Oundle Festival of Music & Drama

08/10/2026

You can pick up a copy of the 2027 Syllabus in Oundle from The Oundle Bookshop, Oundle Library and Fletton House Hub.
There are also copies in Oundle cafes, Thrapston Library and Stamford Arts Centre.
Alternatively download from
https://www.ofmd.org.uk/

05/09/2026

Welcome back, The Oundle Bookshop 📚🦉

From all of us at Oundle Festival of Music and Drama, good luck for reopening day!

If you’re in Oundle, pop along to 13 Market Place between 9:30am and 5:30pm, browse the shelves, and show your support for this fantastic local independent bookshop. ❤️

03/09/2026

🪈 MEET OUR 2027 ADJUDICATORS 🪈

We’re delighted to introduce Liz, a highly experienced flautist, pianist, teacher and adjudicator who has performed internationally throughout her career.

Liz studied at the Royal Academy of Music and is the founder and Musical Director of the Bedfordshire Woodwind Academy, including its thriving Flute Ensemble, which has toured Europe.

She is also a passionate adjudicator for the British and International Federation of Festivals, seeing it as a privilege to encourage and inspire performers.

We’re looking forward to welcoming Liz to and seeing the positive impact she has on our performers!

02/09/2026

🎹 MEET OUR 2027 ADJUDICATORS 🎹

We’re thrilled to welcome Susan Clark back to the Oundle Festival of Music and Drama, having previously joined us in 2023!

Susan studied at the Trinity College of Music Junior Department, Cambridge and the Royal College of Music, and has performed extensively as a soloist, accompanist and concerto performer across the UK.

Based in London, Susan teaches at leading schools including Merchant Taylors’ School, Latymer Upper School and The Royal Masonic School for Girls. She is also an ABRSM examiner and an adjudicator for the British and International Federation of Festivals.

We’re so pleased to have Susan back in Oundle for 2027! 🎹

01/09/2026

🎶 MEET OUR 2027 ADJUDICATORS🎶

Introducing Ben Costello, one of our adjudicators for !

Ben is an accomplished Artistic Director, Musical Director, singing coach and adjudicator, working nationally and internationally. He is a Generalist Music Adjudicator for the British and International Federation of Festivals and a music examiner and consultant for LCM Exams.

A specialist in musical theatre and vocal performance, Ben has taught and directed at leading performing arts institutions including Royal Academy of Music, ArtsEd, Mountview, Trinity Laban and Guildford School of Acting, with many former students now enjoying successful careers in the West End and beyond.

Ben also served for 11 years on the Federation’s Adjudicators’ Council, including as Music Chairman.

We’re thrilled to have Ben joining us and look forward to his expertise and encouragement inspiring our performers! 🌟

31/08/2026

🎭 MEET OUR 2027 ADJUDICATORS 🎭

We’re delighted to welcome Rebecca Vines back for !

Rebecca is an experienced actor, director, producer and drama educator; with a career spanning theatre, writing and teaching. She is a member of the Adjudicators’ Council for the British and International Federation of Festivals and a LAMDA, GCSE and A Level examiner.

She has also helped countless young performers progress to leading drama and music institutions, including RADA, LAMDA and Guildhall.

We’re thrilled to have Rebecca joining us again, and look forward to her inspiring and encouraging our performers! 🌟🎭

30/08/2026

🎭🎶 MEET OUR 2027 ADJUDICATORS! 🎶🎭

We’re delighted to introduce the talented adjudicators who will be joining us for the Oundle Festival of Music and Drama 2027!

Each bringing a wealth of experience, knowledge and enthusiasm across music, speech and drama, we’re thrilled to welcome them to Oundle.

✨ Rebecca Vines — Speech & Drama
✨ Ben Costello — Choral Music
✨ Susan Clark — Piano
✨ Liz Childs — Instrumental

We’re incredibly pleased to have such an experienced and inspiring team on board.

Keep an eye on our page as we introduce each adjudicator and tell you a little more about their experience! 🎶🎭

26/08/2026

Fancy trying something new this September?

Peterborough Sings! is looking for 40 (or more!) women to join Sing for Life 2026: a fun, feel-good 10-week singing project supporting Sue Ryder Thorpe Hall Hospice. 💙

And the best part? You don’t need to be a singer! Whether you sing in the shower, in the car, or not at all, you’ll be very welcome.

🎤 No audition
🎶 No previous experience
🙌 No judging
Just bring yourself and give it a go!

📅 Introductory sessions: 3rd, 4th & 5th September

Come along, meet some lovely people, have a laugh, find your voice ... and maybe discover a talent you never knew you had!

👉 Find out more & register: https://www.peterboroughsings.org.uk/sing-for-life-2026

16/08/2026

07/08/2026

Do you have a favourite poem by William Blake? Perhaps you love the beauty of Christina Rossetti, or the prefer the humour of Pam Ayres.

Whatever your taste, come and share the poem that means something to you!

📅 Tuesday 15th September
🕒 14:30-16:00
📍 The HUB, Fletton House