However, this is swindon, crouching in the valley, and tonight magic was way down the pecking order of epithets for what was happening in the splendidly intimate arts centre as colin moulding and terry chambers, half of xtc, returned to the stage, the one where they first played live as star park, for the first time in thirtysix years. Prince, tom petty, steve winwood, jeff lynne and others while my guitar gently weeps duration. Flexible meeting and conference space in central swindon. There are books on local history, maps, and souvenirs. Tucked away in the old town of swindon you will find this hidden gem of a museum. This september marks the 60th anniversary of the official opening of the current swindon arts centre.
Swindon arts centre, a 212seat entertainment venue located in the old town of swindon. The venue hosts a varied programme of entertainment all year round mad. The concert takes place at swindon arts centre, devizes road, swindon sn1 4bj, starting at 7. Mark watson tickets, swindon arts centre, 2nd jun 2020 ents24. Swindon arts centre is a 212seat entertainment venue located in the old town area of swindon, wiltshire, england. Swindon arts centre is a 212seat entertainment venue located in the heart of old town on devizes road. He will be asking questions such as what time is it. Jul 07, 2014 however it seems that people outside of swindon are very well aware of the arts and culture scene in swindon. Swindon arts centre was opened officially on saturday 1 september 1956, by the worshipful the mayor, alderman n v toze and dr. Situated in old town the venue has been presenting a range of performances since it opened in the 1950s. Event tickets are available from the swindon theatres box office on 01793 524481, alternatively click here to book online. Numbers may be limited so please buy your ticket in advance.
May 03, 2018 we are delighted to present a series of film screenings at the swindon arts centre, these screenings are part of memory cinema. The venue hosts a varied programme of entertainment all year round made up of both professional and amateur productions. Last but by no means least, the most exciting news, is that on 5 th may, the festival will launch and mark the publication, by a prizewinning author, of a brand new book titled a saint in swindon. Swindon arts centre springsummer 2020 brochure, author. In fact, i have it on good authority, theres a lady selling up and moving from reading to swindon for that very reason. A journey through swindons history including the gwr railway works, the origins of old town, roman settlements, the car industry, dday and chiseldon camp.
When you find the exact location you need on the kyp website, just click on the spot and then use the yellow pencil. Swindon arts centre 2020 all you need to know before you. Supported by wiltshire council and swindon borough council. The concerts featured many xtc classics that had never been performed live. We hope you will visit swindons arts centre many times throughout the forthcoming season of top drama, musicals, dance, comedy and live music. Brandnew show from mark thomas comes to swindon arts centre next week following the success of his sellout shows at swindon arts centre in 2015 and 2017 and the launch of his podcast in september, the phenomenal mark thomas returns to old town next week with his new workinprogress, 50 things about us.
Its brilliant, topical, wise, entertaining, serious, funny, set in swindon, and a fabulouslygood read. See nearby listings and book your stay at one of hiltons 5,500 properties worldwide. The museum of computing the first computer museum in the uk. Save this event to your plans and well remind you when its coming up. Monfri 9am6pm, sat 9am1pm closed on sunday and public holidays. Swindon arts centre 2020 all you need to know before you go.
Memory cinema invites those living with dementia and a friend, family member or carer to come and enjoy a nostalgic film in the relaxed surroundings of swindon arts centre in old town. Wyn griffith, vicechairman of the arts council of great britain. Swindon arts centre will open its doors for a morning of celebrations on saturday 10 th september to mark its 60 th anniversary at the current site on devises road, old town from 10am 1pm members of the public will be able to walk freely around the arts centre, including inside the auditorium and through the backstage areas, where staff and volunteers. Our building is temporarily closed, due to government advice on covid19. Located in old town, swindon arts centre is an intimate venue particularly suitable for music, smallscale drama and comedy. We hope you will visit swindons arts centre many times throughout the. Swindon is surely a richer place because of its arts centre and the. Winter 17 spring 18 swindon arts centre by wyvern theatre issuu. Find swindon arts centre venue concert and event schedules, venue information, directions, and seating charts. Swindon arts centre, a 212seat entertainment venue in the old town.
The aim of swindon museum and art gallery is to safeguard, enhance, exhibit and celebrate swindons collections for visitors, now and in the future. Swindon arts centre about swindon arts centre swindon arts centre was opened officially on saturday 1 september 1956, by the worshipful the mayor, alderman n v toze and dr. Kickboxing is a blend of karate and boxing which can be practiced for selfdefense, general fitness, or competition. Tv favourite lucy porter returns to swindon arts centre this saturday. The area of the beatles, the stones and other epochmaking acts will be evoked at swindon arts centre on sunday cool britannia, described as a ride through the. Autumn winter 2016 at swindon arts centre by wyvern. Extensive local studies and family history archive. This email address is being protected from spambots. Compare every available hotel deal and airbnb near swindon arts centre, so book today to secure the best price. Wshc is home to 800 years of history and 7 miles of archives. Love the museum and its art gallery, but as a local archaeologist who has worked in the area for the. Find out when swindon arts centre will have events going on and on the date that works best for you. Swindon history chronicling swindons rich heritage.
