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Celebrating its fifth year, Latitude continues to lead the way as a bold and pioneering festival cherry-picking the very best from the worlds of music, theatre, comedy, literature, film, poetry, dance, art, fashion and cabaret and bringing them together for one glorious weekend. It is a place like no other; an intimate world away from reality that encourages you to be all that you’ve ever wanted to be whilst indulging in the spirit
of exploration and discovery.
Building on its reputation as one of the most respected and highly anticipated events of the season, 2010 promises to be an inspirational and entertaining, sophisticated and
scintillating weekend. Day and night, Latitude will boast an eclectic array of acts spread throughout the site with all manner of unexpected pleasures hidden around every
corner. With over 700 performers to be announced over the coming months and a wealth of other weird and wonderful delights to be discovered – it is shaping up to be
another spectacular slice of unadulterated cultural fun and adventure.
Festival Republic Managing Director, Melvin Benn says:
“Five glorious years on and Latitude Festival continues to be everything I wanted it to be. The breadth and calibre of programming across the arts and music consistently astounds
me and I am delighted that Latitude has earned its place as a festival of choice for many. With an incredible wealth of talent joining us at Henham Park year on year, Latitude
holds its unique position in the festival season. It is indeed a very special weekend.”
~ MUSIC ARENAS ~
Showcasing a wealth of diverse musical talent, Latitude’s four dedicated arenas provide a unique and perfect soundtrack to the weekend’s festivities. Across the Obelisk, The Word and Sunrise Arenas and the Lake Stage, the very best in both emerging and established bands and performers will play throughout the weekend. In the past
Latitude has seen such spellbinding performances from Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds, Tindersticks, Sigur Rόs, Arcade Fire, Blondie, Amadou & Mariam, dEUS, Glasvegas and
has helped propel up and coming acts like The xx and Marina & The Diamonds into the spotlight. Across the four arenas, audiences can expect everything from rock to pop, indie to folk, electro to dance and world to jazz – whatever your taste, Latitude has it all.
~ OBELISK ARENA ~
~ Florence + The Machine ~ Belle and Sebastian ~ Vampire Weekend ~
~ Empire of the Sun ~ Rodrigo y Gabriela ~ ~ Laura Marling ~ The Maccabees ~ The Temper Trap ~ Spoon ~ James ~ Midlake ~ ~ Hockey ~ Frank Turner ~Dirty Projectors ~
~ The Unthanks ~ Corinne Bailey Rae ~ Mumford & Sons ~ Here We Go Magic ~ ~ Sweet Billy Pilgrim ~ Kassidy ~ Race Horses ~ The Strange Boys ~
The Obelisk Arena has been the focal point for many of Latitude’s most memorable performances. Thom Yorke’s mesmerising Sunday noon set, Grace Jones’ blazingly colourful headlining slot, Regina Spektor’s whimsical elegance and Doves’ epic streetswept triumph are all highlights from last year’s main stage line-up. Once more you’ll be
watching this year’s exceptional cast assembled under the sun or the stars, which lends to the natural ambience so many have come to expect from Latitude.
~ THE WORD ARENA ~
~ The National ~ The xx ~ Grizzly Bear ~ ~ Richard Hawley ~ The Horrors ~ Jónsi ~ ~ Wild Beasts ~ Noah And The Whale ~ The Coral ~
~ The Feeling ~ Yeasayer ~ Charlotte Gainsbourg ~ Kristin Hersh ~
~ Black Mountain ~ The Big Pink ~ The Kissaway Trail ~ ~ Jonathan Jeremiah ~ Chief ~
Inside the deceptively large canopy that comprises The Word Arena will be an amazing set of alternative artists crossing genre boundaries seamlessly. You’ll discover a host of
fresh and exciting acts from across the spectrum. Last year included the lavish melodies of Bat For Lashes, a wall of light and sound created by the incredible Spiritualized, the spiky post-punk thrash of Magazine and the tribal drum passion of husband and wife duo Wildbirds & Peacedrums. The Word Arena is bound to satiate both the esoteric music fan and the casual passer-by as they enjoy these introductions to their new favourite sounds.
~ SUNRISE ARENA ~
~ Girls ~ Archie Bronson Outfit ~ Darwin Deez ~ ~ Tokyo Police Club ~ First Aid Kit ~ Jesca Hoop ~ Egyptian Hip Hop ~ ~ Middle East ~ Joe Worricker ~ Nadine Shah ~ Delta Maid ~ The Liberty Vessels ~ Kurran and the Wolfnotes ~ Lupen Crook ~
~ Matthew P ~ Active Child ~
A deliciously unexpected treat waits within the fragrant woods on the other side of the lake. The Sunrise Arena, situated along the nature trail spattered with flourishes of art
and decadent spirit, is host to a splendid foray of new acts. Some of them will have been on the hushed lips of dedicated gem hunters for a while and others will be on the rise
already, about to break for all to enjoy. With the likes of Band of Skulls, First Aid Kit and Local Natives rising steadily after last year’s appearances, The Sunrise Arena is the place to discover tomorrow’s stars today. This year will see plenty of tasty morsels for those who like to be at the start of something very special.
