This Is Wiltshire | Theatre & Arts https://www.thisiswiltshire.co.uk/leisure/theatreandarts/ This Is Wiltshire Theatre & Arts en-gb Mon, 09 Nov 2026 17:57:04 +0000 Mon, 09 Nov 2026 17:57:04 +0000 https://www.thisiswiltshire.co.uk/rss/terms/ M6 toby.granville@newsquest.co.uk (Toby Granville) webmaster@digitalmedia.newsquest.co.uk (Tim Joy) https://www.thisiswiltshire.co.uk/resources/images/sitelogoalt/?type=rsslogo This Is Wiltshire | Theatre & Arts https://www.thisiswiltshire.co.uk/leisure/theatreandarts/ Blenheim Palace suddenly closes as customer notice issued https://www.thisiswiltshire.co.uk/news/26711702.blenheim-palace-suddenly-closed-customer-notice-issued/?ref=rss Mon, 09 Nov 2026 12:13:15 +0000 a9c226a192a1c2b80e7a62dfe857b84f ed.burnett@newsquest.co.uk | Edward Burnett Christmas events rolled out at famous winter wonderland palace https://www.thisiswiltshire.co.uk/news/26695132.blenheim-palace-christmas-trail-gets-biggest-ever-display/?ref=rss Wed, 04 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000 44f3291493830d1d218abed901e544b4 Michael.Ribbeck@newsquest.co.uk | Michael Ribbeck Marlborough Players’ comedy Sheila’s Island to be performed later this month https://www.thisiswiltshire.co.uk/news/26691642.marlborough-players-stage-sheilas-island-november/?ref=rss Tue, 03 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000 a9086a3632a4cf72d36814f1a16726fd Michael.Ribbeck@newsquest.co.uk | Michael Ribbeck 70-metre Bayeux Tapestry reproduction to go on display at Swindon's STEAM Museum https://www.thisiswiltshire.co.uk/news/26636303.70-metre-bayeux-tapestry-reproduction-display-steam/?ref=rss Thu, 15 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100 53a552fb1c8f06f8a31f55ffb2bcf97b Michael.Ribbeck@newsquest.co.uk | Michael Ribbeck New rare 50p coin revealed by Royal Mint worth at least 39 times its face value https://www.thisiswiltshire.co.uk/news/national/uk-today/26556228.royal-mint-releases-new-50p-20-years-wicked-musical/?ref=rss Thu, 17 Sep 2026 00:01:00 +0100 643d5a8584ed7fb2d5ca08729f788a2f Macaully.Moffat@newsquest.co.uk | Macaully Moffat Longleat celebrates birth of endangered tiger cubs https://www.thisiswiltshire.co.uk/news/26419695.longleat-safari-park-two-rare-amur-cubs-born/?ref=rss Thu, 30 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100 1c3c1fd3534c06511ab231386fd39ab8 Michael.Ribbeck@newsquest.co.uk | Michael Ribbeck Giant pumpkins are set to take over at Longleat this autumn https://www.thisiswiltshire.co.uk/news/26416619.giant-pumpkins-aardman-adventure-take-longleat/?ref=rss Wed, 29 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100 1907080ca9fa4637fefa31a5250cef76 Michael.Ribbeck@newsquest.co.uk | Michael Ribbeck Crop circle festival is coming to Wiltshire https://www.thisiswiltshire.co.uk/news/26260234.wiltshire-host-crop-circles-festival-summer/?ref=rss Wed, 08 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100 76ce96c120e4e7eb4ef1286ff2b5ef05 Michael.Ribbeck@newsquest.co.uk | Michael Ribbeck Noel Coward shows sparkling talent in early stage play The Marquise https://www.thisiswiltshire.co.uk/news/26201913.theatre-review---marquise-noel-coward-theatre-royal-bath/?ref=rss Wed, 17 Jun 2026 16:20:00 +0100 32effb571fe4c1e619626378e65f7473 John.baker2@newsquest.co.uk | John Baker RIAT ticket holders issued new message over refunds for cancelled show https://www.thisiswiltshire.co.uk/news/26180132.riat-ticket-holders-issued-new-message-refunds/?ref=rss Wed, 10 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100 3120ca17f15bede579a665020660fd57 daniel.angelini@newsquest.co.uk | Daniel Angelini Ballet under the stars to host special matinée for children https://www.thisiswiltshire.co.uk/news/26167108.live-ballet-children-hatch-house-wiltshire/?ref=rss Fri, 05 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100 7e3e696775b46cdbe263a534b57e62a7 Michael.Ribbeck@newsquest.co.uk | Michael Ribbeck Summer activities coming to National Trust sites