This Is Wiltshire | Theatre & Arts

Artist set to make a splash with her work

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 09:20:00 +0000

WORKS of art by one of the town’s artists will soon be hanging on walls across the country.

Review: Calendar Girls, Theatre Royal, Bath. Until February 17.

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:12:22 +0000

This is a show that really does run the full gamut of emotions – often within one scene. One minute you are laughing out loud at the outrageous barbed witticisms, the next, you’re struck full in the face by the tragedy that is life with cancer.

Plenty to talk about

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:01:08 +0000

THE radio presenter who introduced millions to World Music is coming to tell his story at the Arts Centre in Swindon.

Opera for lovers

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 15:56:35 +0000

CLASSIC Lehar operetta The Merry Widow is heading for the Wyvern Theatre on Monday.

Change the record

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 15:58:24 +0000

A BOX of records from a much-loved radio show led to an acclaimed show which comes to Swindon next week.

Shakespeare in the pub

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 15:59:18 +0000

THE well-known theatre group Shakespeare Live is performing the anthology A Many Splendoured Thing at the GW pub tomorrow.

Pupils inspired by blast from the past

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 11:50:00 +0000

AN exhibition of artwork by 130 school pupils, inspired by a collection of photographs showing Swindon’s past, will open tomorrow.

Visual art in the frame at film festival

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 10:24:21 +0000

THIS year’s Swindon Film Festival will showcase visual art as well as screening some top movies.

Frenetic fun

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 09:37:15 +0000

Unleash your inner Einstein at the Wyvern, from Monday 27 to Tuesday 28 February, with the amazing Science Museum Live On Tour.

Students show off their talent

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 23:40:00 +0000

STUDENTS from Swindon College showed off their brush skills when they rubbed shoulders with industry experts.

All aboard the Deadwood Stage for Purton's cowboy pantomime

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:58:24 +0000

Yee Ha! Mosey on down to Way Out Western 2, a new panto, in Purton this week.

Broadway dreams

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 17:22:48 +0000

Back To Broadway is a new musical starring Gina Price.

Group is going the whole hog

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 15:45:05 +0000

Theatre company Whole Hog Productions is holding auditions on Friday for actresses to be part of its latest production, Jane Eyre.

Funny monsters, but take an open mind

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 15:22:15 +0000

Avenue Q Theatre Royal, Bath Until Sunday, February 5

One to think about

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 15:53:31 +0000

A FORMER London’s Burning star who accompanied his desperately ill ex-wife to Switzerland’s Dignitas clinic is coming to Swindon to talk about the experience.

Outlook is bright at Swindon Arts Centre

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 15:55:14 +0000

February may be a traditionally glum month, but after a lick of paint and a revamp, the Swindon Arts Centre promises some fun this month.

Roll up roll up... for a week of variety

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 15:57:48 +0000

FLYING Russians, kin of Jerry Lee Lewis, alternative comedy and Broadway showtunes – the Wyvern Theatre boasts them all over the coming days.

Win tickets to the clever comedian Chris Addison at Swindon's Wyvern Theatre

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 15:50:03 +0000

CHRIS Addison brings his intelligent and impassioned brand of stand-up to the Wyvern Theatre next Thursday, February 9. – and we’ve got three pairs of tickets to give away.

Go the whole hog with three drama treats in one at a Swindon college

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 09:33:54 +0000

Power of three from some of Swindon’s up and coming talent is on show tonight .