~ LAKE STAGE ~
curated by Huw Stephens
A few metres away from the crystal waters of Latitude’s central landscape feature, The Lake Stage provides tantalisingly early glimpses of Huw Stephens’ freshest tips. Latitude
audiences are treated to a full parade of diverse and exhilarating bands about to be splashed across magazines up and down the country. Last year, critics’ favourites such as Golden Silvers, Bombay Bicycle Club and Pulled Apart By Horses have since enjoyed mainstream successes, proving Latitude is the perfect place to catch such rising stars. Take the opportunity to absorb the sounds of next year in the surrounds of Latitude’s exquisite Lake Stage.
~ ARTS ARENAS ~
With the arts very much at its core, Latitude Festival brings every fraction of the arts together in one place, providing the ideal environment to discover new passions and explore things that you may have never encountered before. Ground-breaking, exciting
and inspiring actors, writers, poets, authors, DJs, comics, dancers, choreographers, filmmakers
and visual artists will all be performing across the dedicated arts arenas and throughout the festival site. With an unrivalled programme running from Thursday evening to Sunday night, Latitude’s arts arenas will keep you enthused and entertained all weekend long and beyond.
~ COMEDY at LATITUDE ~
~ Emo Philips ~ Ardal O’Hanlon ~ Rich Hall ~ Tommy Tiernan ~
~ Marcus Brigstocke: Early Edition with Andre Vincent and Guests ~
~ Phill Jupitus & Friends Improv Show ~ Jeremy Hardy ~ Arthur Smith ~ Richard Herring ~ Mark Watson ~ Russell Kane ~ David O’Doherty ~ ~ Holly Walsh ~ Josie Long ~ Sara Pascoe ~ Seann Walsh ~
~ Kevin Bridges ~ Charlie Baker ~ Doc Brown ~ Terry Alderton ~ ~ Micky Flanagan ~ Craig Campbell ~ Angelos Epithemiou ~ Mark Olver ~ Joe Bor ~
~ Jimmy McGhie ~ Chris Ramsey ~ Andi Osho ~ Marlon Davis ~ ~ Robin Ince’s Book Club ~ Adam Buxton: BUG ~ Popcorn Comedy ~ ~ Rich Fulcher ~ Laura Solon~ Jonny Sweet ~ ~ Pappy’s ~ Idiots of Ants ~ Cardinal Burns ~ Golden Lizard ~ ~ The Al Pitcher Picture Show ~ Colin Hoult: Carnival Of Monsters ~ ~ Tom Basden ~ Deborah Frances-White ~
~Pros From Dover ~ Richard Dedomenici ~ ~ Funny Women Awards Showcase ~ Latitude has earned a fierce reputation for presenting the searingly sharp edge of
comedy and this year Latitude will not disappoint with an incredible wealth of talent throughout the bill. One of the festival’s most enduring and prestigious fixtures, the Comedy Arena, sees a huge and varied bill of comic splendour. Vastly lauded by all who spend time within its bosom, you’re likely to have to hold back some energy in preparation as you’ll be expelling it in laughter and mirth for the duration of your visit.
But don’t be mistaken, comedy magic will be sprinkled all throughout the programme in the Cabaret, Literary and Film & Music Arenas to name a few, and we can’t wait to tell you all about it. Taking in the finest names on the stand-up comedy roster as well as emerging acts on the cusp of widespread success, there are sure to be many unmissable moments this year.
~ THEATRE AT LATITUDE~
~ Royal Opera House ~ Royal Shakespeare Company ~ ~ The Opera Group and London Sinfonietta ~ ~ Bush Theatre ~ Lyric ~ ~ Paines Plough & Liverpool Everyman and Playhouse ~ ~ Northern Stage and Company of Angels ~ ~ English Touring Theatre ~ Les Enfants Terribles ~ Soho Theatre ~ nabokov ~
~ Red Shift Theatre Company ~ Cartoon De Salvo ~ Shatterbox Theatre Company ~ ~ Mouth to Mouth ~ The Factory ~ Theatre503 ~ Forest Fringe ~ ~ Tangled Feet ~ Bad Physics ~
Showcasing performances from the nation’s leading theatre companies as well as work from emerging talent, Latitude has brought contemporary, physical, classical and performance theatre to a brand new audience, gaining an unrivalled reputation for its breadth and quality of programming. The calibre of theatre on offer has meant that Latitude now rivals such established theatre events as Edinburgh Festival and Manchester International Festival, and with more bespoke productions created especially for Latitude, there will be unique and exciting work to be unearthed and discovered with, undoubtedly, something for everyone.
