Harm Joy
2024-02-20 10:00 - 16:00, 2024-02-21 10:00 - 16:00, 2024-02-22 10:00 - 16:00, 2024-02-23 10:00 - 16:00 (Europe/London) | Chippenham Museum, 9-10 Market Pl, Chippenham, SN15 3HF, United Kingdom
Ellie Thompson is an artist currently practicing in the South-West. Since graduating from The Ruskin School of Art in 2022, Ellie has exhibited a host of hapless characters across Oxford, London, Bath, Bristol, Rugby and Corsham.
Thompson’s interest in schadenfreude (the joy derived from another’s misfortune), anatomy and a cartoonish sense of humour informs each of her soft sculptures. Her puppet-like characters are at once extinct and alive, forever stuck in a sticky situation.
Harm Joy features a cast of perpetually wretched skeletons, all made out of felt fabric and created by Thompson over the last year. Though each character is motionless, they are animated by their all-seeing yet unknowing eyes.

Spotlight 3: Modern & Contemporary Art from the Collection of Chippenham Museum
2024-02-21 10:00 - 16:00, 2024-02-22 10:00 - 16:00, 2024-02-23 10:00 - 16:00, 2024-02-24 10:00 - 16:00 | Chippenham Museum, 9-10 Market Pl, Chippenham, SN15 3HF, United Kingdom
This exhibition is the third in Chippenham Museum’s Spotlight series dedicated to its growing Modern and Contemporary Art Collection.
The project began in 2019 with the desire to celebrate the rich artistic history of this part of North Wiltshire. As a permanent collection, it acts as a source of inspiration, education and enjoyment for all.
At the heart of the Modern and Contemporary Art Collection are works that acknowledge the legacy of the Bath Academy of Art in Corsham, a pioneering residential art school that counted some of the biggest names in modern and contemporary art amongst its teachers and students.
North Wiltshire’s creativity proudly extends beyond the Academy, and the collection records and celebrates the many contemporary artists who continue to live and work in this area today.
Further details about the artworks can also be found in the accompanying catalogue available in the museum shop.
Open Monday-Saturday, 10am-4pm
Free entry
Image: Teal Grail, © Nicholas Lees

Runny Snotts Acoustic Sessions
2024-02-22 19:30 - 22:00, 2024-03-28 19:30 - 22:00 | The Neeld
Runny Snotts will be in residency at the Neeld Lounge Bar throughout 2024, hosting live music performed by up and coming local musicians alongside some guest musicians visiting Chippenham.
Music will be performed between 7.30pm and 10pm on the following dates:
Jan 25th
Feb 22nd
March 28th
April 25th
May 23rd
June 27th
July 25th
August 1st
August 8th
August 15th
August 22nd
August 29th
September 26th
October 24th

PSG Choirs
2024-02-22 20:00 - 21:30, 2024-02-29 20:00 - 21:30, 2024-03-07 20:00 - 21:30, 2024-03-14 20:00 - 21:30, 2024-03-21 20:00 - 21:30, 2024-03-28 20:00 - 21:30, 2024-04-04 20:00 - 21:30, 2024-04-11 20:00 - 21:30 | King Alfred Hall, Market Place, Chippenham, SN15 3HT
This lively and popular choir meet on Thursday’s at 8:30pm at the King Alfred Hall. We sing a wide range of Pop, Soul and Gospel arrangements. New members are always welcome. Please get in touch if you would like to come along to a free taster session.
Find out more – www.psgchoirs.co.uk

Instant Wit! The Quick-Fire Comedy Improvisation Show
2024-02-23 19:00 - 20:45 | Constitutional Club, 36 Foghamshire, Chippenham, SN15 1HB, United Kingdom
Expect the unexpected, smirk for the bizarre in an evening of unalloyed merriment, courtesy of the brilliant Instant Wit – a show to make you literally wobble with laughter!
‘A quick-fire comedy improvisation show packed full of sketches, gags, songs, surreal situations, flying packets of ‘Instant Whip’ and prizes!’ Hackney Gazette.
Completely improvised and directed by the audience the show is highly addictive, interactive, engaging & fun. Participate as much or as little you like: shout out during the show or write down suggestions in the interval to win prizes.
Running for over 10 years. A well developed & successful format with an established & loyal following. Brought to you by Rag and Bone Arts CIC for the fifth year – dedicated to increasing the arts provision in our town.
For audiences aged 12+ – BRING THE TEENS!
Event details:

Doors Open at 6.00pm
Performance starts at 7.00pm and runs until 8.45pm
Tickets range from £6-12 (+ booking fee)
Book your tickets here.

