Turbobal is steeped in the music of Poitou-Charentes in south west France. Cécile Delrue-Birot is a great hurdy gurdy player, fiddler and singer. Lucas Thébaut is much in demand as a diatonic accordion player: in Duo Thébaut with his father Robert (Ciac Boum) and the group Petit Piment, as well as as a teacher. Their sound is packed with enough energy to send you stratospheric. Last year they played at some of the great French and Belgian festivals such as Gennetines, Marcinnes and Boombal, and we are utterly delighted that they will be joining us at Oxfolk on their first UK tour! Want to hear them? Go to https://lucasthebaut.jimdofree.com/accueil/turbobal/

This is a French-style bal, without a caller. Instead, from 8pm we will have a bal basics workshop with Ravi Sawney, and Turbobal will play from 9 until 11.

There is a licensed bar with ale, cider, wine and soft drinks.

Tickets and Payments

- Standard £16 on the door or £15 in advance
- Concession (eg unwaged, low income, students, pensioners) - £10.50 on the door or £10 in advance
We don't ask for proof of concession: if you can't afford to pay the standard price, you are eligible for a concession, no questions asked
- 5-16s £3 on the door or in advance
- Under 5s free
- Carer free - if you have a disability and need a personal assistant so that you can enjoy an evening at Oxfolk, we’re happy to provide you with an extra ticket for them, free of charge Contact us for details of group discounts.

All under 16s must be accompanied by parent, guardian or an adult acting in loco parentis.

We accept online payments here with PayPal. Please contact us directly for other options. Contact us for details of group discounts.

Access Information

● If you have a disability and need a personal assistant so that you can enjoy our events, we're happy to provide you with an extra ticket for them, free of charge. You can book a carer’s ticket when you book your own.
● There is a disabled person’s parking space adjacent to the Centre. There is level access into Kennington Village Hall with a ramp at the front of the centre. A disabled person’s toilet is available.
● Lighting is a combination of the standard lights in the hall, and some coloured stage lighting. We do not use flashing lights.
● There is a quieter area in the lobby, which is next to the hall but also separate from it.
● There is no caller, but non-gendered terms will be used in the dance workshop.

If you have any questions please contact us at info@oxfolk.org.uk