NEWBURY Spring FESTIVAL | 2023

Hugo Vickers has been a prominent guide to the Coronation, and the author of a book “Coronation” originally published to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the 1953 Coronation, and recently updated. In this talk he looks back to the events of recent days, talks of the long reign of Queen Elizabeth II and looks forward to the future now that Prince Charles has become King and will have been crowned in Westminster Abbey. 18 box office 01635 522733 newburyspringfestival.org.uk 19 Thursday 11 May Introduced by Jane Rasch Director Tashi Lhunpo Monastery UK Trust Corn Exchange Newbury RG14 5BD 7.30pm (ends approx 9.30pm) £21.25 (includes £1.25 Corn Exchange booking fee per ticket) © Natalia Blomberg The Power of Compassion Monks of the Tashi Lhunpo Monastery Monks from the Tashi Lhunpo Monastery are marking the fiftieth anniversary of the rebuilding of their monastery in India and share this dazzling spiritual culture with audiences in the west in The Power of Compassion , a programme of masked dance, music and Tantric ritual. This performance offers an insight into the mystical world of Tibet, featuring traditional Tibetan musical instruments, the sound of sacred mantras, and elaborate, colourful costumes. The performance is accompanied by an explanation of the significance and stories behind the dances and prayers, and provides a fascinating glimpse into an ancient cultural tradition far removed frommodern Western society. Thursday 11 May Long Gallery Englefield House Theale RG7 5EN 11.30am (ends approx 12.30pm) £21.25 (includes £1.25 Corn Exchange booking fee per ticket) Sponsored by Mr andMrs R Aird By kind permission of Lord and Lady Benyon After the Coronation A talk by Hugo Vickers BOOK NOW BOOK NOW