Deus v Machina: Discussion with Grahame Davies & Peter Finch

Deus v Machina: Discussion with Grahame Davies & Peter Finch

Panel discussion on how a great religious poet, R.S. Thomas, made Wales the scene of an epic struggle against The Machine.

By Brecon Choir Festival

Date and time

Thu, 17 Jul 2025 17:00 - 18:30 GMT+1

Location

The Tithebarn, Brecon Cathedral

Cathedral Close Brecon LD3 9DP United Kingdom

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event

Agenda

5:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Pre-concert suppers

The Hours Cafe & Bookshop

The Hours Cafe in the cathedral close will be serving pre-booked suppers before the concert. Please contact them direct: hello@thehoursbrecon.co.uk

About this event

  • Event lasts 1 hour 30 minutes

Panel discussion led by Susan Fogarty on how a great religious poet, R.S. Thomas, made Wales the scene of an epic struggle against The Machine. Hear from writers Grahame Davies and Peter Finch on how their personal encounters with RS inspired their own writing.

Frequently asked questions

Is there parking at Brecon Cathedral?

There is limited metered parking at the cathedral but there is plenty of free parking close by.

Is there disabled access at the cathedral?

We can arrange parking within the Cathedral Close if you need easy access to the entrance. There is also a ramp into the cathedral from the close.

Will there be an Afterglow following this event?

Most certainly: at The Clarence Inn in town!

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Brecon Choir Festival

Brecon Choir Festival is a unique four day event which in 2025 will be in its fourth year. A core tenet of the festival is providing attendees and young people with unique opportunities to participate in the joys of choral singing. Expect then to not only attend unforgettable concerts, but also to find yourself in workshops, street singing, discussions and - of course - at our famous Afterglows where we sing the night away in true Welsh style.

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