Anwen, Lady Hurt takes the helm in Holt

Published: 17 June 2018
Reporter: Sandra Giorgetti

Anwen, Lady Hurt Credit: Andi Sapey

North Norfolk's Holt Festival has a new artistic director. From next year, the role will be filled permanently by Anwen, Lady Hurt who has been involved with the event from its early days in 2009.

In the past, guest artistic directors have curated the Festival; amongst these are Charles Pugh, Delaval Astley and Tony Britten. This year, the artistic director is Stash Kirkbride.

Anwen, Lady Hurt said, "I am delighted to be appointed Artistic Director of the Holt Festival. I have been involved with the Holt Festival in different guises since its inception and have watched it grow over the last ten years under the guidance of Rhu and Tony, Delaval, Charles and Stash. Big shoes to fill! I look forward to continuing their work and helping the festival to expand and develop."

Anwen is a longtime resident of Norfolk. Initially an actor, she moved into film production and as Head of Production at Mad Cow Films produced commercials for TV and cinema and music videos for over 15 years.

Currently Pro-Chancellor of Norwich University of the Arts and Patron of their Munnings Restoration Project, Anwen is also a director of the board of Cinema City Limited, a trustee of Sheringham Little Theatre and patron to a number of organisations. She is the widow of actor Sir John Hurt.

The broad-ranging programme for this year includes Jasper Carrott, Leo Sayer, The Nimmo Twins, Ann Widdecombe, John Simpson, Italian classical pianist Gloria Campagner, rock and jazz and music presented by Zimbabwean music executive Anna Mudeka.

The Festival also presents exhibitions, drama, film and children’s events.

Holt Festival runs 21 to 29 July.

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