Theatre in Wiltshire

Am-dram, touring productions, and panto season — oh yes it is. From village hall Shakespeare to proper curtain-up moments.

Children & FamilyTheatre

Around £1

Baby Tree Time (sensory baby outdoor play)

This year, we're offering self-led sensory activities for babies in the garden (weather permitting). Baby tree time will be on Mondays during term time from April to September. This activity is free for National Trust members. For non-members, we have a garden-only price of £1 for adults (under 5s enter the house and garden for free). This also includes access to our tea-room, where we offer hot and cold drinks, cakes, savoury snacks, sandwiches and soups. You are welcome to purchase items from the tea-room and take them into the garden. We know it can be hard to find something cheap and easy to do with your baby, especially when they are on their own timetables. On our baby tree time days, we’ll provide you with baby-friendly sensory toys and activities as well as blankets for use under our golden rain tree. You can stay for as long as you want and these items will be provided from when we open at 11am to when we close at 4pm (last entry at 3.30pm). Mompesson House and its tea-room pride ourselves on being breastfeeding-friendly environments. We spray all toys with a baby-safe sanitising spray at the end of the day. As this is an outdoor activity, it will not take place on rainy days.

Mon 21 Sept12:00Mompesson House

via Mompesson House

Children & FamilyTheatre

Around £1

Baby Tree Time (sensory baby outdoor play)

This year, we're offering self-led sensory activities for babies in the garden (weather permitting). Baby tree time will be on Mondays during term time from April to September. This activity is free for National Trust members. For non-members, we have a garden-only price of £1 for adults (under 5s enter the house and garden for free). This also includes access to our tea-room, where we offer hot and cold drinks, cakes, savoury snacks, sandwiches and soups. You are welcome to purchase items from the tea-room and take them into the garden. We know it can be hard to find something cheap and easy to do with your baby, especially when they are on their own timetables. On our baby tree time days, we’ll provide you with baby-friendly sensory toys and activities as well as blankets for use under our golden rain tree. You can stay for as long as you want and these items will be provided from when we open at 11am to when we close at 4pm (last entry at 3.30pm). Mompesson House and its tea-room pride ourselves on being breastfeeding-friendly environments. We spray all toys with a baby-safe sanitising spray at the end of the day. As this is an outdoor activity, it will not take place on rainy days.

Mon 28 Sept12:00Mompesson House

via Mompesson House

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Sun 4 OctEnglish Rose Casino

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DanceTheatre

Adam Garcia's Emerald Storm

If Riverdance and Stomp had a baby-it would be Emerald Storm! Direct from the West End, Emerald Storm is the electrifying new dance phenomenon from Adam Garcia, the acclaimed stage and screen star behind some of theatre’s biggest hits. Fusing the fire of Irish dance with the grit of urban tap, this high-octane production explodes with rhythm, passion and pure spectacle. Defying tradition and reimagining the genre, Emerald Storm delivers thunderous footwork, heart-pounding choreography and a visual feast of movement and sound that pulls you right into the storm. With world-class dancers, live musicians and breathtaking choreography co-created by Garcia himself, this is dance like you’ve never seen it before. From the first beat to the last, Emerald Storm is an immersive, unforgettable celebration of rhythm, energy and sheer talent-a dance experience that will leave audiences on their feet. *All under 18s must be accompanied by a parent or guardian on a maximum 1:4 ratio.

Tue 13 Oct20:30City Hall Salisbury

via City Hall Salisbury

Theatre

Jeremy Bowen: Truth Under Fire

Jeremy Bowen: Truth Under Fire Gaza. Ukraine. Syria. Sudan. Yemen. The world is facing more armed conflicts than at any point in decades, and Jeremy Bowen has reported from the centre of nearly all of them. As the BBC’s International Editor, Jeremy has spent over 40 years covering more than 90 countries and 20 wars. From El Salvador in 1989 to the frontlines today, he has interviewed world leaders, documented war crimes, been shot at, and survived to tell the stories. But something has changed. Israel imposes restrictions on journalists from entering Gaza. Russia controls the narrative in occupied Ukraine. Governments from Syria to Sudan restrict access, manipulate information, and discredit reporters who contradict official accounts. In the age of social media, competing claims flood our screens, but who is telling the truth? And how do we know? Jeremy has spent his career fighting for access, verifying what others want hidden, and bearing witness when governments would rather the world look away. He will explain how the battle fortruth is being waged, why press freedom is collapsing in conflict zones, and what it means when thefirst casualty of war is not just truth, but those trying to report it. In the second half, audiences will have the chance to put their questions to a journalist who has made it his life’s work to get as close to the truth as possible—even when that truth is dangerous, disputed, or under fire.

