1The Dave Betts Latin Jazz Collective
Drummer, multi-percussionist and composer specialising in jazz, Latin and funk, plus piano, guitars and sax
5.8 milesSat 25 Jul20:30
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Rainy Day Picks This Weekend in Lea (Wiltshire)
10 picks around Lea (Wiltshire), from 8 local venues. The map pin is doing actual work here.
25–26 July Near Lea (Wiltshire)
Not every listing gets a golden ticket
We check the usual frankly silly number of local websites, then look for events that feel rainy-day friendly: cinemas, theatres, talks, workshops, galleries, concerts, cosy venues, and anything less likely to involve standing in a muddy field making brave weather noises.
Happening Saturday 25 July to Sunday 26 July.
Picked for Lea (Wiltshire), not somewhere halfway across the county.
Only Local Gems and Curated venues make the cut, because standards are still a thing.
Listings with proper descriptions get bumped up the list. Three words and a shrug will not do.
Our 10 picks near Lea (Wiltshire)
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2Dial M For Murder
'One phone call. One perfect plan. One fatal mistake.’ Before the iconic Hitchcock film Dial M for Murder was a theatrical smash hit. Now brought thrillingly back to the stage for 2026 by phil&ben Productions in association with Eastbourne Productions. London. 1952. Former tennis professional Tony Wendice and his wealthy wife Margot appear to have it all. But everything is not as it seems. Tony believes he has orchestrated the perfect murder of Margot, but when the plan goes wrong it leads to a gripping web of lies, betrayal and lethal twists. Don't miss this masterclass in suspense that inspired the cinematic masterpiece. Dial M for Murder is a tour de force of psychological tension.
10.4 milesSat 25 Jul
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3Three Bad Men (1926) With live piano score by Meg Morley
A new series of silent-era classics arrives at The Pound Arts Centre, all accompanied by live piano score performed by BFI Southbank’s resident pianist Meg Morley. Since performing for her first silent film in 2016, Meg has quickly become one of the UK’s pre-eminent silent film accompanists, performing at various international film festivals and playing reguarly at the London Cinema Museum. In the 1870s, gold is discovered in the Dakota Territory, and wanted men Bull Stanley (Tom Santschi) and Mike Costigan (J. Farrell MacDonald) join thousands of other pioneers on a westward journey in search of wealth. Soon, Bull and Mike see a gang of thugs attacking Lee (Olive Borden), a young woman. They rescue her, but her father is killed during the assault, so Mike and Bull become her guardians. Before long, Bull and Mike leave their criminal pasts behind and devote themselves to Lee.
11.8 milesSat 25 Jul20:30
4Dial M For Murder
'One phone call. One perfect plan. One fatal mistake.’ Before the iconic Hitchcock film Dial M for Murder was a theatrical smash hit. Now brought thrillingly back to the stage for 2026 by phil&ben Productions in association with Eastbourne Productions. London. 1952. Former tennis professional Tony Wendice and his wealthy wife Margot appear to have it all. But everything is not as it seems. Tony believes he has orchestrated the perfect murder of Margot, but when the plan goes wrong it leads to a gripping web of lies, betrayal and lethal twists. Don't miss this masterclass in suspense that inspired the cinematic masterpiece. Dial M for Murder is a tour de force of psychological tension.
12 milesSat 25 Jul
5Tom Gates EPIC Stage Show
Based on the bestselling books by Liz Pichon, and brand new for 2026, Tom Gates EPIC Stage Show comes to our theatre bringing alive the illustrations and music that makes Tom Gates hugely popular around the world! With catchy tunes and hilarious performances, this fantastic new stage show brings the best of the Brilliant World of Tom Gates into one live show!
10.4 milesSun 26 Jul
6Tom Gates EPIC Stage Show
Based on the bestselling books by Liz Pichon, and brand new for 2026, Tom Gates EPIC Stage Show comes to our theatre bringing alive the illustrations and music that makes Tom Gates hugely popular around the world! With catchy tunes and hilarious performances, this fantastic new stage show brings the best of the Brilliant World of Tom Gates into one live show!
12 milesSun 26 Jul
7Tom Gates EPIC Stage Show
Based on the bestselling books by Liz Pichon, and brand new for 2026, Tom Gates EPIC Stage Show comes to our theatre bringing alive the illustrations and music that makes Tom Gates hugely popular around the world! With catchy tunes and hilarious performances, this fantastic new stage show brings the best of the Brilliant World of Tom Gates into one live show!
12.3 milesSun 26 Jul
8Mount Pleasant Jazz Club (click link for more)
at Mount Pleasant Community Centre
Mount Pleasant Jazz Club (click link for more) - May Jazz at the Mount Pleasant Centre is a return of Jon Pearce on Sax/Synth on Sunday 10th May at 2.30pm. Tickets £10 on the door no advance booking. Tea, cake, soft and alcoholic drinks available. Jon gave a great performance last year of Jazz Standards and his own material which was very well received and we welcome him back. or email for more info.
17.9 milesSun 26 Jul15:30£10
9Does AI Silence Marginalised Voices? A Training Workshop
Does AI Silence Marginalised Voices? - How do you feel about AI (Artificial Intelligence)? - Do you think it impacts you/your community negatively? - Do you trust AI? - Would you like to know how to use it safely? - Would you like to know how to use it effectively? Come and join the conversation!
24 milesSat 25 Jul12:00
10Dial M for Murder at Wyvern Theatre
Before it became the iconic Hitchcock film, Dial M for Murder was a theatrical smash hit, and now it returns thrillingly to the stage for 2026, brought to life by phil&ben Productions in association with Eastbourne Productions.
12.7 milesSat 25 Jul£26.50
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