Worcester St Swithun's

21/05/2026

One of our other fantastic local CCT churches, St Lawrence's in Evesham is hosting 'Henry VIII - Divorced, Beheaded, Died' on the 12th June.

Follow this link for more information and tickets:
https://www.visitchurches.org.uk/whats-on/evesham-henry-viii-divorced-beheaded-died

A Select Society production. Written and performed by Jack Abbot.

‘The year is 1544 and King Henry, the Eighth of that name, is engaged upon Royal Progress about his Realm; and has halted here to afford his Loyal Subjects the opportunity to have 'audience' with their Sovereign Lord and King.

The King, recently married to his new, and sixth, wife, Queen Catherine Parr, is in poor health; his leg continues to cause him considerable pain and he is often in a poor humour!

In the course of the 'audience', His Majesty will recount the events of his long reign; telling of his wives and his children, and His Majesty will invite his Loyal Subjects to Petition him or question him on ANY related subject : there may be some surprising answers - a lively Q&A is assured!’

A show in two acts.

"....what a superb show! It was hard to believe we were not in the presence of the formidable monarch himself .... a pitch-perfect performance .... the audience were enthralled .... by this talented and impressive actor.... do not miss a chance to see such a first-class performance" - Ann Ellison, BEM, Artistic Director, The Mission Theatre, Bath

Age guidance 12+: some moderate swearing and mention of 'adult themes'

18/05/2026

St Swithun’s in Worcester has undergone a multi-million-pound conservation and repair, followed by the very successful delivery of funded events and activities over the past few years. Following the conclusion of this funded period, we’re focused on keeping the doors of this fantastic and versatile space open for the community and external organisers.

The Events & Facilities Coordinator will be solely responsible for delivering events at this stunning Grade I listed church. From the initial enquiry through to final delivery, they will oversee the planning and coordination of third-party hires, ensuring every detail is handled with care and precision while providing seamless and functional hires of this wonderful historical building. Working alone, the Events & Facilities Coordinator will ensure there is continued access to the building for community groups and hirers, whilst overseeing all aspects of the day to day administration of the venue; This includes site operations, record keeping, event management, hire marketing and site presentation.

For more information on this role and how to apply, please click on this link:
https://www.visitchurches.org.uk/get-involved/working-at-the-trust/vacancies/events-and-facilities-coordinator

Photo (c) CCT / Rachel Jones Photography

27/03/2026

NOT ONE TO BE MISSED! Tomorrow night> DRUMLOVE & THE YARDBIRD apresenta > BATUKA!

Join Bhima & Brother P (Drumlove/ITAL Sounds), Ollie Lloyd (The Yardbird/St Swithun's) & Special Guest 🌐 Favela Selecta from Brazil 🇧🇷... for an evening of dancefloor action via deep funk, brazilian beats, latin soul, jazz breaks & global grooves... strictly vinyl and good vibes. The No.1 intimate global club session for the Worcester people with soul fire!

Also on Friday 24th April in the Firefly garden (weather permitting or back upstairs)
8pm - 1am / The Firefly Beerhaus / FREE ENTRY!
https://www.facebook.com/events/1406253764568921

13/02/2026

WORCESTER EMERGING TALENT SHOWCASE - FREE FAMILY EVENT!
Come join us on Wednesday 18th February at 6pm, for an evening of musical performances by Worcester's up and coming young talent.

(PLEASE SEE OUR OTHER POSTS REGARDING FREE MUSIC MENTOR WORKSHOPS ON 16TH & 17TH FEBRUARY - VERY LIMITED SPACES LEFT)

This is a family event, all ages welcome.
Please secure your free tickets by following this link: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/hidden-space-120816934665

Sound & Art St Swithun’s will be showcasing some new young singers and musicians, and this might be their first time performing so we want a super supportive crowd to come and cheer them on!
This will be a very relaxed event with licensed bar, refreshments and ‘tuck shop’ open.

Come along and enjoy a fun family evening this half-term and show your support to the next generation of Worcester talent.
Doors 6.00pm. Performances will start shortly after.

Made possible with Heritage Lottery Fund.

06/02/2026

Join Bhima & Brother P (Drumlove/ITAL Sounds) + Ollie Lloyd (St Swithun's/The Yardbird) for a night of fierce latin, brazilian and deep funk on vinyl, for the dancefloor at The Firefly Beerhaus, Worcester.. Saturday 28th March 8pm - 1am / Free entry!
https://www.facebook.com/events/1406253764568921

06/02/2026

WOW what a response! All spots for the Showcase are now filled but we have decided to offer a few extra spaces on the workshops, see the event booking link if you are interested in attending.

In preparation for the Worcester Hidden Talent Showcase that takes place on Wednesday 18th February, Sound & Art at St Swithun’s will be running some brilliant music performance workshops for young people ages 8 -16y.

