Gavin and Stacey star to switch on town's Christmas lights

Gavin and Stacey Star to Switch on Hay-on-Wye Christmas Lights

Joanna Page, best known for her role as Stacey Shipman in the hit BBC series Gavin and Stacey, will visit Hay-on-Wye Winter Weekend on Friday, November 28.

Christmas Lights Switch-On Event Details

The free event will be held in Memorial Square from 5pm to 7pm and features carol singing, food stalls, mulled wine, and live entertainment.

About Joanna Page

Born in Swansea, Page attended her local comprehensive school before graduating from the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) in 1998. She spent a decade performing on stage with the Royal National Theatre and Royal Shakespeare Company, and appeared in films such as Love Actually.

Memoir Launch at Hay Festival

During the festival, Page will launch her new 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

Additional Festival Highlights

Jonathan Pryce will also attend the Hay Festival Winter Weekend 2025 to discuss the TV adaptation of Slow Horses with author Mick Herron.

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Summary: Joanna Page will light the Christmas decorations at Hay-on-Wye Winter Weekend, celebrating her Welsh roots and new memoir amid festive community events.

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Powys County Times Powys County Times — 2025-11-03

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