In the last of our seven Theatre & Circus webisodes from the 2010 Festival, we finish the day in Bella’s field where the area’s newest venue stays open til 4am; amongst its acts, a Glastonbury legend, Woody Bop Muddy doing his Record Grave Yard.
Our latest Theatre & Circus film from Glastonbury 2010 shows you the amazing fire shows and stunts which take place after dark…
For our latest Theatre & Circus film from Glastonbury 2010, step into the circus world, catch some top acts and meet the festival goers trying it out for themselves.
From the performers’ campground, to backstage and out into the fields, take a stroll with some of Glastonbury’s famous walkabout acts.
Last night, the 2010 Pilton Party was held in the village. The event is put on by the Glastonbury organisers to thank local residents for their help with the Festival. Funds raised from the Party are ploughed into local community projects – including the running costs of the Pilton Parish Hall, the Pilton Working Men’s Club and Pilton Playing Fields Association.
This year’s Party featured fantastic performances from Paolo Nutini, Stornoway and our 2010 Emerging Talent Competition winners Ellen and the Escapades. Our resident photographer, Jason Bryant, was there to take these pictures…
We continue our series of seven short films about the Theatre and Circus field at this year’s Festival, with a look at Glebeland, the laid back field of theatre, music and dance where the festival-goers’ day kicks off.
Tickets for Glastonbury Festival 2011 will go on sale at 9am on Sunday, October 3rd, costing £195 (+ £5 booking fee and P&P).
You will be able to book up to 8 tickets per transaction by paying a £50 deposit per person, either online at www.seetickets.com/g2011 or on the booking line: 0844 412 4635. You will need the registration number and postcode for each person for whom you are booking a ticket.
Tomorrow night (Tue 31st August) BBC4 are having a bit of a Glastonbury special, with almost eight hours of programming dedicated to the Festival. The schedule is as follows:
20:00–20:50 Hello Glastonbury!
Filmmaker Rachel Davies’s documentary follows three unsigned acts playing Glastonbury 2010. This is the Glastonbury experience through the first-time eyes of Celt Islam, D.M.E. and Lettie as they prepare for the big gig on the BBC Introducing stage.
20:50–22:50 Glastonbury 2010, Highlights
A look back at the biggest and best performances from around the site at Worthy Farm.
22:50–00:50 Glastonbury 2010, Glastonbury at 40: From Avalon to Jay-Z
Documentary celebrating the 40th anniversary of Glastonbury.
00:50–01:50 Glastonbury 2010, The Scissor Sisters
A look back at the set by the disco-pop New Yorkers on the Pyramid Stage at the Festival.
01:50–02:50 Glastonbury 2010, The Pet Shop Boys
Highlights of the headlining performance at Worthy Farm by the Pet Shop Boys.
02:50–03:50 Glastonbury 2010, Ray Davies
A look back at the performance by singer/songwriter Ray Davies on the Pyramid Stage.
In the second of our seven short films about the Theatre and Circus field at this year’s Festival, performers work on collaborations and the last pieces of equipment arrive on site, as the gates open and the crowds flood in.
At this year’s Festival, the Theatre and Circus team made a series of short films – or, indeed, webisodes – taking you behind the scenes in one of Glastonbury’s most vibrant areas. This is the first of seven pieces that we’ll be running over the coming days.