Delivered by the amazingly talented Theone and Poppy WS and supported by Hidden Space Creative Workshops we will deliver 2 full days of fun and interactive sessions.

Workshop themes:
How to be confident on stage - How to give a good performance, how to connect with your audience, group confidence building games and a chance for young people to rehearse and receive some tips and peer feedback.

How to stay calm and relaxed before and during your performance - tips on breathing / mindfulness exercises, how to relieve nerves and stress in the body.

Introduction to songwriting - Where to start, a guided writing session, how to structure your songs, group collaboration, adding music.

Learn Looping (12y+) looping demo and tutorial, group collaboration.

Merch making - Get creative and make some Worcester Emerging Talent merchandise, we’ll be making pin badges and decorating tote bags to sell on performance night (proceeds will go to a local charity chosen by the group).

Spaces are limited so book quickly https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/hidden-space-120816934665
Attending the workshop does not mean you have to perform in the Showcase but we would like you to and we will support and encourage you all the way.

Made possible with Heritage Lottery Fund!

11/01/2026

Calling all parents and families >>> Are you aged between 8 - 16?
Do you have a music based hidden talent?
Would you like the opportunity to learn from other artists and to perform on stage in front of family, friends?

Sound and Art at St Swithun's is seeking out Worcester's emerging hidden talent, providing support and mentoring for young people to develop their music based skills and showcasing them in a professional creative environment.

Between the 16th - 18th Feb 2026 workshops will be held at Sound and Art St Swithuns, utilising their connections with local singers, song writers, performers, musicians and artists to help young people increase their confidence and music knowledge.
Participants will then have the opportunity to perform on the SASS stage at the Worcester Emerging Talent Showcase which will take place on Wednesday 18th February.

This will be a very relaxed event and there is no pressure to perform. You can still come along and take part in the workshops and meet other Worcester creatives.
To register your interest and get more information fill in this registration form https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSere0O9fXgHiKrkGz-BD13zSzsBv_BRxC5HlkObNDWKNTSovw/viewform

A new arts and music venue in the heart of Worcester city centre

29/12/2025

Morning all! Hope you had a lovely Christmas! We still have a few spaces left on our final FREE creative calendar club session tomorrow at 13:30. (Morning sessions sold out). All you need to do is follow this link and secure a free ticket (1 ticket per child participating) Great feedback so far from all the calendar making sessions and a nice thing to do with your family if you're in town!

Looking for something creative to do in that weird period between Christmas & New Year, come join us at St Swithun’s for free activities!

15/12/2025

The Creative Calendar Club (Free Family Activities at St Swithun’s)
Saturday 27th / Monday 29th / Tuesday 30th December

Looking for something creative to do in that weird period between Christmas and New Year, come join us at Sound and Art St Swithun’s and learn a new craft and produce your own 2026 calendar.

Create a lovely Cyanotype print using flowers and plants, learn how to use lego to create your own art or get messy with paints and glue in our mixed media workshop.
These are family sessions aimed as children 4 – 14. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
Please read the workshop descriptions below to see which one will suit your group.
All materials are included and light refreshments will be available.

Saturday 27th December: Cyanotype Print Calendars -

Cyanotype is a photographic printing process that dates back to 1842.
It involves a chemical reaction that occurs when a photosensitive solution is exposed to UV light, resulting in a beautiful blue print. During this session you will produce your very own bespoke print using dried flowers and plants, you will use this print to make your own 2026 calendar to take home. This workshop is aimed at older children or mixed aged groups. Younger children can attend but will need adult supervision at all times.
11.30am - 1pm - Book 1 ticket per child attending
Book here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1977896555842?aff=oddtdtcreator
1.30pm - 3pm - Book 1 ticket per child attending
Book here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1977898405374?aff=oddtdtcreator

Monday 29th December: Lego Printing Calendars -

Using Lego blocks and dots you will create a bespoke piece of art, we will then use paint and ink rollers to transfer your design onto paper for you to make into your own 2026 calendar. This session is accessible for all ages and abilities.
11.30am - 1pm - Book 1 ticket per child attending
Book here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1977900365236?aff=oddtdtcreator
1.30pm - 3pm - Book 1 ticket per child attending
Book here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1977900960015?aff=oddtdtcreator

Tuesday 30th December: Messy Mixed Media Calendars -

Come and get messy at SASS, using finger pants, sticky glue, pompoms and other crafty bits you can let your imagination run wild. Create your very own messy masterpiece and turn into your own 2026 calendar. This session is suitable for younger children and mixed age groups.
11.30am - 1pm - Book 1 ticket per child attending
Book here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1977901921892?aff=oddtdtcreator
1.30pm - 3pm - Book 1 ticket per child attending
Book here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1977902200726?aff=oddtdtcreator