in Wiltshire https://www.thisiswiltshire.co.uk/news/26142135.national-trust-announces-wiltshire-summer-events-line-up/?ref=rss Thu, 28 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100 613a5f188c33c9a3703227270ded762a Michael.Ribbeck@newsquest.co.uk | Michael Ribbeck Solstice celebration returns to Stonehenge as thousands expected to attend https://www.thisiswiltshire.co.uk/news/26142183.english-heritage-announces-dates-stonehenge-solstice/?ref=rss Thu, 28 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100 ffcbd4f62b4e918b6a05d5b742f9709d Michael.Ribbeck@newsquest.co.uk | Michael Ribbeck Theatre Review – Single White Female at Theatre Royal Bath https://www.thisiswiltshire.co.uk/news/26123312.single-white-female---psychological-thriller-full-suspense/?ref=rss Wed, 20 May 2026 10:24:16 +0100 8b0538cfd97b19bf7f51172d8cb1834d John.baker2@newsquest.co.uk | John Baker Wiltshire-based theatre company marks 10-year anniversary https://www.thisiswiltshire.co.uk/news/26095079.folio-theatre-celebrates-10-years-new-bbc-show/?ref=rss Tue, 12 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100 a2e47b33edcdd882d9dba925ddfaa985 Michael.Ribbeck@newsquest.co.uk | Michael Ribbeck School dance show was 'sparkly and joyous' event https://www.thisiswiltshire.co.uk/news/26087791.kingsbury-green-academy-holds-sell-out-west-end-show/?ref=rss Fri, 08 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100 3431d3ca9589edffacc23dda3c21800a Michael.Ribbeck@newsquest.co.uk | Michael Ribbeck Local drama group brings laughter to care home residents https://www.thisiswiltshire.co.uk/news/26068006.kindness-comes-full-circle-burnham-court-malmesbury/?ref=rss Fri, 01 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100 b0a8d26b7ff14089434087324588dedb Michael.Ribbeck@newsquest.co.uk | Michael Ribbeck Family of hippos makes splash in pond at Longleat https://www.thisiswiltshire.co.uk/news/26063831.longleat-welcomes-new-educated-family-hippos-park/?ref=rss Thu, 30 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100 4eb17e943aee9f4fa68fd202c7f33a5b Michael.Ribbeck@newsquest.co.uk | Michael Ribbeck Longleat announces Festival of Light theme for this winter https://www.thisiswiltshire.co.uk/news/26043090.longleat-years-festival-light-theme-announced/?ref=rss Thu, 23 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100 aaa05f4c5746bb20d0e41728466970ae Michael.Ribbeck@newsquest.co.uk | Michael Ribbeck Monumental musical event to take place at Bath Abbey https://www.thisiswiltshire.co.uk/news/26017709.bath-abbey-host-monumental-musical-event-next-month/?ref=rss Tue, 14 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100 c31569a6c5fa114e1fedfc8638a8d63e Michael.Ribbeck@newsquest.co.uk | Michael Ribbeck Exciting Sci-Fi event coming to museum https://www.thisiswiltshire.co.uk/news/26012016.chiepnham-reme-museum-hold-sci-fi-day-later-month/?ref=rss Sat, 11 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100 22484e67f70103ceee3a2441dea866ea Michael.Ribbeck@newsquest.co.uk | Michael Ribbeck Feel good smash hit musical hits all the right notes https://www.thisiswiltshire.co.uk/news/25966399.choir-man-theatre-royal-bath-saturday/?ref=rss Wed, 25 Mar 2026 10:11:01 +0000 4927f6005b1be02b4db9d799ec8875f0 John.baker2@newsquest.co.uk | John Baker Historic Wiltshire estate announces new attractions https://www.thisiswiltshire.co.uk/news/25928278.bowood-house-corsham-will-reopen-2026-season/?ref=rss Thu, 12 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000 7f3ff7f509109022371fe140c19b4a45 Michael.Ribbeck@newsquest.co.uk | Michael Ribbeck Swindon concert will tribute life and career of theatre legend https://www.thisiswiltshire.co.uk/news/25924921.tribute-ray-dance-concert-announced-theatre-group/?ref=rss Wed, 11 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000 e45a10cfd08b0ca2c92a1ea4fd58e141 Michael.Ribbeck@newsquest.co.uk | Michael Ribbeck Fresh perspective of the Brontë Sisters to be portrayed in brand