Well listeners – here I am again with yet more mural marvellousness. Hot on the heels – or pedals -of the Pinehurst Peleton we have a set of murals all round the Mechanics’ Institution.
The Mechanics’ Murals
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Hannah Dosanjh Childrens’ Book
Hot off the press is this gorgeous book written an illustrated by Swindon artist, Hannah Dosanjh. Surprisingly, despite a tsunami of writings about Swindon, my own publications included, no-one has, to my knowledge, written Swindon’s story in a child-friendly format. So congrats Hannah for filling that gap.Oh to be this talented!
The Pinehurst Peloton
The Pinehurst Peleton* is a new mural in …. wait for it … Pinehurst. It’s a great name for a mural gracing the side wall of the E-Motion electric cycle shop in Pinehurst – and who knew??
Wind in The Willows
Award-winning theatre company, Calf 2 Cow, are bursting with excitement. How so? Their bonkers outdoor theatre production adaption of, The Wind in The Willows, is returning for a second tour. And they’re stopping off in Swindon this Friday 9 September at 7pm.
An Augmented Reality Swindon
This coming weekend, people in Swindon will get the chance to travel back and forward in time. It’s all part of a free augmented and virtual reality immersive storytelling experience.
21st Century ABBA at the Bowl
August 2022 CALLING ALL DANCING QUEENS! IT’S TIME TO PARTY AT THE BOWL WITH 21ST CENTURY ABBA THIS BANK HOLIDAY MONDAY! Following a critically-acclaimed sell-out tour in 2021, 21st Century ABBA are heading to Swindon’s iconic outdoor venue, the Town Gardens...
Wyvern Summer Youth Project 2022
Omigod You Guys… how I’ve MISSED the summer youth project at the Wyvern Theatre. They’re always amazing and summer youth project 2022 is no exception to that rule! How can one not love a night in a theatre stuffed to the rafters with young talent all living their very best life?! It’s such a joyous and uplifting experience.
Jane Eyre at the Bowl
Heartbreak Productions, Leamington Spa based open-air theatre company, is doing its 30th trip around the UK and Ireland this summer. And they’re returning to the much-loved Old Town venue, the Town Gardens Bowl, on Friday 19 August at 7.30pm. They’re bringing an exciting new adaptation of Charlotte Bronte’s classic, Jane Eyre.
Walk and Sketch in Turner’s Footsteps
Local artist Anne Hayhoe will lead a free walk and workshop for budding artists on Saturday August 13. It will focus on the time spent in Malmesbury by the famous landscape artist JMW Turner.
Duke’s Theatre Company Return
The Fairy Kingdom is at War. Oberon and Titania’s marital mayhem unleashes chaos on four young lovers with disastrous – and hilarious – consequences. In another part of the forest, a troupe of aspiring actors prepare for the most important night of their lives – a command performance before the Duke and Duchess. As the King and Queen of the Fairy Kingdom become entwined with the human world, a night of madness, mayhem, magic, love, hilarity ensues. And don’t forget the donkey!
RPA Gets New Performers
Swindon-based company Revolution Performing Arts welcomes new talent, Louise Montague and Charlotte Simonis to their leaders.
Out of the Deep Blue
As part of Ocean’s Awareness Week and raising awareness of the climate crisis, on Sunday 31st July inSwindon BID Co. and the Wyvern Theatre will welcome ‘Out of the Deep Blue’ to the town centre. Out of the Deep Blue is a large-scale outdoor performance.
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