programme of events - Sunday 13 July 2008

The Proclaimers

20 years since they made their legendary TV debut on The Tube, Craig and Charlie Read continue to front up a band that is second to none in whipping up a crowd. Great live versions of I’m gonna be (500 miles) and Letter from America are just two of the hits that will guarantee Henley Festival’s party night is just that - a great party!

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The Ceremonial Drums of Dulsori (Korea)

Korean percussion masters Dulsori present a pulsating and theatrical drumming display prior to ...

Punt & Dennis

"The kings of satirical comedy” bring the curtain down on the 2008 Henley Festival. All the way from the Mary Whitehouse Experience to their own Now Show on BBC Radio 4 and their pivotal roles on BBC2’s Mock the Week, Punt and Dennis are as good it gets. Their acute satire and penchant for the absurd ensure that their shows will never be anything but hilarious.

String Fever

Four extraordinary musicians and a string quartet like no other all from the same family (but nothing like the Osmonds!). String Fever scream their way through musical repertoire including The History of Music in Five Minutes, and Ravel’s Bolero on one cello. Hearing is believing ...

Junkanoo Backline Carnival Band (Bahamas)

The joyous music of the Bahamian carnival band resident in Henley throughout the Festival week.