Channel 4 stars Keith Brymer Jones and Marj Hogarth talk about restoring their Welsh chapel in live show including pottery demonstration at Derbyshire theatre
Fans hooked on Channel 4’s latest series of The Great Pottery Throw Down will be able to see one of the judges at a Derbyshire venue this spring.
Keith Brymer Jones, a ceramic designer, and his actress partner Marj Hogarth will share stories of clay, craft and bringing a building back to life in their presentation at Buxton Opera House on May 18, 2026.
Fresh from filming the third series of Channel 4’s Our Welsh Chapel Dream, Keith and Marj invite you behind the scenes of their creative partnership based on the restoration of Capel Salem, a Grade II listed 19th-century chapel in North Wales.
Together, they’ll reveal the highs, lows, and surprises they’ve uncovered whilst breathing new life into historic stone – from navigating Welsh planning regulations to discovering what resilience really means when the roof leaks and the budget doesn’t stretch. But this isn’t just about saving a building.
It’s about restoring a community hub, creating a space where local potters can train as apprentices, and weaving Capel Salem back into the fabric of village life.
Watch Keith work his magic at the pottery wheel with live demonstrations. Hear Marj share her passion for making something beautiful from nothing, and why she’s spent decades quietly championing sustainable craft long before it became fashionable.
Expect laughter, pottery, partnership, and the kind of warmth that only comes from two people who’ve learned to create a life together, one handmade piece at a time.
The show is aimed at 16+ years. Tickets cost £33, available from www.buxtonoperahouse.org.uk or call 01298 72190.