Situated at the bottom of Glebeland in the shadow of the Theatre & Circus’s archway, The Glebe is an outdoor stage that hosts the kind of acts that might surprise you. Be it magic or a comedy show with a hint of the unexpected.
And, like the nearby Astrolabe Theatre, it sits close to The Glebe Bar – perfect for grabbing a drink and sitting on the grass to enjoy the acts. If the weather allows for sitting down, that is.
The Glebe: Picks of the Weekend
Groovy Guy / Thursday from 14:45 to 15:15, Friday from 12:00 to 12:30 and Sunday from 12:00 to 12:30. Also on The Pavement and A Little More Sensation.
Glastonbury regular Groovy Guy Collins has a juggling career that has spanned decades and continents. He first arrived at Glastonbury Festival in 1999 and has performed at every festival since 2015. A perfect way to kick off your festival.
Read our interview with Groovy Guy Collins about performing at this year’s festival
Lekiddo – Lord of the Lobsters! / Friday from 14:30 to 15:00, Saturday from 14:00 to 14:30 and Sunday from 12:35 to 13:05. Also on The Gateway.
Lekiddo holds a kind of cult following at Glastonbury and we reviewed an ‘indescribable’ set on The Gateway at last year’s festival. It might not be to everyone’s taste but clearly there is something attractive about the Lord of the Lobster’s approach to audience participation. Give it a go, you might find yourself surprised.
Read our review of Lekiddo – Lord of the Lobsters! from Glastonbury Festival 2023
Read our interview with Lekiddo – Lord of the Lobsters! from Glastonbury Festival 2023
Richard Handley’s Go Bananas / Thursday from 12:00 to 12:30, Friday from 15:05 to 15:35 and Sunday from 16;05 to 16:35. Also on The Pavement and A Little More Sensation
A chance to go bananas with clown, comic actor and puppeteer, Richard Handley. Expect fun and laughter, improvisation, mimicry, comic physicality and expert timing – and expect the unexpected too.
Read our interview with Richard Handley about performing at this year’s festival
Kane & Abel / Friday from 17:55 to 18:15, Saturday from 12:00 to 12:30 and Sunday from 17:00 to 17:30. Also performing a Walkabout set.
A twin brother magic and comedy act, Kane & Abel have been a cult hit at Edinburgh Fringe Festival and Glastonbury regulars, beginning with a Walkabout set that has earned them on the Glebe for the second year running. Their sleight of hand and comedy hi-jinks are sure to be a hit with crowds this year.
Read our interview with Kane & Abel from Glastonbury Festival 2023
Tony and Ray / Thursday from 14:05 to 14:20, Friday from 15:40 to 15:55, Saturday from 14:55 to 15:10 and Sunday from 15:10 to 15:25. Also on The Pavement, The Gateway, A Little More Sensation and Mavericks.
With a host of sets across the weekend, Tony and Ray provide interludes of eccentric dance, clown-slapstick as they collaborate and seek to outdo each other. The show is inspired by the Vaudeville and Variety acts of the past and performed by seasoned street theatre veterans, Jon Hicks and Matt Rudkin.
Read our interview with Jon Hicks from Glastonbury Festival 2023
Pronghorn / Saturday from 23:30 to 00:15
And now for something a little different. After a day of performances, Pronghorn, a punk group from Dorset offer a chance to let off some steam before bed with their hard and fast banjo and fiddle action.
Read our interview with Pronghorn about performing at this year’s festival – coming soon
Glastonbury Festival 2024 takes place from 26 to 30 June
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