What's On in May - Town Hall Arts

What's On in May

Town Hall Arts is a centre for arts, culture and heritage learning at the heart of Wiltshire's County Town. We offer an array of professional theatre and dance performances, art exhibitions, workshops, a shop selling work by local artists, artists' studios and a large number of community groups that hire space in this incredible Grade II listed building.
For more information, please visit www.trowbridgearts.com or call 01225 774306.


Unsigned Out
Sat 6 May  |  11am  |  Free
Young unsigned bands will take to the stage in Fore Street as part of the Lions May Fair.


Dying Matters Week
8 - 12 May  |  Free
A programme of interesting events spanning the week. Elizabeth Snell will be at Trowbridge Town Hall from 10am on Monday 8th May. Monday 8th - Death Cafe, Tuesday 9th  - Ask the Undertaker, Tuesday 9th - Performance of Dying to Please You, Wednesday 10th - Wills and power of attorney, pre-payment planning and pre-planning (final wishes) for your funeral, Thursday 11th - Dorothy’s Tea Party fundraiser for Dorothy House, Friday 12th - film morning.

The Time Travelling Magicians
Fri 12 May  |  7pm  |  £10/8  |  All Ages
Morgan & West present dazzling deceptions, unparalleled precognitive powers and a totally genuine ability to travel through time.

Woodturners of Great Britain Exhibition
15 – 20 May | Free | All Ages
We are excited to have the Association of Woodturners of Great Britain exhibiting work here with a talk being hosted by John Aitken, AKA The Bowler Hatted Turner, on Thursday 18th May – Tickets £5.

Dementia Friends
Wed 17 May  |  6.30pm – 7.30pm  | Free
Come along to learn a little bit about what dementia is, what it’s like to live with dementia, and how the small changes you make can make a big difference to people with dementia.

Tea Dances
Thurs 25 May  |  2pm - 4.30pm  |  £5 (includes tea, coffee and cake)
Take part in a mixed programme of dances, under the guidance of experienced teacher Mike Freke, whilst enjoying the heritage of the Town Hall’s Supper room. Requests for specific dances are welcome

The Songs of Leonard Cohen
Fri 26 May  |  7.30pm  | £10  |  12+
Keith James; with a reputation of performing in an exact way, with an undying love of the pure song gives you a concert of Cohen’s amazing material.

Workshops, Courses & Groups
Artists’ Café                                                                         Thursday 4 May |  10.30am – noon | Free
Town Hall Poets                                                                  Monday 8 May  |  6pm  |  £3  | 16+

Clarks Nills Planning Application 17/00200/FUL

Below is a representation submitted today in relation to the above planning application.

Transforming Trowbridge fully endorses the Town Council’s representations on this planning application for the Clarks Mills site.  Whilst there is no objection to the change of use to residential within the town centre area there is a tremendous opportunity to negotiate with the Clarks Mills’ applicant to secure the provision of a pedestrian and cycle link along the river Biss,  This is one of the objectives of the strategic plans for Trowbridge   

We understand the emerging masterplan for the Innox Mills site is seeking to maximise opportunities for pedestrian and cycle links to the town centre, and will also incorporate a riverside walk in accordance with River Biss SPD.

A condition in the permission protecting this route would ensure a wider strategic view is taken.

What's On in April - Town Hall Arts

Town Hall Arts

Town Hall Arts is a centre for arts, culture and heritage learning at the heart of Wiltshire's County Town. We offer an array of professional theatre and dance performances, art exhibitions, workshops, a shop selling work by local artists, artists' studios and a large number of community groups that hire space in this incredible Grade II listed building.

For more information, please visit www.trowbridgearts.com or call 01225 774306.

Create Virtual Reality Artwork

Sat 1 April   |   11am – 2pm   |   Free

Come and experience creating artwork you can be inside, with the amazing HTC Vive. Wiltshire College students and staff will work with you to create artwork that will lead to an online exhibition. This will be a FREE drop in session with no need to book in advance.

Explore Art Trowbridge

Thurs 6 April    |   5pm             

The day will include tours, talks and discussions about what is currently on offer, what is planned for the future and provides an opportunity to share a vision for the creative future of Trowbridge.

