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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
04.12.2008	The Hamsters Electric and Acoustic Playing their own brand of rootsy rock, blues and Americana, tonight they will also perform a short acoustic set.
05.12.2008	Jeff Green Jeff Green’s razor-sharp observations, combined with an abundant natural charm, have marked him out as one of the brightest talents of the British comedy scene.
06.12.2008	Swindon Recital Series Paul Turner returns with a truly inspiring and beautifully impressionistic solo programme.
11.12.2008	One for the Road Old Town Theatre Company present the Willy Russell play.
12.12.2008	One for the Road Old Town Theatre Company present the Willy Russell play.
13.12.2008	One for the Road Old Town Theatre Company present the Willy Russell play
17.12.2008	Happy Go Lucky An infectiously optimistic comedy . Has the eponymous Polly met her match with dour driving instructor Scott?
18.12.2008	Christmas and its Customs An illustrated look into the myths and magic of Christmas with Dr Patrick Harding.
24.12.2008	Scrooge Preview Empire Theatre Company proudly present Scrooge!, the magical seasonal musical based on the popular Charles Dickens classic, A Christmas Carol.
26.12.2008	Scrooge Empire Theatre Company proudly present Scrooge!, the magical seasonal musical based on the popular Charles Dickens classic, A Christmas Carol.
26.12.2008	Scrooge Empire Theatre Company proudly present Scrooge!, the magical seasonal musical based on the popular Charles Dickens classic, A Christmas Carol.
27.12.2008	Scrooge Empire Theatre Company proudly present Scrooge!, the magical seasonal musical based on the popular Charles Dickens classic, A Christmas Carol.
28.12.2008	Scrooge Empire Theatre Company proudly present Scrooge!, the magical seasonal musical based on the popular Charles Dickens classic, A Christmas Carol.
29.12.2008	Scrooge Empire Theatre Company proudly present Scrooge!, the magical seasonal musical based on the popular Charles Dickens classic, A Christmas Carol.
30.12.2008	Scrooge Empire Theatre Company proudly present Scrooge!, the magical seasonal musical based on the popular Charles Dickens classic, A Christmas Carol.
31.12.2008	Scrooge Empire Theatre Company proudly present Scrooge!, the magical seasonal musical based on the popular Charles Dickens classic, A Christmas Carol.
02.01.2009	Scrooge Empire Theatre Company proudly present Scrooge!, the magical seasonal musical based on the popular Charles Dickens classic, A Christmas Carol.
03.01.2009	Scrooge Empire Theatre Company proudly present Scrooge!, the magical seasonal musical based on the popular Charles Dickens classic, A Christmas Carol.
07.01.2009	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	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	Stephen K Amos New comedy from star of LIVE AT THE APOLLO (BBC) and ROYAL VARIETY SHOW (ITV).
23.01.2009	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	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	The Shell Seekers Phoenix Players present The Shell Seekers, a story of love, courage and determination.
03.02.2009	Michael Portillo Michael Portillo shares his experiences and his many fascinating stories and takes audience questions.
04.02.2009	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	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	Los Pacaminos Los Pacaminos are a band you can absolutely count on for a great night out! Featuring Paul Young.
07.02.2009	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	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	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	Colin Blunstone Colin Blunstone delights us with an evening of his solo material.
18.02.2009	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	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	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	The Vortex Old Town Theatre Company present Noel Coward's The Vortex.
03.03.2009	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	Ivan Brackenbury Ivan tried to save his show 'Disease Hour' with comic results. "Barrage of cracking jokes" - Daily Telegraph
04.03.2009	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	Mutton A brilliant show packed with funny sketches.
07.03.2009	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	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	Moya Brennan Moya Brennan's voice has taken the Irish language and traditional music to centre stage all over the world.
17.03.2009	Gilad Atzmon with Strings Following sell out shows in the UK in 2008, Gilad is touring the UK in 2009.
18.03.2009	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	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	Tomb with a View Local theatre group the Western Players present Tomb with a View.
07.04.2009	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	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	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	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	Tiny Tin Lady The Tiny Tin Lady has become one of the most talked about bands on the acoustic scene.
17.04.2009	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	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	Louisiana Red and Michael Messer Two great musicians brought together by a passion for playing blues slide guitar.
29.04.2009	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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