March 2022
2022 SEASON OF THEATRE AND MUSIC EVENTS LAUNCHED AT TOWN GARDENS BOWL
Town Garden’s Bowl 2022 Season
Following the success of their inaugural 2021 season, South Swindon Parish Council take great delight in announcing the return of Theatre At The Bowl in 2022. And, this year, the season looks like being even bigger, expanding to include a diverse range of music events.
The 1936 art-deco Bowl, situated in Town Gardens, Swindon, is one of only a handful of its kind in the country. It provides a unique backdrop to a spectacular range of events throughout the year. And, in 2022, audiences will again be able to experience first-class theatre and music events in this iconic venue.
Kick off
The programme kicks off on Sunday 19 June with the sparkling Shakespearen comedy As You Like It. That’s presented by the acclaimed Lord Chamberlain’s Men. Then the Duke’s Theatre Company return with the celebrated fairy tale, A Midsummer Night’s Dream. In August there are opportunities aplenty for Shakespeare-loving Swindonians to experience the Bard’s plays in the open air.
For audiences looking for something a touch more modern, the season continues with the return of BlackBox Theatre. Following their sell-out tour of Noel Coward’s Blithe Spirit in 2021, they bring John Godber’s tour de force, Bouncers, to the Swindon stage.
Complementing all that is a wild(e) new production of The Importance of Being Earnest. Further, from the creators of the outstanding HandleBards, comes Heartbreak Productions’ original adaptation of Charlotte Bronte’s, Jane Eyre.
There’s something for everyone to enjoy this summer!
And for the children too
The youngsters aren’t forgotten in all this. It’s a thrill for South Swindon Parish Council to be welcoming the award-winning Calf2Cow. They’re bringing their ‘mesmerising’ new adaptation of Kenneth Grahame’s timeless The Wind In The Willows to the outdoor stage. That will conclude the season on Friday 9 September.
On a musical note
For audiences looking for something a little more musical, for the first time ever, South Swindon Parish Council will host a varied programme of music events at the Town Gardens Bowl.
There’s the brand-new Music At The Bowl season in addition to their collaboration with My Dad’s Bigger Than Your Dad Festival for the second year running.
Featuring performances from artists as varied as Opera Sulis, Voodoo Room, and 21st Century ABBA, throughout the summer there’s never been a better time to get friends and family together for a memorable summer evening.
Cllr Neil Hopkins, Chair of South Swindon Parish Council’s Leisure, Environment and Amenities Committee, said: “I’m delighted that we’re bringing a second year of Theatre at the Bowl, and a new series of Music at the Bowl events. All in the iconic Art Deco Town Gardens Bowl.
With a broad range of plays and music, I look forward to seeing our friends from last year together with many new ones this summer. South Swindon Parish Council has committed itself to using this beautiful Bowl for a range of events that will fund and lead to its’ repair and improvement.”
Tickets and costs
Tickets are available from www.theatreatthebowl.co.uk and www.musicatthebowl.co.uk.
This year, South Swindon Parish Council are offering audiences the chance to see all six Theatre At The Bowl shows for only £85.00. All you have to do is buy one Season Ticket per person and present at the gate for each theatre performance of:
- As You Like It
- Bouncers
- The Importance Of Being Earnest
- A Midsummer Night’s Dream
- Jane Eyre and The Wind In The Willows
Performances will take place as follows:
- As You Like It – Sun 19 June – 6.30pm
- Opera Sulis – Sat 25 June – 7pm
- Fri 1 July – Bouncers – 7.30pm
- Saturday 16 July – My Dad’s Bigger Than Your Dad Festival
- Sat 23 July – Voodoo Room – 7.30pm
- Sat 30 July – The Importance Of Being Earnest – 7.30pm
- Fri 5 – Sat 6 August – A Midsummer Night’s Dream – 7.30pm
- Fri 19 August – Jane Eyre – 7.30pm
- Mon 29 August – 21st Century ABBA – 7.30pm
- Fri 9 September – The Wind In The Willows – 7pm
For more information and interview requests, contact Abigail Scutts (Events Manager), events@southswindon-pc.gov.uk or call 07712256663
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