~ FILM & MUSIC ARENA ~
~ BAFTA: Q&A with Paul Greengrass ~ ~ Mark Lamarr presents God’s Jukebox with Geno Washington, The Jim Jones Revue, The Skatroniks, Noel McKoy and The Mummers ~
~ Riz MC MICroscope ~ James Rhodes ~
~ Adam Buxton: BUG ~ Popcorn Comedy ~ Modern Toss ~ ~ TAQWACORE: THE BIRTH OF PUNK ISLAM plus Panel Discussion: ‘DON'T PANIC, WE'RE ISLAMIC!’ and The Kominas ~ ~ Aldeburgh Music’s Faster Than Sound featuring: Mira Calix, Larry Goves, Simon Fisher Turner and the London Contemporary Orchestra ~
A heady mix of visual and aural pleasure, the Film & Music Arena is home to some of the festival’s most mesmerising performances. Bringing together the worlds of alternative
cinema and music, the arena will showcase a jam-packed programme of award-winning films, documentaries and shorts with Q&A sessions and discussions alongside musical treats and thrilling visuals.
~ LITERARY ARENA ~
Robin Ince’s Book Club with Kevin Eldon, Jo Neary, Robyn Hitchcock,
Josie Long & Gavin Osborn ~ ~ Word Theatre ~ 5x15: with Zoe Margolis and Tristram Stuart ~ ~ Sebastian Faulks ~ Bret Easton Ellis ~ Hanif Kureishi ~ ~ Adam Foulds ~ The Mark Thomas Community Pub Quiz ~
~ Peter Hook ~ Natasha Walter ~ Jon Ronson ~ ~ Kristin Hersh ~ Julie Burchill and Garry Mulholland ~ Jim Bob~ Arthur Smith ~ Jon McGregor ~ Samantha Harvey ~ ~ Philippa Perry ~Olly Hicks ~ Jane Bussmann ~ Anthony Cartwright ~ Louise Stern~
~ Pappy’s ~ The School of Life ~
The best literary event of the summer, Latitude’s Literary Arena celebrates the written word in all its fabulous glory. For both book worms and casual readers, the best authors
and special guests will all congregate under the canopy of the arena and take you on a journey to the far reaches of your imagination. Stories are told, books are dissected, discussions are had and debates fought over; these are book readings with a difference so sit back and enjoy Latitude’s fun-filled library by the sea.
~ LITERARY SALON ~
~ The School Of Life ~ ~ Raindance Film Festival Workshops ~ ~ Write To Play with Polly Stenham ~
New to last year’s festival, the Literary Salon is the noisy little sister of the Literary Arena that encourages you to get involved. A hub of interactive workshops, open discussions and wide-ranging debates all ready to get stuck into – it is a place to air your opinions, learn a brand new skill, discover new and exciting things and explore your inner most interests.
~ THE WATERFRONT STAGE ~
~ Sadler’s Wells ~ ~ Daniel Kitson & Gavin Osborn: Stories For The Starlit Sky ~ ~ Derevo – Wolves’ Tango ~
~ Hair the Musical ~
Latitude’s stunning floating platform will once again stage some staggering dance productions over the weekend.
~ POETRY ARENA ~
~ Wendy Cope ~ John Cooper Clarke ~
~ Blake Morrison ~ Luke Wright ~ Jacob Polley ~ John Stammers ~ ~ Spoken Word All Stars ~ WordTheatre presents David Soul and Amber Tamblyn ~ ~ Eddie Argos ~ Laura Dockrill and The Word Orchestra ~ ~ THePETEBOX ~ Angry Sam ~ Brigitte Aphrodite ~ Byron Vincent ~ Chris Hicks ~ Clare
Pollard ~ Dean Parkin ~ Hannah Walker ~ Helen Mort ~ Inua Ellams ~ Jay Bernard ~ Joe Dunthorne ~ John Osborne ~ Kate Tempest ~ Richard Tyrone Jones ~ Kriss Foster ~
Martin Figura ~ Molly Naylor ~ Musa Okwonga ~ Niall O Sullivan ~ Paul Lyalls ~ ~ The Dead Poets ~ El Crisis ~ Joel Stickley ~ Josh Idehen ~ Matt Harvey ~ ~ Ross Sutherland ~ Steve Larkin ~ Tim Clare ~ Tim Turnbull ~
Over the past four years, the Poetry Arena at Latitude has grown into one of Europe’s leading poetry events in its own right, boasting the hottest slam poets, spoken word, storytelling, comedy sketches, rappers and much, much more. The Poetry Arena lures in passers by with comfy bean-bags and cushions which entice you to stay all day transfixed by the magnificence of the raconteurs on stage. Laugh, cry and become
enlightened in Latitude’s now famous Poetry Arena.
