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Literature

Culture Swindon - What's On - Literature

Christmas and its Customs

An ARTSWORDS presentation, in association with the Swindon Festival of Literature.

Thursday 18 December, 7.30pm

Christmas and its Customs - an illustrated look into the myths and magic of Christmas with Dr Patrick Harding.

Why is Santa dressed in red? Why do we hang up holly and mistletoe? What date was Jesus born? Why do we have Christmas crackers? What do reindeers drink? With big pictures, fascinating details and brilliant stories, author and broadcaster Patrick Harding both entertains and sets the record straight as he delves into the background of Christmas traditions and rituals.

With mince pies, mulled wine, and appropriate seasonal jollity, this promises to be a lively event to help lead us into Christmas!

Venue: Swindon Arts Centre
Tickets £7 Concessions £6
Ticket price includes seasonal drinks and nibbles

How to Book

Tickets are available from the Arts Centre Box Office:

The Arts Centre
Devizes Road
Old Town
Swindon
SN1 4BJ

Tel: 01793 614837

Box Office Opening Times

Day Opening Times
Monday to Friday 12 noon-5pm
Saturday 10am-1pm
Bank Holidays Closed

 

Michael Portillo

An Audience with Michael Portillo

Tuesday 3 February 7.30pm

Controversial former MP for Kensington and Chelsea and currently successful TV regular and columnist, Michael Portillo shares his experiences and his many fascinating stories and takes audience questions.

Tickets £12.50

How to Book

Tickets are available from the Arts Centre Box Office:

The Arts Centre
Devizes Road
Old Town
Swindon
SN1 4BJ

Tel: 01793 614837

Box Office Opening Times

Day Opening Times
Monday to Friday 12 noon-5pm
Saturday 10am-1pm
Bank Holidays Closed

 

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