out hilarious ride through Greek mythology. Three actors play 40 characters in this mythical farce through Ancient Greece, the Underworld and back. Enjoy rapid-fire wit, theatrical ingenuity and delicious chaos from a company at their comic peak. THU 3 SEPTEMBER This is The Kit This Is The Kit brings Kate Stables’ quietly radical indie-folk to the stage. A long-time favourite among BBC Radio 6 Music DJs - expect nuanced songwriting, textural musicianship and a contemplative live set. FRI 18 SEPTEMBER Friday Night is Music Night Join us for this live recording of the long-running radio show as the BBC Concert Orchestra performs a vibrant homage to Bernstein. Revel in brilliant musicianship and charismatic performances as Broadway sparkle meets orchestral favourites. STARTING SAT 12 SEPTEMBER Lighthouse Youth Theatre Launching this autumn, Lighthouse Youth Theatre offers an inspiring creative space for ages 5–7, 8–11 and 12–15. Weekly sessions enable young people to explore their talents, make new friends and develop new skills. Supported by the Arbor Vitae Foundation 10 WEEK COURSE South West Academy of Fine and Applied Arts OPEN EXHIBITION 2026 CALL FOR ENTRIES SWAc 27th ANNUAL OPEN EXHIBITION 2D and 3D WORK WELCOMED ENTRY DEADLINE: Midnight, 17th September ENTER ONLINE: southwestacademy.org.uk Exhibition dates: 27th October - 7th November Kennaway House, Sidmouth, Devon EX10 8NG 10:30 - 16:30 daily (free admission) For more info contact [email protected] Artworks from Open Exhibition 2025 SWAc