1000 years of Warp and Weft

Thurs 6 April   |   7.30pm   |   Talk   |   £5

Using images, the Museum’s handling collection and some objects from the Museum store David will explain how the simple act of weaving came to dominate the west Wiltshire townscape.

Acting For Screen

Sat 8 April   |   10am   |   £35

Bafta nominated Director Frank Smith will lead this session giving tips on how to present yourself when applying for roles and at auditions; the importance of and how to make the most of your close up, how to move and handle props and more.

As The Crow Flies

Wed 12 April   |   7:30pm   |   Theatre   |   £11/9 conc

Based on a true story of a woman who struck up an unlikely friendship with a wounded bird. It features live music, original songs, great drama – and a crow called Alfie. A funny, moving and timeless story of our endless fascination with birds – especially clever, tricksy, knowing ones.

Trowbridge Horror Convention

Sat 22 April   |   10am – 10pm   |   £5 entry

Come and experience Town Hall Arts as you’ve never experienced it before, with interactive horror tours, Horror icons, Horror traders, Meet and Greets a Horror Art Gallery and more. Visit www.trowbridgearts.com for more information.

Chris T-T

Fri 28 April   |   7.30pm   |   Music   |   £8

Emerging from roots in late 1990s lo-fi and London-centric psych-folk, Chris T-T first gained acclaim for sarcastic, city-obsessed urban alt/folk music. Active since 1997, this event will celebrate Chris's 20 years in music, clocking up over 2,200 gigs along the way

Print Plus Meet The Artists

Sat 29 April   |   12pm   |   Free

The seventeen members of Somerset Printmakers use print techniques including lino, collagraph, woodcuts and etching to cover a broad range of subjects from pure abstraction to figurative and landscape images. The exhibition continues until Sat 24 June.

 Workshops & Classes
Make It! Taster Session                                              Sat 8 April 10:30am   |   8+   |   Free  
Short Story Competition Workshops             Sat 8 April 11am / 2pm   |   Child/Adult   |   £2/£3
Make It! Design a T-shirt or Hoody                              Tues 11 April 10:30am   |   8+   |   £15
Trowbridge Arts Youth Company           Mons 24 April - 10 July   6:30pm   |   10 – 16   |   £60
Exploring Drawing                                      Thurs 27 April - 25 May  5.30pm   |   16+   |   £50
Make It! Animate a Short Film                   Sats 29 April – 27 May    10:30am   |   8+   |   £50

What's on in March

What's on in March

Town Hall Arts
Town Hall Arts is a centre for arts, culture and heritage learning at the heart of Wiltshire's County Town. We offer an array of professional theatre and dance performances, art exhibitions, workshops, a shop selling work by local artists, artists' studios and a large number of community groups that hire space in this incredible Grade II listed building.
For more information, please visit www.trowbridgearts.com or call 01225 774306.

Artists' Cafe Trowbridge
Thu 2nd Mar                   10:30am – Noon        Donations Invited
Come along to meet other local artists over a cup of tea or coffee and a slice of cake.
This is an informal drop in session where you can share news and ideas, discuss your practice and artistic challenges and find out about artistic opportunities. We meet the first Thursday of each month at 10.30am until about noon(ish).
 

Tea Dances
Thu 2nd  Mar          2pm – 4:30pm          £5
Take part in a mixed programme of dances, under the guidance of experienced teacher Mike Freke, whilst enjoying the heritage of the Town Hall’s Supper room. This is an enjoyable afternoon with a friendly and relaxed atmosphere. No one gets to sit out for long, and we aim to encourage everyone to have a go!

Artists’ Film and Video Exhibition & Launch
Launch: 2nd Mar         6-8pm           Free
A new collaboration with Bath Spa University's’ MA Curatorial Practice students who have been invited to create an exhibition of artists film. Expect to find artists’ moving image works within the gallery and throughout the Town Hall building. The exhibition continues until 20 April – Opening times Mon – Fri 10 – 4, Sat 10 -2 



Hive:Lockdown Youth Night 
Fri 3rd Mar          7.30pm      £3
Hip Hop Youth Night featuring DJs; George Oliver, Robbie Blundell and Joe Rangecroft. This event will take place in the cells. Unfortunately it will not be accessible to those who can't use stairs.

