Bewdley Festival says it will bring local, national and international talent and of multi-arts events to the Wyre Forest later this year.

And details have already been released about the October celebration, which will be a heady mix of comedy, conversation, poetry music and much more.

A spokesman said: “Our festival opens in the Festival Theatre at Mercure Bewdley Heath Hotel at 8pm on Friday October 11. The Festival opening night features Eliza Carthy, a young lady who embodies the dynamism and vitality of an English folk revival.

“And the opening Saturday evening on October 12 brings Jon Culshaw and Bill Dare to the stage. Dear friends” for over twenty years, comedian/impressionist Jon Culshaw and legendary comedy writer/producer Bill Dare from BBC Radio 4’s Dead Ringers have come together for an evening of unscripted, spontaneous comedy and conversation.”

The spokesman added: “After many years, Festival is delighted to have Benjamin Zephaniah returning on Sunday October 13. Benjamin Zephaniah was born and raised in Handsworth, Birmingham. He has gone on to become one of Britain’s most loved and admired poets. He is also a playwright, musician, author, social commentator and actor, collecting no fewer than 16 honorary doctorates.”

Naturalists have always proved very popular with Festival audiences, and Monday October 14 features Kate Humble.

The spokesman said; “An Evening with Kate Humble will see Kate talking about her life working with animals and wildlife, the far flung places that this taken her to and the inspiring people she has met on her travels.

And on Tuesday October 15 there is an exclusive event for the Festival. It brings a very special evening, as BBC broadcaster Adrian Chiles joins us to tell stories of his career and answer questions from the audience. Adrian has a long career covering a variety of subjects on television and radio.”

Tickets are available from Saturday May 18 on-line at www.bewdleyfestival.org.uk