March/April 2021

EVENTS
and have a couple of semi-permanent
structures, all sourced via local
recommendation.
What entertainment do you offer and
how did you choose and source it?
Talks, music, comedy, workshops – the
festival is run by a co-operative that
counts talent bookers in these areas
among its numbers.
Music on ALSO’s main stage is all
about discovery with new bands,
up and coming acts and ‘audio
adventures.’ For those that want to
party, the Rum Shack has DJs from
the afternoon into the evening, with
dancing and cocktails by the lake then
on to the Bunker till the early hours.
Away from the madness, the Lake
Stage plays host to the spiritual and
the sublime.
ALSO is packed with comedy in the
form of workshops, improv, topical
discussions and site-specific pieces,
plus exciting new work from seasoned
performers, wild late-night cabaret,
courtesy of festival favourite Marcel
Lucont, and our new woodland
comedy stage.
Food is a big part of ALSO. We’re
already taking bookings for the
Saturday’s picnic which takes place
by the lake and is accompanied by a
string orchestra. We work creatively
with fabulous local suppliers, ones
who take the best care of their
produce and who, like us, are all
about sustainability.
ALSO is all-about trying something
new – be it contemplative, creative
or challenging. From tree walks to
chocolate and whisky matching,
open water swimming to building
huge animal lanterns, many activities
cost little to nothing to encourage
participation.
For wellness we offer a 5k run, cold
water swims and a safe space in the
woods to talk.
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