Gavin and Stacey Star to Switch on Hay-on-Wye Christmas Lights
Joanna Page, recognized for her role as Stacey Shipman in the popular BBC series Gavin and Stacey, will attend the Hay-on-Wye Winter Weekend on Friday, November 28.
The event, featuring the Christmas lights switch-on, will be held in Memorial Square from 5pm to 7pm. Activities will include carol singing, food stalls, mulled wine, and various entertainment options.
About Joanna Page
Born in Swansea, Joanna Page attended her local comprehensive school before graduating from the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) in 1998. She spent a decade performing in stage productions with the Royal National Theatre and Royal Shakespeare Company. Her film roles include appearances in Love Actually.
At the festival, Page will also launch her memoir Lush! My Story – From Swansea to Stacey and Everything in Between.
“It’s time to shine, Hay-on-Wye! I’m delighted to be back in Wales switching on the Christmas lights at Hay Festival Winter Weekend and can’t wait to meet you all. It’s going to be lush!”
— Joanna Page
Upcoming Hay Festival Winter Weekend Highlights
In 2025, Jonathan Pryce will also attend the Hay Festival Winter Weekend to discuss the TV adaptation of Slow Horses with author Mick Herron.
Crowds turned out for the Christmas lights switch-on in 2024, adding to the town’s festive spirit.
Image credits: NQ, Benjamin Reeves, PA
Summary: Joanna Page will switch on Hay-on-Wye’s Christmas lights at the Winter Weekend event, combining festive celebration with the launch of her new memoir and engaging with fans.
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