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February 2019
The Stories Behind The Woodlanders
Virginia Astley presents the stories behind Hardy’s novel The Woodlanders. There will be three short performances of around 20 minutes duration at 12 Noon, 2pm and 3pm. The performances will take place in the First Study at Max Gate, where…
Find out more »May 2019
The English River reading, Sea Change Festival
Virginia Astley will recite poems from her new book The English River accompanied by Florence Astley on the harp. Her first book-length collection, The English River combines both photographs and poems to paint a vivid picture of the river Thames…
Find out more »The English River reading, East Coker
Virginia Astley will recite poems from her new book The English River accompanied by Florence Astley on the harp. Her first book-length collection, The English River combines both photographs and poems to paint a vivid picture of the river Thames…
Find out more »June 2019
Thomas Hardy Confidential
Thomas Hardy is known mostly for his powerful novels set here in Dorset. But what do you know of his literary first love, his poetry? And what about the ‘secret’ love affair of his youth that haunted and helped shape…
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Flute and harp with Virginia and Florence Astley
Music, stories and poetry from Hardy’s time bring his home to life. There will be three performances, each lasting approximately 25 minutes. Performances will be at 11:30, 13:30 and 15:00. £3.00 donation is kindly requested for the performers.
Find out more »August 2019
2 x day writing workshop with Virginia Astley
Virginia Astley is hosting a two day writing workshop taking place this summer at Kestle Barton Art Gallery, Cornwall. Virginia was Artist-in-Residence at Kestle Barton in 2010. She is interested in putting the spoken word and music together and in…
Find out more »December 2019
Flute and harp with Virginia and Florence Astley
Music, stories and poetry with a Hardy theme bring Max Gate’s Victorian Christmas to life. Gather round the warmth of the fire in the Drawing Room to enjoy the sounds of harp and flute filling Hardy’s home. We recommend you…
Find out more »July 2020
Virginia and Florence Astley: A Thomas Hardy Evening
Virginia and Florence Astley perform outdoors for a short online event via Facebook Live. Staged in the woods behind Thomas Hardy’s cottage in Dorset, the performance will feature poems and music as well as talk about Hardy’s life. A lot…
Find out more »August 2020
Virginia and Florence Astley: A Thomas Hardy Evening
Virginia and Florence Astley perform outdoors for a short online event via Facebook Live.
Staged in the woods behind Thomas Hardy’s cottage in Dorset, the performance will feature poems and music as well as talk about Hardy’s life.
Find out more »
Virginia and Florence Astley: A Thomas Hardy Evening
Virginia and Florence Astley perform outdoors for a short online event via Facebook Live. Staged in the woods behind Thomas Hardy’s cottage in Dorset, the performance will feature poems and music as well as talk about Hardy’s life.
Find out more »