PA Announces Casting Date. Leading south west performing arts company, Revolution Performing Arts, is seeking young people to audition. They want them to try out for its upcoming production of the National Theatre’s Connections play Tuesday by playwright Alison Carr. It’ll be taking place in Gloucestershire next year.
Baptist School/Albion Club
The Baptist School Bridge Street represents a classic example of me not following my own advice of ‘looking up’. Because, when someone posted a picture of what you see below and asked if anyone knew where it was I had to plead ignorance. Despite it being a building I’ve walked past countless times.
Wroughton Spring
Wroughton Spring. Who knew? Well not me that’s for sure. Not until I saw a photograph of this X-marks-the-spot stone plaque somewhere on social media.
Alfred Williams Hammerman Poet
Alfred Williams Hammerman Poet. It appears that I’ve never mentioned the South-Marston-born polymath on this blog before now. But a visit to South Marston yesterday to see the houses with which Alfred’s short life intertwined, has prompted me to correct that.
Stormtroopers & Daleks Redeem Themselves
Following the recent theft of Banksy’s ‘Howling Wolf’ from Peckham, one of the venues in Swindon Open Studios (SOS) has called on a garrison of Stormtroopers and Daleks. Their mission to provide extra protection for the work of 20 artists and craftspeople at the Carriage Works on September 21st.
Wyvern Theatre SYP 2024
es folks – it’s that time again – the Wyvern Theatre’s summer youth project 2024. I’ve seen several summer youth projects over the years and they’ve always been splendid.
Wyvern’s Summer Youth Project Starts
Wyvern’s Summer Youth Project Starts for 2024. This summer, the Wyvern Theatre Summer Youth Project is heading under the sea as they present the enchanting tale of Disney’s The Little Mermaid.
Swindon Open Studios 20th Year
Swindon Open Studios 20th Year. 2024 marks the 20th anniversary of Swindon Open Studios (SOS). And it’s the BIGGEST EVER in its history. 130 artists and craftspeople in 56 venues across Swindon and the surrounding areas are participating. Swindon Open Studios 20th...
Re-enactment Rounds Off Athelstan 1100
Re-enactment Rounds Off Athelstan 1100. Malmesbury’s month long Athelstan 1100 celebrations ended with a re-enactment of an Anglo Saxon battle. The battle took place alongside an Anglo-Saxon village in the town’s riverside St Aldhelm’s Mead.
Museum and Art Swindon Reopens
Museum and Art Swindon. ‘O frabjous day! Callooh! Callay!’ It’s open again! n the civic offices on Euclid Street.
Athelstan Dig Sites Revealed
DETAILS of thirteen sites where archaeological digs will take place this coming weekend in Malmesbury are revealed as Malmesbury’s Big Athelstan Dig begins. Three other sites of archaeological interest will also be open to visit.
RPA Illuminates Swindon Paintfest
RPA Illuminates Swindon Paintfest. Revolution Performing Arts (RPA), is proud to present Street Lights. This is an innovative and collaborative show celebrating the creative impact of street art on young people.