This event is part of a three-day arts festival happening around Chippenham from the 23rd-25th February. Find out more about Chippenham Fringe Feb 2024 and the other creative and vibrant Fringe performances and activities taking place by visiting our website here.
Chippenham Fringe Feb is produced and delivered by Melt Productions in collaboration with Chippenham Borough Lands Charity (CBLC) and the Chippenham Chat group. Funding for the event is provided by Chippenham Borough Lands Charity.
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Drink and Draw at 31.Co.work, Fringe Feb
2024-02-23 19:00 - 23:00 | 31.Co.work, 31.Co.work, Chippenham, SN15 3HP
Calling all artists, illustrators and doodlers of Chippenham! A NEW drop in event for all you budding artists.
We’re launching a social evening packed full of creativity. Come along and get involved with a few drawing games, communal doodle piece, work on your sketchbook and collaborate with other artists. All art supplies provided, but feel free to bring your own.
A friendly safe space to meet other creatives and dedicate a couple of hours to having fun and getting some drawings done. No pressure, No judgement, all levels and abilities welcome. Come and be inspired, informally. Bring your favourite drink, meet other local artists and start a new creative community with us.
This is the launch night but we hope to run this once a month if there’s enough interest. We might even create new groups or more events once we’ve got together to chat and draw.

For ages 18+
From 7:00PM to 11:00PM
Tickets bookable here.

This event is part of a three-day arts festival happening around Chippenham from the 23rd-25th February. Find out more about Chippenham Fringe Feb 2024 and the other creative and vibrant Fringe performances and activities taking place by visiting our website here.
Chippenham Fringe Feb is produced and delivered by Melt Productions in collaboration with Chippenham Borough Lands Charity (CBLC) and the Chippenham Chat group. Funding for the event is provided by Chippenham Borough Lands Charity.
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CHIPPENHAM COMMUNITY MURAL
2024-02-24 10:00 - 16:30 | The Buttercross, Market Place, Chippenham
Make your mark on our Chippenham Community Mural! Local artist, Kirsty Jones, will guide you with some drawing tips. You will be given a tile and encouraged to draw a local scene or a portrait.

Participants will be given a tile and encouraged to draw a local scene, or portrait. There will be a guided sketch walk at 11am and 3pm where people can go drawing together, at all other times this is a drop in event.
All ages welcome!

This event is part of a three-day arts festival happening around Chippenham from the 23rd-25th February. Find out more about Chippenham Fringe Feb 2024 and the other creative and vibrant Fringe performances and activities taking place by visiting our website here.
Chippenham Fringe Feb is produced and delivered by Melt Productions in collaboration with Chippenham Borough Lands Charity (CBLC) and the Chippenham Chat group. Funding for the event is provided by Chippenham Borough Lands Charity.
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Hidden Canvases - 'Street Art and the City' A talk by Doug Gillen
2024-02-24 13:00 - 14:00 | Platinum House, Chippenham, 35 Market Place, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3HT, United Kingdom
There’s more to the world of street art than Banksy – Hidden Canvases is a beginner’s guide to the biggest art movement since pop art.
Doug Gillen is the man behind Fifth Wall TV, a London based production channel, and digital platform that investigates all aspects of graffiti and street art. Originally from Scotland. He created Fifth Wall TV six years ago, and he’s been filming and talking about the world of street art and graffiti ever since. From train writing in New York to interactive technology that brings murals to life, the concept of un-commissioned public art is a very different beast to that which it once was.
Hidden Canvases explores the key stages in street art’s growth examining the different elements and styles that comprise the scene with no rules.
From the international superstars to the local underground heroes you’re guaranteed to leave knowing your Invader from your Aryz and who knows – you might even start looking at the world a little differently.
Brought to you by The Arts Society Kington Langley – part of The Arts Society.

Platinum Hall, (please note that the Hall is on the first floor)
Talk is 1 hour 1:00PM – 2:00PM
Tickets: £5 (+ booking fee)
Suggested age 14+
Under 18’s free
Book here.

This event is part of a three-day arts festival happening around Chippenham from the 23rd-25th February. Find out more about Chippenham Fringe Feb 2024 and the other creative and vibrant Fringe performances and activities taking place by visiting here.
Chippenham Fringe Feb is produced and delivered by Melt Productions in collaboration with Chippenham Borough Lands Charity (CBLC) and the Chippenham Chat group. Funding for the event is provided by Chippenham Borough Lands Charity.
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'Steppin' Thru Time', Fringe Feb
2024-02-24 15:00 - 16:00 | The Yelde Hall
Mary Lou Revue, a vintage song and dance duo presents ‘Steppin’ Thru Time’; a celebration of music and stars from the 1930s through to the 1970s.

The show, featuring classic songs made famous by Frank Sinatra, Louis Armstrong, Tom Jones, Ella Fitzgerald, Peggy Lee and the Mammas and Papas, will have you tapping your toes and singing along.
With timeless melodies and nifty dance moves, there’s something for all ages. Guaranteed to put a spring in your step and a song in your heart.