~ CABARET ARENA ~
~ Duckie ~ The Razzle presented by Christopher Green ~ The Crack presents: Miss Behave, Phil Kay, Paul Zenon, Kalki Hula Girl, Raymond and Mr. Timpkins, Tom Flanagan and Jon Hicks ~ ~ Rich Fulcher ~ Laura Solon ~ ~ Idiots of Ants ~ The Al Pitcher Picture Show ~ Jonny Sweet ~ Colin Hoult: Carnival Of Monsters ~ Cardinal Burns ~ Frisky & Mannish ~ Golden Lizard ~ ~ Showstopper! ‘The Improvised Musical’ ~ ~ Deborah Frances-White ~ Pros From Dover ~ Richard Dedomenici ~ Tom Basden ~
~ Jimmy McGhie ~ Chris Ramsey ~ Funny Women Awards Showcase ~
~ Sounds Familiar Music Quiz ~ Musical Bingo ~
Latitude’s veritable den of mischief and mayhem, the Cabaret Arena is sumptuously tantalising, seductively tempting and always exceedingly teasing. Enticing you in with the powers of seduction, curiosity and intrigue, once inside you will find an elaborate mix of comedy sketch shows, freak, burlesque and drag shows together with illusionists,
puppetry and good ol’fashioned sing-a-longs. Leave your inhibitions at the door!
~ THE FARAWAY FOREST ~
~ Royal Opera House ~ ~ The School of Life ~ ~ The Masked Ball ~ Bacchanalian party hosted by Johnny Blue Eyes ~ ~ The Dialogue Project ~
In its fifth year Latitude unveils The Faraway Forest; a sumptuous home for the festival’s rich and decadent side. At sundown this secret place will transform into a den of magical
intrigue. Indulge your darkest desires and set free any inhibitions as you lose yourself inthe depths of The Faraway Forest.
~ PANDORA'S PLAYGROUND ~
~ Red Shift Theatre Company ~
Whilst Latitude’s extensive line-up is an incredible assortment of riches that can keep you entertained all weekend, there is also a treasure trove of unexpected pleasures that
lie through the festival’s magical woods and beyond. Pandora’s Playground is where anything and everything can happen. A mini festival of its own, this quirky corner of the Latitude site features side shows, games, interactive art, dance troupes, theatre and an all night disco shed. This is the place for pure, unadulterated playtime in all its childish and fun-filled glory.
~ DJs ~
~ Guilty Pleasures ~ Smash & Grab ~ Swap-A-Rama ~ ~ Goldierocks ~
~ Club de Fromage ~ Beef Warehouse ~ Cosmic Underground ~ The annual Guilty Pleasures pop spectacular returns to Latitude for a whirl around the dancefloor to a soundtrack of pop brilliance. Created by broadcaster Sean Rowley, in
five short years it has become one of the biggest events and movements of the music scene. When the lights go down at Latitude, Guilty Pleasures is the place to be, as our troupe of DJs and dancers extraordinaire take to the stage for a euphoric rollercoaster
of a show, making the most cynical of feet dancing to our rhythm. Join us for a non-stop celebration of the wonderful world of pop!
~ CHILDREN'S ARENA ~
Sharon Reuben ~ Children’s Arena Booker, says: “Surrounded by woodland, colourful sheep and lake-skimming dragonflies, the Children’s Arena is its own little festival, offering a world of art & crafts, drama workshops, theatre
& puppet shows, literary tales and creative fun. We have activities for young wildlife explorers, budding chefs and circus performers plus the chance to join Latitude's own
Glee Club! Local children's organisations are at the heart of the area, catering for everyone from babies to teens. The family campsite will feature activities for early risers
while the children's arena guarantees to wear out the toughest of infants! ”
~ TICKET INFORMATION ~
Weekend tickets £155 including VAT, subject to booking fee Day tickets Fri, Sat, Sun £65 including VAT, subject to booking fee Weekend tickets prices include car parking and camping
Day tickets include car parking only
Credit Card line: 0871 2310846
Online: www.festivalrepublic.com • www.seetickets.com •
www.latitudefestival.co.uk
For a full list of national and regional outlets please visit www.latitudefestival.co.uk
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