Worcester

The city of Worcester (pronounced {{IPA|/ˈwʊstə/}}) is the county town of Worcestershire in England; the river Severn runs through the middle, with the city's large Worcester Cathedral overlooking the river.

Culture and arts

Festivals and shows

Every three years, Worcester becomes home to the Three Choirs Festival, which dates back to the 18th Century and is credited with being the oldest music festival in Europe. The location of the festival rotates each year between the Cathedral Cities of Gloucester, Hereford and Worcester. Famous for its championing of English music, especially that of Elgar, Vaughan Williams and Gustav Holst, Worcester is next scheduled to host the festival in August 2008.

Related Topics:
Three Choirs Festival - Gloucester - Hereford - Elgar - Vaughan Williams - Gustav Holst - 2008

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The Worcester Festival is a relatively new venture established in 2003. Held in late August, the festival consists of a variety of music, theatre, cinema and workshops, as well as the already established Beer Festival, which now runs under the Worcester Festival moniker.

Related Topics:
2003 - Cinema - Beer Festival

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The Christmas Fayre is a major source of tourism every December.

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Theatre

Famous 18th Century actress Sarah Siddons made her acting debut here. Her sister, the novelist Ann Julia Kemble Hatton otherwise known as Ann of Swansea was born in the city.

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