Art exhibition and story sharing evening. Bar available, everyone welcome, this is an unticketed event.
This event is part of a research project by Reading University that is collecting and sharing the amazing wealth of sea, wind or storm related stories we have in Borth.
If you would like to share a sea or storm related memory with the project or would like to tell a story at this event please email: kim.williams@reading.ac.uk
Past Events…
Keep Flying
Plus Ska funk band ‘Packet Racket’ www.facebook.com/PacketRacketBand
Friday 29th August 7:30pm
Cast Away Cast!
Cast away is dedicated to lovers of the sea: drifters, swimmers, sinkers, castaways, pirates and inn keepers of the lonesome shore. Especially to Phil Carter, and Pa Keane, who are waiting for us out in the bay.
Patti Keane
Co-creater, set designer and producer of “Cast Away”, Patti is an artist and writer who has spent many hours looking for her car keys on Borth Beach. Thus developing a fascination with the strange creatures who reside in the sunken forest under the seaweed or in the Friendship Inn.
When not hanging out with seagulls, Patti performs her one woman show “Pig and Pipe Dreams” in various venues around the country. Collaborations include a life time of painting, stories and songs with Nic Carter, animations with Micheal Dixon, stage performance with the writer David Sedaris, a ghostly tale on Danny Robin’s Uncanny series, plus stage set and prop design for shows and museums in England and Scotland.
Nicolette Carter
Co-creator and song-writer Nicolette Carter is the writer and illustrator of the Pink Peacock Picture Book, and the writer and producer of the ‘Utterly Charming’ family musical: The Princess and The Peacock- South Street Arts Centre-Reading, Riverhouse Barn Arts Centre- Surrey and – Next Stop Greenwich Theatre, London in 2026. Nicolette has collaborated with Cohen Braithwaite- Kilcoyne- Radio 4 ‘Add to Playlist’ and Radio 2 Folk Award nominee- on the arrangement of the songs for ‘Castway’. She was commissioned to create winning art work for ‘Home is where the Art is’ and has been a featured artist for over twenty years at the famous Skylark Gallery in Southbank. She has also been working with the very talented Felicity Keane Lovell to create the music for the show. Nicolette says, “It has been such an enchanting and exciting experience working with fellow Artist Patti Keane on ‘Castaway’. We have known each other for over 40 years since studying fine Art together in the 1980s. This is the latest in a long line of creative adventures together.”
https://www.instagram.com/nicolettecarterart
Micheal Dixon
Michael has been interested in puppetry since his childhood. At 7 years old he interviewed Jim Henson and Kermit the Frog live on TV. He completed work experience from school on Muppet Christmas Carol and Muppet Treasure Island. Upon ‘growing up’ his interest endured, and he now owns one of the largest collections of puppets in the world. A keen marionettist, he is currently Archivist and Chair of the British Puppet Guild and is the owner and director of The Harlequin Puppet Theatre in North Wales, built in 1958 it is first permanent puppet theatre to be built in the UK.
For more information please go to: www.nationalpuppetryarchive.co.uk and www.harlequinpuppettheatre.com
Toby Downing
Toby is a master builder of incredible kinectic sculptures that have featured in festivals and public events all over the UK and Ireland. From Sea-faring Giants to animated walking Flamingos. We are really lucky to have had Toby to work on one of our puppets for the show, and to feature a Toby Downing Puppet in the Cabaret!
The Mudd Club are the past, present and future of garage rock’n’roll kept simple. It’s an enclosed fantasy world of Happy Days style 50’s retro with a punk-rock sneer and a wink. Knowing and thrilling, the Mudd Club are escapism as a political act. Trash art that refuses to accept that life is hard and the world is falling apart.
– also Ged Babey, Louder Than War
Also featuring guests – “The Swamp Puppies” (Authentic Southern Alt-Country). Link in bio for tickets
Two-time winners of Best Album at the Welsh Folk Award (debut album Ty Ein Tadau (2019) and 2022’s islais a genir), VRï are Jordan Price Williams (cello, voice), Aneirin Jones (violin, voice) and Patrick Rimes (viola, violin, voice). Inspired by the incredible story of a time when Wales’ traditional music and dance was suppressed by Methodist chapels, and, earlier, its language by the Act of Union, VRï shed new light on a vibrant folk tradition that harnesses the raw energy of the fi ddle with the fi nesse of the violin, and the beauty of chamber music with the joy and hedonism of a pub session, all underpinned with powerful vocal harmonies.
