See the hilarious, award-winning, one-woman show that inspired the BBC’s hit TV series in this Encore NT live screening from London’s West End. Written and performed by Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Fleabag is a “witty, filthy and supreme”, rip-roaring look at some sort of woman living her sort of life. Box Office: www.poundarts.org.uk or 01249 701628 * This event is part of [read more…]
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The Secret Code of Paintings
John Parker, of The John Parker Gallery, will be sharing the story of the Old Masters, symbolism in painting and the messages hidden on the canvas. Email: john@theparkergallery.co.uk to book and for more information * This event is part of Corsham StoryTown.
Your Corsham Stories: A Walk with Mr Corsham
Join Julian Carosi, local historian and author of Corsham Revealed and Corsham Revealed More for a walk with a difference along the High Street and The Avenue. * This event is part of Corsham StoryTown.
The Poetic Imagination
Join local artist Helen Garrett (info@helengarrett.org) and use goose feather quills and Chinese ink to take natural form as your starting place and inspiration and allow writing to emerge naturally from the connection with material and the power of your imagination. * This event is part of Corsham StoryTown.
Your Corsham Stories: Step Back in Time
Visit a unique place, steeped in history and discover the story of Corsham’s Almshouses. What was life – and school – like 350 years ago? * This event is part of Corsham StoryTown.
A Show of Hands/Letterpress Relay Part Two
Following on from Friday’s workshops, this session (maximum of six people) will enable you to print your collective Corsham- themed poster on the University’s 1840’s Albion hand press under the guidance of Tim Jollands – you will get your own copy to take home with you. Email: t.jollands@bathspa.ac.uk for booking and further information. *Attendance at this workshop is dependent on [read more…]
Coffee, Cake, and a Story Quiz
Corsham Bookshop is celebrating StoryTown with coffee and cake and a Story Quiz. Drop in for a quick cup and a slice of something delicious and test your knowledge on our devilish questions. * This event is part of Corsham StoryTown.
Your Corsham Stories: Memories on Film
If you’d like to be filmed telling your own Corsham story, here’s your chance. Book a time and come along to Red Forge Studios for a few minutes to tell us your local anecdotes. Whether they’re amusing, quirky, surprising or heartfelt, we want to hear from you. Email: michael@redforgestudios.net to book. * This event is part of Corsham StoryTown.
Children’s Book Fair
Fun for all the family and a great chance to meet children’s authors and illustrators in person. Come and talk to Sharon Tregenza, Jak Harrison, Chris Vick, Sue Purkiss, Jasbinder Bilan and Julia Seal. There will be puzzles, games and workshops and wonderful books for tots to teens and in-betweens. Email: sharontregenza@gmail.com for details. * This event is part of [read more…]
Your Corsham Stories: Write a Postcard
We want to know your Corsham stories! Come along to St Bart’s Autumn Fair and write a postcard for display. Whether it’s an old tale or a new thought, we want to hear about it. * This event is part of Corsham StoryTown.