| Event Date and Category
| Event
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12.09.2008
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Jim Jeffries - Hammered
Jim Jeffries, the controversial Aussie stand-up, returns triumphant to Swindon with a brand new show.
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13.09.2008
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Pentangle
Come and listen to the groundbreaking music of Jacqui McShee and Pentangle.
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16.09.2008
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One Hundred and Eighty Degrees
An exhibition featuring the work of second year fine art degree students.
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17.09.2008
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Caramel
A delicious tale from Lebanon, about five very different women whose lives and loves intersect in a beauty parlour in Beirut.
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18.09.2008
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Heidi Talbot
New date: Thursday 18th September at 8.00pm. Come and enjoy...
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19.09.2008
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Ruby Turner
A Swindon Arts Centre old favourite, for many years Ruby Turner has been regarded as having one of the greatest voices the UK has ever produced.
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20.09.2008
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Swindon Talent
The culmination of our search at this summer's carnivals for the best of Swindon's talent. Now the exciting grand final!
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27.09.2008
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Murder in Play
The Phoenix Players present Murder in Play by Simon Brett.
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30.09.2008
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Elizabeth and Raleigh
A new comedy by Stewart Lee, with Simon Munnery as Queen Elizabeth I and Miles Jupp as Sir Walter Raleigh.
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01.10.2008
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The Counterfeiters
Oscar-winning drama from Germany, about the largest counterfeiting scam in history, run by the Nazis in a concentration camp.
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02.10.2008
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Karen Matheson
Widely recognised as the haunting vocals of Celtic super-group Capercaillie, Karen Matheson is at the Swindon Arts Centre.
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03.10.2008
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Licenced to Thrill
An evening of music and merriment with material drawn from Monty Python and The Bonzo Dog Doo Dah Band and featuring original members Neil Innes, Brian Hodgson, John Halsey, Billy Bremner and Roger Rettig.
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04.10.2008
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Derrin Nauendorf Band
Derrin Nauendorf nods to his influences of Bob Dylan and traditional British folk, but blends in his own rootsier, bluesier and altogether gutsier sound.
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05.10.2008
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Les Bruce Big Band
Charity concert.
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08.10.2008
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4 Poofs and a Piano
The boys are promising an eclectic mix of song and dance, from jaunty re-workings of classic covers to their own comic observations of life in the noughties.
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09.10.2008
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Plain Clothes Theatre
In a London psychiatric hospital, an enigmatic patient claims to be the son of an African dictator - a story that becomes unnervingly plausible.
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10.10.2008
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Jason Manford
The multi-award winning Jason Manford embarks on his first live national tour with this exciting and hilarious show.
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18.10.2008
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Micro Musicals
Shakespeare's forgotten Rock 'n' Roll Masterpiece!
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19.10.2008
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Maddy Prior
Maddy Prior returns to her roots with her first traditional, acoustic folk tour in years.
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20.10.2008
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Potted Potter
All the Potter books in 60 minutes? Come and see for yourself the hilarious result!
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21.10.2008
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Pete Allen Jazz Band
Pete Allen's jazz band celebrates 30 years on the road this month
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22.10.2008
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Mountain Patrol
Awesome eco-adventure from the ‘Roof of the World’.
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23.10.2008
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Chris Cox
BBC Radio 1's resident magician Chris Cox fuses magic and psychology to create a unique interactive theatrical experience.
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24.10.2008
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Larry Miller Band
Unadulterated rock and blues remains very much Larry’s style as he fast becomes the UK’s top new blues guitarist.
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25.10.2008
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Bob Bowles
Popular local musician Bob Bowles (lead guitar and vocals) returns to give another great live performance.
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29.10.2008
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Mervyn Peake
Mervyn Peake - The Man and His Art: An illustrated presentation and talk by his son and author, Sebastian Peake.
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30.10.2008
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Cara Dillon
Cara Dillon is one of the most original and stunning singers of traditional music.
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31.10.2008
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Edinburgh and Beyond
Fresh from their Edinburgh Festival shows, four of Britain’s finest comic talents come together for the must-see tour of the year.
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02.11.2008
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Kentwood Kids
Those Kentwood Kids in Oliver and More.
