The annual arts festival returns from Friday, May 9 to Sunday, May 25 next year and the full programme will be revealed in February.

Daniel Brine, artistic director, said: "It is always exciting to announce the first shows.

"These magnificent seven shows will give you just a little flavour of the programme across music, literature and performance.

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"Following the sell-out Adnams Spiegeltent circus run last year, we are delighted to welcome UK company Upswing’s latest........

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