RECENT APPEARANCES
Changing of the Bard (May 2026)
Changing of the Bard (May 2026)
Changing of the Bard (May 2026)
Hannah Rogers' first appearance as Bard took place at Queens Park Arts Centre, in which she was welcomed to the role by all three former Bards of Aylesbury!
St George's Day (April 2026)
Changing of the Bard (May 2026)
Changing of the Bard (May 2026)
After a series of digital appearance, the Bard was bak out and about at Aylesbury Town Council's St George's Day parade.
Image Credit: Rachel Watts
Carolfest (December 2025)
Changing of the Bard (May 2026)
Christmas on the Cobbles (November 2025)
The Bard's final public engagement of the year came at start of the Town Council's Carolfest concert in St Mary's Church.
Image Credit: Damon Mitchell
Christmas on the Cobbles (November 2025)
Christmas on the Cobbles (November 2025)
Christmas on the Cobbles (November 2025)
The Bard was part of the epic festivities held by Aylesbury Town Council to kick-start the Christmas season.
Image Credit: Phil Richards
Proms in the Park (August 2025)
Christmas on the Cobbles (November 2025)
Proms in the Park (August 2025)
A return visit to the main Parklife stage saw the bard help to launch Aylesbury Town Council's ever-popular proms event, with a special rock-themed ode to match the event's theme.
Live in the Park (August 2025)
Christmas on the Cobbles (November 2025)
Proms in the Park (August 2025)
A visit to the Main Stage at Aylesbury Town Council's 'Live in the Park' saw the Bard lead the crowd of thousands in a special celebration of the event's tenth anniversary.
Aylesbury on Sea (July 2025)
Mayor Making Ceremony (May 2025)
Aylesbury on Sea (July 2025)
The Bard visited Aylesbury's very own seaside to read an ode in celebration of Aylesbury Town Council's annual 'Aylesbury on Sea' event, which brings the beach to Vale Park.
Aylesbury Games (June 2025)
Mayor Making Ceremony (May 2025)
Aylesbury on Sea (July 2025)
This brand new event from Aylesbury Town Council saw the Bard taking part in the Opening Ceremony in Vale Park, alongside Mayor of Aylesbury Cllr Nidhi Meta, and the talented students of SDSD.
Mayor Making Ceremony (May 2025)
Mayor Making Ceremony (May 2025)
Mayor Making Ceremony (May 2025)
The Bard was in attendance at this year's Aylesbury Town Council Mayor Making Ceremony, held at Aylesbury Collage. The Bard's ode celebrated the mayoralty of outgoing mayor Cllr Alan Sherwell.
QPAC Open Day (April 2025)
QPAC Open Day (April 2025)
Mayor Making Ceremony (May 2025)
The Third Bard of Aylesbury, Patrick Cline, undertook his first public engagement at the Queens Park Arts Centre Open Day, welcoming visitors and sharing a new ode celebrating everything QPAC has to offer.
MEET THE BARD
Hannah Rogers (2026-present)
The current Bard of Aylesbury is Hannah Rogers. Hannah is an accomplished actor, having appeared in countless productions both at Queens Park Arts Centre and venues further afield. She'll be headed out and about to live events and celebrations this summer!
Patrick Cline (2025-2026)
Patrick's term of bard saw him continue the tradition of bringing poems and stories to live events and community venues across the town, as well as a few songs from his trusty lute, Lutesy! Pat also marked various national holidays and events through filmed odes shared online.
Laike Twiss (2024-2025)
Gareth Johnson (2023-2024)
Gareth Johnson (2023-2024)
Laike served as Bard from 2024 to 2025. Their term in the role involved attending all manner of live events, venues, and celebrations, including the very first Pride in the Park event in August 2024. Laike is the manager of the town's Railyway Club and continues to appear in stage and audio production for Unbound.
Gareth Johnson (2023-2024)
Gareth Johnson (2023-2024)
Gareth Johnson (2023-2024)
Gareth was the inaugural Bard, serving in the role from 2023 to 2024. His appearances spanned many live events, including the annual Mayor Making ceremony, Parklife Weekend, Carolfest, and the presentation of the King's Award for Voluntary Service at Queens Park Arts Centre.