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Duke’s Theatre Company Return

Aug 1, 2022 | Arts/Culture/Heritage, Theatre

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!

Voodoo Room Play the Bowl

Jul 12, 2022 | Arts/Culture/Heritage, Theatre

It’s the great pleasure of Swindon’s Town Gardens Bowl to welcome Voodoo Room. They’ll perform their explosive show as part of the summer concert programme.

Bouncers at the Bowl

Jun 28, 2022 | Arts/Culture/Heritage, Theatre

Last year BlackBox Theatre brought Blithe Spirit to the Bowl in Town Gardens.

Now, South Swindon Parish Council welcome them back this Friday with their performance of John Godber’s tour de force, Bouncers.

The Lord Chamberlain’s Men

Jun 10, 2022 | Arts/Culture/Heritage, Theatre

On Sunday 19 June, The Lord Chamberlain’s Men, with a history stretching back to William Shakespeare himself, present the sparkling comedy, As You Like It.

Dark Comedy-Drama from Darkroom

Jun 6, 2022 | Arts/Culture/Heritage, Theatre

Darkroom Theatre, founded at the eponymous Swindon coffee shop on Faringdon Road in 2017, returns with their newest performance at the refurbished Wyvern Theatre Studio.

Jack and the Beanstalk Pantomime

Dec 15, 2021 | Theatre

Yes folks it’s panto time. ‘Oh no it isn’t!’ I hear you cry. ‘Oh yes it is!’ I respond.

This afternoon I’ve bean (see what I did there?!) to a marvellous matinee performance of Jack and the Beanstalk at the Wyvern Theatre in Swindon.

Swindon Theatres Mobiloo Fundraising

Nov 7, 2021 | Community, Theatre

SWINDON THEATRES TO RAISE FUNDS FOR MOBILOO AT THEIR PANTOMIME Swindon Theatres Mobiloo FundraisingAs Swindon approaches Christmas and the fun and frolics of panto season, Swindon Theatres are on a mission to create an accessible experience for even more families this...

RPA Youngsters Staging Iconic Play

Nov 2, 2021 | Arts/Culture/Heritage, Community, Theatre

Young people from RPA (Revolution Performing Arts) Rapport CIC are working hard to make their next amazing live Swindon performance a visual and musical feast.

Looking Good Dead at the Wyvern

Sep 21, 2021 | Arts/Culture/Heritage, Theatre

Looking Good Dead at the Wyvern Theatre
It’s been a long time listeners. I simply can’t remember when I was last at the theatre. But we’re back! For now at least …

New Performing Arts Class for North Swindon

Oct 21, 2020 | Arts/Culture/Heritage, Community, Theatre

Great news for children in North Swindon who love singing, dancing and acting with a new performing arts class for North Swindon. The class will start at the Great Western Academy on Thursday November 5th.

Swindon Theatre Group Gets Covid-19 Grant

Jun 5, 2020 | Arts/Culture/Heritage, Theatre

Swindon Theatre Group Get Covid-19 Grant: Revolution Performing Arts – a company that provides classes to children and young people across Swindon gets a grant from the Arts Council England’s Covid 19 Emergency Fund.

Curiouser: A dance adventure

Feb 16, 2020 | Arts/Culture/Heritage, Theatre

Flexer & Sandiland (UK) & dybwikdans (Norway) bring Curiouser: A dance adventure – a delightful dance and digital show to Swindon Dance: 22 February at 10.30am and 1.30pm.

Swindon Dance reside in the Town Hall on Regent Circus. Featured in both Secret Swindon AND Swindon in 50 Buildings. The town hall houses the fab Charlotte Corday statue and has the most amazing railings outside it.