A journey through swindon s history including the gwr railway works, the origins of old town, roman settlements, the car industry, dday and chiseldon camp. Sharing swindons story a creative arts and heritage. Id never heard a lot of these tunes in any concert hall and i felt i deserved a chance to put that right. Originally, swindon was a small market town mentioned in the domesday book. Sharing swindons story is an arts and heritage project led by 35 local young people which ran from 2018 to 2019, which explored and shares the community and cultural heritage linked to swindons mechanics institution and new swindon. Having a weekend to ourselves, took the wife to see the adams family musical at swindon arts centre. After twenty years as an mp and eleven as a government minister serving as secretary of state for work and pensions, trade and industry, education, health and home affairs alan johnson left politics in 2017 to concentrate on writing. View all restaurants near swindon arts centre on tripadvisor. Order history recommendation of the month textbooks about us contact us faqs. Memory cinema with nyree kingsbury inside swindon theatres. Upcoming events, tickets, information, and maps for swindon arts centre in swindon from, the uks biggest entertainment website. A hidden gem, swindon arts centre is a 212seat entertainment venue located in the heart of old town. View all hotels near swindon arts centre on tripadvisor.
The swindon arts centre is situated at the heart of swindon s old town on devizes road. Become a friend of swindon theatres and get more for your money. Swindon arts centre performance art theatre swindon 97. Womens history month 2020 exploring the stories of five extraordinary. The swindon arts centre is situated at the heart of swindons old town on devizes road.
From theatrical events and awardwinning museums to independent galleries and exhibitions, swindon always has something to offer. Reviews of swindon arts centre in swindon swindon arts centre venue information. This powerful new play features an array of historical figures. The 20022003 revamp was a collaboration between swindon borough council and friends of swindon arts centre, and saw the introductions of a foyer lift, new lighting, accessible toilets and auditorium seats. Clarry bean was arts centre manager for 21 years from 1993 to 2014, we sat down with clarry to talk about the history of the arts centre, his favourite moments and favourite performances. It has been here for many years and houses a fantastic collection of historical items along with a good gallery of art.
Swindon arts centre was opened on the 1st of september in 1956 in its. Do you want to know the entry ticket price for swindon arts centre. The scotsman rob auton will be at swindon arts centre on fri 5. The origins can be traced back to thailand in the 2000 year old discipline of muay thai fighting, a style of kickboxing that allows elbows, knees, clinch fighting, throws, sweeps and low kicks. We are delighted to present a series of film screenings at the swindon arts centre, these screenings are part of memory cinema.
We hope you will visit swindon s arts centre many times throughout the forthcoming season of top drama, musicals, dance, comedy and live music. Enriched with victorian parks and gardens, museums including the award winning steam museum, and an art gallery. Following government advice to reduce social interaction between people to help stop the transmission of covid19, wiltshire council has taken the decision to close the wiltshire and swindon history centre from saturday 21 march until further notice. On top of his comedy stardom mark has seven books under his belt.
Swindon has a fantastic history that dates back many thousands of years. James geary, former editor of time magazine in europe, is the author of the bestselling brief history of the aphorism. The cultural hub of swindon, the swindon arts centre plays host to exhibitions, live music, theatre productions, film screenings and much more. Swindon arts centre swindon tickets, schedule, seating. Before this there was an arts centre situated in the former methodist hall in the town centre, some ten years earlier. Artscultureheritage archives born again swindonian. We have made it very easy to find the best seats and the best date or dates for you. The time show is the latest comedytheatrespoken word show by writer and performer of some of what he writes rob auton. Swindon museum and swindon art gallery, next to each other. Sep 02, 2016 in the new millennium swindon arts centre would go through two major refurbishments. Wanted explores the stories of five extraordinary women throughout history who are all bought.
Our intimate 200 seat venue presents an exciting variety of shows. Hence i was simply delighted to read beatrices post. Tickets for events at the history centre may be purchased in advance at the help desk or can be reserved on 01249 705500 tuessat 9. Parents who register in advance will enjoy 20% discount on 1 children title on the day of the story reading session at hong kong book centre ltd taikoo shing branch. Swindon arts centre celebrates 60 years with open day.
Wiltshire and swindon history centre cocklebury road chippenham wiltshire sn15 3qn united kingdom. Sorry, there are no tours or activities available to book online for the dates you selected. Tickets and information for mark watson at swindon arts centre in swindon on tue 2nd jun 2020 from, the uks biggest entertainment website. Swindon arts centre is one of the towns most popular venues. October concert at swindon arts centre music visit wiltshire. Mark watson to bring new show how you can almost win to. Back to the 1960s at swindon arts centre swindon advertiser. A 212seater theatre the gallery bar used as a cafe during the day, and for visual arts exhibitions a studio a meeting room the arts centre reopened in january 2003. Swindon is home to the bodleian librarys book depository, the english heritage national monument record centre, the headquarters of the national trust, on the site of the former great western railway works, and the nationwide building society, and a honda car manufacturing plant, which is due to close in 2021. A british black woman standing up for what she believes in. With an intimate auditorium it is ideal for smallscale touring productions and is also home to many of swindons locally produced shows. Swindon arts centre is now under the management of the wyvern theatre.
Swindon is a modern town surrounded by some of englands finest countryside and famous attractions. Swindon arts centre performance art theatre swindon. Seating was cramped, and not the best seats in the world. Event tickets are easy to get when you buy them from boxofficecenter.
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