Thu 22 Oct20:30City Hall Salisbury

via City Hall Salisbury

TheatreWorkshops & Classes

Adult Theatre Workshop

Discover, Create, Connect – key acting and performance skills for everyone Wiltshire Creative invites all adults with an interest in theatre to join Adult Theatre Workshop, designed for anyone who wants to explore and develop performance skills in a supportive, creative environment led by theatre professionals. Whether you’re reconnecting with a passion for theatre, building on past experience, or stepping into the rehearsal room for the first time, this is your chance to learn and experiment without the pressure of performance. Just bring your curiosity and enthusiasm. Autumn Term 1: Shakespeare with Christian Emmerson - This term will focus on staging set scenes and duologues, designed to bring Shakespeare’s words to life, moving them off the page and into performance. Participants will explore text through guided exercises and games. Each participant will have the opportunity to rehearse and perform a directed scene, applying the skills and techniques developed for understanding and delivering Shakespearean text. You will explore characters motivation and physicality and learn about different approaches to Staging Shakespeare. Texts used will include Macbeth, Othello, A Midsummer Night’s Dream and selected sonnets. No prior experience is necessary! Autumn Term 2: Comedy in Performance with Dan Avery - Fast, fun and energising workshops exploring bold, larger-than-life character and comedy.

Thu 5 Nov19:00Salisbury Festival

via Salisbury FestivalLocal gem

Theatre

PANTO

PANTO? At Coombe Bissett Village Hall? Say no more. Well, actually — their site says quite a bit more. Worth a click.

Mon 30 NovCoombe Bissett Village Hall

via Coombe Bissett Village Hall

Theatre

PANTO

Coombe Bissett Village Hall is putting on PANTO and we're making sure you know about it. Job done. Details on their site.

Tue 1 DecCoombe Bissett Village Hall

via Coombe Bissett Village Hall

Theatre

PANTO

PANTO is happening at Coombe Bissett Village Hall. We've got the when and where — their site has the why and the how much.

Fri 4 DecCoombe Bissett Village Hall

via Coombe Bissett Village Hall

Theatre

PANTO

We keep tabs on Coombe Bissett Village Hall so you don't have to. PANTO caught our eye — see if it catches yours.

Sat 5 DecCoombe Bissett Village Hall

via Coombe Bissett Village Hall

Theatre

PANTO

PANTO. Coombe Bissett Village Hall. Date's on the card. That's the trailer — their site's got the main feature.

Sun 6 Dec09:15Coombe Bissett Village Hall

via Coombe Bissett Village Hall

Theatre

Around £16.00

A Christmas Carol

Celebrating their 11th year delighting UK audiences with this unique and highly acclaimed production, Dickens Theatre Company arrives at Swindon Arts Centre. Dickens Theatre Company present A Christmas Carol as part of their REVISION ON TOUR programme, staging exciting theatre adaptations of classic English GCSE texts for both students and lovers of literature alike. With the rest of the acting cast stuck on a train, the great Charles Dickens himself, aided by his faithful tour manager, George Dolby, takes on the daunting challenge of portraying not just Ebenezer Scrooge, but over 30 other characters in this classic festive tale! Surely it can’t be done? Recommended ages 8+ School group rates available - £16.00 per ticket. Please

Tue 8 DecSwindon Arts Centre

via Swindon Arts CentreLocal gem

Theatre

Around £24

Dickens Theatre Company Presents Revision On Tour: Macbeth

Dickens Theatre Company proudly presents Macbeth, Shakespeare’s bloodiest tragedy, arriving at the Wyvern Theatre in April 2027. In this inventive adaptation, Shakespeare’s Chorus becomes our narrator, guiding audiences through the tangled web of ambition, betrayal and dark prophecy. Performed by an ensemble of just six actors, this fast-paced production brings the Scottish Play vividly to life through dynamic multi-roling performance and engaging modern verse. Set against a backdrop of war, witchery and treason, Macbeth remains chillingly relevant in the 21st century. “What’s done cannot be undone!” Part of DTC’s highly acclaimed Revision on Tour programme (alongside Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde and A Christmas Carol), this accessible Macbeth is specifically designed to support GCSE English study while remaining captivating for all audiences. All matinee performances also include the option to stay for a free 20-minute post-show Q&A with the cast and director, a hugely popular addition for school groups, giving students the chance to ask questions, deepen their understanding of the text and explore the production further. School group rates available: 10+ School Group £24 per ticket Adapted & directed by Ryan Philpott Music by Paul Higgs

Thu 29 AprWyvern Theatre

via Wyvern TheatreLocal gem

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