THE Quartz Arts Festival 2013 will be held at Queen’s College, Taunton, from Wednesday, September 25 to Saturday, October 5.

The public are invited to visit the site as part of a unique and exciting art exhibition displayed indoors and outdoors and accompanied by a vibrant line-up of evening performances.

From keyboard star Rick Wakeman to theatrical dance company Lost Dog, the evening shows cater for every taste.

The festival aspires to deliver an artistic event of the highest professional and creative level, providing visitors with an enriching and stimulating experience and opportunities to both showcase and purchase local and affordable works.

Tickets range from £5 to £20. Call 01823-275715 or email sr@queenscollege.org.uk for more.

The full line-up is (all shows at 7.30pm): September 25, Film Night 1 - The English Patient, £5; September 26, The Zen Hussies (six-piece band), £8; September 27, Film Night 2 - Life is Beautiful, £5; September 28, Maddy Prior, £15; September 30, The Lord Chamberlain's Men - As You Like It, £10 adult £8 student; October 1, Film Night 3 - The Remains of the Day, £5; October 2, Lost Dog, £12 adult £8 student; October 3, Alexandra Dariescu, £10 adult £8 student; October 4, John Archer, £10 adult, £8 student; October 5, An Intimate Evening with Rick Wakeman, £20.

For ticket details see www.quartzfestival.org.uk