One year since being elected, South Derbyshire's MP, Samantha Niblett, will be interviewed by Jason Seagrave using questions proposed by you! (and maybe some others if you don’t send enough questions in).  Come along to find out who she is, what her first year in her new job has been like and whether she’s enjoying the real world of politics.

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3.30pm | Saturday 5th July | 1 hour | The Library

Join us for a unique celebration of art, friendship and flavour. Discover Dr. Paul Gachet's remarkable connections with the impressionist painters while exploring wines perfectly paired to their story. This immersive event promises a sensory journey through art, history and the world of fine-ish wine.

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5pm | Sunday 6th July | 1 hour | The Library

Step into the shadowy world of Victorian Spiritualism in this thrilling one-hour presentation that uncovers the rise of séances, spirit communication, and the minds that shaped the movement.

Thomas Craig is a lecturer, filmmaker, and performer specialising in the recreation of Victorian séances and the history of Spiritualism. 

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7:30pm | Saturday 5th July | 1 hour | Tithe Barn

The Vikings are Coming!

Join the Vikings of Middle England as they return to Repton, the historic capital of Mercia and site of the Viking Great Army's winter camp in 873 A.D. for a weekend of breath-taking living history at their encampment - within an axe-throw of the original settlement.

From 10am | Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th July |
Included in Paddock Pass tickets | The Paddock

Enjoy a voyage of discovery as you walk under the ancient gatehouse arch of Repton's Augustinian Priory and on to the main Festival site, where you might explore the living Viking encampment, witness combat displays and enjoy free, live, family festival and street theatre performances of 'The Book-Ends' and 'The Soapsud Sisters' from Rhubarb Theatre and the rich sounds of the "jawdroppingly good" Burton Concert Band.

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Tickets are specific to Saturday or Sunday and give access to The Paddock events.

Step into a world of natural beauty with Hildegard Wiesehofer as she unveils The Glory of Derbyshire Gardens. Discover the charm and history of these beautiful green spaces. Perfect for garden enthusiasts and nature lovers alike, this lively presentation will inspire you with ideas for your own garden and leave you enchanted by Derbyshire's verdant treasures!

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11am | Sunday 6th July | 1 hour | Tithe Barn

Join us for a night of extravagantly mischievous, devilishly eccentric comedy and magic with the award winning variety artiste, cabaret star and all round showstopper Ada Campe!

Expect a dazzling mix of laugh-out-loud comedy, mind-bending magic and old-school variety charm in this brilliantly crowd pleasing performance that's guaranteed to leave you grinning.

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9pm | Saturday 5th July | 1 hour | Tithe Barn

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Ann Treneman is the down-to-earth gardening columnist for The Times newspaper, an author and a medal winner at the Chelsea Flower Show. She speaks (and writes) engagingly about plotting - in the garden!

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2pm | Sunday 6th July| 1 hour | The Library

More information coming very soon!​​

Have you ever wondered how your favourite movies are made? This year, the Repton Festival offers an exclusive opportunity to dive into the exciting world of Hollywood filmmaking!

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More information coming very soon!​​