Music at Dittisham
St George's Church, Devon, TQ6 0HS
Friday 17th July 2026
Evocations and Echoes
An Evening of Words and Music
Two versatile and accomplished musicians will perform together in an imaginative, innovative, and atmospheric evening recital that will transport us to firelit drawing rooms, a desert island, and one shipwreck.
Musicians
James Laing countertenor
James Boyd guitar
Programme
Russell Pascoe (b. 1959) Beyond the bend in the road, This England
Nico Muhly (b. 1981) Old Bones
Franz Schubert (1797–1828) Meeres Stille D. 216
Joseph Phibbs (b. 1974) Shore to Shore
Franz Schubert Litanei auf das Fest Aller Seelen, D. 343 and Die Forelle D. 550
Anon. (various) Collection of Sea Shanties
The programme may be subject to change. We try to ensure that all concerts are given with the advertised programme. Sometimes, however, it is necessary to make changes to the programme, running order of the concert, and/or performers for reasons outside our control. We will inform you of any changes and ask for your understanding. Please also note that no refunds or cancellation of tickets will be made. We encourage you to check this page for updates.
Hot weather
Given the particularly hot weather we are experiencing, we ask you to consider making adequate preparations, such bringing plenty of water/liquid refreshment and dressing comfortably and appropriately for the conditions. Travel may also be affected, so please check before you set off for the concert. We encourage you to review Government guidance on staying safe in hot weather: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/beat-the-heat-hot-weather-advice/beat-the-heat-staying-safe-in-hot-weather
Venue & Access
The church’s postcode is: TQ6 0HS.
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Please exercise extra care and caution on the paths.
There are some steep steps into the Church. An easier ramped entrance is through the Tower/West Door, which will be open.
If you have any concerns about access, you can contact us in advance via email: [email protected]
Parking
Parking will be available in the Football Field opposite the Church off Riverside Road. There will be car park attendants to direct you.
Timings
Doors will open at 6.00pm.
The concert starts at 6.30pm. If you arrive after the concert has started, please wait until an appropriate break in the music to enter.
A bar serving wine and soft drinks will be available before the concert and during the interval. You are requested to bring cash as this will help to speed things up.
The bar is in aid of St George’s: please bring cash do give it your support!
We expect the concert will finish by 8.00pm.
Tickets and Seating
You can show your ticket(s) either as a printout or on a mobile device when you arrive.
If you have booked for a group, please try to enter with everyone who is on your booking.
Seating is general admission/unreserved and first-come-first-seated.
You are welcome to bring a cushion to sit on.
Please do not sit in any seats or rows that have been marked as reserved.
Picnic
If you would like to bring a picnic for before or after the concert, you could picnic by your car in the football field. Please take home any rubbish.
Merchandise and programmes
The 2026 Music in Country Churches Concert Series Brochure will be available free of charge, although we would ask you to consider leaving a donation.
MICC tea towels, canvas bags, and Christmas cards (it’s never too early!) will be available to purchase before the concert, during the interval, and after the concert.
Facilities
There is a toilet in the Church.
A first aider will be on duty.
Please note that there are no facilities to leave coats or bags and concertgoers are responsible for their own belongings.
Photography
Please do not take videos or photos during the concert. It can be distracting to the performers and will infringe copyright/performing rights regulations.
During the evening distant or general crowd photography and video will be taken by an official photographer/videographer to be used for MICC's social media pages, website, and other literature. If you do not wish to be photographed or filmed, please speak to a steward or member of MICC.
An Evening of Words and Music
Two versatile and accomplished musicians will perform together in an imaginative, innovative, and atmospheric evening recital that will transport us to firelit drawing rooms, a desert island, and one shipwreck.
Musicians
James Laing countertenor
James Boyd guitar
Programme
Russell Pascoe (b. 1959) Beyond the bend in the road, This England
Nico Muhly (b. 1981) Old Bones
Franz Schubert (1797–1828) Meeres Stille D. 216
Joseph Phibbs (b. 1974) Shore to Shore
Franz Schubert Litanei auf das Fest Aller Seelen, D. 343 and Die Forelle D. 550
Anon. (various) Collection of Sea Shanties
The programme may be subject to change. We try to ensure that all concerts are given with the advertised programme. Sometimes, however, it is necessary to make changes to the programme, running order of the concert, and/or performers for reasons outside our control. We will inform you of any changes and ask for your understanding. Please also note that no refunds or cancellation of tickets will be made. We encourage you to check this page for updates.
Hot weather
Given the particularly hot weather we are experiencing, we ask you to consider making adequate preparations, such bringing plenty of water/liquid refreshment and dressing comfortably and appropriately for the conditions. Travel may also be affected, so please check before you set off for the concert. We encourage you to review Government guidance on staying safe in hot weather: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/beat-the-heat-hot-weather-advice/beat-the-heat-staying-safe-in-hot-weather
Venue & Access
The church’s postcode is: TQ6 0HS.
Google https://maps.app.goo.gl/W4Jqp8PASwmai4Bc8
What3Words ///manuals.picnic.smug ///speedily.satellite.motorist https://w3w.co/speedily.satellite.motorist
Please exercise extra care and caution on the paths.
There are some steep steps into the Church. An easier ramped entrance is through the Tower/West Door, which will be open.
If you have any concerns about access, you can contact us in advance via email: [email protected]
Parking
Parking will be available in the Football Field opposite the Church off Riverside Road. There will be car park attendants to direct you.
Timings
Doors will open at 6.00pm.
The concert starts at 6.30pm. If you arrive after the concert has started, please wait until an appropriate break in the music to enter.
A bar serving wine and soft drinks will be available before the concert and during the interval. You are requested to bring cash as this will help to speed things up.
The bar is in aid of St George’s: please bring cash do give it your support!
We expect the concert will finish by 8.00pm.
Tickets and Seating
You can show your ticket(s) either as a printout or on a mobile device when you arrive.
If you have booked for a group, please try to enter with everyone who is on your booking.
Seating is general admission/unreserved and first-come-first-seated.
You are welcome to bring a cushion to sit on.
Please do not sit in any seats or rows that have been marked as reserved.
Picnic
If you would like to bring a picnic for before or after the concert, you could picnic by your car in the football field. Please take home any rubbish.
Merchandise and programmes
The 2026 Music in Country Churches Concert Series Brochure will be available free of charge, although we would ask you to consider leaving a donation.
MICC tea towels, canvas bags, and Christmas cards (it’s never too early!) will be available to purchase before the concert, during the interval, and after the concert.
Facilities
There is a toilet in the Church.
A first aider will be on duty.
Please note that there are no facilities to leave coats or bags and concertgoers are responsible for their own belongings.
Photography
Please do not take videos or photos during the concert. It can be distracting to the performers and will infringe copyright/performing rights regulations.
During the evening distant or general crowd photography and video will be taken by an official photographer/videographer to be used for MICC's social media pages, website, and other literature. If you do not wish to be photographed or filmed, please speak to a steward or member of MICC.
