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Arts and Culture

Culture Swindon - What's On

Exhibition
With Art in Mind
Textured acrylics on canvas, printmaking and pastels are just some of the projects undertaken by the inspirational and structured Mind art group.
Ken White New Work
Recollections of growing up in the Fifties and Sixties in the industrial setting of a railway town. Paintings, etchings and linocut prints.
The Last Goodbye
The story of unaccompanied children who came to Britain on the Kindertransport, highlighting issues relating to prejudice, racism and indifference.

Event Date and Category Event
07.01.2009
Film Event
Golden Door
In the early 20th century, a poor Sicilian family dreams of a better life in the United States, land of plenty, equality and opportunity.
21.01.2009
Film Event
The Marriage of Maria Braun
A rare chance to see this landmark in German cinema, a heart-breaking study of one woman's life in post-war German society.
22.01.2009
Comedy Event
Stephen K Amos
New comedy from star of LIVE AT THE APOLLO (BBC) and ROYAL VARIETY SHOW (ITV).
23.01.2009
Drama Event
Rogue Theatre
ROGUE THEATRE tells the story of a samurai’s daughter who falls in love with a hero. A world where birds have forgotten how to fly, where honey is a precious commodity and people train to fight off salesmen.
24.01.2009
Music Event
Richard Smith
This promises to be an outstanding evening of virtuoso musicianship that will have your toes tapping and your jaws hanging open.   
31.01.2009
Drama Event
The Shell Seekers
Phoenix Players present The Shell Seekers, a story of love, courage and determination.
03.02.2009
Literature Event
Michael Portillo
Michael Portillo shares his experiences and his many fascinating stories and takes audience questions.
04.02.2009
Film Event
Cous Cous
Faced with redundancy, a 60-year-old Arab immigrant in France rallies his family to realise a dream of opening a restaurant.
05.02.2009
Music Event
Acoustic Strawbs
The Strawbs have enjoyed major success on both sides of the Atlantic. The band will be playing new songs, along with classics.
06.02.2009
Music Event
Los Pacaminos
Los Pacaminos are a band you can absolutely count on for a great night out! Featuring Paul Young.
07.02.2009
Music Event
Swindon Recital Series
Ben Thomson seems to be able to capture the most diverse and dramatic colours you could expect to hear on the Tuba.
11.02.2009
Music Event
Musical Comedy
Returning to the character he played in the BBC series Goodnight Sweetheart, award-winning solo performer David Benson takes on Coward's masterful songbook.
14.02.2009
Drama Event
One Act Play Festival
The Harold Jolliffe One Act Play Festival is a chance for local amateur companies to come together and celebrate drama. It’s like the FA Cup for Actors!
17.02.2009
Music Event
Colin Blunstone
Colin Blunstone delights us with an evening of his solo material.
18.02.2009
Film Event
Still Life
A poignant story of people trying to salvage their lives, hopes and memories before their town is flooded by the Three Gorges Dam.
20.02.2009
Comedy Event
Rhod Gilbert
The slightly ridiculous story of how one Mince Pie broke the camel’s back!  “You’ll be laughing yourself silly.” -Metro.
21.02.2009
Drama Event
Gertrude's Secret
Always featuring top acting talent including at least one star, recent casts have included Prunella Scales, Angela Griffin, Natalie Cassidy and James Alexandrou.
28.02.2009
Drama Event
The Vortex
Old Town Theatre Company present Noel Coward's The Vortex.
03.03.2009
Drama Event
The Cherry Orchard
It is a cornerstone of 20th century theatre and the greatest play by one of the most significant writers of his generation. In this brand new adaptation, The Cherry Orchard returns to its comedic roots, bringing all of its colour, energy and vision.
03.03.2009
Comedy Event
Ivan Brackenbury
Ivan tried to save his show 'Disease Hour' with comic results. "Barrage of cracking jokes" - Daily Telegraph
04.03.2009
Film Event
I  Served the King of England
The darkly comic reflections of an aging anti-hero, and the small but maybe not insignificant part he played in Czechoslovakia's history!
06.03.2009
Comedy Event
Mutton
A brilliant show packed with funny sketches.
07.03.2009
Music Event
Martin Harley Band
Martin Harley is a mesmerizing singer/ songwriter whose original sound draws on influences from old time blues and folk to world music.
14.03.2009
Music Event
Ten in a Bar
Be bewitched by Ten in a Bar's evocative singing of songs by Bread, Bacharach, U2 and Stevie Wonder.
15.03.2009
Music Event
Moya Brennan
Moya Brennan's voice has taken the Irish language and traditional music to centre stage all over the world.
17.03.2009
Music Event
Gilad Atzmon with Strings
Following sell out shows in the UK in 2008, Gilad is touring the UK in 2009.
18.03.2009
Film Event
The Diving Bell and the Butterfly
The editor of French Elle magazine was left paralysed by a stroke. In this film - moving, complex, unsentimental - he tells his story.
28.03.2009
Music Event
Swindon Music Festival
Swindon Music Festival celebrating their 100th year.
31.03.2009
Painting and Drawing with Laurie Plant
Exploring visual ideas and examples of other artists work.
04.04.2009
Drama Event
Tomb with a View
Local theatre group the Western Players present Tomb with a View.
07.04.2009
Comedy Event
Robin Ince
Brand new stand up show. “When someone writes the history of modern comedy, they should make room for Robin Ince” The Guardian
08.04.2009
Film Event
the Edge of Heaven
A compelling drama, crossing many boundaries, as a young German of Turkish descent travels to the old country to resolve family problems.
14.04.2009
Children's Event
The Three Musketeers
Dumas' beloved story is shoe-horned into an hour of absurd physical comedy and ridiculous plot twists, as fringe favourites Faultless and Torrance attempt to save king and country with the assistance of poorly attached facial hair.
15.04.2009
Film Event
The Band's Visit
The quietly comic but oh! so human story of the misadventures of an Egyptian police band, who end up in the wrong place in Israel.
16.04.2009
Music Event
Tiny Tin Lady
The Tiny Tin Lady has become one of the most talked about bands on the acoustic scene.
17.04.2009
Music Event
Albert Lee and Hogan's Heroes
Some of the best known and most respected Rock 'n' Roll and Country musicians in Britain.
18.04.2009
Music Event
Swindon Recital Series Collins and Turner
Michael Collins' dazzling virtuosity and sensitive musicianship have made him one of today's most sought-after soloists.
28.04.2009
Music Event
Louisiana Red and Michael Messer
Two great musicians brought together by a passion for playing blues slide guitar.
29.04.2009
Drama Event
My Grandfather's Great War
"A simple, honest tribute by one man to his grandfather. Brings home the mud, terror and physical agony of the Western Front with a visceral urgency that sets your heart racing." Daily Telegraph

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Your Essential Guide to Christmas and New Year
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