Unsigned
Fri 10th Mar      7pm           £3
Young musician Alice McNeil will invite more unsigned young talent to perform in Town Hall Arts grand foyer and the cells on these youth-friendly music nights. Bands will also perform on stages out in the town during Unsigned Out!

International Women's Day - Screening of Sonita & Lunch
Sat 11th Mar       12:45pm         Free
This year’s event will start at 12.45 pm in the Supper Room in the Town Hall with a lunch provided by WWMFF and the idea is that women will bring desserts and soft drinks to share. The film screening of Sonita will start at 2:15 pm (90 minutes) followed with refreshments and an informal short discussion. The venue can seat until 80 people but it’s recommended to arrive a few minutes before the film starts to avoid disappointment.

Town Hall Poets 'On Tour' Open-Mic Night
Mon 13th Mar        6pm      £4 on the door     Bridge House Drawing Centre
Town Hall Poets, a friendly poetry group that meets monthly at Trowbridge Town Hall, invite you to join them for an evening of poetry 'On Tour' at Drawing Projects UK, Bridge House, Trowbridge. Bring a poem or two to read at the open-mic or just come along to listen.  All styles of poetry welcome. Tickets £4 on the door. Entrance price includes refreshments.

Pride and Prejudice
Wed 15th Mar      7pm       £8      Trowbridge Library
It is a truth universally acknowledged that Jane Austen’s witty and romantic masterpiece is one of the best-loved stories of all time, dealing with the most important questions in life… The literary classic gets the full Pantaloons treatment in this beautifully hilarious and delightfully innovative new adaptation.

The School Film by Patrick Marber
Fri 17th & Sat 18th Mar      7pm      £6
The whole school assemble in the hall to watch 'the school film' which turns out to be an old British classic from the 1940s, in black and white no less. As the young viewers absorb the adventures of the characters in the old story they begin to discover what their own expectations might be.


Classes & Workshops
 

Marks and Pencils – Mastering Mono-print            

Saturdays 4 March - 1 April      11am - 1pm    £25
Using a variety of techniques such as mark-making, layering and tracing as well as using textural objects such as leaves, fabric, even coins, mono-printing is a simple and accessible printmaking method offering the scope to produce subtle, complex and beautiful artworks. The course is a great introduction to printmaking, perfect for budding artists or students working towards GCSE or A level art.
 

Dementia Friends                                                         

Thursday 9 March                       2-3pm             Free
You are invited to come along to one of our free one-hour-long sessions to learn a little bit about what dementia is, what it’s like to live with dementia, and how the small changes you make can make a big difference to people with dementia.

                                                    
Adventures in Art Journaling                                     

Thursdays 16 March - 6 April    5.30 - 7pm      £40
Develop an amazing creative habit during 4 weeks of art journaling workshops. Jo will help set you on a path of daily creativity in a fun and experimental way. Try out different approaches to art journaling including drawing, block printing, collage and creative lettering.

 

CAMPUS SITE

TROWBRIDGE'S campus project has been handed a huge boost after it was announced work is set to begin on a new healthcare centre in autumn this year.

The NHS Wiltshire Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) delivered a presentation to Trowbridge Area Board on Thursday which stated it has secured £3.8 million of funding to spend on a new primary care unit facility on land adjacent to St Stephen's Place, off County Way.

It is time-limited funding which must be spent before 2019, so progress is expected to be made quickly on the site, which will eventually act as a replacement for the struggling Trowbridge Community Hospital.

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New Season of Events at Town Hall Arts

New Season of Events at Town Hall Arts

We are excited to announce that we have had a delivery of our brand new brochures. In an attempt to save our money so we can spend it on offering even more brilliant artistic events we are asking those of you who live in the Trowbridge area stop by and pick up a copy if you can. Alternatively, the brochure can be viewed on our website.