Somana’s music oscillates between melancholic ballads and spiritual experiences, their music leads one on a journey of cinematic proportion that evokes ancient beliefs, revolution, healing, fallen civilisations and intense deliberations of love, loss and death. They possess a truly unique spirit born from a nomadic and solitary existence, placing great emphasis on the philosophy of dreams, the interior of the subconscious and the power of improvisation, with its shamanic quality. This is music for the soul.
Samana 22/8/24 7:00pm
Truckstop Honeymoon
Monday 22nd July 7:30pm
No Flipe returns to the Star, not to be missed, if you came last time you’ll know why!
Borthfest 24th-27th May
Un ticketed events – donations on the door and bar/cafe sales going towards not for profit, volunteer led projects.
Friday 24th 7.30 True Tales. Stories/Spoken word
Listen to tales told of and in adversity.
Saturday 25th 11-1pm & 2-5pm Peter Wiegold Music Workshop
‘Pioneer of, and leading exponent of bringing together composition, improvisation and conducting’. Work with Pwter to create an original composition. contact Starofthesea.wales@gmail.com if interested.
Peter Wiegold Concert 7:30pm
Turn up and immerse yourself in the sounds created for this one off exclusive Peter Wiegold (and possibly workshop attendees) concert!
Sunday 26th 11-5pm Graphic Novel Library & Comic Drawing
Join us at Gabi Putnick’s Graphic Novel Reading Room, read in the peaceful company of others, have a coffee or join in a quiet drawing activity with visiting comic artists. Contact @corinnepearlman for details
Monday & Tuesday 27th-28th 11-5pm ‘Pull up a Chair’
An exhibition of art work by Borth School children from Craig Y Wylfa. In additon to this, local artist Martine Ormerod has been working with ‘The Dementia Friendly Group’
Amadou Diagne has centuries of West African music at his fingertips. Cory Seznec is a musical wanderer and uncertified ethnomusicologist. A chance encounter while busking in the streets of Bath planted the seeds of a collaboration that’s been fermenting now for over a decade. Life embarked them on different touki (journey in Wolof, Amadou’s mother tongue), but thanks to the support of Arts Council England those seedlings are shooting up into the light. Following Touki’s album Right of Passage (released in 2020) they are excited to be releasing their sophomore record, Plastic Man, at the end of 2023. Both albums were recorded at Peter Gabriel’s legendary Real World Studios.
Touki
Sunday 8th October 19:30
This is music that asks ecological, spiritual, and political questions drawing together West African fables, personal stories and social, economic and political challenges.
https://www.facebook.com/ama.diagne
Limbo Landers Presents ‘Cymru Full Circle’ with Filkins Drift & Nel Jenkins
Thursday 28 September 19:00
An evening of three performances.
Nel Jenkins will be easing you gently into the evening with her dreamy melodies.
Filkins Drift are playing at the Star as a part of their sustainable walking tour of the Welsh coast, their music combines the traditional and the contemporary, blending fiddle and guitar with their close vocal harmonies. ‘The project is supported by Help Musicians and Fusion Gig Bags. It is also raising money for the charity Live Music Now.’
Limbo Landers will be bringing their show of words and music – Cymru Full Circle to Borth, which is exactly where Julie Brominicks completed her journey around the Welsh coast on foot. They are Welsh-border- based singer-songwriter Rowan Bartram, author Julie Brominicks, a Shropshire lass gone native in Cymru Their music and prose performance melds extracts from Julie’s travelogue The Edge of Cymru. Limbo Landers aim to transport audiences on a lyrical journey around Cymru’s coasts and border.
Volcano Theatre РAr Lan y M̫r
Tuesday 29 August 19:30
Rhiannon’s grandmother is one of the last residents living on the street, on Pembrokeshire’s seafront. Of the 19 houses there, 15 are holiday homes.
Mam-gu sits by the window in the parlour. The tide is turning. The people disappear.
What does the future hold for the street? What does the future hold for west and north Wales coastal areas? What is the impact of holiday homes on local language and culture? What are the personal difficult decisions involved?