Doors Open 2.30pm, with the performance running from 3-4pm
Tickets £5 (+ booking fee)
Book tickets here: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/chippenhamchat/t-earxvzy

This event is part of a three-day arts festival happening around Chippenham from the 23rd-25th February. Find out more about Chippenham Fringe Feb 2024 and the other creative and vibrant Fringe performances and activities taking place by visiting our website here.
Chippenham Fringe Feb is produced and delivered by Melt Productions in collaboration with Chippenham Borough Lands Charity (CBLC) and the Chippenham Chat group. Funding for the event is provided by Chippenham Borough Lands Charity.
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aKa Dance Theatre present Shed-ache, Fringe Feb
2024-02-25 16:00 - 17:00 | Constitutional Club, 36 Foghamshire, Chippenham, SN15 1HB, United Kingdom
Be prepared to be blown away by aKa’s brand new family friendly show which is bright and sunny!
Today’s forecast includes brisk boogying, severe silliness and spells of confetti showers.With extreme movement travelling in all directions, we predict joy spreading across large areas.
You’ll need to hold on to your hats, as we foresee a high chance of slapstick, with all predictions pointing towards it raining snacks and socks.
Unpredictable and unusual conditions prompt us to travel hand in hand as we join together to soak up the silly.
With 100% chance of laughter you’ll be reminded of the importance of embracing experiences whatever the weather.

Aimed at 3-8yrs but older and younger children very welcome
Tickets – £3-5 available to book here.

This event is part of a three-day arts festival happening around Chippenham from the 23rd-25th February. Find out more about Chippenham Fringe Feb 2024 and the other creative and vibrant Fringe performances and activities taking place by visiting here.
Chippenham Fringe Feb is produced and delivered by Melt Productions in collaboration with Chippenham Borough Lands Charity (CBLC) and the Chippenham Chat group. Funding for the event is provided by Chippenham Borough Lands Charity.
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ELVIS IN BLUE HAWAII! Fringe Feb
2024-02-25 19:30 - 20:40 | King Alfred Hall, Market Place, Chippenham, SN15 3HT
Spitz & Co presents – ELVIS IN BLUE HAWAII!
Determined to give Oscar-nominated Austin Butler a run for his money, award-winning Elvis impersonator Joe Reeve stars in his own version of the classic Elvis film “Blue Hawaii”. His long-time tour manager Josephine Cunningham is there to keep the show on the road … next stop Vegas!
A musical which will leave you all shook up. So dig out your best Hawaiian shirt and escape to Paradise! Expect the usual mayhem and lots of audience interaction, plus all your favourite Elvis songs.
From the creators of “Gloriator”, “Glorilla’, and “Les Gloriables”.
Original, witty and great fun! An appreciative Chedworth audience once again filled our Village Hall with hoots of laughter. Spitz & Co have done it again(Event organiser)
An absolutely brlliant show!!! I laughed until I cried!!! (Audience member)
Devised and performed by Susie Donkin and Joe Reeve. Directed by Greg Banks , Angus Barr and Rina Vergano. Designed by Sue Condie.
Tickets £6-12.00 (+ booking fee) – book here.

This event is part of a three-day arts festival happening around Chippenham from the 23rd-25th February. Find out more about Chippenham Fringe Feb 2024 and the other creative and vibrant Fringe performances and activities taking place by visiting our website here.
Chippenham Fringe Feb is produced and delivered by Melt Productions in collaboration with Chippenham Borough Lands Charity (CBLC) and the Chippenham Chat group. Funding for the event is provided by Chippenham Borough Lands Charity.
#FringeFeb24 #FringeFeb #ChippEvents

CLOGS presents Annie Get Your Gun
2024-02-28 19:30 - 2024-03-02 22:00, 2024-02-29 19:30 - 2024-03-03 22:00, 2024-03-01 19:30 - 2024-03-04 22:00, 2024-03-02 14:30 - 17:30, 2024-03-02 19:30 - 2024-03-05 22:00 | Neeld Community & Arts Centre, The Neeld, High Street, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3ER, United Kingdom
Annie Oakley is the best shot around, and she manages to support her little brother and sister by selling the game she hunts.
When she’s discovered by Col. Buffalo Bill, he persuades this novel sharpshooter to join his Wild West Show. It only takes one glance for her to fall head over heels for dashing shooting ace Frank Butler, who headlines the show.
She soon eclipses Butler as the main attraction which, while good for business, is bad for romance. Butler hightails it off to join a rival show, his bruised male ego leading the way, but is ultimately pitted against Annie in a final shoot-out.
The rousing, sure-fire finale hits the mark every time in a testament to the power of female ingenuity.
Tickets: Standard from £16* | Concessions (over 65/under 16) from £14* | Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult
*Plus booking fee