If you would rather have your brochure posted to you, please do get in touch: 01225 774306 or info@trowbridgearts.com

February Events

Artists' Cafe
Thursday 2 February      10:30am       Free - donations invited
Come along to meet other local artists over a cup of tea or coffee and a slice of cake.
This is an informal drop in session where you can share news and ideas, discuss your practice and artistic challenges and find out about artistic opportunities.
We meet the first Thursday of each month at 10.30am until about noon(ish).

Unsigned
Friday 10 February       7pm       £3
Young musician Alice McNeil will invite more unsigned young talent to perform in Town Hall Arts grand foyer and the cells on these youth-friendly music nights. Bands will also perform on stages out in the town during Unsigned Out!

Town Hall Poets
Monday 13 February     6pm      £3 suggested donation 
A friendly, inclusive group for anyone with an interest in poetry.  We read and discuss favourite poems, give each other informal feedback about our poems in progress, and arrange readings and open-mic nights.

Love Culture on Valentines Day
Tuesday 14 February     5.30pm      Free - please book
We invite all those involved with arts, culture and creativity in the BA14 Culture area to come together, enjoy coffee and cake at Drawing Projects UK to share plans, hopes, challenges and identify opportunities which continue to develop culture in the Trowbridge Community Area.

Super Mega Rockin' Rock Show
Thursday 16 February       3pm       £8
Kid Carpet invites you to rock out at the gig of the century!
Guiding you through everything you need to know to be able to rock out. Kid Carpet’s has remixed all the best bits from his anarchic family shows.
A lively and interactive show with classic tracks like Gorilla and Poo in the Forest.

A Potted History of Trowbridge 
Thursday 16 February      7.30pm      £5
Trowbridge Museum Manager, David Birks, will be giving an illustrated talk on 2000 years of Trowbridge’s history. Taking the castle dig as a starting point the talk will cover the origins of the town in Saxon times, how the town grew and developed into an important medieval caput and a wealthy Tudor town, then expanded further throughout the eighteenth nineteenth centuries to become the county town.

Punches Gravity In The Face
Thursday 23 February      7.30pm        £10/8 Concessions
 Not into juggling? Think again From the moment the show begins you know you are in for something different. More Edinburgh Fringe than Brighton Pier, gone are the cheesy grins, lift music and glitter.


 

Christmas at Town Hall Arts

Christmas at Town Hall Arts

With Christmas fast approaching we have a few events coming up to bring the year to a close. Jack Frost and A Christmas Carol by Dickens are shows that are sure to get you feeling festive. The shop is filled with gifts and cards so please do come in and have a look. We are closed for Christmas from 4pm on December 23rd and reopen on 9th January.

Thank you for your support throughout 2016. We will keep you updated with our next season of events and hope to see you in the new year.

Wishing you a joyful festive period, from all at Town Hall Arts.

The Shop at Trowbridge Town Hall

Open Monday - Saturday 10am - 2pm

The Shop at Town Hall Arts is an artist run collective shop selling an eclectic mix of works. Items include cards, ceramics, jewellery, prints & more. In the lead up to Christmas there's a lovely selection of decorations, as well as unique handmade items that would make perfect gifts.
To keep up to date with the shop please visit @TheShopAtTownHall on Facebook.

A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens

Friday 16 December        7:30pm          £11 (Conc: £9)

So Charles Dickens described what has become one of the best loved of all Christmas stories. During the last twelve years of his life Charles Dickens toured Britain and the USA reading his writings professionally to his adoring public. The most popular of all these readings was ‘A Christmas Carol’. In this almost totally candlelit performance Pip Utton recreates those readings using the script adaptation of the story made and used by Charles Dickens himself. 

Jack Frost

Saturday 17 December      11am & 3pm (relaxed performance)     £10 (Conc: £8)

Moon On A Stick transform the stage once more using their unique combination of light play, song and visual theatre to reimagine this well-known Nordic legend. A playful production perfect for children 3+

We are pleased to be able to offer a relaxed performance at 3pm, ideal for families with children who are nervous of the theatre, find being still and quiet for long periods of time difficult or have a Special Educational Needs or Autism.