Rhiannon Mair gives voice to some of these issues in a Welsh-language performance. With the help of stones, she will combine multi-layered storytelling through language and body.
The audience is invited to stay for a cuppa and informal chat after the performance.
Nb Performance is in Welsh – English translation sheets will be available.
Jah Lion Movement
Saturday 12th August 7:30pm
Over the years Jah Lion Movement have gained a large following and have played all over the UK and Europe.
Ushti Baba
Saturday 17th June 7:30pm
Riotous folk fusing hypnotic transEuropean melodies with modern dance rhythms. Heavy beatbox roots, wild fiddle-driven fervour, an energetic thrill-filled musical journey from familiar lands to the beyond and back again. Ushti Baba pay warm tribute to their trad folk roots whilst delivering a fierce fresh perspective that consistently captivates crowds.
The Bristol-based 7 piece has been tearing up venues and festivals at home and abroad since 2013, with countless headline and prominent slots across the UK and Europe. In 2019 they enjoyed their first primetime radio play on BBC 6 Music.
http://ushtibaba.com/
Suntou Susso
Thursday 4th May 7:30pm
Expect an intimate, energetic and powerful show as Suntou and his band take you on multiple journeys: to the sunshine of Africa; his culture; and through the album’s messages of love, peace, equality and persistence in the face of adversity. This event is supported by the Noson Allan | Night Out scheme.
Sôs Coch Cinema
BRIAN AND CHARLES
Tickets £5.00
Under 15s £3.00
Doors open half an hour before screening commences
Tickets available on the door (card & cash)
General admission (seating isn’t numbered)
Please note: programming is subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances so we advise you to check this website for latest updates.
Saturday 22nd April 7:00pm
The Refreshers
80’s themed evening with the totally awesome Borth band, The Refreshers and support from the lovely Pete (from Sweet Lovin Rain) – A night which will not fail to bring groovy moves and smiles to anyone lucky enough to get tickets!
Friday 21st April 7:30pm
Nature’s Algorithms
An immersive ‘work in progress’ show, a homage to nature, linking the fragility of the planet and our place on it. Expect video projections, multi-layered soundtracks, smoke and the odd fishtank or two.
Thursday & Friday, March 9-10
Free Entry, drop in anytime between 6-7:30pm
Grubb & Eedens
Grubb and Eedens bring you Celtic, Folk, Americana, and Bluegrass. Banjos and fiddles drive the sound, while their unique style and writing keeps listeners wanting more. DON’T MISS THEM!!
Saturday 25th February 7:30pm
Pompeii Strasse, The Red Bastards and Ben Byrne
‘Borth’s Best Post Punk Band. Ask Anyone.’ Support from solo act Ben Byrne & The Red Bastards | Cefnogaeth gan act unigol Ben Byrne & The Red Bastards.
Saturday 4th February 7:30pm
Borth Community Hub Presents…
Art Exhibition produced by Borth Community Hub’s ‘Creative Get Together’ and ‘Dementia Friendly’ groups.
If you are interested in joining either group please contact martine@borthcommunityhub.co.uk
Saturday 21st & Sunday 22nd January 11am-3pm
Festive Quiz Night
Join us for a fun evening of testing your seasonal knowledge. The bar will be open and the heat will be on!
Wednesday 28 December 7:30pm
Local Vocal
An evening with our local choirs, Arising and Côr y Gors, spoken word performer, Gabriel Jones and singer-songwriter, Nel Jenkins.
Thursday 8 December 7pm
Hopes and Dreams: Our Community
4 Ceramics workshops to facilitate expressing local impressions of Borth, November 2022
Reckless Breakfast
Saturday 19th November 2022
Old Baby Mackerel
Saturday 24th September 2022
Lauren Everett Film Shorts and Friends
Sunday 4th September 2022
Ceitidh Mac
Friday 2nd September 2022
Circus Raj
Thursday 1st September 2022
Solana
Saturday 13th August 2022
Andrew Gordon & Badger Set
Saturday 2nd July 2022
Truckstop Honeymoon and Quercus Burlesque
Friday 17th June 2022
Tonnau Short Film Festival
Saturday 7th May 2022
Re-Opening Gig
Featuring Lo-Fi Jones, Badger and Aisla and Worldwide Welshman