new play https://www.thisiswiltshire.co.uk/news/25920576.bront-sisters-coming-rondo-theatre-company-bath/?ref=rss Tue, 10 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000 053b9233bcdc828c6d46f5f474130ee0 Michael.Ribbeck@newsquest.co.uk | Michael Ribbeck 'Shocking state' of leisure centre should be investigated, council urged https://www.thisiswiltshire.co.uk/news/25916130.shocking-state-swindon-leisure-centre-investigated/?ref=rss Sun, 08 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000 e97db540d588ff47c170a9642e478c4d aled.thomas@newsquest.co.uk | Aled Thomas Much-loved safari park bringing classic stories to life this Easter https://www.thisiswiltshire.co.uk/news/25912365.longleat-safari-park-easter-celebrations-exhibition/?ref=rss Fri, 06 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000 26117ede5306b3ffef557d184f3ba891 Michael.Ribbeck@newsquest.co.uk | Michael Ribbeck Two major shows coming to Barn Theatre this year https://www.thisiswiltshire.co.uk/news/25906787.barn-theatre-cirencester-announces-two-stage-shows/?ref=rss Thu, 05 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000 cfe85cdd156dcd8e85dadf0408193204 Michael.Ribbeck@newsquest.co.uk | Michael Ribbeck Regency glamour bought back to life at Salisbury townhouse https://www.thisiswiltshire.co.uk/news/25903873.national-trust-mompesson-house-salisbury-2026-reopening/?ref=rss Wed, 04 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000 a9eee260a26c2980bb06797e87001b96 Michael.Ribbeck@newsquest.co.uk | Michael Ribbeck Exciting change announced at attraction holding over 300,000 objects https://www.thisiswiltshire.co.uk/news/25899073.wroughton-science-museum-announces-exciting-new-change/?ref=rss Tue, 03 Mar 2026 15:00:00 +0000 d8b2c6503ccb1d7cc9fe9ac0488bcd8c daniel.wood@newsquest.co.uk | Daniel Wood Comedian with many hit TV appearances bringing show to Swindon https://www.thisiswiltshire.co.uk/news/25891284.hal-cruttendens-new-comedy-show-coming-swindon/?ref=rss Fri, 27 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000 02f5f2e98826a70b66f61a27fc80728e Michael.Ribbeck@newsquest.co.uk | Michael Ribbeck High speed train simulator arrives at transport museum https://www.thisiswiltshire.co.uk/news/25885987.hst-driver-train-simulator-pulls-steam-museum-station/?ref=rss Thu, 26 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000 723907a64b877ce15173b6c5cd76eeb7 Michael.Ribbeck@newsquest.co.uk | Michael Ribbeck Classic Victorian thriller coming to Swindon arts theatre https://www.thisiswiltshire.co.uk/news/25885120.classic-play-gaslight-staged-swindon-march/?ref=rss Thu, 26 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000 f737ce1291e13b407cda58819aad7d37 Michael.Ribbeck@newsquest.co.uk | Michael Ribbeck Devizes Acting Company bringing show to Edinburgh Fringe Festival https://www.thisiswiltshire.co.uk/news/25870547.devizes-theatre-company-heading-edinburgh-fringe-festival/?ref=rss Fri, 20 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000 68587581ba22961da059411b33ec40ce Michael.Ribbeck@newsquest.co.uk | Michael Ribbeck McDonalds to open new 24-hour drive-thru and takeaway in Swindon https://www.thisiswiltshire.co.uk/news/25862279.new-mcdonalds-24-hour-drive-thru-restaurant-open-swindon/?ref=rss Tue, 17 Feb 2026 15:00:00 +0000 7a6a9ae75479f4f5e9b0bc405cf1fff1 aled.thomas@newsquest.co.uk | Aled Thomas Stage production of Very Hungry Caterpillar coming to Swindon https://www.thisiswiltshire.co.uk/news/25857283.rockefeller-productions-hungry-caterpillar-coming-swindon/?ref=rss Tue, 17 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000 2ca68adbaa66bdd499037150f30175ac Michael.Ribbeck@newsquest.co.uk | Michael Ribbeck Plan for music festivals at Swindon country estate revealed https://www.thisiswiltshire.co.uk/news/25849612.swindons-burderop-house-host-fetes-festivals/?ref=rss Sun, 15 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000 cd0fca62aeea7046cd129e447bb6ad8d aled.thomas@newsquest.co.uk | Aled Thomas Final few tickets up for grabs as Carmen comes to Swindon https://www.thisiswiltshire.co.uk/news/25843803.dnipro-opera-perform-carmen-wyvern-theatre-swindon/?ref=rss Wed, 11 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000 e874a31d8a413057cbc49318446df5d4 Michael.Ribbeck@newsquest.co.uk | Michael Ribbeck Swindon Designer Outlet reveals packed week of free events https://www.thisiswiltshire.co.uk/news/25838184.designer-outlet-swindon-free-activities-half-term-revealed/?ref=rss Tue, 10 Feb 2026 04:34:00 +0000 835235bba98f12de8b32b3583b852cf1 daniel.angelini@newsquest.co.uk | Daniel Angelini Park encourages visitors to look out for early signs of spring https://www.thisiswiltshire.co.uk/news/25833511.swindons-lydiard-park-announces-early-signs-spring/?ref=rss Sat, 07 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000 f0a964747e1d2bd91763dce4ad0855da Michael.Ribbeck@newsquest.co.uk | Michael Ribbeck Swindon youth to perform cult classic musical at theatre https://www.thisiswiltshire.co.uk/news/25821498.swindon-theatres-stage-little-shop-horrors-summer/?ref=rss Wed, 04 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000 45ce62e3cc71d15663ed7a035be708b0 Michael.Ribbeck@newsquest.co.uk | Michael Ribbeck Swindon museum organising free family fun day https://www.thisiswiltshire.co.uk/news/25807534.museum-art-swindon-offer-free-family-fun-day-events/?ref=rss Fri, 30 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000 0a704b69a38f2a827a21ea3a95afc343 Michael.Ribbeck@newsquest.co.uk | Michael Ribbeck New show explores Brunel's decision to locate the railway works in Swindon https://www.thisiswiltshire.co.uk/news/25797780.steam-museum-prime-theatre-earn-praise-mayor/?ref=rss Tue, 27 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000 afce4ce69d5c865c99ea39463578c76b Michael.Ribbeck@newsquest.co.uk | Michael Ribbeck Longleat to build miniature brick safari to mark anniversary https://www.thisiswiltshire.co.uk/news/25792423.tiny-wild-animals-spotted-around-longleat-ahead-event/?ref=rss Sat, 24 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000 c31c23f56c4398a05d682b42b2ed1a3b Michael.Ribbeck@newsquest.co.uk | Michael Ribbeck Laughter and nostalgia as puppet show takes place at care home https://www.thisiswiltshire.co.uk/news/25779615.puppet-show-held-white-lodge-care-home-braydon/?ref=rss Wed, 21 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000 d2f072b9ec58ef9de8117c94872473bc Michael.Ribbeck@newsquest.co.uk | Michael Ribbeck Theatre group gears up for its annual panto https://www.thisiswiltshire.co.uk/news/25780183.tiverton-players-swindon-upcoming-beauty-beast-show/?ref=rss Wed, 21 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000 100a751ad7b2c30c28607474bcee17cb Michael.Ribbeck@newsquest.co.uk | Michael Ribbeck Andrea Tweedale and Paul Turner to perform at Wyvern Theatre https://www.thisiswiltshire.co.uk/news/25775894.wyvern-theatre-host-songs-brahms-strauss/?ref=rss Tue, 20 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000 699d170d967b94e0e271f0bd6bcea9d6 Michael.Ribbeck@newsquest.co.uk | Michael Ribbeck Review - Buddy Holly musical is a fantastic smash hit https://www.thisiswiltshire.co.uk/news/25764375.verdict-buddy-holly-theatre-royal-bath/?ref=rss Fri, 16 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000 b133bfa90fef5ff43067c5d0eaedcc86 John.baker2@newsquest.co.uk | John Baker Popular National Trust attraction goes into 'full site closure' https://www.thisiswiltshire.co.uk/news/25773264.whole-site-closure-national-trusts-croome-court/?ref=rss Fri, 16 Jan 2026 17:53:46 +0000 94e7d38a621dccde50ba8276c0c5fe84 daniel.kelly@newsquest.co.uk | Daniel Kelly West End hit Choir of Man coming to Swindon https://www.thisiswiltshire.co.uk/news/25763936.choir-man-perform-wyvern-theatre-swindon/?ref=rss Thu, 15 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000 53ee9b6ee4381ad7adca89399eeefa9e Michael.Ribbeck@newsquest.co.uk | Michael Ribbeck