A little bit of information ahead of the opening of The Dell today. If you are coming along this week, have a little look.

Are you visiting the Dell at Woodside this week? If so, here's a useful video showing you how to get in from the Woodside Car Park. There are tickets available for some shows across the week. Book yours now at hitchinfestival.co.uk

A master of storytelling. The brilliant @vintage_verse (Mathew Jones) with his one-man version of The Wind in the Willows tonight in the Dell. . . #outdoortheatre #hitchin #storytelling #hertfordshire @ Hitchin instagram.com/p/CRzUplIo-rG/…

Messing about with Mole, Ratty, Badger and Toad in the Wild Wood... all rolled together into one at thedellhitchin beautifully told.#hitchin

SATURDAY 24TH JULY: @hitchinthespians present ‘Pirates of Penzance’ (reduced). A brilliant start to our week of outdoor events. Photos by @ginger_ollie_photography @ Hitchin instagram.com/p/CRzkCKIrDPG/…

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Incredible evening thedellhitchin for The Wind in the Willows! Wonderful venue and an awesome audience and it all seemed to come together nicely! Looking forward to doing it again now!

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TUESDAY 27TH JULY: Hitchin Town Band in the Dell. What a great evening this was and it was lovely to hear the sounds of @hitchinband coming from the Dell. . . Photos by @ginger_ollie_photography @ Hitchin instagram.com/p/CR7URNRLY0k/…

To those that have braved the rain to watch tinytstheatre SPECTACULAR today, a huge thank you. They are back with another performance at 11am tomorrow. @ Hitchin instagram.com/p/CR9F6WuIrQq/…

WEDNESDAY 28TH JULY: a few photos from @club_85_hitchin at The Dell featuring @the_sgsuk & the @the_new_town_centres @ Hitchin instagram.com/p/CR99dWGIfYl/…

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FRIDAY 30TH JULY: ‘Dell Divas’ a celebration of powerful women songstresses with @rachelmagicalstuff @carabosinger @briarrouge #djriotgirl . . Photos by @ginger_ollie_photography @ Hitchin instagram.com/p/CSJIvd8oGQy/…

FRI 30TH & SAT 31ST JULY: Tiny T’s Theatre presented ‘Spectacular’. What a treat for the kids. This energetic show was certainly popular and loved by all! . . Photos by @ginger_ollie_photography @ Hitchin instagram.com/p/CSJyfNCoWQY/…

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A week on and we want to say a massive THANK YOU to everyone who took part, helped set up, attended, donated etc. Too many to mention individually. Here's a little look back at the week: youtu.be/6VIL_1z2LzE You can still donate to the crowdfunder crowdfunder.co.uk/thedellatwoods…

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We are saddened to share the news of the sudden passing of Keith Warren. Keith was a key part of organising and running the Dell last summer. Sending love and condolences to his family and friends. x Read the full statement in the images.