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04.11.2008
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Humble Boy
Humble Boy is an award-winning comedy with a delightful sting in the tail.
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05.11.2008
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My Brother is an Only Child
A bittersweet tragicomedy about the love-hate relationship of two brothers during the political turmoil in Italy in the 1960’s and 70’s.
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06.11.2008
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Lau
Lau is a group of dazzling musicianship who promise to deliver a ferociously impressive live show.
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07.11.2008
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Tim Minchin
Direct from the Edinburgh Fringe, Tim Minchin heads out with a sparkly new show
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08.11.2008
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The Selfish Giant
Your children will enjoy watching - and possibly taking part - in The Selfish Giant, one of the most beautiful and moving tales ever written.
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08.11.2008
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Blues Caravan
The Ruf Records Blues Caravan is an extremely popular musical event reaching more and more blues fans across the world.
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15.11.2008
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Cause Celebre
The Western Players present Cause Celebre, a play by Terence Rattigan.
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18.11.2008
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Simon Day
Simon Day will explain what it’s like to be a clown, hero, genius, loser and true artist - all in one show.
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19.11.2008
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The Orphanage
Genuinely scary ghost/horror-drama from Spain.
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29.11.2008
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Babes in the Wood
A traditional pantomime for all the family.
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30.11.2008
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Indian Raag and Taal
Two exceptional artists come together for the first time to bring an evening of exuberating beautiful Indian classical music.
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02.12.2008
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Red Ladder Theatre - Forgotten Things
A dark comic play about finding hope - and what happens when it's taken away.
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04.12.2008
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The Hamsters Electric and Acoustic
Playing their own brand of rootsy rock, blues and Americana, tonight they will also perform a short acoustic set.
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05.12.2008
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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.
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06.12.2008
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Swindon Recital Series
Paul Turner returns with a truly inspiring and beautifully impressionistic solo programme.
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11.12.2008
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One for the Road
Old Town Theatre Company present the Willy Russell play.
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12.12.2008
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One for the Road
Old Town Theatre Company present the Willy Russell play.
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13.12.2008
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One for the Road
Old Town Theatre Company present the Willy Russell play
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16.12.2008
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Painting and Drawing with Laurie Plant
Exploring visual ideas and examples of other artists’ work.
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17.12.2008
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Happy Go Lucky
An infectiously optimistic comedy . Has the eponymous Polly met her match with dour driving instructor Scott?
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18.12.2008
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Christmas and its Customs
An illustrated look into the myths and magic of Christmas with Dr Patrick Harding.
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24.12.2008
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Scrooge Preview
Empire Theatre Company proudly present Scrooge!, the magical seasonal musical based on the popular Charles Dickens classic, A Christmas Carol.
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26.12.2008
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Scrooge
Empire Theatre Company proudly present Scrooge!, the magical seasonal musical based on the popular Charles Dickens classic, A Christmas Carol.
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26.12.2008
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Scrooge
Empire Theatre Company proudly present Scrooge!, the magical seasonal musical based on the popular Charles Dickens classic, A Christmas Carol.
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27.12.2008
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Scrooge
Empire Theatre Company proudly present Scrooge!, the magical seasonal musical based on the popular Charles Dickens classic, A Christmas Carol.
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28.12.2008
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Scrooge
Empire Theatre Company proudly present Scrooge!, the magical seasonal musical based on the popular Charles Dickens classic, A Christmas Carol.
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29.12.2008
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Scrooge
Empire Theatre Company proudly present Scrooge!, the magical seasonal musical based on the popular Charles Dickens classic, A Christmas Carol.
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30.12.2008
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Scrooge
Empire Theatre Company proudly present Scrooge!, the magical seasonal musical based on the popular Charles Dickens classic, A Christmas Carol.
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31.12.2008
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Scrooge
Empire Theatre Company proudly present Scrooge!, the magical seasonal musical based on the popular Charles Dickens classic, A Christmas Carol.
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02.01.2009
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Scrooge
Empire Theatre Company proudly present Scrooge!, the magical seasonal musical based on the popular Charles Dickens classic, A Christmas Carol.
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03.01.2009
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Scrooge
Empire Theatre Company proudly present Scrooge!, the magical seasonal musical based on the popular Charles Dickens classic, A Christmas Carol.
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